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Popular Transportation | Other Transportation Tips | All Tips (428) Istanbul is a popular starting point for yachting, and sailors. There are two Marinas on each side of Istanbul. Atakoy Marina is located on the European side of Istanbul, near to the airport and Kalamis Marina is located at the Asian side of Istanbul, located near the Kadıkoy Port.
Yachts can reach the Black Sea harbors, Istanbul Straits and Marinas via the European channel system, and the Rhine and Tuna with the European internal seas from the North Sea, and may reach Turkish Mediterranean coasts and marinas. The beautiful bays of the islands and the Bosphorus, especially around the two bridges, which joins the two continents, are also preferred routes.
Some Distances from Istanbul to Turkish Southern costs in Nautical Miles:
Cesme: 270
Kusadasi: 329
Bodrum:383
Datca:427
Marmaris: 462
Fethiye: 490
Göcek: 500
Kas: 518
Kemer: 582
Antalya: 602
Atakoy Marina:+90 212 560 56 55
Kalamis Marina:+90 216 346 23 46 Leave a Comment Theme: Ship/Boat
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One very Favourite way to reach Istanbul is by Ships. Istanbul is one of the most popular cruising region, many lines have their newest ships sailing in Europe also visits to Istanbul.
The Cruise vessels first make a short tour inside the bosphorus, Afterwards they make their manouvres and ports to Karakoy Port. Most of them Stay only one day and you shall use your day very efficiently in this short time..
Karakoy Port is just on the other side of Eminonu port, where all those rich touristy attractions are located. and also very short distance to Taksim area.. So you shall not loose time during travel in the city.. Leave a Comment Theme: Ship/Boat
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There are are two railway stations in Istanbul: one (Sirkeci) on the European side and another on the Asian side. The two station are well connected by a frequent ferry service and they are not far from their respective boat pier.
The small european station has some local connections to Edirne and a few international connection to Greece and Bulgaria (and then further on to Italy or Austria). The asian station is much larger and has lots of short term and long-term connections to everywhere else in Turkey. Leave a Comment Theme: Train
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On a bright sunny day, there is nothing better than to take a ride on a ferry up and down the Golden Horn or the Bosphorus. Many people tout the tourist ferry that goes up the Bosphorus from Eminonu. But I say get on the ferry as often as you can. Hey, it beats walking if you have a fair way to go and it costs the same as a ride on the tram or light rail transit (1.30 YTL). Our experience was taking the ferry from Balat down the Golden Horn to Eminonu, a distance of 3 km made a bit longer because of a ferry stop on the north shore in Kasimpasa. We also took the ferry from Eminonu actoss the strait of the Sea of Marmara to Kadikoy and back. Nothing like being on the water with a breeze rushing across your face.
Pick up a timetable at any ferry station. Purchase a metal token at the ticket booth which you will need to get through the turnstile. Leave a Comment Theme: Ship/Boat
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If you can use them efficiently, Taxis are the easiest way to travel in the city, especially for short distances.. You can find a taxi whereever you are and all you need to do is vawe your hand to a free one..
You should be careful about the rates. All taxis have a taximeter and if you travel 3-4 people and with the right tariff, than you pay almost nothing..
One important thing you should now is "Gunduz" and "Gece" words, which are indicating day and night tariff.. you should see Gunduz word when the taximeter is changing in day time..
Opening rate of Taxis are 1,5 YTL (1 USD).. and in every km it adds 1 YTL... night tariff is 50% high and starts at midnight.. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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Buses leave Istanbul for every corner of the country at all hours of the day and night. The main bus stations (otogar) are at Harem and Esenler, but for the most part you don't have to worry about navigating your way around them. If you have a destination in mind, seek out the bus company offices and find which ones serve your destination. Luckily the bus offices tend to be close to each other, so finding the right company is fairly straightforward. Bus companies have offices all over the city, but the most useful ones for travellers are on Gumussuyu Street off Taksim Square and in Sultanahmet. When you buy your ticket, you'll be given a time to arrive at the bus office and board a free shuttle minibus to take you to the bus station.
Arriving in Istanbul, the conductors will ask where you are heading. Most companies also offer complimentary minibuses to their offices around the city, and the conductor will tell you which one to get on. Most buses stop in Harem bus station before continuing on to the European side and the enormous Esenler bus station. If you can't be bothered to sit on the bus for another hour, as the bus gets stuck in traffic, get out at Harem and take the ferry over to Eminonu, from where Sultanahmet is but a tram ride away.
