Transferring/Transit at Istanbul Atatürk airport
Aug 27, 2018, 11:25 am
#931
Join Date: Jun 2018
Programs: TK Elite
Posts: 246
TK will provide a shuttle to/from the airport, which gets you there with more than enough time to spare. They run 7/24..
If you want to sleep longer, you can skip the shuttle and get a taxi instead. Taxis in Turkey are very cheap, but you might need cash to pay for them. They'll happy accept Euro, at least according to my experience, at a slightly worse exchange rate, though.
If you want to sleep longer, you can skip the shuttle and get a taxi instead. Taxis in Turkey are very cheap, but you might need cash to pay for them. They'll happy accept Euro, at least according to my experience, at a slightly worse exchange rate, though.
Aug 30, 2018, 3:35 pm
#932
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TK will provide a shuttle to/from the airport, which gets you there with more than enough time to spare. They run 7/24..
If you want to sleep longer, you can skip the shuttle and get a taxi instead. Taxis in Turkey are very cheap, but you might need cash to pay for them. They'll happy accept Euro, at least according to my experience, at a slightly worse exchange rate, though.
If you want to sleep longer, you can skip the shuttle and get a taxi instead. Taxis in Turkey are very cheap, but you might need cash to pay for them. They'll happy accept Euro, at least according to my experience, at a slightly worse exchange rate, though.
Aug 31, 2018, 12:50 am
#934
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Yes, they offer it to all passengers under certain circumstances, but the devil is in the details, so read the first quote in the FAQ 8 carefully.
Aug 31, 2018, 5:01 am
#935
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: London UK
Programs: BAEC Silver,, Oman Air Gold
Posts: 747
Yes this is from the TK website: "The hotel service is available to international passengers traveling from outside Turkey who have a connecting flight to their final destination outside Turkey which departs from Istanbul Atatürk Airport."
You are flying from Republic of Ireland to Turkey and then to Italy in J so you meet the international flights qualification. And provided your layover is at least 7 hours then you are eligible.
But if there is an earlier flight you could have chosen to fly on that would have shortened the layover to fewer than 7 hours - that would make you ineligible.
Aug 31, 2018, 12:37 pm
#936
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Yes this is from the TK website: "The hotel service is available to international passengers traveling from outside Turkey who have a connecting flight to their final destination outside Turkey which departs from Istanbul Atatürk Airport."
You are flying from Republic of Ireland to Turkey and then to Italy in J so you meet the international flights qualification. And provided your layover is at least 7 hours then you are eligible.
But if there is an earlier flight you could have chosen to fly on that would have shortened the layover to fewer than 7 hours - that would make you ineligible.
You are flying from Republic of Ireland to Turkey and then to Italy in J so you meet the international flights qualification. And provided your layover is at least 7 hours then you are eligible.
But if there is an earlier flight you could have chosen to fly on that would have shortened the layover to fewer than 7 hours - that would make you ineligible.
Sep 1, 2018, 12:00 am
#937
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 13
I suggest you talk with turkish after you book with the booking code to check you are eligible. I suggest social media (twitter) as I got confirmation from them as well about beeing available
Sep 1, 2018, 3:40 pm
#938
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Sep 14, 2018, 4:19 am
#939
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Germany
Programs: *G, OWS
Posts: 214
Due to a mix-up with my (corporate) TA I’m booked on a one hour INT-INT connection when flying back from KZN.
I assume incoming flights from Russia will not be “clean” - what is security like at 6 am (arrival 5:55, departure 6:55)?
How good (or bad) are TK at rebooking a full-flex H-fare ticket once it’s been partially used?
When does TK release tickets to Airport control (e.g. could I get my ticket rebooked at IST airport on the way to KZN)?
I assume incoming flights from Russia will not be “clean” - what is security like at 6 am (arrival 5:55, departure 6:55)?
How good (or bad) are TK at rebooking a full-flex H-fare ticket once it’s been partially used?
