Frequently Asked Questions About ISTANBUL

 

  • How many minutes does it take from (IST) Istanbul Airport to the city center by car ?

 

From Istanbul airport to Sultanahmet, Fatih, Aksaray, Beşiktaş, Beyoglu, Eminonu, Eyup, Galata take about 45 minutes to 1 Hour. But sometimes more than 1 hour because of traffic. But normally it should be for Europe side 45-75 minutes, Asia side 60-90 minutes.

 

  • What are the traffic hours in Istanbul ?

 

There is a traffic problem in Istanbul. This problem is world famous and known by everyone. Traffic hours are 08:00-10:00 in the morning and 17:00-21:00 in the evening in Istanbul.

 

  • What are the general information to know about Istanbul ?

 

About 16 million people live in Istanbul. Together with the tourists, this number can reach 20 million. Istanbul has 2 different continents. These continents are Europe and Asia. Istanbul Airport is located on the European continent, and Sabiha Gokcen Airport is located on the Asian continent. There are 39 districts and 963 neighborhoods in Istanbul. It is the metropolitan municipality of Istanbul. About 1/5 of Türkiye's population lives in Istanbul. Istanbul borders 2 seas. Black Sea and Marmara Sea. Istanbul has 3 bridges, Ferry systems and 1 submarine tunnel for the Asian and European side connection.