Airports
Istanbul has two main airports: IST (new, far north) and SAW (Asian side, Sabiha Gökçen). Use Havaist/Havabus shuttles or the M11 metro from IST. Allow 60–90 min from city centre.
What to know
- IST is on the European side; SAW is on the Asian side.
- Use Havaist/Havabus or M11 metro from IST.
- Allow 60–90 minutes to/from the city centre.
- Check terminal before leaving — IST is large.
- Carry passport and printed boarding pass as backup.
Official source reminder
Use this as a starting point, then verify current prices, opening hours, rules and emergency details from official sources before travel. Beware of unofficial websites.