5 Time-Saving Travel Tips You Need In Istanbul
1-Get your Turkey e-Visa in advance and save your time
The e-Visa is an alternative to visas issued at Turkish missions and at the ports of entry. If you have e-Visa you will not wait in Ataturk Airport, Sabiha Gokcen airport and other International airports in Turkey. In 3 Steps your Turkish e-Visa is ready! Apply > Make Payment > and download your e-Visa. For more information please visit e-Visa web site of Republic of Turkey
2-Museum Card Istanbul - Buy Istanbul City Pass
If you do not want to wait at the ticket lines in the museums, you should buy Museum pass Istanbul. With this card, you will be able to visit the historical and cultural splendors of Istanbul, the capital city of Byzantine and Ottomans, whose history dates back over more than 9 thousand years, free of charge and skipping the ticket queue. You can review and purchase your Istanbul Museum Pass here.
3-Book your fast-track through security in Ataturk and Sabiha Gokcen Airports
You need a little more speed but there are long queues. I think you should book a Meet & Greet Service in Ataturk Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport. This service is including fast-track through security and reach the luggage claim area(arrival) or lounges (departure) quickly. Book your fast-track through security service in Istanbul here.
4-Download some travel apps if you would not book a chauffeur service
Using a driver service in Istanbul will provide you with great convenience in the city. But we can suggest a few applications for those who take care of oneself.
– TRAFI TURKEY (subway, tram and bus lines, but also sea transportation routes)
– YANDEX.MAPS (you can see which roads are currently congested and which roads are safe to take)
– TRIPOSO ISTANBUL GUIDE (Eat,drink,hotels,museums,flights,transportation etc… )
5-Try Miniport service of Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines provide Miniport service for its passengers. Now you may leave your luggage at their Miniport offices and travel freely all the day till your flight. Turkish Airlines Miniport office is located near Taksim square. Their office is open between 07:00 and 23:00 weekdays and weekends day. You must drop off your luggage at least 5 hours before your flight’s scheduled departure time. You can also use same service for your arrival. Leave your luggage at their Ataturk Airport Miniport office before going to your hotel or location. While you spend the day at a business meeting, event, tour or only shopping, your luggage will be brought directly to Taksim Miniport office.