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Other Local Resorts & Areas => Olu Deniz Discussion Forum => Topic started by: heatherhanum on August 18, 2009, 16:57:29 PM

Title: Info please.
Post by: heatherhanum on August 18, 2009, 16:57:29 PM
Hello everyone I am looking for some information please. I am thinking of goin to Istanbul in October for a 4 day break. It is expensive to go as a package tour so I am looking at booking the flight and accommodation seperately. What are the taxi prices like from the airport
any idea? I realise it's a very general question and it's hard to tell me unless I know where im staying but I just wonder if we are looking at London type prices? 8)
Thank you
Heather
Title: Info please.
Post by: Janice1971 on August 18, 2009, 17:53:01 PM
I presume you mean from Istanbul Airport to the Centrum?  We paid about £25 about 3 years ago.
Title: Info please.
Post by: Toky on August 18, 2009, 18:16:44 PM
http://www.ataturkairport.com/eng/2.php

Check out this link. To the right, click on taxis and it gives you prices inc to otogar
 8)
Title: Info please.
Post by: Old Daffodil on August 18, 2009, 20:46:50 PM
We flew to the airport on the Asian side from England and caught a bus into the middle of Istanbul. We crossed the Bospherous on a ferry to reach the Sultanhamet area where the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace etc are. There are quite a lot of hotels in that area too. The metro runs all around the popular areas and it is very reasonably priced, just buy a token at the little kiosks on the stations.
Title: Info please.
Post by: tribalelder on August 19, 2009, 05:04:53 AM
Several hotels offer free transfers if your stay is for a few days, Tashkonak in Sultanahmet being one. :)
Title: Info please.
Post by: AOK on August 19, 2009, 07:34:31 AM
Best bet is to get the airport shuttle.We paid 10 euros each for tfr direct to our hotel which was in the Sultan Ahmet area.They also picked us up for our return. :)
Title: Info please.
Post by: heatherhanum on August 19, 2009, 09:42:15 AM
Thank you all for your helpful advise and tips.
Heather x