Airport Shuttles (HAVAIST / HAVABUS)
Direct routes to central districts such as Beşiktaş, Taksim, Kadıköy and Yenikapı.
Transportation & Campus Access
How to Reach Our University
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakif University (FSMVU) has several campuses across Istanbul. The Topkapı Campus, where the International Programs Unit is located, is easily accessible by public transportation.
Visitor Transportation Guide
Plan Your Journey
Select a topic below to view the relevant transportation details.
Arriving in Istanbul
Transportation from the Airports
For visitors arriving by air, both Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) offer convenient transportation options to the city:
Public Buses
Frequent municipal buses operate between both airports and many parts of the city.
Metro
Istanbul Airport (IST) is connected to the city via the M11 metro line.
Taxi & Private Transfer
Taxis are available 24/7 at both airports. Pre-booked private transfer services are also possible.
All public transportation requires a fare, and using an
Istanbulkart is recommended.
International Programs Unit
Transportation to the Topkapı Campus (Office Location)
The following public transportation options are within walking distance or require a short transfer:
B
Bus
50K, 85C, 93, 93M, 93T
Bus lines serving the Topkapı area.
M
Metro
M1A / M1B
From Zeytinburnu Station, transfer to bus or metrobus.
T
Tram
T1, T4
Cevizlibağ or Topkapı stops, followed by a short
connection or walk.
MB
Metrobus
34G
Cevizlibağ Transfer Center – walking distance
to the campus.
MR
Marmaray
Kazlıçeşme Station
Reachable by a short bus ride or taxi.
Topkapı Campus is located between major transportation hubs such as Cevizlibağ, Topkapı and Zeytinburnu, making it highly accessible from both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul.
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Additional Locations
Other FSMVU Campuses
For information about our other campuses, please visit:
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