Istanbul, Turkey travel guide
Named for the founder and the first president of the Republic of Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Atatürk International Airport is your main gateway to Istanbul, Turkey. It is conveniently located in Yesilköy, on the European side of the city, just 24 km west of the city centre. It is easy to get from the airport to the city, and around town in an Istanbul Airport car hire through the coastal road, D-100 international road TEM (Trans-European Motorway).
Atatürk Airport is very busy, with more than 30 million passengers passing through each year. It is among the top 40 airports in the world in terms of total passenger traffic, and the top 20 in terms of international passengers. Transportation to Istanbul is by Light Rail Service, taking passengers to Aksaray in 30-35 minutes, Airport Shuttle Service, or Municipality Bus. However, for easy transportation from the time you arrive through the duration of your time in Istanbul arrange for a car hire Istanbul Airport to await your arrival.
- Local time in Istanbul, Turkey:
- GMT+2
- Population of Istanbul, Turkey:
- 12,782,960
Tourist attractions at Istanbul, Turkey
Sultanahmet Square
Istanbul has a wealth of historic and religious places to take in. The bulk of these ancient monuments date back to the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman periods. All in one place, the Sultanahmet Square, you can visit several significant places. Here you will find Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque), and Basilica Cistern.
Church of St Savior in Chora
The church of Savior in Chora (Kariye Müzesi) is an exceptional photo opportunity. The entire inside is covered by mind-blowing frescoes and mosaics.
If you visit St Savior in Chora you should also check out the intact Theodosian Walls located right next to the church. These walls mark the full length of the peninsula's western boundary.
Miniaturk
Head over to Sütlüce in your Istanbul car hire on the shore of the Horn to see some fantastic miniatures. Miniaturk is the first miniature park in the city, with models from around the former Ottoman Empire.
Recommended daytrips from Istanbul, Turkey
The Princes' Islands
Park your car hire Istanbul at the southern coast of the Asian Side and take a daytrip to the Princes' Islands. This archipelago of nine car-free islands is a fantastic break from the city, with its scenic pine groves and stunning wooden mansions.
Hammams
Spend the afternoon at a Turkish bath, called a hamam. This is an essential part of any visit to this city. You can find at least one hamam in each neighborhood, the challenge will be selecting one. Most offer scrubbing and/or a massage.
The Grand Bazar
Istanbul was founded to control the major trading routes connecting east to west, so shopping should definitely be on your list of ways to spend a day while in the city. The Grand Bazar is one of the largest covered markets in the world. Take your cheap car hire Istanbul out to the other great shopping spots such as the Galleria Ataköy, Akmerkez, or Cevahir Mall.
Hotels at Istanbul, Turkey
Taksim Square Hotel
Siraselviler cad. No:15 Taksim
Istanbu, Turkey
Tel: (212) 292 64 40
Fax: (212) 292 64 49
info@taksimsquarehotel.com.tr
Gulhane Park Hotel
Nobethane Street No:1 34112
Sirkeci / Istanbul / Turkey
Tel : +90 (212) 519 68 68
Fax: +90 (212) 519 68 69
info@hotelgulhanepark.com
Local conditions for Istanbul, Turkey
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Thursday
Sunny intervals, Max Temp: 23°C (73°F), Min Temp: 16°C (61°F)
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Friday
Light rain shower, Max Temp: 22°C (72°F), Min Temp: 15°C (59°F)
Max Temp: 22°C (72°F), Min Temp: 15°C (59°F), Wind Direction: WSW, Wind Speed: 10mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1009mb, Humidity: 72%, Sunrise: 05:38EEST, Sunset: 20:25EEST
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Saturday
White cloud, Max Temp: 22°C (72°F), Min Temp: 14°C (57°F)
Max Temp: 22°C (72°F), Min Temp: 14°C (57°F), Wind Direction: NNE, Wind Speed: 8mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1016mb, Humidity: 69%, Sunrise: 05:37EEST, Sunset: 20:26EEST
Airport Information
- Airport name:
- Istanbul Atatürk International Airport
- Airport code:
- IST
- Phone number:
- +90(0)212 663 6400
- Fax number:
- +90(0)212 663 6250
- Address:
- Atatürk Uluslararasi Havalimani Bas Mudur Atatürk Dhmi Istanbul Yesilkoy 34830 Turkey
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- Distance from airport to Istanbul:
- Istanbul city || 15 Miles / 24 km / 45 minutes by rental car from Downtown Istanbul
- Car Rental office location:
For car rental in Istanbul Ataturk Airport you will find a variety of car rental companies at the airport. The following companies offer car rental service in Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
- Airport Tours
- Avis
- Budget
- Hertz
- National
- Sixt
- Ülger
Booking your car hire vehicle for Istanbul Ataturk Airport in advance is the best way of getting the best deals and cheap car rental offers in 7 seater, 9 seater or any type of car hire vehicle you need for your stay in Istanbul, Turkey.
Airlines providing airport services to Istanbul, Turkey
- Adria Airways
- Aegean Airlines
- Aeroflot
- Aerosvit Airlines
- Air Algerie
- Air Astana
- Air Baltic
- Air France
- Air Malta
- Air Moldova
- Albanian
- Alitalia
- Armavia
- Atlant-Soyuz Airlines
- Atlasjet
- Austrian
- Azerbaijan Airlines
- B&H Airlines (Air Bosna)
- Belavia Belarusian Airlines
- British Airways
- Bulgaria Air
- Buraq Air
- Caspian Airlines
- Corendon Airlines
- Cyprus Airways
- Delta
- Egyptair
- EMIRATES
- Etihad Airways
- Finnair
- Germania
- Gulf Air
- Hamburg International
- Iberia
- Iran Air
- Iraqi Airways
- JAT Airways
- Jetairfly
- Kish Air
- KLM
- Korean Air
- Kuban Airlines
- Libyan Arab Airlines
- LOT POLISH AIRLINES
- Lufthansa
- Mahan Air
- Malaysia Airlines
- Malev Airlines
- Middle East Airlines
- Motor Sich Airlines
- Olympic Airlines
- Onur
- Pegasus Airlines
- PIA Pakistan International
- POLET Airlines
- Qatar Airways
- Red Wings Airlines
- ROSSIYA AIRLINES
- Royal Air Maroc
- Royal Jordanian Airlines
- SAUDI ARABIAN AIRLINES
- Scandinavian Airlines
- SCAT
- Singapore Airlines
- Sky Airlines
- Somon Air
- Swiss Airlines
- SyrianAir
- Tailwind Airlines
- Tajikistan Airlines
- TAROM
- Tatarstan Airlines
- Tunisair
- Turkish Airlines
- Turkmenistan Airlines
- Turkuaz Airlines
- Uzbekistan Airways
