(Istanbul) Atatürk International Airport

Airport Details

Airport Code: IST
Full Airport name: (Istanbul) Atatürk International Airport
Address: 34149 YeÅilköy, Istanbul, Turkey
Country Dialing Prefix: 90
Telephone: (0212) 463 3000.
Website: www.ataturkairport.com
Number of Terminals: 2
Time Zone: GMT +2 (GMT +3 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October).

Airport Information

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 Hire

Car hire companies include Airport VIP, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz, National Car, Sixt and Ülger. Counters are located in the International Terminal (Arrivals) just after the baggage reclaim area.

Public Transport

Bus: Havas (tel: (0212) 465 47 00 or 1615; www.havas.net/en) 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.
Rail: The light rail metro system connects the airport to Esenler Terminal.

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).

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.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: There are banks, ATMs and bureau 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 center (tel: (0212) 465 3442) 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; 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; www.istanbul-airporthotel.com), and the nearby Radisson Blu Conference and Airport Hotel (tel: (0212) 425 7373; www.radissonblu.com/hotel-istanbulairport). Free Wi-Fi internet access is available in the international arrivals area.

Facilities for Disabled Travelers

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).