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How To Travel To Turkey?
"Transportation"
The first part is International Travel organized by the continent of departure. The second part is Travel Inside Turkey. You can also contact Local Travel Agents who can help you with the purchase of international and domestic air, bus, train and ferry tickets.
From Africa
British Airways at http://www.us.british-airways.com
Egyptair at http://www.m-link.com/cgi-bin/pubform.pl
Gulf Air at http://www.gulfairco.com
Orca Air at http://www.orca-air.com/
Royal Air Maroc at http://www.kingdomofmorocco.com/html/home.html
Tunisair at http://www.tunisair.com.tn/ http://www.tunisair.com.tn/
Turkish Airlines at http://www.turkishairlines.com
From Asia
Air France at http://www.airfrance.fr/en/
Aeroflot (Russia) at http://www.aeroflot.org/index.htm
British Airways at http://www.us.british-airways.com
Gulf Air at http://www.gulfairco.com
Japanese Airlines at http://www.jal.co.jp
Singapore Airlines at http://www.singaporeair.com
Thai Airlines at http://www.thaiair.com
Turkish Airlines at http://www.turkishairlines.com
From Australia
British Airways at http://www.us.british-airways.com
Gulf Air at http://www.gulfairco.com
Singapore Airlines at http://www.singaporeair.com
Thai Airlines at http://www.thaiair.com
Turkish Airlines at http://www.turkishairlines.com
From Europe
TIP: If you live in the U.K., there's a list of Turkish airlines' offices in London. It's at http://www.tourist-offices.org.uk/Turkey/uktourops.html
Adria Airlines (Ljubljana, Slovenia) at http://www.kabi.si/21/aa/aindex.htm (We cannot link directly to the site. You may also do a search in Yahoo! for a direct link.)
Air France at http://www.airfrance.fr/en/
Air Malta at http://www.airmalta.com/home.html
Alitalia (Italy) at http://www.alitalia.it/english
Austrian Airlines at http://www.aua.com
Balkan Airlines at http://www.balkan.com
British Airways at http://www.us.british-airways.com
Czech Airlines at http://www.csa.cz (from all major European capitals)
Finnair at http://www.finnair.fi
Iberia (Spain) at http://www.iberia.com/ingles/home.html (They also have a page in Spanish at http://www.iberia.com.)
JAT (Yugoslavian Airlines) at http://www.jat.co.yu.eng/erezerv.html
KLM at http://klm.nl
LOT (Poland) at http://www.lot.com
Lufthansa at http://www.lufthansa-usa.com
Malev (Hungary) at http://www.malev.hu/
Qantas (from London) at http://www.qantas.com.au
Sabena (Belgium) at http://www.sabena-usa.com
SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) at http://www.sas.se/
Singapore Airlines at http://www.singaporeair.com
Swissair at http://www.swissair.com
Turkish Airlines at http://www.turkishairlines.com
From the Middle East
British Airways at http://www.us.british-airways.com
El Al (Israel) at http://www.elal.co.il/
Emirates Airline at http://www.ekgroup.com/emirates/airline/index.html
Gulf Air at http://www.gulfairco.com
Saudi Arabian Airlines at http://www.saudiarabian-airlines.com/
Turkish Airlines at http://www.turkishairlines.com
From North America
American Airlines at http://www.americanair.com
British Airways at http://www.us.british-airways.com
Canadian Airlines with travel partner, British Airways, at http://www.cdnair.ca
Finnair at http://www.finnair.fi
Lufthansa at http://www.lufthansa-usa.com
Thai Airlines at http://www.thaiair.com
Turkish Airlines at http://www.turkishairlines.com
United Airlines at http://www.ual.com
From South America
Varig (Brazil) with travel partner, Lufthansa, at http://www.varig.com.br/
Air Couriers and Ticket Consolidators
Air Couriers
There are two interesting sites that provide information and links about these two alternatives in budget traveling.
Your Mining Co. Guide to Budget Travel at http://budgettravel.miningco.com/ msub1.htm is a great site for those on a tight budget It offers links and brief explanations about flying as a courier, stand-by travel and using ticket consolidators.
“The Budget Traveler's Guide to the Universe” at http://www.ugcs.caltech.edu/~zane/travel/oldindex.shtml offers insights and numerous links to air courier services and traveling space available as well..
Ticket Consolidators and Bucket Shops
There are many ticket consolidators and bucket shops on the Internet. Unfortunately, not many of them offer tickets to Istanbul. Below is a brief listing of those who do offer ticketing to Turkey. You can also easily locate budget airfares by perusing the Sunday travel section of your local newspaper.
You should carefully select a reputable operator. For a travel agent Edward Hasbrouck’s perspective on how to best purchase an international ticket see
http://www.travel-library.com/air-travel/consolidators.html .
Below is a list of ticket consolidators who offer tickets to Turkey:
Australia
APP International Travel at http://www.cheapafares.com says that since they were founded in 1982 they have grown to a major wholesaler of very discounted tickets on the international market.
Timeless Tours at travtour@timeless.com.au is a travel wholesaler. They sell air and land arrangements in Turkey to both the travel agents and also direct to the public. (They don't have a web site, but we've provided a link to their e-mail.)
