A stopover in Istanbul
Turkish Airlines may give you a free hotel night if you connect here for 20+ hours.
| Airport to the centre | about 50 min |
| Typical central 3–4★ hotel | ~$140 / night |
| Airline stopover program | Turkish Airlines |
With 24–48 hours
- Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque
- Grand Bazaar
- Bosphorus ferry
Turkish Airlines stopover · No extra airfare · up to 7 nights
Free hotel (1 night in economy, more in business) for international connections of 20+ hours; free city tours for 6–24h layovers. Check current terms →
Free hotel (1 night in economy, more in business) for international connections of 20+ hours; free city tours for 6–24h layovers. Check current terms →
Tips
- Leave big bags at the airport's left-luggage desk or your hotel so you can explore right away.
- With separate tickets, give yourself at least one night between flights.
- Check whether your passport needs a visa or travel authorisation to leave the airport.
Routes where Istanbul is on the way
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