Transportation in Istanbul

[misquitolover]

What is the best way to get from the airport to the constellation in Istanbul on November 12?

[Blazerboy]

Cab. From Atatürk Airport to downtown is a fairly quick ride, even in traffic. I can't remember the price, but it wasn't bad.

 

Andrew

 

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[4774Papa]

What is the best way to get from the airport to the constellation in Istanbul on November 12?

We used info@eyewitnessturkey.com contact Huseyin YAYLA.

 

We had a bus for ten persons and cost was about 7 euros per person going from Constellation to airport.

 

Traffic is very heavy in Istanbul, so be prepared for a lengthy trip.

[BosoxI]

Cab. From Atatürk Airport to downtown is a fairly quick ride, even in traffic. I can't remember the price, but it wasn't bad.

 

Andrew

 

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It's been a couple of years since I did it, so my memory might be faulty, but I believe the fare was about $50 . I actually did the reverse route and going to the airport in the morning led me into some pretty heavy traffic. I hope you are not flying in the day you embark.

[Pennstatedj]

We are coming in at 350 pm and have booked a transfer with Celebrity after some convincing. We arrive on Delta. I also read on another post about booking a reserved car. Look for that on this site. See you on the connie.

[StartrainDD]

We are using them pre and post-cruise

 

30 Euros from airport to port for up to four.

 

Web: http://www.istanbulairporttaxis.com

E mail: info@istanbulairporttaxis.com

Call Center:+90 533 252 0036 ( 7/24 )

Fax: +90 ( 212 ) 638 1 999

 

Istanbul Airport Taxis - Istanbul Airport Express

[Dee1161]

We took the easy route and just booked a transfer with Celebrity

See you in a few weeks!

[John Bull]

We are using them pre and post-cruise

 

30 Euros from airport to port for up to four.

 

Web: http://www.istanbulairporttaxis.com

E mail: info@istanbulairporttaxis.com

Call Center:+90 533 252 0036 ( 7/24 )

Fax: +90 ( 212 ) 638 1 999

 

Istanbul Airport Taxis - Istanbul Airport Express

 

 

We used them a couple of years ago.:)

Prompt, clean modern van, no front-money required, pay the driver (TL or euros) at your destination.

 

More important, if your cruise ends in Istanbul & you're headed for the airport, book them for that journey too, because the rip-off taxis at the port will want about double.

But I hope you're planning a few post-cruise days in Istanbul - fascinating city.:)

 

JB :)

[Cordelia]

Hi, we are arriving Istanbul Nov 11 for cruise on the Connie Nov 12, about 5pm and staying in at Yazar Hotel in Sultanahmet. Any suggestions for airport transfers/cost?

Lanny:)

[John Bull]

Hi, we are arriving Istanbul Nov 11 for cruise on the Connie Nov 12, about 5pm and staying in at Yazar Hotel in Sultanahmet. Any suggestions for airport transfers/cost?

Lanny:)

 

Click on the linked private transfer service. For Ataturk airport, Sultanahmet is a little closer & cheaper than a transfer to the cruise port. For the secondary airport, Sabiha (on the Asian side), it's a little further.

For hotel to Connie, get your hotel to call for a taxi - the tram is no fun with luggage (we know, we did it :D)

 

And, as my previous post, if your cruise ends in Istanbul do pre-book back to the airport.

 

Be aware that since you're not cruising in you'll need tourist visas, available on-line or at the airport on arrival.

 

JB :)

[Cordelia]

thanks JB

will do

Warren & Lanita

[Keith1010]

Istanbul is one of those places that I say avoid the cab and go with one of the services mentioned above.

 

Keith

[4774Papa]

Hi, we are arriving Istanbul Nov 11 for cruise on the Connie Nov 12, about 5pm and staying in at Yazar Hotel in Sultanahmet. Any suggestions for airport transfers/cost?

Lanny:)

Our hotel (Lausos) provided free transport from the airport to the hotel.

 

A couple of the earlier posts provided transport options other than taxis.

[goodie7415]

Taxi to port is simple and should be less than 20 Euros. We are arranging private transport to Rome and want to share the cost. Let me know if you have any interest.