Canada
Butte Travel Service Ltd. at http://www.freenet.edmonton.ab.ca/butte says they offer very good prices to Turkey. They say they have been providing travel information and reservation services to the Edmonton community for more than 30 years.
England
Air Travel Advisory Board at http://www.atab.co.uk will provide with a list of travel agents and bucket shops that offer tickets to Turkey.
Germany
Graumarkt.Reisen at http://www.graumarkt.de reports they offer discount tickets for flights from any German airport to Turkey as well as any airport in the world. They say they have good ideas for travelers, are STA agents and can provide the best and cheapest student fares. They also say they have the best charter fares you can get in Germany.
Korea
BoraNet Travel at http://www.tiss.com (English) and http://www.boranet.com (Korean) says they offer the lowest air price and air ticket booking on Internet
Switzerland
Topas Reisen AG - Topas Travel Ltd at http://www.topas-reisen.ch reports that they offer special rates and charter flights to Turkey covering the cities of Istanbul, Izmir, Bodrum, Antalya and Dalaman.
USA
Adventure Travel at http://www.greencis.net/~ats/special.shtm says they are a one stop source for worldwide travel. They say they offer the lowest prices around for airfares, cruises and most forms of travel. They also specialize in serving overseas missionaries.
AESU at http://www.aesu.com/ say they have been the experts in discount travel since 1977. Air fare from all major gateways. No need to be a student. They're available to everyone. Major airlines. No charters.
All Continents Travel at http://www.ptla.com/allcontinents/ says it is one of the founding members of the U.S. Air Consolidators Association. They say they are the West Coast's leading airline ticket consolidator. they say their paramount objective is to provide top value, competitive pricing and efficient services.
International Travel
You can reach Istanbul by air from almost anywhere in the world! Below you will find links to airlines that fly to/from Istanbul organized by continent. TIP: If you're thinking of an a-round-the-world ticket check out Thai Airlines at http://www.thaiair.com
TIP: If you need to confirm you departure, then you'll find this list of telephone numbers for airlines in Turkey quite useful at http://eunuch.ddg.com/ISTANBUL/MISC/airlines.html.
Airlines: http://www.turkey.org/tourism/" \l "Airlines
Turkish Airlines has regular flights to Ankara, Istanbul, Izmir, Antalya, Adana, Trabzon and Dalaman, from the principal capitals and major cities of the world.
Turkish Airlines: http://www.turkey.org/tourism/" \l "Turkish%20Airlines
International Airlines: http://www.turkey.org/tourism/" \l "International Airlines
Other Domestic Airlines: http://www.turkey.org/tourism/" \l "Other Domestic Airlines
Charter Airlines: http://www.turkey.org/tourism/" \l "Charter Airlines
Travel Agencies: http://www.turkey.org/tourism/" \l "Travel Agencies
A listing of travel agents in major Turkish cities.
Other Means of Transportations: http://www.turkey.org/tourism/" \l "Other%20Transportation
A listing of other means of transportation, including state railways, maritime lines, sea buses and major city bus companies.
Office of Turkish Airlines
R: Reservations phone number
S: Sales office phone number
Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Head Office
Ataturk Airport Yesilkoy, Istanbul
Tel: (212) 663 63 00
Fax: (212) 663 47 44 -63 49 04
R: (212) 663 63 63
(25 lines)
Cargo Reservation Department
Ataturk Airport Yesilkoy, Istanbul
Tel: R: (212) 663 46 00
(4 lines)
Fax: (212) 573 35 26
Istanbul Sales
Cumhuriyet Caddesi 199-201 Kat 3
Harbiye, Istanbul
Tel: S (212) 248 26 31 -
246 40 17 - 247 13 38
R (212) 663 63 63
(25 lines)
Fax: (212) 240 29 84
Sales Offices:
Taksim: (212) 252 11 06 (6 lines)
Harbiye: (212) 225 05 56
(6 lines)
Aksaray: (212) 514 00 22 - 23
Sirkeci: (212) 522 88 88 -528 42 61
Ankara
Turkish Airlines
Ataturk Bulvan 25 Bakanliklar, Ankara
Tel: S (312) 419 28 25/
418 68 45/ 518 92 60
R (312) 418 26 24/
419 28 00
Fax: (312) 418 94 53
Izmir
Turkish Airlines
Gaziosmanpasa Bulvan
I/F Buyuk Efes Oteli Alti Izmir
Tel: S (232) 484 12 20
(5 lines)
R (232) 425 82 80
Fax: (232) 483 62 81
Adana
Turkish Airlines
Stadyum Caddesi 32 01120 Adana
Tel: S (322) 453 08 67
R (322) 454 23 93/
454 35 38/ 453 72 47
Fax: (322) 454 30 88
Antalya
Turkish Airlines
Ozel Idare Ishani Alti Cumhuriyet Caddesi Antalya
Tel: S (242) 243 43 81-82
R (242) 243 43 84
(4 lines0
Fax: (242) 248 47 61
Other Domestic Airlines
Green Air
Konakli Sokak 10
Florya, Istanbul
Tel: (212) 663 50 08-09
Fax: (212) 663 56 90
Istanbul Airlines
Cumhuriyet Caddesi 289
Harbiye, Istanbul
Tel: (212) 231 75 26
Fax: (212) 246 49 67
Mas Air (Flights to Bodrum)
