TRANSPORTATION

UYIK 2026 – Transportation Guide

How to Reach Yıldız Technical University – Davutpaşa Campus

Welcome to Istanbul for the 7th International Congress on Applied Statistics (UYIK 2026)!
To help you plan your journey smoothly, here are the best transportation routes from both airports to Yıldız Technical University (YTÜ) Davutpaşa Campus.

Campus Address

Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi Davutpaşa Kampüsü
Davutpaşa Mahallesi, Davutpaşa Caddesi, No: 127
Esenler / İstanbul – Türkiye

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✈️ 1. From Istanbul Airport (IST) – European Side

Istanbul Airport is located on the European side, approximately 40 km from the campus. Travel time: 45 – 70 minutes (depending on traffic).

Option A: Havaist Shuttle Bus + Metro (Recommended)

This is the most convenient and affordable option.

1. Havaist Bus (IST-19)
• At the airport, follow the "Havaist" signs.
• Take the bus line IST-19 (Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi – Davutpaşa).
• Get off at: The bus stops directly at the YTÜ Davutpaşa Campus gate.
2. Alternative: Take any Havaist bus to "Mahmutbey Metro" , then continue with Metro M7 (1 stop) to "Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi – Davutpaşa" station.

Option B: Full Metro (M11 + M7)

1. Take M11 (Airport–Gayrettepe) towards Kağıthane.
2. At Kağıthane, transfer to M7 (Yıldız–Mahmutbey) towards Mahmutbey.
3. Get off at: "Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi – Davutpaşa" station. The campus exit is right there.

2. From Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) – Asian Side

Sabiha Gökçen is on the Asian side. You will need to cross the Bosphorus to reach the European side. Travel time: 70 – 100 minutes.

Option A: Havaist Shuttle Bus + Metro (Recommended)

1. Havaist Bus (SAW-2)
• At the airport, take the SAW-2 Havaist line.
• Destination: "Mahmutbey Metro" .
2. Metro M7
• From Mahmutbey Metro, take the M7 line towards Yıldız.
• Get off at: "Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi – Davutpaşa" station.

Option B: Metro + Marmaray (Scenic & Traffic-Free)

1. M4 Metro: Take the M4 from the airport towards Kadıköy.
• Get off at "Ayrılık Çeşmesi" .
2. Marmaray (Train): Transfer to the Marmaray (Bosphorus crossing train) heading towards Halkalı.
• Get off at "Yenikapı" .
3. M1A Metro: Transfer to the M1A line towards Otogar / Kirazlı.
• Get off at "Davutpaşa – YTÜ" .
4. Walk: The campus is a 5-minute walk from the station. Follow the university walls.

3. Taxi & Ride-Hailing

Official yellow taxis are available at both airports.

• From Istanbul Airport (IST): Approx. 900 – 1.300 TL (40–50 min)
• From Sabiha Gökçen (SAW): Approx. 1.000 – 1.500 TL (60–90 min)
• Apps: You can use Uber or the local app "BiTaksi" to book a taxi easily.

4. From City Center (Taksim / Sultanahmet)

If you are staying in the city center before/after the congress:

• From Taksim: Take the funicular (F1) to Kabataş, then tram (T1) to Aksaray, then metro (M1A) to "Davutpaşa – YTÜ" .
• Fastest Metro Route: Take M2 to Yenikapı → Transfer to M1A → Get off at "Davutpaşa – YTÜ" .

Useful Tips for International Visitors

• İstanbulkart (Public Transport Card):
• You must use an İstanbulkart to ride metros, trams, buses, and Marmaray.
• Where to buy: Vending machines (kiosks) at the airport metro entrances and major stations.
• Cost: The card itself is a small deposit, and you can load credit (TL) onto it. It is much cheaper than buying single tickets.
• Payment: Credit cards are not accepted on buses/metros (only İstanbulkart or special QR tickets). Please buy your card at the airport.
• Traffic Hours: Avoid traveling between 08:00–09:30 and 17:30–20:00 on weekdays if possible, as traffic is heavy.
• Wi-Fi on Campus: Free Wi-Fi is available via the "YTU Guest" network (SMS verification may be required).
• Language: Metro and bus signs are in Turkish, but major transfer stations have English translations. When in doubt, show the driver or a local this address:
  "Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi Davutpaşa Kampüsü'ne gidiyorum." (I am going to YTÜ Davutpaşa Campus).

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We look forward to welcoming you to UYIK 2026 in Istanbul!