Location: The airport is located 20km (12.5 miles) east of the Asian centre and 45km (28 miles) east of the European centre of Istanbul
Country Code: 90
Airport Code: SAW
Time Zone: GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 from last Sunday in March to Saturday before last Sunday in October)
Driving Directions:
From Istanbul city centre, take the E-6 express highway or the E-5 highway; follow signs for the airport and take the Pendik/Kurtköy exit (journey time: 30-45 minutes).
Car Parking:
A 24-hour car park for both short- and long-term parking is located in front of the airport. Short-term parking is also available adjacent to the main terminal building. A bus park is available in front of the International Terminal building, 30m (328 yards) from the entrance.
Transport:
The IDO Sea Bus Port is situated 8km (5 miles) away; this provides connections to the different districts of Istanbul, as well as to neighbouring towns and cities. Rail: The nearest railway connection is 6km (4 miles) away; this provides connections to the different districts of Istanbul, as well as to neighbouring towns and cities. Road: Taxi: Taxis are available 24 hours a day to destinations in and around Istanbul. Bus: There is a regular shuttle bus service between the airport and the city centre (journey time: 30-45 minutes); the service also connects Sabiha Gökçen International Airport and Atatürk International Airport (journey time: 60-70 minutes).
Facilities:
There are ATMs located in both terminals. A bank is located in the Arrivals area in the International Terminal; and in the Arrivals area, there is a post office. Public telephones are available in both terminals. Eating and drinking: There are restaurants, bars and cafés in the Departures and mezzanine areas. Shopping: There are duty-free shops available in the sectioned halls in the International Terminal. There is also a mini market. Luggage: Trolleys are available free of charge. Other facilities: There is a baby-care room in the Departures lounge on the International Terminal.
Business:
A business centre is available in the CIP lounge, which is located in Departures B in the international terminal. Passengers wishing to use the business service have access to telephones, fax machines and Internet services.
Hotels:
The three-star Hotel Elite (tel: (0)216 388 8787) is 15km (9 miles) away from the airport. The historic five-star Ottoman hotels, Çiragan Palace (tel: (0)212 258 3377), one-time residence of the Ottoman Sultans on the European shores of the Bosphorus, and Swissôtel - The Bosphorus (tel: (0)212 326 1100) are both located 40km (25 miles) away. The five-star Suadiye Princess Hotel (tel: (0)216 386 3119) is located on the E-6 express highway.
Disabled:
All facilities in the Arrivals hall are located on one level, meaning that disabled passengers can move easily around the Arrivals area. Disabled toilets are available in both terminals and lifts can transport passengers to the restaurants on the mezzanine level of the International Terminal. 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.