City Office
Cumhurieyet Caddesi
167 Elmadag, Ist.
Tel: (212) 231 10 72-73
Fax: (212) 234 43 31
Airport Office
Ataturk Hava Limani Kat 3
Yesilkoy
Istanbul
Tel: (212) 663 40 94 PBX
Fax: (212) 574 05 53
International Airlines
Istanbul
Adria (Slavonian) Airways
Ordu Caddesi 206/1 Lalei
Tel: (212) 512 42 31
Fax: (212) 512 42 34-512 54 36
Aeroflot
Mete Caddesi 30 Taksim
Tel: (212) 243 47 25
Fax: (212) 252 39 98
Air China
Cumhuriyet Caddesi 235/1 Harbiye
Tel: (212) 232 71 11
Fax: (212) 232 44 87
Air France
Cumhuriyet Caddesi I Taksim
Tel: (212) 256 43 56
Fax: (212) 254 43 34
Alia (Jordanian Airlines)
Cumhuriyet Caddesi 163 Kat 2 Elmadag
Tel: (212) 230 40 74
Fax: 234 54 10
Alitalia
Cumhuriyet Caddesi Seyhan Apt. 12/4
Elmadag,
Tel: (212) 231 33 91-92
Fax: (212) 230 63 04
American Airlines
Cumhuriyet Caddesi 47/2 Taksim
Tel: (212) 237 20 03
Fax: (212) 237 20 05
Austrian Airlines
Sheraton Hotel Taksim
Tel: (212) 232 22 00
Fax: (212) 234 37 28
Azerbaijan Airlines
Cumhuriyet Caddesi 39/I Taksim
Tel: (212) 237 42 01-02
Fax: (212) 237 42 00
Balkan Bulgarian Airlines
Cumhuriyet Caddesi
Gezi Dukkanlan Taksim
Tel: (212) 245 24 56
British Airways
Cumhuriyet Caddesi 10 Elmadag
Tel: (212) 234 13 00
Fax: (212) 234 13 08
Cathay Pacific Airlines
Cumhuriyet Caddesi 309 Kat I Harbiye
Tel: (212) 241 71 17 - 241 68 33
Fax: (212) 234 49 99
Continental Airlines
Cumhuriyet Caddesi 163 Kat I Elmadag,
Tel: (212) 230 48 32
Fax: (212) 230 83 26
Delta Airlines
Istanbul Hilton Girisi Harbiye
Tel: (212) 231 23 39
Fax: (212) 231 23 46
Egypt Air
Cumhuriyet Caddesi 337-339 Kat 1 Harbiye
Tel: (212) 231 11 26
Fax: (212) 234 07 54
El-Al (Israeli Airlines)
Rumeli Caddesi Nisantasi Is Mrk.
Kat 4 No. 1 Nisantas
Tel: (212) 246 53 03
Fax: (212) 230 37 05
Emirates Airlines
Halaskargazi Caddesi 69/71 Harbiye
Tel: (212) 232 32 16
Fax: (212) 240 20 85
Finnair
Cumhuriyet Caddesi 26, Elmadag, 1st
Tel: (1) 234 51 30
Fax: (212) 234 47 44
Georgia Airlines
Yolcuzade Iskender Cad.
66-68 Kat 2
Sishane
Tel: (212) 253 11 11-253 01 16
Fax: (212) 253 21 58
Gulf Air
Cumhuriyet Cad. Hilton Oteli Girisi
Elmadag
Tel: (212) 231 34 50
Fax: (212) 234 47 44
Iberia
Topcu Caddesi Uygun Apt. 2/2 Taksim
Tel: (212) 255 19 68
Fax: (212) 250 54 78 -
256 12 13
Iranair
Cumhuriyet Caddesi 71 Elmadag
Tel: (212) 225 02 55
Fax: (212) 225 22 00
JAL (Japanse Airlines)
Cumhuriyet Caddesi 141/6 K.2 Elmadag,
Tel: (212) 241 73 66
Fax: (212) 234 22 09
KLM (Royal Dutch Airlines)
Abdi Ipekci Caddesi
Unsal Apt 8 Nisantasi
Tel: (212) 230 03 11
Fax: (212) 232 87 49
KTHY (Turkisyh Airlines of Northern Cyprus)
Buyukdere Cad 56/B Mecidiyekoy
Tel: (212) 272 32 79-
267 09 73 (3 lines)
Fax: (212) 274 69 34
Kuwait Airlines
Cumhuriyet Caddesi 30
Elmadag, Istanbul
Tel: (212) 240 40 81
Fax: (212) 231 45 37
Lot (Polish Airlines)
Cumhuriyet Caddesi 91 Kat 2 Elmadag,
Tel: (212) 241 57 49
Fax: (212) 246 76 26
Lufthansa
Maya Akar Center Buyukdere Caddesi
100-102 Esentepe
Tel: (212) 288 10 50
Fax: 275 69 61
Malev (Hungarian Airlines)
Cumhuriyet Caddesi 171 K.2. Elmadag,
Tel: (212) 230 71 30
Fax: (212) 230 20 34
MAS (Malaysian Airlines)
Cumhuriyet Caddesi 171 K.2 Elmadag,
Tel: (212) 230 71 30
Fax: (212) 230 03 97
Middle East Airlines (MEA)
Cumhuriyet Caddesi 30 Harbiye
Tel: (212) 248 22 41-42
Fax: (212) 248 37 23
Olympic Airways
