Travel

Flight

Istanbul International Airport (IST)

Istanbul has multiple airports, Istanbul International Airport (IST) is the newest airport which is 30 minutes from the city center. The airport has plenty of taxis available, so you do not need to worry about booking a taxi beforehand. The taxi will be roughly $50.

Travel Note

Which Neighborhoods to stay in

If you are visiting Istanbul for the first time we recommend staying in Besiktas ir Nisantasi. The city has a great variety of hotels that you can select from.

Hotel

Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center

Some of our guests will stay at this hotel. The hotel has a swimming pool on the rooftop and multiple restaurants within the premises. This hotel is family-friendly if you are bringing your kids.

Hotel

Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul

This is a hotel that provides more of a resort experience. The hotel has a large swimming pool, tennis court, and garden, and multiple restaurants within the premises. This hotel is close to the wedding venue and family-friendly if you are bringing your kids.

Hotel

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At The Bosphorus

This is where we are having our wedding, the hotel is on the water and has a large swimming pool for guests.

Travel Note

Cab Info

Taxis are easy to find in Istanbul, it's recommended to ask the driver to turn on the Taxi meter. While most taxis accept credit cards, it is always a good idea to have cash on hand just in case you get into a car that doesn't accept credit cards.

Rental Car

Hertz

If you'd like to rent a car for the week you can easily rent one online which can be picked up at the airport. You will find many car rental companies such as Hertz, Enterprise, Avis, or Sixt which you can book directly on their website or via a travel agency such as Expedia.