The terminals are situated within walking distance of each other.
Driving Directions
From Istanbul city centre, take the E-6 express highway or the E-5
highway; follow signs for the airport and take the Pendik/Kurtköy
exit.
Car Parking
Car parks for both short- and long-term parking are located in front
of the terminals. Short-term parking is also available next to the
main terminal building.
Car
Hire
AtesTur Rent A Car is represented at the airport; the car hire counter
is located in the Arrivals areas of the International and Domestic
Terminals, just after the baggage reclaim area.
Public
Transport
Road
Taxi: Taxis are available 24 hours a day to
destinations in and around Istanbul.
Bus:
SThere is a regular shuttle bus service between the airport and
the city centre (journey time: 30-45 minutes); the service also
connects Sabiha Gökçen International Airport and Atatürk
International Airport (journey time: 60-70 minutes).
Rail
The nearest railway connection is 6km (4 miles) away; this provides
connections to the different districts of Istanbul, as well as to
neighbouring towns and cities.
Water
The IDO Sea Bus Port is situated 8km (5 miles) away; this provides
connections to the different districts of Istanbul, as well as to
neighbouring towns and cities.
Information
and Help Desks
There are two information desks in all the International Terminal
and one in the Domestic Terminal. Staff can provide information
on facilities and services available at the airport and on hotels
and tourist attractions in Istanbul; they can also assist disabled
passengers and those travelling with young children.
Airport
Facilities
Money and communications
There are ATMs located in both terminals. A bank is located in the
Arrivals area in the International Terminal; and in the Arrivals
area, there is a post office. Public telephones are available in
both terminals..
Eating and drinking
There are restaurants, bars and cafés in the Departures and
mezzanine areas.
Shopping
There are duty-free shops available in the sectioned halls in the
International Terminal. There is also a mini market.
Luggage
Trolleys are available free of charge.
Other facilities
There is a baby-care room in the Departures lounge on the International
Terminal.
Conference and Business
Facilities
A business centre is available in the CIP Lounge, which is located
in Departures in the International Terminal. Passengers wishing
to use the business service have access to two lounges, computers,
telephones, fax machines and Internet services.
Disabled
Facilities
All facilities in the Arrivals hall are located on one level, meaning
that disabled passengers can move easily around the Arrivals area.
Disabled toilets are available in both terminals and there are lifts
to the restaurants on the mezzanine level of the International Terminal.
Passengers requiring assistance with boarding aircraft are advised
to contact their airline in advance. Wheelchairs are available at
the Domestic Terminal, free of charge; passengers should make advance
arrangements with their airline. Disabled parking is available free
of charge.
Airport Hotels
The three-star Hotel Elite (tel: (0)216 388 8787)
is 15km (9 miles) away from the airport. The historic five-star
Ottoman hotels, Çiragan Palace (tel: (0)212
258 3377), one-time residence of the Ottoman Sultans on the European
shores of the Bosphorus, and Swissôtel - The Bosphorus
(tel: (0)212 326 1100) are both located 40km (25 miles) away. The
five-star Suadiye Princess Hotel (tel: (0)216 386
3119) is located on the E-6 express highway.
