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Location: The airport is located 24km (15 miles) west of central Istanbul

Country Code: 90

Airport Code: IST

Time Zone: GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 between Apr-Oct)

Driving Directions:
From central Istanbul, drivers should take the E-5 or O-1/O-2 motorways to the airport.

Car Parking:
There is a car park located at each terminal; with space for 7,200 cars at the International Terminal. A valet service is available (tel: (0)212 465 4433).

Transport:
Road: Taxi: Taxis or Dolmus (shared taxis) are available from the airport. Bus: Havas airport buses run to central Istanbul every 30 minutes at peak times, and hourly at around 1200 and at night (journey time: approximately 30 minutes). Public bus no. 96 runs into town approximately every hour 0700-1940.

Facilities:
Money and communications:
There are banks, ATMs and bureaux de change. Post offices are located in both the International and the Domestic terminals. Eating and drinking: There are 24-hour restaurants, snack bars, cafés, fast-food and bars. Shopping: There is 24-hour shopping at the airport, including an authentic Bazaar and duty-free shopping in the International Terminal. Luggage: There is a lost property office in the International Terminal. A 24-hour left-luggage facility and a porter service are also available. Other facilities: These include first aid, a 24-hour pharmacy, baby-care rooms and a play room.

Business:
There is a conference centre with facilities for up to 200 delegates in the International Terminal. There are three conference halls available: the Tepe Conference Hall seating 70; the Akfen Conference Hall seating 200 (or 250 standing); and the F Ergokmen Hall, for 50 delegates. In addition, a new conference hall and VIP lounges have just opened (May 2004). There are four CIP Lounges in the International Terminal, offering Internet, fax and photocopying facilities; some are open 24 hours. Some airlines also provide business lounges. The Millennium Lounge serves business-class passengers of other airlines. Business and conference facilities are also available at the nearby Radisson SAS Conference and Airport Hotel (tel: (0)212 475 2323).

Hotels:
Three tourism agencies in the International Terminal offer 24-hour hotel reservations. Hotels include the Best Western Hotel Berr (tel: (0)212 534 2070), which is a 15-minute taxi ride from the airport, and the Holiday Inn (tel: (0)212 663 6400), which is 10km (6 miles) from the airport. The Hotel Ambassador, Hotel Spina, Hotel Yasmak Sultan, Sultanahmet Palace and Yusufpasa Konagi offer free transfer services to/from the airport.

Disabled:
The airport has lifts and wheelchair-accessible toilets, and disabled passengers can move easily around the Arrivals area. Disabled passengers requiring assistance with boarding aircraft are advised to contact their airline in advance. Wheelchairs are available at the airport, but passengers should make advance arrangements with their airline.

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