About long layover at Istanbul

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We have 13 hours layover at Istanbul while traveling to Europe by Turkish Airlines. We don’t have a transit visa. Can we book a room night at any hotel within the airport premises?



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There is the YOTEL Airport Hotel that has 174 rooms available only to airside passengers. Rooms are bookable online and can be booked for as little as 4 hours.

As the airside part of the hotel is only accessible to transit passengers you should be fine to use it without a visa.




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Can I leave Istanbul airport during long layover?

If you leave the airport, you will need an e-Visa. It's a quick and easy online process, which involves filling out this online application, paying the $50 fee (for US citizens), and printing your confirmed e-visa, and Be sure to apply at least 48 hours before the departure time from your original destination.

What can you do with an 8 hour layover in Turkey?

Start your 8 hours trip with a visit to the famous SultanAhmet area which has all the famous sites like Grand Bazaar, Beyazit Mosque, the old Blue Mosque, ancient Hagia Sophia museum, and famous Topkapi Palace.

Can I leave Istanbul airport during layover without visa?

Do I need to get transit visa? Answer: If you will not leave the transit lounge at the airport you are not required to have transit visa. Otherwise, you have to make visa application to the nearest Turkish Representation.

Can you visit Turkey during layover?

Free airport layover tours are provided by Turkish Airlines and it is a great service for Turkish Airlines passengers, meeting certain requirements.



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I assume you're Indian ? If you have a schengen visa, you can get a visa on arrival at Istanbul (you have to apply online - its a simple process) and get the visa stamped against your online visa receipt. It will give you time to explore a bit of old Istanbul (the main sights are close together) and have a better choice of hotels.

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