Moreover, international flights with Turkish Airlines from Sivas to the destinations like Paris, Amsterdam, London and Berlin are also operated as connecting flights over Istanbul.
As a significant town located on the Central Anatolia, Sivas is regarded as the center of trading routes and transit points by its location. Settled on the ancient Silk Route and the Royal Road in the past, the city serves today as one of the significant crossroads in the region by its rapidly developing railway, highway and airway transportations. Being home to many historical artifacts like the Great Mosque and Hospital of Divriği which is included in UNESCO World Heritage List since 1985, Sivas stands out as a historic town attracting also touristic attention.
Sivas opens up to the world with Sivas Nuri Demirağ Airport (VAS) located 23 kilometers from the center.
One of the frequently preferred transport options to Sivas Nuri Demirağ Airport (VAS) from the center is the municipal buses. Operating in City Bus Terminal – City Center – Airport route, these buses set off from the station next to the Bus Terminal. You may easily reach the airport with these buses which you may get on nearly two hours before your flight.
It is also possible to reach the airport with the airport shuttles. Heading towards the airport following the route Büyük Hotel, 4 Eylül Stadium, Kümbet Halı Saha, Sabancı Lisesi Station and Özel Harekat Şube Müdürlüğü (Special Action Office) bus stops, these shuttles serve all day long at different hours. Moreover, you may also get to the airport by the cabs serving 7/24 in Sivas.
Besides, the passengers from Tokat to Istanbul usually use Sivas Nuri Demirağ Airport (VAS). Airport shuttles setting off from Novada Shopping Center and Hükümet Square serve to the passengers wishing to reach the airport from Tokat.
Offering a fascinating journey for its visitors by its historical, touristic and cultural gems, Istanbul enthralls its guests with its unique combination of the old and new, together with its marvelous natural beauties. Having successfully preserved the traces of the civilizations it had been a home to, and developing an exclusive lifestyle and culture, this charming city is under the spotlight also by its strategic location between Europe and Asia.
This charming city with the busiest air traffic countrywide hosts two airports: Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW). Passengers with a flight ticket to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines may use both airports as their point of destination.
Istanbul Airport (IST) is located on the D20 road. Even though the airport is approximately 35 km from the city center there are many transportation options available to passengers.
When it comes to public transport, the main options that go to many spots in the city center, are the scheduled IETT buses and Havaist shuttles. Guests that aren’t willing to use public transportation can reach the city center in half an hour by taxi. Guests that want to travel privately and with ease can rent a car from car rental companies based at the airport.
You can find more detailed information on transportation and IETT schedules here.
You have a couple of different alternatives for reaching the city center from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) located on the Anatolian side of Istanbul.
You may get on the municipal bus numbered KM22 from the airport and reach Kartal Subway Station; transfer here to the subway line and reach many destinations in the center.
Passengers interested in taking a bus to the center may get on the buses numbered E11 to Kadıköy, which stops by every station on E5 highway. Moreover, setting off from the airport, the express bus numbered SG-1 offers direct transport to Kadıköy, only stopping by Çamlık and Yenisahra bus stops. If you plan to reach the European side by the municipal buses, you may get to 4th Levent with the bus numbered E-3 and to Taksim with SG-2.
Another option would be the airport shuttles heading towards Kadıköy and Taksim directions. Moreover, you may also consider taking a cab or renting a car from the car rental offices to reach anywhere in the city.