Getting around · Transport
To Istanbul
North-east to Türkiye
About To Istanbul
Direct flights link Athens with both Istanbul airports in about an hour and a half; there is no direct passenger train between Greece and Istanbul at present, and coaches from Thessaloniki take most of a day. Citizens of the EU, the UK, the US and Canada can visit Türkiye visa-free for up to 90 days; check the rules for your nationality. Our sister guide, the ULTIMATE Istanbul City Guide, covers the city’s sights, food, meyhanes, hotels, hammams, the Bosphorus and the Princes’ Islands.
Why it's on our list
- About 1½ hours by air
- Both Istanbul airports
- Read our sister guide to Istanbul
Timetables, fares and services change, so please check with To Istanbul before you travel.