Turkish Airlines

[trainer]

I want to travel in march the only one I can find is with Turkish airlines but this means an overnight stop over at Atuturk the question is can we leave the airport and stay overnight in a hotel or do we have to stay in the airport
thanks in advance

[trainer]

Also has any one got recomendations for a local hotel

[Liz 101]

You can do whichever you like. You don't say where you're flying from in the UK, but have you thought about using Antalya & taking the coach to Fethiye? It may work out cheaper than paying for a hotel & you'll be able to complete the journey in a day

[littlereddevil]

If we don't want to go into Istanbul we just overnight at the Holiday Inn.
It has free shuttle buses, although not very often

[amca]

If you choose to stay in hotel then you cannot much nearer than WOW Istanbul Airport (4star)
The price varies and you are better to try Tavel republic / Hotwire for booking.
The free shuttle leaves from outside the terminal.
If you book the hotel will email timetable if you ask.
Alternatively, it is only 1 Metro stop away. The Metro gets you into centre if you have the time.
The Metro is reached directly from airport.
And the taxi fare would not be extortionate either.
The journey is no more than 5 minutes.
The same applies for return to airport.
Breakfast is fine.
Buying meals and drink in the hotel is extortionate. There is a Carrefour a few minutes walk from hotel.
Big plus for the hotel is the proximity to airport.

There is a 5 star sister hotel next door.

[trainer]

Thanks Liz just looked at Antalya and it is a little cheaper and no hotels so I think that’s the plan   

[Brianbern]

I saw easyjet from London Gatwick I think starting around 23rd March

[Gary-O]

If Stansted Airport is within reach you could consider Pegasus. The flight departs daily from Stansted at 12.55 and arrives at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen at 18.35, the connecting flight departs at 20.05 arriving Dalaman 21.20. Good flight times back as well.