
From central Istanbul, take the E-5 or O-1/O-2 motorways to the airport; the airport is signposted.
Car hire companies include Airport VIP, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz, National Car, Sixt and Ülger. Counters are located in the International Terminal (Arrivals) just after the baggage reclaim area.
Bus: Havas (tel: (0212) 465 47 00 or 1615; www.havas.net/en) airport buses run to central Istanbul (Taksim Square) and to the bus terminal on demand (journey time: 30 minutes). Services also operate to Akmerkez (Etiler).
Taxi: Taxis or dolmus (shared taxis) are available outside the terminals.
Rail: The light rail metro system connects the airport to Esenler Terminal.
There is a car park located at each terminal; with space for 7,200 cars at the International Terminal. A valet service is available (tel: (0212) 465 4433).