Istanbul Airport is a big terminal, and first-time visitors often get lost in the arrivals hall. The good news: our meeting point is fixed and easy to describe. Here is every step from leaving the aircraft to getting into the car. 1. Passport control After leaving the aircraft, follow the signs to passport control. At busy times this can take...
This is the question almost every visitor asks before landing: how much is a taxi from the airport? The answer depends on which airport you arrive at, because Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) work on completely different systems. All figures below are as of August 2026. Istanbul Airport (IST): fixed fares, no meter At IST taxis run...
Istanbul Airport (IST) is a long way from the old city. There are four realistic ways to reach Sultanahmet, and the difference between them is not only price - it is how much you will wrestle with your luggage. All figures below are as of August 2026 and change from time to time. 1. Metro (M11 + M2 + tram) - cheapest, hardest Take the M11 from the...
