British Airways has frequent flights to Istanbul landing at Atatürk
International Airport, around 15 miles west of central Istanbul. A quick taxi
ride after your flight takes you to central Istanbul. Explore the city's
Ottoman delights in Istanbul's old quarter of Sultanahmet, take a
leisurely sail on the Bosphorus strait, or enjoy Istanbul's bright
lights of Beyoglu district for dining, shopping and stylish nightlife.
Travel to/from central Istanbul
After your flight lands at Istanbul's airport, catch a taxi from
outside Flight Arrivals into central Istanbul in around 30 minutes. Or from your
Istanbul flight, take the comfortable and cheaper Havaş bus to the districts
of Aksaray and Taksim, close to many Istanbul hotels. If you have no
luggage, jump on Istanbul's Metro railway, the cheapest option.
Leave plenty of time to reach the airport for your flight home from Istanbul.
Best of Istanbul
Kick off your Istanbul trip by taking in its Ottoman opulence in Topkapi
Palace, then admire Sulemaniye Mosque's domed ceiling.
Discover Turkey's contemporary painters at Istanbul Modern, or
explore tucked-away galleries on Istiklal Caddesi, Istanbul's
shopping hub. For Istanbul's best views, sip cocktails on a rooftop bar or
take a flight up Istanbul's Galata Tower overlooking the boat-filled
Bosphorus. Savour typical Istanbul cuisine such as mezze dips and
starters and fresh fish, and join Istanbullus in a traditional teahouse. Practise
your haggling skills at Istanbul's centuries-old Grand Bazaar, or
shop in Nişantaşi's elegant boutiques for Istanbul's latest
fashions. Before your flight from Istanbul, leave room in your suitcase for that
perfect carpet to take home.
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