Travel and transport agencies Istanbul

This private company manages certain maritime links in the city of Istanbul. The deniz otobüsü - fast boats - mainly cover long distances. They also allow you to go to the Princes' Islands and across the Marmara Sea: to Bursa, Bandırma or Yalova. In any case, get the leaflet indicating the lines and timetables, available at all ticket offices. The most important port is Yenikapi.

Below are the main lines of the visits that can be made to Istanbul.

Towards Saint-Sauveur-in-Chora. From Taksim, 77MT (Edirnekapı) and 87 (Edirnekapı).

From Eminönü to the Golden Horn. The 47 (Yeşilpınar) and 47Ç (Güzeltepe) completely follow the shoreline to miniatürk.

Sarıyer-Kilyos (151). To the northwest, the seaside district. Bus 40 from Sariyer and then take a dolmuş.

Üsküdar-Beykoz (15 or 15E). Near the mosque. A little over an hour. Kuzguncuk, Beylerbeyi, Çengelköy, Vaniköy, Küçüksu, Kanlıca

Whether you land on the European or Asian side, the Havabus shuttle is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to reach your destination. Always be there 5 minutes before departure: the shuttles are usually extremely punctual. All schedules are available on the website. From Sabiha Gökçen, go to Kadıköy (45 min) and Taksim. Depending on the traffic, the travel time can double, so count wide preferably. During busy periods, you may have to let a bus pass due to lack of space.

The company serves the entire country. You can go from almost anywhere in France to anywhere in Turkey. The service on board is impeccable, the meals are copious and of good quality. The staff is welcoming and courteous. Kids are not to be outdone with a bunch of gadgets, toys and notebooks for games and colouring: they won't see time pass, and neither will you! Entertain yourself with a wide choice of films. For small budgets, there are economical flights that offer very affordable prices.

This is where most low-cost flights land. It is located on the Asian side. We advise you not to take a taxi, which is very expensive from this airport, and which will swallow up all the savings you have made by travelling on a low-cost flight. Choose Havabus buses (departures from the airport every half hour from 4am to 1am, to Taksim and Kadıköy). Smaller than the other airport, you will find the post office, restaurants and bars, two banks and a currency exchange office. On arrival and departure, you benefit from the duty free shop.

There are two funiculars in Istanbul, with the same fare as other transportation in the city and which make the same trip between Kabataş and Taksim :

Funicular: very convenient. It connects the Zeitinburnu-Kabataş streetcar line with Taksim.

Tünel or "Old Metro". It is the second oldest subway in the world (1871) after London's, and it is still in operation. It was built by the Frenchman Eugene Henri Gavand to connect the city's business districts. It avoids the Galata slope and runs until late at night.

From small daily outings to tailor-made excursions, Fez Travel offers you the solutions for a successful trip. In the formula, everything is taken into account, transport, hotel, meals, all you have to do is let yourself be guided! The clever Hop on/Hop off concept allows you to get off the bus at any time during your trip to stay at the place of your choice and continue your tour whenever you want by jumping on another bus. A very practical system to discover Istanbul according to your desires!

The Turkish low-cost airline offers daily flights from Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Nice and Istanbul. There are connections between Orly-Sud for Paris and Sabiha Gökçen airport in Istanbul. Wide choice of domestic and international flights available. Check carefully the dimensions (size and weight) of the baggage imposed by the airline. Please note that during the flight, drinks and snacks are available for a fee. This low-cost airline, for its affordable prices, offers you a comfortable trip with a quality service.

This formula allows you to offer private towers over the Bosphorus, Golden horn or princes' islands for all day. Owner of several boats, the options can range from 2 to 20 people. Everything is negotiable and the easiest way is to get directly on the quay to talk about it. Located on the edge of the old City, the golden Horn, between Galata bridge and Atatürk bridge. Renting a boat for 20 people can be done between 300 and 400 LIRA, for 2-3h for a stroll. It is possible to add to eat, or for an aperitif. Very pleasant. Allow in same rates for the day to princes' islands.

It is one of the two main stations of Istanbul and the only one located on the European side of the city. Its history is rich, it remains essentially famous for having been the terminal station of the mythical Orient-Express train which made Paris-Istanbul between 1895 and 1977. Today it is mainly the Istanbul suburban trains and international trains to Europe that transit through the station Sirkeci. Oriental style, the exterior and interior of the station are decorated with earthenware and stained glass windows very nice.

Istanbul Şehir Hatları AŞ Genel Müdürlüğü is a transport company based in Istanbul. No: 63/A, 34440 Beyoğlu/İstanbul. The company offers ferry and cruise services on the Bosphorus, as well as boat rental and shipyard services.

Very secure airport to hotel transfers (from both airports) in top-of-the-range vehicles. Interesting if you are several or if you are very loaded with suitcases. Indeed, it is cheaper to book a vehicle than to take several taxis because the prices are fixed. Drivers are punctual and drive carefully. It is possible to use them if you wish to travel around the city by car with a driver. The prices are indicated on the website, remember to book in advance.

Did you have any memories and blast the baggage for your return? Think of sending one in France to DHL, faster and safer than the traditional postal route.

The country's phone number 2, with excellent offers for calls abroad.

PTT, it shouldn't be too much for you… You easily repérerez them, postaneleri postaneleri (central positions) are open in the evening and, if not, each neighborhood has a small office. The great post of Sirkeci (Büyük Postane) is worth a visit for its Art Deco architecture. There is no time limit for shipments between Turkey and France, taking between five and ten days on average. For stamps (pul), it is imperative to go to a post office. For tourists, there is one in a small yellow hut, almost in front of Hagia Sophia. It is possible to leave the letters or postcards in some hotels, which will be charged to post them later.

Local branch of the multinational operating in the areas of transport, logistics and delivery of packages.

The main mobile phone operator in Turkey. Good network coverage and interesting rates. Possibility to purchase a prepaid SIM card with a number of defined units.

A reliable operator and prices slightly lower than Turkcell.

This private company is one of the first competitors of the municipality's boats. It offers various trips between the two shores, cruises on the Bosporus and trips to the Princes' Islands. The advantage of these private boats is that they provide the connection Kabataş-Üsküdar (from 6:45 am to midnight every day, a boat every 15 minutes), unlike the municipality, for the same rate as city boats. Possibility to eat on board. Timetables to be consulted on the website.

Specialists in the Black Sea, Bülent Saraoğlu and Okan Yenigün are probably the most experienced in trekking and discovering the Karadeniz region. By offering tours for a maximum of 14 people, they offer travellers the opportunity to meet local people and visit while respecting the environment and nature. The agency also offers guided tours to discover Istanbul in a different way with packages more focused on photography, sports or culture. It's up to you to choose your domain!