Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) are connected to the city by metro. High-speed train (YHT) services reach Pendik, Söğütlüçeşme and Halkalı; within the city, the metro, Marmaray, trams, the metrobus and ferries are all used with the İstanbulkart.
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| District | Distance from centre | Transport | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adalar | — | The Adalar are reached by ferry and sea bus from Kabataş, Kadıköy and Bostancı piers. The ferry from Kabataş to Büyükada takes about 1.5 hours. | Directions |
| Arnavutköy | — | Arnavutköy is the district closest to Istanbul Airport. It is connected to Istanbul by the North Marmara Motorway and TEM connecting roads. | Directions |
| Ataşehir | — | Ataşehir is connected to every part of Istanbul by metro (M4), metrobus and bus lines. | Directions |
| Avcılar | — | Avcılar is connected to every part of Istanbul by Metrobus, bus and minibus lines. The E-5 motorway passes through the district. | Directions |
| Bağcılar | — | Bağcılar is connected to every part of Istanbul by metro (M1, M3), tram and bus lines. | Directions |
| Bahçelievler | — | Bahçelievler is connected to every part of Istanbul by metrobus, metro (M1) and bus lines. | Directions |
| Bakırköy | — | Bakırköy is connected to every part of Istanbul by Marmaray, metrobus, metro and bus lines. It lies on the coastal road. | Directions |
| Başakşehir | — | Başakşehir is connected to every part of Istanbul by metro (M3) and bus lines. | Directions |
| Bayrampaşa | — | Bayrampaşa is connected to every part of Istanbul by metro (M1), tram and bus lines. | Directions |
| Beşiktaş | — | Beşiktaş is connected to every part of Istanbul by ferry, bus, dolmuş and metro lines. Ferry services between Beşiktaş and Kadıköy and between Beşiktaş and Üsküdar are heavily used. | Directions |
| Beykoz | — | Beykoz is connected to other districts of Istanbul by bus and minibus. It can also be reached by Bosphorus ferries. | Directions |
| Beylikdüzü | — | Beylikdüzü is connected to Istanbul by metrobus and bus lines. The E-5 highway passes through the district. | Directions |
| Beyoğlu | — | Beyoğlu lies in the heart of Istanbul and is connected to the whole city by the Tünel (one of the oldest underground funiculars in the world), the M2 metro, the nostalgic tram and bus lines. | Directions |
| Büyükçekmece | — | Büyükçekmece lies on the E-5 and TEM motorways. It is connected to Istanbul by metrobus and bus lines. | Directions |
| Çatalca | 60 km | Çatalca is 60 km from Istanbul's city centre. It lies on the TEM motorway. Regular bus and minibus services run to Istanbul. | Directions |
| Çekmeköy | — | Çekmeköy is connected to every part of Istanbul by metro (M5 Üsküdar-Çekmeköy) and bus lines. | Directions |
| Esenler | — | Esenler is connected to every part of Türkiye by metro (M1), bus and the Istanbul Bus Terminal. | Directions |
| Esenyurt | — | Esenyurt is connected to Istanbul by metrobus and bus lines. The E-5 and TEM motorways pass through the district. | Directions |
| Eyüpsultan | — | Eyüpsultan can be reached by bus, minibus and cable car. It can also be reached by sea from Eminönü by Golden Horn ferries. The M7 metro line serves the district. | Directions |
| Fatih | — | Fatih lies in the heart of Istanbul and is connected to the whole city by Marmaray, the T1 tram, the metro and ferries. It is 40 km from Istanbul Airport and 50 km from Sabiha Gökçen Airport. | Directions |
| Gaziosmanpaşa | — | Gaziosmanpaşa is connected to every part of Istanbul by bus and minibus lines. | Directions |
| Güngören | — | Güngören is connected to every part of Istanbul by Metrobüs, tram and bus lines. | Directions |
| Kadıköy | — | Kadıköy is connected to every part of Istanbul by ferry, Marmaray, metro (M4), Metrobüs and bus lines. The Kadıköy–Eminönü and Kadıköy–Beşiktaş ferry services are the most popular transport routes. | Directions |
| Kağıthane | — | Kağıthane is connected to every part of Istanbul by metro (M7, M11) and bus lines. | Directions |
| Kartal | — | Kartal is connected to every part of Istanbul by Marmaray, metro and bus lines. The E-5 and TEM motorways pass through the district. | Directions |
| Küçükçekmece | — | Küçükçekmece is connected to every part of Istanbul by Marmaray, Metrobüs and bus lines. | Directions |
| Maltepe | — | Maltepe is connected to every part of Istanbul by Marmaray, bus and minibus lines. The E-5 highway passes through the district. | Directions |
| Pendik | — | Pendik is connected to every part of Istanbul by Marmaray, metro and bus lines. Sabiha Gökçen International Airport lies within the district's boundaries. There is a fast train connection to Ankara from Pendik YHT Station. | Directions |
| Sancaktepe | — | Sancaktepe is connected to every part of Istanbul by metro (M5) and bus lines. | Directions |
| Sarıyer | — | Sarıyer can be reached by bus, minibus and Bosphorus ferries. It is about 30 km from Istanbul Airport. | Directions |
| Silivri | 75 km | Silivri is 75 km from Istanbul city centre. It lies on the E-5 and TEM motorways. There are regular bus and minibus services to Istanbul. | Directions |
| Sultanbeyli | — | Sultanbeyli is connected to every part of Istanbul by bus and minibus lines. | Directions |
| Sultangazi | — | Sultangazi is connected to every part of Istanbul by bus and minibus lines. | Directions |
| Şile | — | Şile is approximately 70 km from central Istanbul (Üsküdar). Regular bus and minibus services run to Üsküdar. | Directions |
| Şişli | — | Şişli is connected to every part of Istanbul by metro (M2, M7), Metrobüs and bus lines. Mecidiyeköy Metrobüs stop is one of Istanbul's busiest interchange points. | Directions |
| Tuzla | — | Tuzla is connected to every part of Istanbul by Marmaray, bus and minibus lines. It is about 15 km from Sabiha Gökçen Airport. | Directions |
| Ümraniye | — | Ümraniye is connected to every part of Istanbul by metro (M5 Üsküdar–Çekmeköy), bus and minibus lines. | Directions |
| Üsküdar | — | Üsküdar is connected to every part of Istanbul by Marmaray, metro (M5 Üsküdar–Çekmeköy), ferry and bus lines. | Directions |
| Zeytinburnu | — | Zeytinburnu is connected to every part of Istanbul by Marmaray, tram (T1), metrobus and bus lines. | Directions |
You can reach Istanbul by air, rail, sea and metro. Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) are connected to the city by metro. High-speed train (YHT) services reach Pendik, Söğütlüçeşme and Halkalı; within the city, the metro, Marmaray, trams, the metrobus and ferries are all used with the İstanbulkart.
The closest district to the centre of Istanbul is Çatalca (60 km) and the farthest is Silivri (75 km).
Use the "Get directions on Google Maps" button on this page for up-to-date directions to Istanbul from wherever you are; the table also has a directions link for each district.