Category: Practical Turkey

Getting from Istanbul Airport to Sultanahmet: compare the metro and tram, Havaist shuttle, taxi and private transfer options, with times and stops for 2026.

Yes, you can leave the airport and see Istanbul on a layover, as long as you have at least six hours and meet Turkey’s entry rules, which for many nationalities means visa-free entry or a quick online e-visa. From Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen you reach the historic centre in about an hour, long enough […]