New Istanbul Airport is Istanbul’s third international airport. The grand ceremonial opening was on 29th October 2018, followed by the first take off on 1st November 2018. As of end December 2018, Turkish Airlines is the only airline serving from the New Istanbul Airport with only a handful international and … Continue Reading
Planning
Where (Not) to Celebrate New Year in Istanbul?
Celebrating New Year in Istanbul (Yılbaşı / Yeni Yıl) is a great idea. Turkey's metropolitan is bustling all year round, but definitely goes the extra mile to welcome the new year. Every venue wants to outdo the other to make the transition … Continue Reading
Celebrating Christmas in Istanbul — Pros and Cons
The roots of Santa Claus lay in Turkey, to be precise in Patara near Myra. Already in the 4th century A.D.E. St Nicholas dropped bags of money down the chimneys to help people. But today, in a country with a 98% Muslim population, Christmas … Continue Reading
In Istanbul
How to Get From Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Taksim or Sultanahmet
The Sabiha Gökçen Istanbul Airport is attracting more and more passengers every year. Unfortunately, Sabiha Gökçen is located on the Asian side of Istanbul, well outside the city center. Unless your hotel has arranged for a free airport pick-up, you will need … Continue Reading
Top 15 Things to Do in Istanbul
Here are my top 15 things to do in Istanbul, in no particular order. I chose these not because they are popular, but because I think they are worth seeing or experiencing. Therefore, for instance, I didn’t include the world famous Blue Mosque, but suggest … Continue Reading
What Bosphorus Cruise Tour to Take in Istanbul?
A cruise on the Bosphorus is probably the most overlooked Istanbul tourist attraction. Understandable, with such an abundance of historical sightseeing spots in Istanbul and too little time to squeeze them all into your short holiday. But take my advice and … Continue Reading
What Is the Istanbul Museum Pass, and Should I Get One?
Is the Museum Pass Istanbul something I should apply for? I get this question a lot from people planning to visit the Turkish metropolitan. Unfortunately, there is no straightforward answer to this question.It all depends on what you plan to visit … Continue Reading