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Does the HavaIST Bus for Istanbul Airport take you to the major tourist attractions?

No, the HavaIST is an airport shuttle bus, but you can connect with the sightseeing Big Bus at all major tourist attractions. If you’re on a layover, you can take the HVIST-14 directly to Taksim Square where you can easily walk to Iskital Street or the Galata Tower. For Sultanahmet, the closest option is the HVIST-12 to Beyazit Square, which a 1.5 km taxi ride away from Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace.  If you wanted to see Dolmabalche Palace, the HVIST-13 will drop you off just a short walk away at Bakirkoy Pier.