Getting Here

Hosting two international airports (Atatürk Airport on the European side and Sabiha Gökçen Airport on the Asian side), İstanbul is reachable by most of the major international airlines and charters. The city is from 2 to 5 hours from European destinations and 9 hours from North America. Useful information to remember: Airport: +90 212 465 55 55 THY General Directorate: +90 212 463 63 63 THY Reservation: +90 212 444 08 49

As the turn around port for many cruise ships, İstanbul is mostly reached from the Aegean Sea. Besides, Karaköy Sea Port is also used as a stopping point for a number of international ferries. The Bosphorus is an important passageway for international cargo ships and tankers, and a crucial stopping place for mediterranean cruises. Useful information to remember: Port Phone: +90 212 251 50 00 General Directorate of Turkish Maritimes Authority JSC Rıhtım Caddesi Merkez Han No: 4 80120 Karaköy

Istanbul has two railway stations: Haydarpaşa on the Asian side and Sirkeci on the European side. The city can be reached from Belgrade (via Balkan Express), Bucharest (via Bosphorus Express), Budapest (via TransBalkan Express), Kischinev (via Prietenia Express), Pythion (via IC 90/91) and Munich (via İstanbul Express). Useful information to remember: Haydarpaşa Station Location: Rasimpaşa Mahallesi, Kadıköy Phone: +90 216 348 80 21 Working hours: 8:00 AM – 06:00 PM Sirkeci Station Location: Ankara Caddesi Hocapaşa, Eminönü Phone: +90 212 520 65 75 / 4128 ext. Working hours (for international trains only): 07:00 AM – 12:00 AM

İstanbul has a very extensive road network requiring Green Card and appropriate insurance for visitors coming from Europe. Driving is on the right. Speed limits are 120 km/h for motorways, 90 km/h on main roads and 50 km/h in towns. Located in Esenler; the city’s international bus terminal is about ten kilometers from the city center and serves all international and domestic lines.