Most companies are excellent, although some are better than others. The best are generally thought to be Ulusoy and Metro, which offer services to most major cities. If you're heading to Bursa or the Aegean, a nice surprise is that just outside Istanbbul, the buses board a ferry to be transported over the Sea of Marmara to Yalova. You can walk around the ferry during the half hour trip.
If you have no particular destination in mind, you could always make your own way to Harem bus station and see what offers you get. Take a ferry from Eminonu to Harem, and bus touts will be waiting to lure you onto their buses. It is no cheaper doing it this way, but is a good option if you aren't too fussed where you go. You'll always be able to find a bus about to leave for somewhere. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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Taxis are everywhere in Istanbul, and, depending on the traffic situation, can be the fastest way of getting from point A to point B. In a city where traffic can be a stand still for much of the day, many of these drivers cut in and out of traffic as if they were an emergency vehicle rushing to the scene of an accident! But generally, most taxi drivers are safe, and they are just trying to get you to where you want to go as soon as possible. All taxis have meters, and the drivers are required to use them, and I never had any problems with them trying to negotiate a fare or anything like that. But it's always good to just make sure they are using it. Most of the taxis are fairly small cars, able to fit usually 3 people at most. And the fares are in most cases pretty reasonable, probably the most you would pay for a taxi would be for a ride into town from Ataturk airport, which ran us about $12. It is not usual to tip the drivers, but we would always just round up and let him keep the change. Theme: Car/Motor Home
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If you look at the pic on the right, by chance I capture 3 of Istanbul’s transportation options.
Tramvay – convenient way and cheapest way to move around Sultanahmet area, it runs from Zeytinburnu til Kabatas and vise-versa. The same tram that will connect with the Metro coming from the airport to take you to Sultanahmet area. For transport from Ataturk airport to Sultanahmet, check my transportation tips here (including all transportation options in and around Istanbul. Fare is basically 1.30YTL in most public transport. During the Bayram fest, twas YTL0.75. Cool!
Taxi – the only time I took it is during my first trip in 2005, very first ride was a SCAM , the rest was a lesson learned so everything went fine. There may be really very few scam drivers nowadays, most are honest and friendly, esp. the older drivers. A taxi ride from Sultanahmet to Taksim won’t cosy you more than 10YTL in 2008. Flag the meter or negotiate first before getting in.
Ferry – going to the asian side or you may just want to cruise the Bosphorous. Ferries are convenient, fun and cheap, and a worthy itinerary that should be included in your schedule. Explore the asian side or simply cruise the mighty bosphorous. Fare would be similar with Tram, Metro or Buses.
By the way, the AKBIL Pass is convenient if you are staying longer in Istanbul. You could use it to pay your fare at city buses, tramvays, metro and ferries. It looks like those round-flat drycell battery with a plastic handle. You could buy it from most booths found in tram, metro or bus stations, deposit is 6YTL refundable upon surrender at any of those booths, and can be loaded with any amount you desire. Theme: Other
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Started on April 16th 1987 with 10 craft there are now 28 serving 29 terminals.Also now there are 6 fast car ferries.
Could be more now but if you go to their site there is an english page which gives you all the timetables.
I always use them to get to the airport,less hassle and quicker from the Anatolian side. Leave a Comment
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Many Of the VT members are asking about the transportation possibilities from our new Airport Sabiha Gokce to İstanbul.Istanbul's new Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) is near the Asian shore of the Sea of Marmara about 30 km (19 miles) southeast of Haydarpasa train Station.Located between the suburbs of Kurtköy and Pendik, Sabiha Gökçen (pronounced SAH-bee-hah GURK-chen) serves charter flights.
this are the options
Taxi is undoubtedly the fastest way to get to the city center, but the fare may be between US$40 and US$75. You may decide to take a taxi to the Pendik railway station instead, then catch a suburban train bound for Haydarpasa Station (a 50-minute ride), from which you can take a ferryboat (20 minute voyage) to Karaköy (Galata) or Eminönü on the Golden Horn.
This alternative can bu useful if you are already 4 people and you have a lot of lugguages.
Havas options is in my next page Theme: Bus
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