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Airports & Transport

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Istanbul spreads across two continents, so how you arrive and move around shapes the whole trip. This page brings together the city’s airports, railway stations, ferry terminals and bus terminals in one place. Use it to see which gateway suits your arrival, for example Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport, and how the ferry piers such as Eminönü Ferry Terminal and Kadıköy Ferry Terminal link the European and Asian sides. Check the official operators for current schedules before you travel.

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Airport / TransportEminönü Ferry TerminalEminönü Pier is a busy ferry terminal and waterfront pier in the Eminönü quarter on Istanbul's historic peninsula, located beside the Galata…Fatih
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Airport / TransportIstanbul AirportIstanbul Airport (IST) is Turkey's largest and Europe's busiest airport, located 35 km northwest of the city center in the Arnavutköy district…Arnavutköy
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Airport / TransportSabiha Gökçen AirportIstanbul's second-largest airport on the Asian side, 32 km southeast of the city centre. Direct metro connection to the city, modern terminal…Pendik
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Airport / TransportHalkalı Railway StationThe westernmost railway hub in Istanbul, serving Marmaray commuter trains that cross the Bosphorus, high-speed trains to Ankara, and regional and international…Küçükçekmece
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Airport / TransportKadıköy Ferry TerminalThe main İDO (high-speed seabus) terminal on Kadıköy's waterfront, serving ferries across the Sea of Marmara and to central Istanbul. Opened in…Kadıköy
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Airport / TransportEsenler Bus TerminalIstanbul's largest intercity bus terminal, connecting to cities across Turkey and neighbouring countries. Located in Bayrampaşa district with direct metro access.Bayrampaşa
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Airport / TransportKaraköy Ferry TerminalHistoric ferry pier on the Golden Horn connecting European and Asian Istanbul. Operated by Şehir Hatları, serving multiple destinations with frequent crossings…Beyoğlu
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Airport / TransportBeşiktaş Ferry TerminalA major ferry terminal on Istanbul's European waterfront, connecting the Bosphorus with regular crossings to Kadıköy, Üsküdar and the Princes' Islands. Historical…Beşiktaş
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Airport / TransportKabataş Ferry TerminalA renovated modern ferry terminal on the European shore of the Bosphorus, connecting central Istanbul to the Asian side, Princes' Islands, and…Beyoğlu
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Airport / TransportPendik Railway StationPendik Railway Station is Istanbul's eastern gateway on the Asian side, serving high-speed trains to Ankara and Konya as well as local…Pendik
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Airport / TransportBakırköy Railway StationThe main railway hub in Bakırköy, serving high-speed trains to Ankara, regional trains and Marmaray commuter rail to across Istanbul. A key…Bakırköy
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Airport / TransportAlibeyköy Bus TerminalIstanbul's second-busiest intercity bus terminal, opened in 2014 and designed as a modern, airport-style hub with 110 platforms. Located northwest of the…Eyüpsultan
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Airport / TransportEyüp Ferry TerminalThe western terminus of Istanbul's Golden Horn ferry line, offering an affordable way to cruise the length of the Golden Horn while…Eyüp
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Airport / TransportÜsküdar Ferry TerminalHistoric ferry terminal on the Asian shore of the Bosporus, opening daily routes to Eminönü, Karaköy and along the Golden Horn. Operating…Üsküdar
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Airport / TransportHarem Bus TerminalA historic intercity bus terminal on Istanbul's Asian side, strategically located near the Bosphorus. Once the city's busiest transport hub, Harem Terminal…Üsküdar
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Airport / TransportIstanbul Cruise Port Guide: Galataport to the Old City in One DayGet from Galataport to Sultanahmet on T1, choose one main interior and return with time for ship access.Beyoğlu
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Airport / TransportCan You Leave Istanbul Airport During a Layover? Transit and Visa RulesCheck whether you can enter Türkiye, where your bags will go and how much time remains for a city visit before your…Arnavutköy
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Airport / TransportIstanbul Airport Luggage Storage: Locations, Prices and AlternativesFind arrivals storage, departures lockers and the international airside office at IST, and choose a location you can reach again.Arnavutköy
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Airport / TransportTouristanbul: Free Turkish Airlines City Tour During a LayoverUse an eligible international connection at Istanbul Airport for a free Turkish Airlines city tour. Check flight timing, registration and return requirements.
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Airport / TransportTurkish Airlines Free Stopover Hotel in Istanbul: How to QualifyCheck whether your Turkish Airlines round trip qualifies for a free Istanbul stopover hotel, then apply before departure and get your voucher.
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Airport / TransportTurkish Airlines Free Transit Hotel: Eligibility and How to Claim ItFind out when Turkish Airlines offers a free hotel for a scheduled connection at Istanbul Airport and how to ask for it…
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Airport / TransportGebze Railway StationGebze Railway Station opened in 1873 as part of the Constantinople-Izmit railway, built by the Ottoman government. Today it is a TCDD…Kocaeli Province
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Airport / TransportSleeping at Istanbul Airport: Overnight Lounges, Sleep Pods and HotelsChoose the right side of IST for an overnight rest, then compare iGA Sleepod, lounge seating and the two terminal hotels.Arnavutköy
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Airport / TransportSelf-Transfer at Istanbul Airports: Baggage, Immigration and Connection TimesWork out whether to collect bags, enter Türkiye or change airports, then build a connection around the onward airline’s deadlines.
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Airport / TransportBest Hotels Near Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen AirportCompare terminal and nearby hotels at IST and SAW, with guidance on baggage, short stays and early-morning pickups.
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Airport / TransportBest Airport Lounges in Istanbul: IST vs SAW Access, Prices and FacilitiesCompare iGA and Turkish Airlines lounges at IST with Plaza Premium and airline options at SAW, by terminal area, access and facilities.