What kind of airport is this for transfer planning?
Major global hub where traffic conditions and city-side location matter more than simple kilometre estimates.
Popular onward areas
TaksimSultanahmetBeşiktaşŞişliEuropean-side hotels
The main thing to get right
Allow extra time for peak-hour traffic and use an exact hotel address because central Istanbul has many similarly named properties.
Information worth having ready
- Flight number and correct arrival date
- Exact hotel or accommodation address
- Passenger count
- Large luggage, pushchairs or sports equipment
- A reachable contact number