How long does it take to get from an Istanbul airport arrival gate to the HavaBus shuttle?
From messages by 4 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 43 days ago
From messages by 4 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 43 days ago
TL;DR
In the best case, travelers can reach a HavaBus shuttle about 20 minutes after leaving the aircraft. For international arrivals, allow at least 40–60 minutes for immigration, baggage collection and long walks from remote gates.
Arrive at the HavaBus stop with a buffer: crowded public transport and busy tourist areas can make an otherwise simple transfer tight, even when arriving only two minutes before departure.
With a nearby gate, no immigration queue and no checked-bag delay, getting from the aircraft to an airport shuttle can take around 20 minutes.
After an international flight, particularly from Europe, immigration alone may take around 40 minutes. Total time also depends on the arrival gate and baggage-delivery wait.