Cumhuriyet Caddesi 171/A ElmadagTel: (212) 246 50 81
Fax: (212) 232 21 73
Pakistan Airlines (PIA)
Cumhuriyet Caddesi Darhan 203
Elmadag
Tel: (212) 233 05 71
Fax: (212) 234 10 60
Royal Air Maroc
Valikonagi Caddesi Kose Atp. 101/4
Nisantasi
Tel: (212) 231 80 21-231 71-21
Fax: (212) 230 65 23
Sabena
Topcu Caddesi Uygun Apt. 2/1 Taksim
Tel: (212) 254 72 54
Fax: (212) 255 13 74
SAS Scandinavian Airlines
Cumhuriyet Caddesi 26/A
Elmadag
Tel: (212) 246 60 75
Fax: 233 88 03
Saudi Arabian Airlines
Cumhuriyet Caddesi Inkilap Apt. 33, Elmadag
Tel: (212) 256 48 00
Fax: (212) 256 46 47
Singapore Airlines
Halaskargazi Caddesi 113 Harbiye
Tel: (212) 232 37 06
Fax: (212) 248 86 20
Syrian Arab Airlines
Istanbul Sheraton Hotel
Taksim, Istanbul
Tel: (212) 246 17 81
Fax: (212) 231 21 80
Swissair
Cumhuriyet Caddesi Pak Apt. 6, Elmadag
Tel: (212) 231 28 44
Fax: (212) 240 15 13
Qantas Australian Airlines
Cumhuriyet Caddesi 155/1, Elmadag
Tel: (212) 240 50 32 -
246 34 66
Fax: (212) 241 55 52
TAROM Romanian Airlines
Cumhuriyet Caddesi 125 Kat 4, Elmadag
Tel: (212) 230 73 09
Fax: (212) 241 01 30
Tunisair
Valikonagi Caddesi Bizim Apt. 8 Nisantasi
Tel: (212) 233 93 06-
248 29 04
Fax: (212) 246 22 08
TWA
Cumhuriyet Caddesi 193, Elmadag,
Tel: (212) 234 53 27
Fax: (212) 230 63 44
United Airlines
Cumhuriyet Caddesi 209/2, Elmadag
Tel: (212) 224 91 80
(6 lines)
Fax: (212) 232 40 74
Varig (Brazilian Airlines)
19 Mayis Caddesi 4/505
Nova Baran Carsis Sisli
Tel: (212) 240 45 56
Fax: (212) 240 51 06
Ankara
Aeroflot
Cinnah Caddesi 114/2 Cankaya
Tel: (312) 440 98 74-75
Fax: (312) 440 92 20
Air France
Ataturk Bulvan, 231/7 Kavaklidere
Tel: (312) 467 44 00
Fax: (312) 468 25 95
Alitalia
Iran Caddesi 21 Kat 3 No. 369
Kavaklidere
Tel: (312) 418 88 13-425 38 13
Fax: (312) 417 97 96
Austrian Airlines
Cinnah Caddesi 43/8 Cankaya
Tel: (312) 417 56 16-17
Fax: (312) 440 61 08
British Airways
Ataturk Bulvan, 237/29 Kavaklidere
Tel: (312) 467 55 57
Fax: (312) 427 33 13
KTHY (Turkish Airlines of Northern Cyprus)
Selanik Caddesi 17/1 Kizilay
Tel: (312) 418 04 25
Fax: (312) 418 78 17
Delta Airlines
Tunus Caddesi 85/8 Kavaklidere
Tel: (312) 468 28 08
Fax: (312) 467 19 75
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Cinnah Caddesi 43/8 Cankaya
Tel: (312) 417 56 16-17
Fax: (312) 440 61 08
Lufthansa
Iran Caddesi 2 Kavaklidere
Tel: (312) 467 55 10
Fax: (312) 427 84 71
SAS Scandinavian Airlines
Ataturk Bulvan, 127 Sercan Han Kat 4
Bakanliklar
Tel: (312) 425 51 90-425 76 13
Fax: (312) 417 24 28
Sabena
Tunali Hilmi Caddesi, 112/1 Kavaklidere
Tel: (312) 467 25 35-36
Fax: (312) 467 25 43
Izmir
Air France
1353. Sokak Taner Ishani 1
Kat 2 205-206
Tel: (232) 425 90 04(3)
Fax: (232) k484 66 31
Alitalia
Ataturk Caddesi 328/A I.l Kordon
Tel: (232) 42 71 97
Fax: (232) 463 31 62
Austrian Airlines
Sair Esref Bulvan 5/105
1371. Sokak Alkan Han Cankaya
Tel: (232) 425 97 22- 425 80 20
Fax: (232) 425 03 09
British Airways
Sair Esref Bulvan 18
Altay Is Mrk. Kat 3 No.l 304 Cankaya,
Tel: (232) 441 38 29
Fax: (232) 441 62 94
Delta Airlines
Cumhuriyet Bulvan 143/H Alsancak
Tel: (232) 421 42 62-63
KLM (Royal Dutch Airlines)
Adnan Menderes Airport
Tel: (232) 274 20 82
Lufthansa
1379 Sokak 23 Alsancak
Tel: (232) 422 36 22
Fax: (232) 422 64 12
SAS (Scandinavian Airlines)
Cumhuriyet Meydani Neyzan Apt. 11/2, Alsancak
Tel: (232) 421 47 57-463 49 60
