The Great Migration we’ve been waiting for months is complete. All flights, especially Turkish Airlines, started to be made from Istanbul Airport, not from Atatürk Airport.. Ataturk Airport; allocated to cargo planes and private jets. Let’s get to know our new airport, Istanbul Airport, as we will no longer be on our way to Atatürk Airport. Istanbul Airport was established in a region that most people have not heard of before, and perhaps never even passed by.. Within the boundaries of Arnavutköy district; Çatalca is located at Göktürk Arnavutköy Junction. When this is the case, the first question that comes to everyone’s mind is “Where is Istanbul Airport?, How Can I Get to Istanbul Airport?“. The full open address of Istanbul Airport is as follows: Imrahor Mahallesi Ulubatlı Hasan Caddesi No:255 34283 Arnavutköy Istanbul.
How to Get to Istanbul Airport?
Now let’s talk about how to get there.. Of course, the first alternatives that come to mind are public transportation.. You will not be able to use the metro as the construction of the metro line has not been completed yet.. You will be able to reach the airport by transferring from Gayrettepe with the metro, which is planned to be operational at the end of 2019.. At the same time, when the metro construction between Halkalı and Istanbul Airport is completed at the end of 2020, the problems of going to and coming from Istanbul Airport will be relieved to a great extent and the fee that people have to pay to reach the airport will also decrease.
Another alternative can be the bus.. You can use either IETT or HAVAIST buses.. Below we share the IETT and HAVAIST lines and stops.. The fare you pay for Havaist varies according to the stop you take.. Therefore, you can find out the amount that should be loaded on your Istanbulkart from this link.. In the meantime, let me specify; There are no payment options other than Istanbulkart at HAVAIST.
If you do not come with your own vehicle, your last alternative will be a taxi.. From Göktürk, the airport costs 50 TL. Estimated fees for the following routes are as follows:
If you take the E-5 from Kadıköy, 73 km is around 210 TL, if you go via TEM, 67 km is 190 TL; Using the E-5 from Bakırköy, 45 km costs 120 TL, and if you go by TEM, 46 km costs 120 TL.. Taxi fares are a little high. If you take a taxi around Maslak – Levent, you will pay around 110 TL for a taxi.. 1-day parking fee is 60 TL, if you say you can leave it in the open parking lot, there is a fee of 42.25 TL.. Of course, there are private and cheaper parking lots around Istanbul Airport, just like at Ataturk Airport.. However, we cannot say that the number of them is as many as at Atatürk Airport.. There is also a shuttle service from these car parks to the airport.. It costs 25 TL, we haven’t had a chance to try it yet.. On the way to Istanbul Airport 3. You can use the bridge road or access Hasdal.. 3. When you use the bridge road, you will have to pay a fee as it is a private road.. When you come from Hasdal, there is no such situation.
When coming to Istanbul Airport, you will see how bright the sky is even if it is night after a while.. Although the works around the airport, which is built on a really large area, are not yet 100% finished, there is no obstacle in terms of flights.. Don’t be surprised if you see excavator trucks from time to time..
When you get inside, it will take some time to get used to its size; It is quite spacious compared to Atatürk Airport and is very modern in terms of architecture.. Unfortunately, waiting areas are almost non-existent after passing through the first security.. This was one of the biggest problems at Atatürk Airport, people were sitting on the ground.. The same is true at Istanbul Airport.
A part of the area after the first checkpoint is for domestic passengers, walk a little further and you will see the passport control point.. Both domestic and international passengers can be accommodated in a single building.. There is only one cafe in this area – not enough for the crowd – and there is a pharmacy.. A few more stores are about to open.. There are also boards where you can check your flights from here.
Istanbul Airport Checkpoints and Walking Distance to the Gate
You have given your luggage, hurry if you want to go to the gate.. because 2. Long queues will be waiting for you at the checkpoint.. Since the checkpoint to all gates is the only one here, your waiting time here will be approximately 20 minutes.. calculate as. Even at 05.00 in the morning, we have 20 minutes.. we waited. Equal space has been set for passengers with normal transit with igapass. Although igapass was never used, unfortunately, no line shift was made to the checkpoint where there were queues, while it stood there idly.
2. After passing the checkpoint, we can say that the walking time begins.. First, you will pass through an area where there are shops opposite each other and go down with the escalators.. By the way, Starbucks, Gloria Jean’s Coffees, Malatya Pazarı, D&R are still operating, but other stores are either empty or are about to open.. Long walking areas 2. starts from checkpoint. There are walking belts in between, you can use them too. There are sections with toilets at intervals.. The state of the toilets is already deplorable; It is made in insufficient numbers, and as far as we can see, it cannot provide the necessary hygiene conditions.. At the same time, the construction sounds from ahead continue to be quite loud, you can’t take it much in the morning, go prepared..
One of the best parts is that Ara Güler has an exhibition.. This is a place to have a good time.. We hope it will be permanent.
Let’s come to the taxi times of the planes, which everyone knows.. A footnote to those who will ask what is a taxi; the movement of the plane on the ground is called a taxi. Our Nevşehir flight was at 06:50. We boarded without delay and took about 20 minutes.. just took a taxi. By the way, of course, I was asleep, I woke up with the sound of the engine, I thought we were getting off.. We haven’t even gotten up yet.. It takes 20 minutes to reach the bellows on the way back.. it took. We said what a beautiful bellows, this time we were getting off, we saw that instead of the bellows, it came to the bus.. 10 min. so it passed. It takes 30 minutes in total to arrive at the luggage area.. it took. We hope that such mishaps will be resolved as soon as possible.
There are too many staff at the airport wearing t-shirts with the words “Ask Me a Question / Ask Me”. You can also get support from them to be fast.. Since we wanted to go a little early and explore, we didn’t have to ask.
Istanbul Airport Food Courts
2. After the checkpoint, you will see restaurants of various brands.. It is worth remembering that airport prices are valid at these restaurants..
Air Side
- Burger King
- Tea Time
- Expedition
- Gloria Jean’s Coffees
- Simit Sarayı
- Malatya Market
- Via Cafe
- Starbucks
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Land Side
- Burger King
- Turcuisine
- Gloria Jean’s Coffees
- Mvnch
- Simit Sarayı
- Sbarro
- Expedition
- Popeyes
We will experience its outer lines in June. We hope to provide information about areas such as duty-free and lounge.. Let’s end our article with photos from the airport.
