HOW TO ARRIVE IN ISTANBUL
Istanbul is the only city in the world connecting two continents. This geographic location makes the city one of the most easy access destinations of the world.
The city operastes with two airports; İstanbul Airport on European side and Sabiha Gökçen Airport on Anatolian side.
The city has direct flights from nearly 300 cities via 150 different airlines.
HOW TO ARRIVE IN SWISSOTEL THE BOSPHORUS
✈️ 1. From Istanbul Airport (IST) to Swissotel The Bosphorus
🔹 By Public Transport (Budget-Friendly Option)
Step 1: Take the Havaist Airport Shuttle
- Use the Havaist line HVIST-14.
- Destination: Taksim Square
- Duration: Around 90 minutes (depending on traffic)
- Step 2: From Taksim to Swissotel The Bosphorus
- You can either walk (approx. 15–20 minutes)
- Or take a short taxi ride (about 5 minutes)
📌 Total time: 1.5 – 2 hours
Step 2: From Taksim to Swissotel The Bosphorus
- You can either walk (approx. 15–20 minutes)
- Or take a short taxi ride (about 5 minutes)
📌 Total time: 1.5 – 2 hours
🔹 By Taxi (Comfort Option)
- Take a taxi directly from the airport.
- Duration: Around 45 – 60 minutes
✈️ 2. From Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Swissotel The Bosphorus
🔹 By Public Transport (Budget-Friendly Option)
Step 1: Take the Havataş Shuttle Bus
- Use the Taksim line from Sabiha Gökçen Airport
- Duration: 1.5 – 2 hours depending on traffic
Step 2: From Taksim to Swissotel The Bosphorus
- You can walk (around 20 minutes)
- Or take a quick taxi ride (around 5 minutes)
📌 Total time: 2 – 2.5 hours
🔹 By Taxi (Comfort Option)
- Take a taxi directly from the airport.
- Duration: 60 – 90 minutes (depends on traffic and bridge crossings)
✈️ 3. Airport Transfer
🔹 The local PCO will provide airport transfer service. The booking details and fees will be announced later.
TRANSPORTATION IN ISTANBUL
Istanbul has a very extensive public transportstion system.
Subway – Rail Network
https://www.metro.istanbul/en/YolcuHizmetleri/AgHaritalari
Public Bus
https://iett.istanbul/en