Fax: (232) 463 64 58
Swissair
Cumhuriyet Meydani Meydan Apt. 11/2, Pasaport
Tel: (232) 463 49 60 - 463 49 90
Fax: (232) 463 64 58
Antalya
SunExpress
Fener Mahallesi, Sinangoglu Caddesi
Oktay Apt. P.O. Bo 28 07100
Tel: (242) 323 40 47-48
Fax: (242) 323 40 57
Charter Aircraft
Istanbul
Birgen Air
Cumhuriyet Caddesi 301/9 Harbiye,
Istanbul
Tel: (212) 240 11 50-246 17 61
Fax: (212) 246d 57 11
Bon Air
Orman Sokak 10 Florya, Istanbul
Tel: (212) 663 18 29
Fax: (212) 574 01 47
Genel Havacilik
Polis Egitim Merkezi Arkasi
Ozel Havacilik Hangarlar Bolgesi
Sefakoy, Istanbul
Tel: (212) 541 29 17
Fax: (212) 541 29 23
Mach Air
P9olis Egitim Merkezi Arkasi
OzelHavacilik Hangarlar Bolgesi
Sefaoy, Istanbul
Tel: (212) 541 14 23 -24
Fax: (212) 541 95 94
Sancak Air
Polis Egitim Merkezi Arkasi
Ozel Havacilik Hangarlar Bolgesi
Sefakoy, Istanbul
Tel: (212) 541 41 41
Fax: (212) 541 02 85
TGI Turistik Islet. ve Havacilik
Cumhuriyet Cad. Hava Palas 155/1
Elmadag, Istanbul
Tel: (212) 232 52 00
Fax: (212) 241 55 52
Top Air
Polis Egt. Merkezi Arkasi
Sefakoy, Istanbul
Tel: (212) 599 02 27 - 599 07 59
Fax: (212) 599 79 10 - 598 50 60
Ankara
Belko Air
Mesnevi Sokak 27/A
Asagi Ayranci, Ankara
Tel: (312) 440 94 20
Travel Agencies
Association of Travel Agencies of Turkey (TURSAB)
Gazeteciler Sitesi Haberier Sokak 15
Esentepe, Istanbul
Tel: (212) 274 13 97 -275 13 61-62
Fax:; (212) 275 00 66
Arar Tur Turizm/Istanbul
Tel: (212) 230 10 27 -230 09 90
Fax: (212) 230 91 71
Camel Tur/Istanbul
Tel: (212) 257 78 28
Fax: (212) 278 31 43
Duru Turizm/Istanbul
Tel: (212) 231 90 08
Fax: (212) 233 03 91
Duru Turizm/Ankara
Tel: (312) 440 75 76
Fax: (312) 440 36 23
Duru Turizm/Izmir
Tel: (232) 463 29 11 -463 50 93
Fax: (232) 421 35 66
Ekin Turizm/Istanbul
Tel: (212) 234 43 00 (5 lines)
Fax: (212) 232 92 60
Irem Tur/Istanbul
Tel: (212) 296 25 03
Fax: (212) 230 30 27
Irem Tur/Ankara
Tel: (312) 425 28 70 -418 69 94
Fax: (312) 417 59 23
Oger Tours/Istanbul
Tel: (242) 247 46 60
Fax: (242) 248 74 51
Oger Tours/Izmir
Tel: (232) 464 07 67
Fax: (232) a464 07 74
Oger Tours/Antalya
Tel: (242) 247 46 60
Fax: (242) 248 74 51
Oger Tours/Istanbul
Tel: (212) 632 02 46 (4 lines)
Fax: (212) 632 02 07
Pacha Tour/Istanbul
Tel: (212) 235 01 45 (7 lines)
Fax: (212) 235 01 52
Prog Turizm/Istanbul
Tel: (212) 230 46 73 (3 lines)
Fax: (212) 234 05 65
Setur/Istanbul
Tel: (212) 230 03 36 (8 lines)
Fax: (312) 230 32 19
Setur/Ankara
Tel: (312) 467 11 65
Fax: (312) 467 87 75
Setur/Izmir
Tel: (232) 463 61 00
Fax: (232) 422 22 18
Tantur/Istanbul
Tel: (212) 272 49 64
Fax: (212) 272 58 02
Ten Tur/Istanbul
Tel: (212) 293 06 50 (6 lines)
Fax: (212) 293 06 57-58
Tui Tourism Travel Agency/Istanbul
Tel: (212) 517 68 31 -518 57 62
Fax: (212) 518 58 26
Tura Turizm/Istanbul
Tel: (212) 241 60 82 - 246 53 32
Fax: (212) 233 99 94
Turk Express/Istanbul
Tel: (212) 230 15 15
Fax: (212) 232 93 73
Turk Express/Ankara
Tel: (312) 467 73 34-35
Fax: (312) 467 29 20
Vip Tourism Isyanbul: http://www.viptourism.com.tr
Tel: (212) 241 65 14
Fax: (212) 230 64 25
Travel Inside Turkey
Other Means of Transportation in Turkey
Getting from Istanbul's International Airport
There is an airport bus, Havas, but if you're unfamiliar with the city, it's best to have your hotel pick you up (ask them) or to arrange airport pick-up through a Local Travel Agent.
