Istanbul is one of the most important international cities at all levels and occupies a significant place among the first cities globally because of its geographical location which is not negligible, and its natural engineering that God Almighty gave for it, where it is divided into two parts, one located in the Asian continent and the other in the European continent and separated by the Strait of Marmara.
Because of the fame enjoyed by this city globally, and visitors flocked on a daily basis to it, especially in the seasons of tourism, in addition to its population density and importance for Turkey, where it is actually the economic capital of tourism.
The government has paid special attention to transportation and its stations, especially its airports, in order to cover the growing need for airports to accommodate large numbers of passengers towards Istanbul in particular and Turkey in general.
Istanbul has three airports that are one of the most important airports globally and locally, namely Istanbul Airport, Ataturk Airport, Sabiha Gokcen Airport.
Istanbul International Airport:
Istanbul International Airport is one of the most important airports in the world, due to its architecture, its spaciousness, and its capacity for large numbers of travelers.
The modern Istanbul Airport is located in the Arnavutköy area in the European section of the center of Nabul, and all flights of Ataturk International Airport have been transferred to this airport after its opening in 2019, Istanbul Airport accommodates 90 million passengers annually and there is a plan to raise the number to 200 million and thus Istanbul Airport has obtained the highest capacity globally, according to the IGA company responsible forbuilding the airport by 2028 AD .
At Istanbul Airport, the traveler finds facilities that serve him and meet his needs in a timely manner, the most important of these facilities are: restaurants and cafes, prayer rooms, ATMs, private rooms for the care of children and infants, nursing rooms, pharmacies, bathrooms, children's play centers, outdoor terrace, private places for smokers, parking lots, duty free shops, capsules For sleeping for a rent of 7 euros per hour, chairs can be lying down and taking a nap to save the hotel rent, in addition to the presence of the huge Hotel Yotel that provides all services and is located on the departures floor.
The most important feature of the modern Istanbul International Airport is the air traffic control tower, which is an architectural masterpiece in itself.
For transportation to and from the airport, there are several options to suit all levels :
You can order a private car through the car offices located at the airport itself.
You can rent a taxi (taxi).
Andthe best service of public transport buses is less expensive compared to other means and this takes you inside
Istanbul The journey may take from 30 to 90 minutes depending on the destination you intend to go to
One of the most important facilities that the Turkish government is working on is the Istanbul metro line Airport, which was announcedby the Turkish President in April 2021 and is scheduled to open in early winter 2022,thus reaching the airport with the fastest means of transport and the lowest material costs.
The M11 line and the Gert Tepe line will be responsible for connecting the airport and inside Istanbul.
Second, Sabiha Gokcen Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen Airport:
This name was given to the airport in relation to the first Turkish woman who piloted a warplane. It is one of the most important domestic and international airports in Turkey. It is located on the Asian side of Istanbul in the Pendak region. It was opened in 2001 and its expansion was completed in 2008. The airport has two passenger terminals, one for international travelers and the other for locals. They are located on the ground floor, while the departure station is located on the upper floor. The airport enjoys service facilities such as restaurants, cafes, ATMs, a market, mail, as well as the service of purchasing mobile cards.
In addition to the presence of Sabiha Airport Hotel for those who need to rest and sleep between flights or immediately upon arrival in Istanbul and is located five minutes from Sabiha Airport and all amenities are available.
You can get transportation services from Sabiha Airport towards within Istanbul by :
Rent a car
Sabiha airport taxi
Public transport buses that lead you towards various places of Istanbul because the airport is located in a vital area near Kadikoy and Haram stations.
Sabiha Airport is the only airport in the Asian side of Istanbul and is a good choice for those who want to get off in Istanbul, the Asian side, and even for those who want to go to the European section of the city, due to the availability of transportation and roads that facilitate this for travelers.
Ataturk Airport:
It is one of the most important international airports and was called Istanbul International Airport and then named Ataturk Airport after the founder of the Turkish Republic Mustafa Kemal Ataturk.
The airport was established with the establishment of the Republic of Turkey in1924and opened to passengers in 1953.
The airport is located on the European side of Istanbul in the Yeşilkoy area, 24km from the city center .
It won the award of the most important international airport in2013Currently all its flights have been transferred to the modern Istanbul International Airport and has become dedicated to commercial cargo aircraft and aircraft maintenance, in addition to official government flights .
It accommodates about 29million passengers annually where there is an Ataturk Airport Hotel in addition to the service facilities for travelers including health facilities, markets and a huge garage for cars and can be reached inside Istanbul within half an hour via the Istanbul metro that passes through axray and is the easiest means of transport with the lowest costs to the airport.
In addition to the metro line that connects the airport with the center of Istanbul there are special buses to and from the airport towards Istanbul, which is the closest towards inside the city compared to other airports in Istanbul
Currently, passengers' flights have been transferred to Istanbul's modern international airport, and the state is working to establish the largest public park on a large area, which is planned to be an outlet for the people of the huge city with its increasing population density.
After this quick review of the most important Istanbul airports, it must be noted that the traveler to and from Istanbul can choose the most appropriate flight for him in any of them, in proportion to his schedule, and there is no need to postpone the trip to be from Istanbul airport because it is located on the European side or to be from or to an airport Sabiha because it is located on the Asian side, for example, due to the availability of multiple means of transportation and at all times that take you towards your destination wherever it is without delay.
