TRANSPORTATION

Istanbul has a good public transportation network of buses, trams and underground trains. The Congress Venue is located in the heart of the city's business and cultural centre, allowing the delegate  easy access to municipal, domestic and international transportation networks.

Distances:
- 24 km / 14.3 miles from Atatürk International Airport (approx. 30 minutes by taxi)
- 5 km / 3 miles from Sirkeci train station, terminal of the Orient Express
- 100 m from Harbiye bus stop on the Taksim-Sisli line
- 500 m from Taksim Metro Station linked to the city's new underground system

Bus: The Airport Shuttle Bus (Havas) takes approximately 40 minutes depending on the traffic to Taksim Square, in central Istanbul. The price is 10 TRY, about 5 EUR.

Metro: You can from the airport take the metro to Aksaray station on the Airport-Aksaray line, where  you can connect to the city tram & bus system. Price: 1.30 TRY, about 0.70 EUR.

Taxis: Taxis or dolmus (shared taxis) are available from the airport. A taxi into the city centre is the  quickest option; it takes around half an hour and costs about 24 EUR. Although taxis are expensive in comparison to other means of transportation, they are cheap in comparison to other countries. As the price is metered, one should pay attention to be sure the driver turns on the meter. Please choose to take the official yellow taxi color. A dolmus is a shared taxi or minibus running a predetermined route, with each passenger paying only a part of the normal total fee.