There are, of course, taxis. It's difficult to estimate cost, but as a rule the fare from the airport to Sultanahmet is around $20-$25. Check with the Tourist Information Office in the International Terminal for estimates and advice on the best transport to take based on the time of your arrival and budget.
- Airports: http://www.turkey.org/tourism/" \l "Airports
- Satet Railways: http://www.turkey.org/tourism/" \l "State%20Railways
- Maritime Lines: http://www.turkey.org/tourism/" \l "Maritime Lines
- Sea Buses (Istanbul Only): http://www.turkey.org/tourism/" \l "Sea%20Buses
- Inner-city Bus Terminals: http://www.turkey.org/tourism/" \l "Bus%20Terminals
- Car Rental Offices: http://www.turkey.org/tourism/" \l "Car Rental Offices
Airports
Istanbul Ataturk International Airport
(212) 663 64 60
Ankara Esenboga International Airport
(312) 398 00 00
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
(232) 274 24 05
State Railways
Ankara Operator
(312) 309 05 15
Istanbul Operator (Sirkeci)
(212) 520 65 75
Sirkeci Station Information
(212) 527 00 50
Operator (Haydarpasa)
(216) 348 80 20
Haydarpasa Station Information
(212) 336 04 75
Haydarpasa Reservation
(212) 337 87 24-336 44 70
Izmir Operator (Alsancak)
(232) 433 58 97 -421 01 14
Operator (Basmane)
(232) 484 86 38
Maritime Lines
Istanbul City Ferry Lines
(212) 244 42 33
Maritime Lines (Information)
(212) 244 02 07
Maritime Lines (Mngmnt)
(212) 245 53 66
Maritime Lines Reservations
(212) 293 74 54 - 249 92 22
Izmir Alsancak (Mngmnt)
(232) 421 00 94- 421 00 77
Ferries
Ferry schedules are UNPREDICTABLE and are all subject to change without notice. If you are catching a plane or must be somewhere on a precise day, either plan to arrive a day early or have an alternate plan!
Prices shouldn't change very much.
BODRUM
Bodrum has two ferry providers: the Bodrum Ferryboat Association and Bodrum Express Lines, which operates hydrofoils. Both offices are located near The Castle of St. Peter.
The Bodrum Ferryboat Association accepts Visa, MasterCard and Eurocard. They have offices in Bodrum, Datca and Didim (Didyma).
Bodrum:
Phone: 90-252-316-0882
90-252-313-2509
Fax: 90-252-313-0205
Datca:
Phone: 90-252-712-2143
Fax: 90-252-712-4239
Didim:
Phone: 90-256-813-1479
Fax: 90-256-813-1479
Bodrum Express Lines also accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Eurocard, plus travelers cheques and foreign currency. They offer no smoking and smoking areas, passenger insurance, hostess service and comfortable airline-style seats. Children under 6 are free. Children 6 - 12 are half price. Their phone number is: 90-252-316-4067. The fax number is: 90-252-313-0077.
Schedules and prices to Greece and other Turkish ports from Bodrum.
CESME
Cesme has three main ticketing agents for ferries to Greece and Italy, although, you may buy tickets from almost any local ticket agent. The three main ticketing agents are: Erturk, Karavan and Maskot.
Erturk is located near the ferry dock. Their telephone number is 90-232-712-6768. Their fax number is 90-232-712-6223. Karavan is also located near the ferry docks. Their phone number is 90-0232-712-7230. Their fax number is 90-232-712-8987. They also have offices in the following cities where you can make reservations:
Izmir: 90-232-421-9572
Istanbul: 90-212-247-5044
Kusadasi: 90-256-612-5329
Marmaris: 90-252-412-0455
Fethiye: 90-252-612-2361
Antalya: 90-242-248-8280
Alanya: 90-242-511-1857
They also have a web site at http://www.com.tr/travel/karavan/index.htm.
Maskot is the representative for the Italian Liner, Med Link Lines with service to Brindisi. They are located in the town center. Their phone number is 90-232-712-7654. Their fax number is 90-232-712-8435.
Schedules and prices to Greece and Italy from Cesme.
DATCA
Datca has two ferry providers: the Bodrum Ferryboat Association and Bodrum Express Lines, which operates hydrofoils.
The Bodrum Ferryboat Association accepts Visa, MasterCard and Eurocard. They have an office in Datca. Their phone number is 90-252-712-2143. The fax is 90-252-712-4239.
