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Turkey
demands an official entry visa from the citizens of some countries.
Before your departure to Turkey it is better to check with a Turkish
consulate in your country to determine if you need a visa. In
some cases, you can obtain a visa upon arrival at Ataturk airport
for a small fee.
By Air
Almost all international airleines have convenient direct flights
to Istanbul from all over the world.
Turkish Airlines, which has been carrying passenger and cargo
since 1933, today has a fleet of 64 aircraft and flies to a total
of 103 destinations, 26 domestic and 77 international. It has
consolidated its position on the international platform by linking
the Caucasian countries and the Turkish republics in Central Asia,
as well as the Middle Eastern and Asian countries, with Europe,
Africa and North America; through the service network hub Istanbul.
By
Road
The road network throughout Turkey is extensive, with motorways,
dual carriageways and numerous three-lane highways. Drivers bringing
cars into Turkey must show their registration documents and driving
license at the point of entry. If arriving from Europe, visitors
must have a Green Card (available from insurance companies) as well
as appropriate insurance. Driving is on the right. Seat belts are
mandatory and driving after consuming alcoholic drinks is prohibited.
The speed limits are I20km/h on motorways, 90km/h on main roads
and 50km/h in towns.
Private Car
: London-Istanbul, approximately 3,000 km.
Northern Route : Belgium, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria,
Turkey
Southern Route : Belgium, Germany, Austria, Italy with a ferry to
Turkey
Intercity
Coach services
Coach
services to all parts of Turkey are reliable, reasonably priced
and convenient. Istanbul's International Bus Terminal located in
Esenler, about ten kilometers from the city center, serves all international
and domestic lines. Most of the leading intercity coach companies
provide free shuttle services from central Istanbul to the terminus.
These leave a couple of hours before the scheduled departure time
of the coaches from Siraserviler Caddesi in Taksim, which is also
where the ticket offices are located. Visitors can book tickets
here any time before departure.
Major European cities such as Frankfurt and Vienna are also well
serviced by Turkish coach lines, and there are daily bus connections
between Athens and Istanbul via Thessalonica.
Coach Station Phone: (+90 212) 65805 05 - 6580036 (9, Lines)
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City |
km |
City |
km |
City |
km |
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Athens |
1136 |
Edinburgh |
3562 |
Naples |
1475 |
| Amsterdam |
2633 |
Frankfurt |
2198 |
0slo |
3475 |
| Barcelona |
2913 |
Geneva |
2321 |
Paris |
2658 |
| Belgrade |
839 |
Hamburg |
2583 |
Prague |
2019 |
| Bergen |
3957 |
Hannover |
2445 |
Rome |
1681 |
| Berlin |
2668 |
Helsinki |
3631 |
Roterdam |
2658 |
| Bern |
2150 |
Le Havre |
2877 |
Sofia |
560 |
| Bonn |
2367 |
Leipzig |
2224 |
Stockholm |
3466 |
| Brussels |
2608 |
Lisbon |
4180 |
Stuttgart |
2035 |
| Bucharest |
693 |
London |
2912 |
Tirana |
1003 |
| Budapest |
1227 |
Madrid |
3530 |
Vienna |
1610 |
| Copenhagen |
2887 |
Manchaster |
3229 |
Warsaw |
1909 |
| Dover |
2795 |
Milano |
1874 |
Zagreb |
1234 |
| Essen |
2452 |
Munich |
1806 |
Zurich |
2092 |
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By Rail
There are trains from Sofia, Belgrade, Bucharest and Budapest(connections
from Munich and Vienna) to Sirkeci Station in Istanbul. Main services
are:
* Bosphorus Express: from Bucharest, daily
* TransBalkan Express: from Budapest via Bucharest, daily
* Prietenia Express: from Kischinev, daily
* Balkan Express: from Belgrade via Sofia, daily
* 1C 90/9 I: from Pythion via Thessalonica, daily (connection from
Athens)
* Istanbul Express: from Munich via Slovenia, Croatia, Yugoslavia
and Bulgaria
There are two main stations in Istanbul: Sirkeci Station on the
European and Haydarpaşa Station on the Asian side. These historic
station buildings are nostalgic gateways to the city. Both stations
are well equipped with restaurants, newspaper kiosks, waiting rooms
and ATMs.
Both stations are conveniently located. Haydarpaşa Station on the
Asian shore is connected to the European shore by ferry to Karakoy,
and Sirkeci Station is a short walk or taxi ride from Eminonu ferry
terminals. Suburban trains also run from Sirkeci and Haydarpaşa
stations.Trams to Sultanahmet run past Sirkeci Station, and city
bus services are available.
Useful Telephone Numbers:
Haydarpasa (Working Hours: 08:00-1 8:00)
Phone : (+90 216) 336 44 70 - 337 87 24
Sirkeci (International Trains only) (Working Hours: 07:00-24:00)
Phone : (+90 212) 520 65 75 ext. 417
By
Sea
The Bosphorus Strait divides Istanbul's
Asian and European shores. Central Istanbul and the historic walled
city are on the European shore, which is itself divided by the natural
harbour of the Golden Horn (Halif). Tiny fishing boats and day cruisers
share the Bosphorus with enormous international cargo ships, navy
vessels, tankers and giant luxury liners from Europe. The two largest
quays, Eminonu and Karakoy, are on opposite sides of the Golden
Horn and linked by the Galata Bridge. Karakoy is where luxury cruise
ships headed for the Aegean and Mediterranean dock, as well as smaller
CIS vessels. Local ferry services mainly depart from Eminonu, Karakoy,
Besiktas and Oskudar.
International ferry services
1. Istanbul-Ukraine-Odessa
2. Venice-Izmir
3. Athens-Izmir
4. Brindisi (Italy) or Ban (Italy-Cesme (Izmir)
5. Various services from Turkish coastal towns to Greek islands
Useful Telephone Numbers:
Port Phone : (+90 212) 245 53 66 - 249 71 78
Adress : General Directorate of Turkish Maritimes Authority JSC
Rihtim Caddesi Merkez Man No: 4 801 20 Karakoy
Central Office Phone : (+90 212) 251 50 00 pbx
Fax : (+90 212) 249 53 91
Administrations on Duty Phone : (+90 212) 243 68 73 - 244 02 07
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