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Istanbul Airport
The airport is situated 25 miles (40km) northwest of Istanbul.
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Location
The airport is situated 25 miles (40km) northwest of Istanbul.Getting to the city
While there are plans to connect the railway, shuttles are currently the only form of public transport serving the airport. Havaist and IETT offer shuttle services, and tickets can be purchased at the airport. Taxis are also readily available.
Time
GMT +3Car rental
Car rental companies include Europcar, Avec, Enterprise, Garenta, Hertz, Budget, Avis, and Cizgi.
Airport Taxis
Istanbul Airport is northwest of Istanbul and it takes around 45 minutes to an hour to reach the city centre by taxi. There are three main taxis: orange economy taxis, blue comfort taxis, and black premium taxis.
Transfer between terminals
There's one large, modern terminal at the airport, consisting of seven entrances. Gates 1 and 2 serve domestic flights, while the rest serve international flights.
Facilities
The airport has shops, banks, a bureaux de change, prayer rooms, a large range of food and beverage outlets, bars, a duty free, and passenger lounges. It also offers an airport hotel and tourism information centres.
Parking
Istanbul Airport boasts one of the largest multi-storey carparks in the world, consisting of five blocks with low-cost to premium options.
Antalya International Airport
The airport is situated six miles (10km) from Antalya.
Antalya International Airport (AYT)
Location
The airport is situated six miles (10km) from Antalya.Getting to the city
Taxis are available from outside Arrivals and there's a bus service to Antalya from the Domestic and International terminals.
Time
GMT +2 (GMT +3 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).Car rental
Car rental companies include National, Avis, Europcar, and Budget.
Facilities
The airport offers a range of facilities, including bureaux de change and ATMs in both Arrivals and Departures areas. Dining options feature cafes, a variety of take-away establishments, and a pub offering snacks, meals, and drinks. Other amenities include duty-free shopping, a business lounge, baby-care facilities, medical services, travel agencies, and a post office. There are also facilities for passengers with special needs.
Parking
There are two parking lots near the terminals offering both long-term and short-term parking options. Visitors can park at the Domestic Terminal free of charge for up to 15 minutes.
Izmir International Airport
The airport is located 11 miles (18km) from Izmir.
Izmir International Airport (ADB)
Location
The airport is located 11 miles (18km) from Izmir.Getting to the city
The Havas airport shuttle bus to the centre of Izmir can be caught from the domestic terminal, and the İZBAN suburban railway connects the airport to the city, with services departing from the International terminal. Taxis are also available.
Time
GMT +2 (GMT +3 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).Car rental
Major car rental companies such as Avis, Hertz, Enterprise, Europcar and Sixt are available at the airport.
Facilities
Foreign exchange can be found in both Arrivals and Departures. Shops are available, including duty free, and cafes, restaurants, and bars exist throughout the terminal building. Other facilities include a post office, ATM, hairdresser, tourist information, and hotel reservations. Facilities for those with special needs are good.
Parking
Parking is available at the airport.
Dalaman International Airport
The airport is situated about four miles (6km) from Dalaman.
Dalaman International Airport (DLM)
Location
The airport is situated about four miles (6km) from Dalaman.Getting to the city
Taxis are available outside the terminal and buses operated by Havaş connect the airport to Dalaman, Marmaris and Fethiye. These buses depart from the domestic terminal. Dalaman airport taxis connect passengers to the Otogar bus terminal.
Time
GMT +2 (GMT +3 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).Car rental
Car rental companies at the airport include Avis, Central, Garenta and Enterprise.
Facilities
Banks and exchange bureaux are available, and there's a variety of duty-free shops in arrivals and departures. The food court offers a variety of takeaways, restaurants and bars; other facilities include places of worship, baby-care rooms, a post office and internet access.
Parking
Parking is available at the airport.
Ankara International Airport
The airport is located northeast of Ankara, 17 miles (28km) from the city centre.
Ankara International Airport (ESB)
Location
The airport is located northeast of Ankara, 17 miles (28km) from the city centre.Getting to the city
Havaş bus service operates between the airport and a central city terminal, stopping at various points en route. Metered taxis are also available, and various private companies run shuttles.
Time
GMT +2 (GMT +3 from March to October).Car rental
Several car rental companies are represented at the airport, including Budget, Hertz, Europcar, Sixt, and Avis.
Facilities
Banks with exchange facilities are available in both arrivals and departures, and there are duty-free shops in the international departures area. A variety of restaurants, cafes and snack kiosks are available, offering both local Turkish cuisine and international options; additional services include a hairdresser, shoeshine kiosk, florist and bookstores. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminal and the airport is accessible for passengers with disabilities.
Parking
The airport provides short- and long-term parking.
Bodrum Airport
The airport is situated 22 miles (36km) northeast of Bodrum, and 10 miles (16km) south of Milas.
Bodrum Airport (BJV)
Location
The airport is situated 22 miles (36km) northeast of Bodrum, and 10 miles (16km) south of Milas.Getting to the city
Havaş Shuttle Bus (official airport transport provider) operates between the airport and Bodrum city centre, with departures timed to align with Turkish Airlines flights to and from Istanbul; public buses depart from Bodrum Bus Terminal approximately two hours prior to flight times. Metered taxis are available, with fixed and generally fair rates, and various private companies offer shuttle services to and from the airport.
Time
Local time is GMT +2 (GMT +3 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).Car rental
Hertz, Avis, and Europcar have rental desks at the airport.
Airport Taxis
Taxis are readily available outside the terminal and there's a rate board at the terminal to check current prices for various locations. Taxis are metered, ensuring transparent pricing, and drivers are generally reliable.
Transfer between terminals
The international and domestic terminals at Bodrum Airport are approximately one kilometer apart, a five-minute walk across the grounds. There's no direct connection between the two terminals.
Facilities
The airport has currency exchange facilities, restaurants, shops, car rental desks, taxi service, ATMs, and an information desk.
Parking
Ample short-term and long-term bays are available outside the main terminal.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
The airport is 22 miles (35km) south-east of Istanbul.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Location
The airport is 22 miles (35km) south-east of Istanbul.Getting to the city
Buses connect the airport to various parts of Istanbul, including shuttle services to the historical centre. Additionally, the M4 metro line has been extended to the airport, providing a direct connection to the city.
Time
GMT +2 (GMT +3 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).Car rental
Rental companies operating at the airport include Sixt, Payless, Central, Hertz, Europcar, Nord Travel, Budget, Avis, and Bostanci.
Airport Taxis
Round-the-clock taxi service can be found outside the arrivals section of the airport.
Transfer between terminals
The airport has a single terminal building that serves both domestic and international flights.
Facilities
The airport offers a range of facilities, including ATMs, shops, restaurants, a first aid centre, pharmacies, a prayer room, hair salon, shoeshine stand and meeting facilities. Currency exchange facilities and a post office are also available, along with a left-luggage desk.
Parking
The airport's multi-level car park has a capacity of 4,718 vehicles and 72 buses. There's also valet parking service with a capacity of 400 cars.