Bodrum Express Lines also accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Eurocard, plus travelers cheques and foreign currency. They offer no smoking and smoking areas, passenger insurance, hostess service and comfortable airline-style seats. Children under 6 are free. Children 6 - 12 are half price. Their office is in Bodrum. The phone number is: 90-252-316-4067. The fax number is: 90-252-313-0077.
Schedules and prices from Datca.
DIDYMA
Didyma is served by the Bodrum Ferryboat Association. They have an office in Didim (Didyma). Their phone number is 90-256-813-1479. The fax is 90-256-813-1479. Boats depart from Altinkum, just 4 km. from Didyma.
The Bodrum Ferryboat Association accepts Visa, MasterCard and Eurocard.
Schedules and prices from Didyma.
ISTANBUL
Karavan is one of the main ticketing agents for the ferry from Istanbul to Izmir. Their phone number is 90-212-247-5044. Their fax number is 90-212-241-5278.
They also have offices in the following cities where you can make reservations:
Cesme: 90-0232-712-7230
Izmir: 90-232-421-9572
Kusadasi: 90-256-612-5329
Marmaris: 90-252-412-0455
Fethiye: 90-252-612-2361
Antalya: 90-242-248-8280
Alanya: 90-242-511-1857
They also have a web site at http://www.com.tr/travel/karavan/index.htm.
Schedules and prices from Istanbul.
IZMIR
Karavan is one of the main ticketing agents for the ferries to Istanbul and Italy. Their phone number is 90-232-421-9572. Their fax number is 90-232-463-6472.
They also have offices in the following cities where you can make reservations:
Cesme: 90-0232-712-7230
Istanbul: 90-212-247-5044
Kusadasi: 90-256-612-5329
Marmaris: 90-252-412-0455
Fethiye: 90-252-612-2361
Antalya: 90-242-248-8280
Alanya: 90-242-511-1857
They also have a web site at http://www.com.tr/travel/karavan/index.htm.
Schedules and prices to Istanbul and Italy from Izmir.
KUSADASI
Kusadasi has two main ticketing agents for ferries to Greece, although, you may buy tickets from almost any local ticket agent. The two ticketing agents are: Azim Tour and Diana Travel Agency.
Azim Tour accepts Visa, MasterCard. Eurocard and American Express. They are located in the Grand Bazaar. Their phone number is 90-256-614-1553. Their fax number is 90-256-614-5479. Their e-mail address is: ugazez@turk.net. Children under 6 are free and children 6 - 12 are half price.
Diana Travel Agency is located on a side street close to the ferry docks. Their phone number is 90-256-614-3859. Their fax number is: 90-256-614-3170. They also have an Istanbul branch. Their phone number is: 90-212-247-3879.
Schedules and prices to Greece from Kusadasi.
MARMARIS
Bodrum Express Lines serves Marmaris to Bodrum. They accept Visa, MasterCard, and Eurocard, plus travelers cheques and foreign currency. They offer no smoking and smoking areas, passenger insurance, hostess service and comfortable airline-style seats. Children under 6 are free. Children 6 - 12 are half price. Their phone number in Bodrum is: 90-252-316-4067. The fax number is: 90-252-313-0077.
Schedules and prices from Marmaris.
TASUCU
Erturk is the ticketing agent from Tasucu to Cyprus. Their phone number is: 90-324-741-4325. The fax number is: 90-324-741-4033.
Schedules and prices from Tasucu.
Available Trips (in Turkey)
Istanbul-Izmir
Istanbul-Marmara
Istanbul-Black Sea
Available Trips (abroad)
Turkey-North Cyprus
Turkey-Italy
Buses
Hop-On Hop-Off at http://www.feztravel.com provides a travel option for independent travelers to get around western Turkey. You just hop on and hop off as you like and stay as long as you like. Fez staff know Turkey and provide information about how to get off the beaten path, and an accommodation booking service on board each bus. Buses depart daily in August and there are three departures quaranteed per week in June, July, september and October.
You can book by
Phone: 90-212-516-9024
Fax: 90-212-518-5085
E-mail: feztravel@fextravel.com to save $$!.
Local Buses are very easy to use and are usually comfortable. Ulusoy, Varan (at http://www.varan.com.tr/index.html), Kamil Koc and Pumukkale are generally considered to be the top bus companies in Turkey. Ulusoy will be the most expensive while Varan and Kamil Koc are a bit cheaper. Pamukkale is usually the cheapest of the group.
But different bus companies cover different parts of the country, and for certain destinations, such as Cappadocia, none of the four offer service and you'll have to use a local carrier.
For long distance travel, most people take overnight buses. As a rule of thumb, tickets usually cost between $1.50 and $2 per hour of travel.
All buses are now smoke-free (except for the driver!)
The Turkish Embassy in Washington DC has a page with phone numbers for Ulusoy and Varan offices in Europe and inside Turkey. It's at http://turkey.org/groupg/coach.htm
TIP: When the bus makes a stop at their special centers, you will have to pay a small fee to use the rest room. They are usually clean. Don't despair when you see the Oriental style rest rooms. Walk to the end and you'll find one or two Western style toilets!
