When the lure of Turkish coffee and Turkish delight is too much to handle, then it's time to head to this beautiful and fascinating country, sitting patiently on two continents. Istanbul calls us with its beautiful mosques while the Turkish Riviera is exactly what you are looking for when the rainy British days seem to never end.
The most important airport serving Turkey is Istanbul's Ataturk International Airport (IST). The airport is located on the European side of Istanbul, 28 km from downtown. British Airways, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from London Heathrow. A complete list of airlines serving Ataturk Airport can be found here.
You can reach downtown from the airport by using the shuttle buses (havas), taxi or metro. Here is a list of the ground transportation options, including the estimated taxi rates to different districts. Should you prefer to drive your own car, here you can find the car hire agencies available at the airport.
The second airport serving Istanbul is Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), located on the Asian side of the city. The airport is served by a lot of low-cost European carriers, including easyJet which flies from London Gatwick. A complete list of airlines serving this airport can be found here.
There are numerous ways to get from the airport to the various districts of the city, including shuttle buses, public buses and regular suburban services. A good alternative to the ground transportation is the sea transportation, which includes the ferries and sea buses. A complete list of the transportation options can be found here. If you prefer to drive your own car, here is a list of car hire agencies located within the airport.
The most important gateway into the Turkish Riviera is Antalya International Airport, which connects the region with a variety of European and international destinations. British Airways, Thomson Fly and Thomas Cook fly from London Gatwick, while K.T.H.Y flies from London Stansted. A complete list of airlines serving Antalya Airport can be found here.
Unless the hotel you are staying at provides a shuttle to get you from the airport, the next best choice is to rent a car. A list of all the car hire agencies located in the airport can be found here.
Have a great time in Turkey and if you need any additional information before you depart, check out our WhyGo Turkey travel guide.
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