Turkey-istanbul-ataturk-airport
Full Airport Name
(Istanbul) Atatürk International Airport
Address
34149 YeÅŸilköy, Istanbul, Turkey
Airport Code
IST
Country Code
90
Telephone
(0212) 465 5555
Fax
(0212) 465 5050
E-mail
info@tav.aero
Website
www.ataturkairport.com
Number of Terminals
2
Time Zone
GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October)
Location
The airport is located 28km (17 miles) west of Istanbul.
Transfer Between Terminals
A walkway with escalators and travelators connects the two terminals.
Information and Help Desks
Information desks (tel: (0212) 465 5555) are located in both terminals. Staff can provide information on facilities and services available at the airport, and on hotels and tourist attractions in Istanbul. They can also assist passengers with young children/disabilities.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: There are banks, ATMs and bureaux de change. Post offices are located in both the International and the Domestic terminals.
Eating and drinking: There are 24-hour restaurants, snack bars, cafés, fast-food and bars.
Shopping: There is 24-hour shopping at the airport, including an authentic Bazaar and duty-free shopping in the International Terminal.
Luggage: There is a lost property office in the International Terminal. A 24-hour left-luggage facility and a porter service are also available.
Other facilities: These include first aid, a 24-hour pharmacy, baby-care rooms and a childrens' play room.
Conference and Business Facilities
There is a conference centre with facilities for up to 200 delegates in the International Terminal. There are three conference halls available: the Tepe Conference Hall, seating 70; the Akfen Conference Hall, seating 200 (or 250 standing); and the F Ergokmen Hall, for 50 delegates. There are five CIP Lounges in the International Terminal, offering Internet, fax and photocopying facilities; some are open 24 hours. Some airlines also provide business lounges. The Millennium Lounge serves business-class passengers of other airlines Free Wi-Fi is available in the international arrivals area.
Facilities for Disabled Travellers
The airport has lifts and numerous wheelchair-accessible toilets. 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. A bridge taxi is available after passport control on the Departures floor, for those who need to get to distant gates (tel: (0212) 663 2550).
Transfer Times from Airport to Destination
| Airport | Resort | Transfer Time |
| Istanbul Ataturk | Taksim | 60 minutes |
| Istanbul Ataturk | Beyoglu | 60 minutes |
| Istanbul Ataturk | Sultanahmet | 60 minutes |
| Istanbul Ataturk | Bakirkoy | 60 minutes |
| Istanbul Ataturk | Sisli | 60 minutes |
| Istanbul Ataturk | Uskudar | 60 minutes |
| Istanbul Ataturk |
Resorts:
Taksim
Beyoglu
Sultanahmet
Bakirkoy
Sisli
Kadikoy
Uskudar
