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Discover Istanbul with Touristanbul!

Touristanbul welcomes you to a unique experience in Istanbul!

Touristanbul is a complimentary city tour service offered to Turkish Airlines passengers who have international connecting flights. Passengers with connecting flights from Istanbul and a layover time between 6 and 24 hours can take advantage of this special service to explore one of the world’s most captivating cities. You can visit the Historical Peninsula, enjoy the view of the Bosphorus, and see iconic landmarks such as the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Topkapı Palace, and Sultanahmet Mosque. Touristanbul offers you an opportunity to transform your layover into a memorable Istanbul experience.

What is Touristanbul?

Touristanbul is a complimentary tour service consisting of seven routes with different schedules and content. Passengers who are connecting from one international flight to another international flight, with a transfer time of 6-24 hours at Istanbul Airport, can choose the most suitable tour time and take advantage of Touristanbul to fully explore the city.

How do I register?

There are two separate Touristanbul Desks at Istanbul Airport, one in the transfer area and the other on the Arrivals level. Passengers can obtain detailed information about the tours at the Touristanbul Desk in the transfer area and find out if they are eligible to participate in the tour. Passengers who are eligible for the tour can register at the Touristanbul Desk on the Arrivals level.

What does it offer?

Touristanbul promises a unique travel experience in Istanbul, a warm, dynamic city that welcomes visitors at any time of day. On the tours, passengers are picked up by a vehicle from Istanbul Airport and driven back to the airport at the end of the tour. Our guests visit the city’s historical sites free of charge and enjoy the unique flavors of Turkish cuisine.

What is Touristanbul?

How do I register?

What does it offer?

Discover Istanbul’s rich history.

Take an unforgettable city tour from the Hagia Sophia to the Bosphorus with Touristanbul’s different route options.

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All about Touristanbul

You can find all the information about participation conditions and reservation details here.

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Touristanbul terms and conditions:

Our passengers are required to apply at the Touristanbul registration desk located on the arrivals floor at least 30 minutes before the tour start time.
Passengers who will benefit from this service must have their departure and arrival flights under the same reservation code (PNR) and hold a Turkish Airlines ticket starting with the ticket number 235.
Our passengers can make an online reservation by entering their reservation code (PNR) or ticket number and surname in the relevant fields on this page and viewing the tours for which they are eligible.
There must be at least 1 hour and 25 minutes between the end time of the selected tour and the next flight.
Our passengers cannot benefit from both Touristanbul and Stopover services during the same layover period.
Visa procedures are the responsibility of our passengers. You can check visa regulations on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye or on the e-visa services page.