Originally Posted by
stalker
How are they with giving out free tours when the layover doesn't meet their requirements exactly?
I arrive at 16:45 on Friday and have a departure for 19:35 on Saturday. No, I'm not on the first flight out for my departure (that would be 19:35 Friday).
Despite not being able to obtain free hotel accommodation, I do believe that THY will allow you to join a free tour. The only caveat being that the tours leave from Ataturk Airport (IST), so joining the tour would mean returning to IST from wherever you will be staying. If you end up staying near the Airport, many of the hotels provide free transport from and to the Airport. I hope you enjoy your stay in Istanbul.