Istanbul Ataturk International Airport (IST)
Location: 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.
Transfer 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 terminal gate of departures and connects to Taksim Square or
Kozyatagi. Taxis are also available.
Car rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Alamo,
National and Sixt.
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, duty-free shopping, a conference
centre, post office and 24-hour left luggage.
Parking:
Airport hotels:
Departure tax: None.
Website:www.ataturkairport.com/eng/index.php
