BY AIR
Turkish Airlines (THY) provides an important network of domestic flights from the
international airports of Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Adana, Trabzon, Dalaman and Antalya to
all of the major Turkish cities.
For timetables, prices and reductions, enquiries can be made at THY agencies.
There are bus connections to and from airports and city terminals.
BY SEA
Turkish Maritime Lines has several coastal services providing excellent opportunities for
sightseeing. They leave Istanbul from the Galata Bridge (Karakoy side), Sirkeci an
Eminonu. It is advisable to make early reservations for tourist cruises. There are also
organized tours on both sides of the Bosphorus.
Ferry services
a) Istanbul - Mudanya
b) Istanbul - Bandirma
c) Eskihisar - Topcular
d) Canakkale - Eceabat
e) Gelibolu-Lapseki
f) Yukyeri - Bozcaada
g) Gokceada - Kabatepe
h) Istanbul - Izmir
i) Bodrum - Kormen Datca
j) Istanbul - Sinop - Samsun - Ordu - Giresun - Trabzon - Rize
Passenger Services
a) Bogazici
b) (Karakoy (European side)
- Haydarpasa (Asian side)
Seabus services
a) Bostanci- Kabatas
b) Bostanci - Kartal
c) Bostanci - Karakoy
d) Bostanci - Buyukada Island
e) Bostanci - Yenikapi
f) Bostanci - Bakirkoy
g) Kadikoy - Bakirkoy
h) Kadikoy - (Karakoy
i) Kartal - Yalova
j) Yalova - Kabatas
k) Buyukada Island - Kabatas
1) Bostanci -Yenikapi - Marmara - Avsa
Marmara Passenger Services
a) Istanbul - Marmara and Avsa - Karabiga
b) Avsa - Marmara and Erdek
c) Karakoy (European side)
- Kadikoy (Asian side)
d) Sirkeci-Kabatas-Istanbul Islands-Yalova-Cinarcik
- Haydarpasa (Asian side)
Lake Van
Transport: The Akdamar Island boats have daily services during the tourist sea son.
There is also the train ferry across Lake Van from Tatvan to Van, continuing to Iran.
BY RAIL
The extensive network of the Turkish State Railways connects to most major cities. The
trains have couchettes, sleeping cars, restaurants, and lounge cars offering first and
second class service.
In the Aegean region, it is possible for groups to charter a steam train, which has all
the amenities for trips with a route of your choice that allows you a more relaxed way of
travelling through this beautiful region. Train charters are also available for all areas
of Turkey for large groups.
BY ROAD
Road Network: Turkey has an extensive network of well maintained
roads linking its towns, cities, and popular tourist areas. When arriving from European,
the Bosphorus crossing to Asia has been greatly facilitated by the completion of the
Istanbul- bypass and the two Bosphorus (Bogazici) bridges which lead to the Istanbul -
Ankara Expressway The E80 and E90 are the two main roads leading to Turkey from European
borders; they also connect the Iranian and Iraqi borders. These expressways have been
constructed according to Asian and Middle Eastern international road network standards.
Petrol: Filling stations are well distributed over all roads, And those on the,
main high highare openways often have service stations with restaurants, and are open
round the clock., Unleaded fuel is available at most stations.
Repairs: There are numerous repair garages in towns ( grouped along special streets)
and along principal highways. Spare, parts are readily available. Turkish mechanics are
well trained repair of both Turkish and foreign-cars.
In addition, assistance can be received from the Touring and Automobile Club
Rent-a-car services: There are many rent-a-car services in Turkey. Additional
information and prices can be obtained from, local Tourist Information Offices or travel
agents.
Inter-city coaches: Many private companies provide frequent day and night services
between all Turkish cities. Coaches depart from the bus station (otogar) in large towns,
and from the center of town in smaller cities.
Taxis and dolmus: Taxis are numerous, in all Turkish cities and are recognizable by
their yellow color. The fare shown on the meter reads according to distance travelled.
The dolmus: a special service found only in Turkey; is a collective
taxi which follows specific routes. It may be a car or a minibus Each passenger pays
according to distance travelerslled and can get off at specific or requested stops. In
order, to get off, the passenger need only say, "Inecek var." The relatively
cheap fares are fixed by the municipality The "dolmus" provides a service within
large cities, to suburbs, airports, and often to neighboring towns. This is a very
practical means of transportation and much cheaper than a taxi.