When does TK release tickets to Airport control (e.g. could I get my ticket rebooked at IST airport on the way to KZN)?
Sep 14, 2018, 8:52 am
#940
Join Date: Oct 2010
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Due to a mix-up with my (corporate) TA Im booked on a one hour INT-INT connection when flying back from KZN.
I assume incoming flights from Russia will not be clean - what is security like at 6 am (arrival 5:55, departure 6:55)?
How good (or bad) are TK at rebooking a full-flex H-fare ticket once its been partially used?
When does TK release tickets to Airport control (e.g. could I get my ticket rebooked at IST airport on the way to KZN)?
I assume incoming flights from Russia will not be clean - what is security like at 6 am (arrival 5:55, departure 6:55)?
How good (or bad) are TK at rebooking a full-flex H-fare ticket once its been partially used?
When does TK release tickets to Airport control (e.g. could I get my ticket rebooked at IST airport on the way to KZN)?
Sep 18, 2018, 6:05 am
#941
Join Date: May 2009
Location: SIN (with a bit of ZRH sprinkled in)
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frogster seems to want to return to Germany - a destination still seeing tons of flights from TK every day. So even if by chance his city would be fully booked, good chance another airport nearby would still have some seats available.
I'd not worry at all. Even on cheap-cheap tickets, as long as on one PNR, you'll be rebooked.
I'd not worry at all. Even on cheap-cheap tickets, as long as on one PNR, you'll be rebooked.
Sep 20, 2018, 4:39 am
#942
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Germany
Programs: *G, OWS
Posts: 214
frogster seems to want to return to Germany - a destination still seeing tons of flights from TK every day. So even if by chance his city would be fully booked, good chance another airport nearby would still have some seats available.
I'd not worry at all. Even on cheap-cheap tickets, as long as on one PNR, you'll be rebooked.
I'd not worry at all. Even on cheap-cheap tickets, as long as on one PNR, you'll be rebooked.
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Sep 26, 2018, 6:18 pm
#943
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: NYC, NY
Programs: United | Delta | MileagePlus, Marriott
Posts: 40
Transfer at IST
I have an ADD (Ethiopia) > IST > JFK on TK in November with 7 hours at IST.
1] Is it certain that IST will still be Ataturk?
2] If I stay within IST, I wouldn't need a visa, right?
3] Is 7 hours (it's during the daytime) enough to go to Istanbul and worth the visa/transportation?
Thanks!
1] Is it certain that IST will still be Ataturk?
2] If I stay within IST, I wouldn't need a visa, right?
3] Is 7 hours (it's during the daytime) enough to go to Istanbul and worth the visa/transportation?
Thanks!
Sep 26, 2018, 6:32 pm
#944
Join Date: Jun 2010
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1) Nothing is 'certain' at this point but most signs show that it will still be Ataturk at this point
2) You do not need a visa if you stay in the transit area of IST
3) I would definitely leave as Istanbul is a great city to see and eat in and it definitely beats the crowds in the airport (assuming you don't have lounge access). 7 hours is enough time to go out and about and you can get your evisa online ahead of time. As you have a 6+ hour layover, you can avail one of the free tours provided by TK
2) You do not need a visa if you stay in the transit area of IST
3) I would definitely leave as Istanbul is a great city to see and eat in and it definitely beats the crowds in the airport (assuming you don't have lounge access). 7 hours is enough time to go out and about and you can get your evisa online ahead of time. As you have a 6+ hour layover, you can avail one of the free tours provided by TK
Sep 27, 2018, 5:11 pm
#945
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: NYC, NY
Programs: United | Delta | MileagePlus, Marriott
Posts: 40
Thank you!
I'll definitely check out the Touristanbul tours.
Would you know when I should leave Istanbul to get back? e.g. 3 hours before flight departure?
I'll definitely check out the Touristanbul tours.
Would you know when I should leave Istanbul to get back? e.g. 3 hours before flight departure?