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International Airport |
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| Address |
Atatürk
International Airport, Bas Mudur, Ataturk
Dhmi, Istanbul Yesilkoy 34830, Turkey |
| Location |
The airport is located
24km (15 miles) west of
Istanbul |
| Country
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90 |
| Telephone |
(0)212 663 6400 or 663
2550 |
| Fax |
(0)212 663 6250 |
| Email |
bilgi@dhmiata.gov.tr
or info@tav.com.tr |
| Website |
www.tav.aero |
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Number of Terminals
2
Transfer between Terminals
A walkway with escalators and travelators connects the two terminals.
Driving Directions
From central Istanbul, take the E-5 or O-1/O-2 motorways to the
airport; the airport is signposted.
Car
Parking
There is a car park located at each terminal; with space for 7,200
cars at the International Terminal. A valet service is available
(tel: (0)212 465 4433).
Car Hire
Car hire companies include Airport Tours, Avias, Avis, Budget, Hertz,
National Car, Sixt and Ülger. Counters are located in the International
Terminal (Arrivals) just after the baggage reclaim area.
Public Transport
Road
Taxi: Taxis or dolmus (shared taxis) are available
from the airport.
Bus: Havas airport
buses run to central Istanbul (Taksim Square) and to the bus terminal
on demand (journey time: 30 minutes). Services also operate to Akmerkez
(Etiler).
Rail
The light rail metro system connects the airport to Esenler.
Information and Help Desks
Information desks are located in both terminals. Staff can provide
information on facilities and services available at the airport,
and on hotels and tourist attractions in Istanbul. They can also
assist passengers with young children/disabilities.
Airport
Facilities
Money and communications
There are banks, ATMs and bureaux de change. Post offices are located
in both the International and the Domestic terminals.
Eating
and drinking
There are 24-hour restaurants, snack bars, cafés, fast-food
and bars.
Shopping
There is 24-hour shopping at the airport, including an authentic
Bazaar and duty-free shopping in the International Terminal.
Luggage
There is a lost property office in the International Terminal. A
24-hour left-luggage facility and a porter service are also available.
Other facilities
These include first aid, a 24-hour pharmacy, baby-care rooms and
a play room.
Conference and Business
Facilities
There is a conference centre with facilities for up to 200 delegates
in the International Terminal. There are three conference halls
available: the Tepe Conference Hall seating 70; the Akfen Conference
Hall seating 200 (or 250 standing); and the F Ergokmen Hall, for
50 delegates. In addition, a new conference hall and VIP lounges
have just opened (May 2004). There are four CIP Lounges in the International
Terminal, offering Internet, fax and photocopying facilities; some
are open 24 hours. Some airlines also provide business lounges.
The Millennium Lounge serves business-class passengers of other
airlines. Business and conference facilities are also available
at the nearby Radisson SAS Conference and Airport Hotel (tel: (0)212
475 2323).
Disabled Facilities
The airport has lifts and wheelchair-accessible toilets. Disabled
passengers requiring assistance with boarding aircraft are advised
to contact their airline in advance. Wheelchairs are available at
the airport, but passengers should make advance arrangements with
their airline. A bridge taxi is available after passport control
on the Departures floor, for those who need to get to distant gates
(tel: (0)212 663 2550).
Airport
Hotels
Travel agencies in the International Terminal offer 24-hour hotel
reservations. Construction of an overnight stay hotel at the airport
has just been completed (May 2004). The new Istanbul International
Airport Hotel boasts 85 rooms, a gym, two conference rooms
and a business corner.
Nearby hotels include the Radisson SAS Conference and Airport
Hotel (tel: (0)212 475 2323), the Polat Renaissance
Istanbul Hotel (tel: (0)212 663 1700), the Airport
Inn Hotel (tel: (0)212 663 7859) and Cinar Hotel
(tel: (0)212 663 2900), all within 4km (2 miles), and the Crowne
Plaza Hotel Istanbul (tel: (0)212 560 8100), 8km (5 miles)
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