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Turkey Airport - Istanbul Ataturk International Airport (IST)

Full name: Istanbul Ataturk International AirportLocations: The airport is situated 15 miles (23km) west of Istanbul.Time: GMT +2 (GMT +3 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).Contacts: Tel: +90 212 465 5555.Transfer between terminals: Walking through the metro access tunnel only takes 10 minutes. Shuttle buses and taxis are also available.Getting to the city: The Istanbul Metro system provides quick and easy access to the city, including the intercity bus terminal. Tickets cost around TRY 1.30. Use metro station Zeytinburnu and transfer to a tram to reach the Eminonu ferry or Sea Bus docks. The airport Havas Bus leaves from the Departures terminal gate and connects to Taksim Square or Kozyatagi. Shuttle buses depart from 4am to 1am, and take 40 minutes into the city. Taxis are also available and cost roughly $20 into downtown. Taxi rates are 50 percent higher between midnight and 6am.Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Alamo, National and Sixt.Airport Taxis: The Istanbul Ataturk Airport is 15 miles (23km) west of Istanbul and takes around thirty minutes to reach Taksim Square. Fees depend largely on the destination in Istanbul but should be around US$20. Rates are as much as fifty percent higher at night. Passengers should only take metered taxis and insist drivers turn the meter on. To reserve a taxi in advance contact Taxi Reservations.Facilities: Banks, ATMs and bureaux de change are available. A pharmacy, children's playroom, hairdresser, florist, newsstand and medical services are available. Facilities for the disabled are good, but those with special needs should make prior arrangements with their airline. Other facilities include tourist information and hotel reservations, bars, restaurants (very overpriced), duty-free shopping, a conference centre, post office and 24-hour left luggage.Departure Tax: None.Website: www.ataturkairport.com/eng/index.phpIstanbul Ataturk Airport Map:

Istanbul Ataturk Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.

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