Below are some bus schedules for a few cities that will help you plan and budget your trip. Things do change so don't use these tables as exact. The exception is Varan, which offers departure times on their web site at
http://www.varan.com.tr/index.html. We also provide a brief description how to get from the bus station (otogar) to town.
Istanbul bus schedules with departure times and prices.
Bodrum bus schedules with departure times and prices.
Kusadasi bus schedules with departure times and prices.
Marmaris bus schedules with departure times and prices.
Soke bus schedules with departure times and prices.
Sea Buses (Istanbul)
Bakirkoy (212) 560 72 91
Bostanci (216) 362 04 44 (3 lines)
Kabatas (212) 249 15 58
Kadikoy (216) 336 88 19
Karakoy (212) 251 61 44
Kartal (212) 306 20 00
Yenikapi (212) 517 71 37
Yaloa (216) 812 04 99
Inner-city Bus Terminals
Ankara
(312) 310 47 47
Istanbul Esenier
(212) 658 00 36 (10 lines)
Istanbul Harem
(216) 333 37 63
Izmir
(232) 486 22 66
Major Bus Companies
Bostor Turizm
Istanbul (Taksim)
(212) 251 70 00
Ankara (Kizilay)
(312) 425 72 03
Pamukkale Turizm
Ankara (Terminal)
(312) 433 04 70-433 30 07
Istanbul (Taksim)
(212) 245 29 46-249 27 91
Istanbul (Kadikoy)
(216) 336 54 13
Istanbul (Esenler)
(212) 658 22 22 (10 lines)
Izmir (Terminal)
(232) 484 08 00
Ulusoy Turizm
Ankara (Sogutozu)
(312) 286 53 30
Ankara (Kizilay)
(312) 419 40 80
Istanbul (Kadikoy)
(216) 336 93 66 -345 93 04
Istanbul (Merter)
(212) 547 70 22-28
Izmir (Efes)
(232) 441 71 50
Izmir (Karsiyaka)
(232) 369 19 66
Varan Turizm
Ankara (Kizilay)
(312) 417 25 25
Ankara (Sogutozu)
(312) 287 12 11 (2 lines)
Istanbul (Taksim)
(212) 251 74 74 (8 lines)
Istanbul (Kadikoy)
(216) 337 29 65 -345 40 81
Istanbul (Bayrampasa)
(212) 658 02 70
Izmir (Efes)
(232) 489 19 17 (3 lines)
Izmir (Karsiyaka)
(232) 381 69 19
Car Rental Offices
AVIS
Istanbul
Kurucesme
Tel: (212) 257 76 70
(10 lines)
Fax: (212) 257 56 32
Ataturk Airport Domestic Terminal
Tel: (212) 573 14 52-573 38 70
Taturk Airport International Terminal
Tel: (212) 663 06 46- 47
Beyazit
Tel: (212) 516 61 09-10
Hilton Hotel
Tel: (212) 241 78 96-241 29 17
Kadikoy
Tel: (216) 355 36 65
Ankara
Kavaklidere
Tel: (312) 467 23 13
Fax: (312) 467 57 03
Esenboga Airport Domestic Terminal
Tel: (312) 398 03 15-398 00 00 (Ext: 1570)
Izmir
Adnan Menderes Airport
Tel: (232) 274 21 74
Fax: (232) 274 21 72
Alsancak
Tel: (232) 441 44 17 -18
Fax: (232) 441 44 20
Hilton Hotel
Tel: (232) 441 60 16
Karsiyaka
Tel: (232) 381 63 73
Antalya
Antalya Airport
Tel: (242) 330 30 73 - 330 30 08
Downtown Office
Tel: (242) 241 66 930
242 56 42
Fax: (242) 241 94 83
Budget
Istanbul
Ataturk Airport
Tel: (212) 663 08 58
Downtown Office
Tel: (212) 253 92 00 - 253 96 53
Fax: (212) 256 26 11
Ankara
Downtown Office
Tel: (312) 417 59 52
Fax: (312) 425 96 08
Esenboga Airport
Tel: (312) 398 03 72-
398 0 00 (Ext: 1730)
Izmir
Adnan Menderes Airport
Tel: (232) 251 30 86
Downtown Office
Tel: (242) 243 30 06
(3 lines)
Fax: (242) 242 50 46
Ekin-Hertz
Istanbul
Downtown Office
Tel: (212) 234 43 00
(5 lines)
Fax: (212) 232 92 60
Ankara
Esenboga Airport
Tel: (312) 398 05 85
Izmir
Adnan Menderes Airport
Tel: (232) 274 21 93
Adana
Airport
Tel: (322) 436 75 68
Antalya
Airport
Tel: (242) 330 30 23
EUROPCAR
Istanbul
Taksim
Tel: (212) 254 77 99 - 253 58 73
Fax: (212) 255 59 28
Airport
Tel: (212) 663 07 46 -47
Ankara
Downtown Office
Tel: (312) 416 36 77
Airport
Tel: (312) 398 05 03- 398 00 00 (Ext: 1740)
Fax: (312) 417 84 45
Izmir
Downtown Office
Tel: (2
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Restored and re-created arches
Easier to visualise now? Picture from 1542!
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