arrival & departure

To travel is to take a journey into yourself.

–Danny Kaye

Stay  Calm and Come to Turkey

Getting to Turkey is easy, with Istanbul being a major European hub.  Turkish Airlines has numerous flights daily to Istanbul and Izmir, and  American Airlines, Delta, Lufthansa, Quantas,  Malaysian, Air France, Swiss, Singapore, Emirates do as well.

Tourist Visa Information

Visitors to Turkey will need an e-visa which should be purchased in advance of arrival.  Please print a copy to present with your passport upon arrival.

Domestic Flights in Turkey

An excellent source for Turkish domestic flights is www.bulucak.com 

Getting from the airport to your gulet

We highly suggest that you choose to book a private transfer with us for your group as a great start to your Blue Cruise.  We use the latest vehicles with non-smoking drivers who will know exactly where to take you.

Airports in Turkey

  • Istanbul Airport is located in the Arnavutkoy district of Istanbul on the European side, and has replaced the older Ataturk Airport.  All international flights now use Istanbul IGA for international arrivals and departures out of Istanbul.
  • Sabiha Gökcen Airport is located on the Asian side of Istanbul and is an alternative airport often used by Pegasus Airlines and charter flights.
  • Bodrum-Milas Airport (BJV) is located 25 miles (40 km) from downtown Bodrum.
  • Antalya International Airport (AYT): The airport is situated six miles (10 km) from downtown Antalya.
  • Izmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB): The airport is located 11 miles (18 km) from Izmir and approximately 1 hour north of Ephesus.
  • Dalaman Airport (DLM): The airport is situated about four miles (6 km) from Dalaman and serves Göcek (20 minutes), Fethiye (45 minutes) and Marmaris (90 minutes)
  • Esenboga International Airport (ESB): The airport is located northeast of Ankara, 17 miles (28 km) from the city centre and is used as a connection to Cappadocia.

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