Airport Guides
(Istanbul) Atatürk International Airport
Full Airport Name
(Istanbul) Atatürk International Airport
Address
34149 Yeşilköy, Istanbul, Turkey
Airport Code
IST
Country Code
90
Telephone
(0212) 465 5555
Website
Number of Terminals
2
Time Zone
GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October)
Location
The airport is located 28km (17 miles) west of Istanbul.
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: (0212) 465 4433).
Car Hire
Car hire companies include Airport VIP, Alamo, 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
Rail: The light rail metro system connects the airport to Esenler Terminal.
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).
Taxi: Taxis or dolmus (shared taxis) are available outside the terminals.
Information and Help Desks
Information desks (tel: (0212) 465 5555) 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 childrens' 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. There are five 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 International Airport Hotel (tel: (0212) 465 4030), and the nearby Radisson SAS Conference and Airport Hotel (tel: (0212) 425 7373). Free Wi-Fi internet access is available in the international arrivals area.
Facilities for Disabled Travellers
The airport has lifts and numerous 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: (0212) 663 2550).
Hotels
Travel agencies in the International Terminal offer 24-hour hotel reservations. The Istanbul International Airport Hotel (tel: (0212) 465 4030; www.airporthotelistanbul) within the terminal boasts 85 rooms, a gym, two conference rooms and a business corner. Hourly accommodation is also available airside. Nearby hotels include the Radisson SAS Conference and Airport Hotel (tel: (0212) 425 7373; www.istanbul.radissonsas.com), the Renaissance Polat Istanbul Hotel (tel: (0212) 414 1800; www.marriott.com), the Airport Inn Hotel (tel: (0212) 663 7860; www.airportinnhotel.com) and the Çinar Hotel (tel: (0212) 663 2900; www.cinarhotel.com.tr), all within 4km (2.5 miles), and the Crowne Plaza Hotel Istanbul (tel: (0212) 560 8100; www.ichotelsgroup.com), 8km (5 miles) from the airport.
Current weather report - (Istanbul) Atatürk International Airport
Weather
Max
Min
Today
60°F
16°C
55°F
13°C
Wednesday
56°F
13°C
48°F
9°C
Thursday
54°F
12°C
48°F
9°C
Friday
59°F
15°C
51°F
11°C
Saturday
60°F
16°C
54°F
12°C
(Istanbul) Atatürk International Airport Transfers
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Full Airport Name
Address
Airport Code
Country Code
Telephone
Website
Number of Terminals
Time Zone
Location
Transfer Between Terminals
Driving Directions
Car Parking
Car Hire
Public Transport
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).
Taxi: Taxis or dolmus (shared taxis) are available outside the terminals.
Information and Help Desks
Airport Facilities
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 childrens' play room.
Conference and Business Facilities
Facilities for Disabled Travellers
Hotels
Current weather report - (Istanbul) Atatürk International Airport
Weather |
Max |
Min |
|
| Today |
|
60°F 16°C |
55°F 13°C |
| Wednesday |
|
56°F 13°C |
48°F 9°C |
| Thursday |
|
54°F 12°C |
48°F 9°C |
| Friday |
|
59°F 15°C |
51°F 11°C |
| Saturday |
|
60°F 16°C |
54°F 12°C |
(Istanbul) Atatürk International Airport Transfers
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