Istanbul

Istanbul Layover Guide

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🚇Fastest to city35 min (Metro M11)
💰CurrencyTRY
✈️AirportsIST
ModeToTimeCost
Metro M11Gayrettepe (transfer to M2 for Taksim/Sultanahmet)35 min₺30
Havaist BusTaksim / Sultanahmet60 min₺140
TaxiSultanahmet40 min₺400-600

Metro M11: Opened 2023. Runs from airport to Gayrettepe, then transfer to M2. Istanbulkart required.

Havaist Bus: Multiple routes to different districts. Runs 24/7. Traffic-dependent.

Taxi: Use the official taxi rank. Insist on the meter. BiTaksi app is reliable.

Entry requirements: Many nationalities can obtain an e-Visa before travel. Some can enter visa-free. Check Turkish e-Visa requirements for your nationality. Check official requirements

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