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Istanbul Atatürk International Airport (IST)
 Istanbul Atatürk International Airport (IST) ... international airport in Istanbul, Turkey. Located in Yeşilköy, on the European side of the city, it is 15 kilometers (9 miles) southwest of the city centre. The airport is named in honor of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and first President of the modern Turkish republic.Newest Review: ... belts - there are some screens just after passport control showing flight numbers and belts for your luggage. Baggage reclaim time is usually very efficient. The exit from baggage reclaim goes out into the concourse (with cash machines, exchange booths and car hire), which in turn leads out to the taxi rank. Car hire desks are on the left hand side of the concourse area, as are a choice of ... more ... exchange booths. I always get currency when in the airport as the rate is good, and it's quick - a lot easier and better rate than booking it in UK for example.
For first time travellers to Turkey - just get a cab - There are loads immediately outs...more |
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Istanbul Atatürk International Airport (IST): Clean, airy, modern - a pleasure (604 words)
by dbrierly - written on 16/05/08 (Very useful, 54 readings)
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I have used Ataturk airport over 100 times on business, so am very familiar with it. Firstly, it is spotlessly clean. When you compare with most of the UK airports, I often feel embarassed when I go through Ataturk as it just reminds me what an airport should look like!! It is mainly marble / glass / contemporary feel. The first thing you need to know is on arrival you need a 90 Day Turkish Visa - these are £10 (for UK Citizens) and are obtained from the Visa desk located just next to the passport control if approaching from the left hand side (gates 201-215) make sure you get your visa FIRST - or you will queue twice (and the queue can be quite ...
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