Search Flights from Xiamen to Istanbul
Approximate Travel Distance | Approximate Flight Duration | Popular Airlines | Popular Airport |
|---|---|---|---|
8.179
Km
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10 hour
10 min
| Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport |
Transportation to Xiamen Airport from the City Center
Located in the south coast of Taiwan Strait Xiamen is one of the fastest growing large cities of China. The city has very good transportation opportunities. There are so many alternatives for those who would like to go to the airport from the city center.
Xiamen Airport Express
Airport express is a bus that runs only between the city and the airport, seven days a week. The first ride of the bus is at 5 am in the morning and it operates until the last flight of the day. The point of departure of Xiamen Airport Express is the bus terminal in the city center.
Public Transportation
The most preferred way to reach the airport from the city center both for the residents of the city and the tourists who are in town for business or leisure is to use public transportation; because it is both economic and environment friendly. It is possible to reach the airport by public transportation not only from the city center, but also from several different points of the city. Buses numbered 27, 37, 41, 81, 84, 91 and L9, all goes to the airport. These buses cost 1 Yuan (CNY1) per person and operate between 6 am and 10 pm.
Taxi
There about 5 thousand taxis operating in Xiamen city. It is possible to reach the airport in a comfortable and fast way from the city center by taking a taxi. Taxi service in Xiamen is much more cheaply compared to most of the tourist destinations all over the world. It would cost around 30-40 Yuan on average to reach the airport from the city center. The night tariff is valid from 11pm to 5 am in the morning; you would pay 20 per cent more compared to day tariff.
Car Rental
Renting a car in Xiamen is one of the most ideal ways to see the city and reach the airport on your flight day. There are many car rental companies in the city. If you are going to deliver the car at the airport, please note that companies like Avis, Shenzou and Henghaou have offices at the airport. These companies serve the passengers on a daily basis during the week from 9 am to 21 pm.
Shuttle
If you have preferred a Xiamen hotel during your stay, you might ask for a shuttle service from your hotel. Most of the hotels in Xiamen provide free or paid shuttle service to their guests. Consider this option in order to have a fast and comfortable trip to the airport from the city center.
Airport Information
Located in the north of Xiamen Island, Xiamen Gaoqi Airport is the 11th busiest airport in China in terms of passenger traffic. The airport has two terminals, T3 and T4, and is getting closed after the last flight of the day. This is why the passengers are not let to stay in the airport during the night.
Xiamen is a well-developed airport that is designed to serve many needs of its passengers. The airport is full of restaurants where you can taste local Chinese cuisine as well as international cuisines, cafes where you can spare your time while waiting for your flight, and various stores where you can have a happy shopping experience based on “same price with the city center” principle. In addition, the airport provides other opportunities including a VIP lounge, wireless internet connection, pay phone, ATM machines, change offices, post office, tourist information desks, car rental offices and infirmary.
Last Updated: 08 Dec 2016Transportation to Istanbul City Center from Airport
Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport
You can get to the city center from the Sabiha Gökçen Airport using the TEM highway and following the exit and street signs. The airport is also accessible by city buses and Havataş shuttles. If you want to leave your car at the airport there is an outdoor parking lot and a multi-story parking lot. There are also some private parking facilities located around the airport.
Taxi
The fastest and most convenient way to get to the city center from Sabiha Gökçen Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic. If you’re in a hurry and don’t want to lose time we suggest taking a taxi to a certain point and then transferring to the metro or metrobus. This way you can avoid traffic, even during rush hour.
Havabus
The Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Sabiha Gökçen Airport and central locations in the city like Taksim on the European side and Kadikoy and Yenisahra on the Anatolian side. The shuttle buses provide quick and comfortable transportation to and from the airport every 30 minutes.
Marmaray
The Marmaray is a faster alternative for those living on the European side in particular. You can take a taxi or bus to the Kartal metro stop, then get on the metro and continue in the Kadıköy direction. Get off at Ayrılık Çeşmesi and transfer to the Marmaray where you can cross to the European side of the city at the Yenikapı station. From Yenikapı, which is a major station for the metro, buses, and ferries, you can reach many central locations on the European side of the city. Sea buses and ferries to various places in the Marmara Region like Bandırma, Yalova, Avşa, Bursa and Çınarcık depart from the Yenikapı İDO pier. Moreover, you can travel with your vehicle on the ferries.
Bus
You can get to the city center from Sabiha Gökçen Airport by bus.
Lines that operate between the airport and central locations in the city are as follows: E3 - 4.Levent - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E9 - Bostancı - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E10 - Kadıköy - Kurtköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E11 - Kadıköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E18 - Altunizade - Ümraniye - Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 16S - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport - Metrobus Uzuncayır, KM20 - Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, KM22 - Cevizli - Kartal Metro - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 132H Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, and 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.
By getting off at the Kadiköy or Bostanci piers you can take a boat to Istanbul’s Princes’ Islands, like Buyukada, Heybeliada, Burgazada and Kinaliada.
Metro
From the airport you can take a bus or taxi to the Kartal metro station and get on the Kadikoy-Kaynarca line in the Kadikoy direction.
Rental Cars
You can get to the city center by renting a car from various rental agencies at the airport. You can also return your rental vehicle to rental agencies located in the city. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location when making your reservation.
Istanbul Airport
You can get to the city center from Atatürk Airport, located on the European side of Istanbul, by taxi, airport shuttles, metro, bus, private transportation services or your personal car. The most important factor to consider when picking your means of transportation to reach the city center is the traffic. Using alternative means of transportation, like a combination of taxi, metro or metrobus, during rush hour will save time.
Taxi
The fastest and most convenient way to get to the city center from Atatürk Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic. If you’re in a hurry and don’t want to lose time we suggest taking a taxi to a certain point and then transferring to the metro or metrobus. This way you can avoid traffic, even during rush hour. Some taxis accept credit card payments. If you want to pay using your credit card make sure to indicate this before hand to the driver and get in a vehicle that accepts credit card payments.
Havabus
The Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Atatürk Airport and central locations in the city. The Havatas shuttles provide service to and from Taksim and Yenikapi IDO Pier every 30 minutes.
Bus
You can use public buses to get to the city center from Atatürk Airport. Using the istanbulkart (smart card for fare payment), this is the most economical alternative. From the airport you can use the TH-1 bus to get to Taksim and the YH-1 bus to get to Yenikapi. From Taksim and Yenikapi you can transfer to the metro to reach other central districts.
Metro
One of the fastest alternatives to get to the city center is by metro. Using the metro station that is located in the airport you can easily reach various parts of the city like Yenikapı, Aksaray, Fatih, Topkapı, and Esenler. If you’re planning on continuing your journey to a different city by bus, the metro goes to the Esenler Bus Station.
Rental Cars
You can get to the city center by renting a car from rental agencies such as AVIS, Budget, or Europcar both at the airport or various locations in the city like Beşiktaş, Taksim, Kadıköy, Bostancı and Bakırköy. You can also return your rental vehicle to the offices of the aforementioned companies located in the city. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location when making your reservation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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For Xiamen-Istanbul flights, you can use Xiamen Gaoqi Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Xiamen-Istanbul is 8178 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 10 hour 10 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Xiamen-Istanbul flights is Monday.
