Istanbul has 2 airports:

On the European side of the city, Istanbul Airport (IHL)

On the Asian side of the city, Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)

Istanbul Airport Information:

Taxis: exit the airport through gates 9 and 13.

Public Transport or private vehicle: 
Use the elevators before or after the exit gates to access Floor 2.

Metro:
Exit through Gate 9 or 13 and follow the red direction signs to access the Metro Station. You can use the moving walkways opposite Gate 11 to access the station.

Car Rentals 
Car Rental Companies are located on the Arrivals Level of the airport.

Sabiha Gocken Airport Information:

Taxis:

You can find taxis outside of the arrival gate 9.

Payment for taxi or shuttle is in Turkish Lira (TRY ₺)
Some taxis have credit card payment option. 
Private transfer companies accept EUR and USD cash.

Approximate Costs (subject to change)
Yellow taxis 20€, Blue taxis 25€, Black taxis 35€
VIP transfer 40€
Private Van up to 4 people 80€.

Havabus Shuttles:
Havabus shuttles to Kadikoy 3€ and then taxi from Kadikoy to Kalamis 4€.
Havabus shuttles schedule 

The official currency is the Turkish Lira ( TRY ₺ )

Euros and Dollars are generally not accepted.

Check current exchange rates at Xe Currency Exchange currency converter.

ATMs are available and credit cards are widely accepted. Credit cards with “plus” option allow cash withdrawal.

*For ease of payment, please let your credit card companies know where and when you will be traveling.

Türkiye General Visa Information

Republic of Türkiye Electronic Visa Application

REQUIRE A VISA INVITATION?

Email Customer Service

We will require the following information:
Passport name
Passport number
Address
Phone number
Class dates
Approximate travel dates

• Light summer clothing, layering pieces
• Sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hat, swimsuit 
• A wrap or light sweater for evenings and in class
• Comfortable shoes for exploring or shopping.
• If visiting mosques or holy sites come prepared with a long skirt. Many  historical sites will require women to be dressed conservatively, meaning knees and shoulders will need to be covered
• Universal power adaptor. Türkiye operates on 220 volts (50 Hz) with round-prong European-style plugs.

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