Turkish Airlines Offers Passengers Of Transfer Flights Free Tour Of Istanbul

The Flagship of Civil Aviation of Turkey – Turkish Airlines (Thy) Airlines offers its passengers who have arrived abroad and awaiting a flight of a flight to another country at Istanbul Airport, the opportunity to make a free tour of the city.

Touristanbul – a free tourist service offered by passengers of international transfer flights Turkish Airlines.

Passengers who make a fitting flight from Istanbul and have at their disposal the time from 6 to 24 hours to the next landing can use the Touristanbul and see the cultural and historical attractions of the Turkish metropolis.

Excursions are conducted by experienced guides, passengers are carried on a company bus, which at the end of a review excursion delivers them back to the air harbor.

The implementation of the project, begun in 2009, was suspended due to the pandemic of the coronavirus of the new type and renewed again in 2022.

Threes in the morning take transit passengers on a branded bus and deliver them to the Palace Dolmabakhche, where they serve a traditional breakfast.

Further guests can inspect the Topkapi Palace and the Ayia-Sofya Palace for free, accompanied by an experienced guide.

Passengers also offer lunch, and after visiting the iconic historical and tourist facilities of the city, they deliver to the Istanbul airport.

“We are different from other airlines in the world”

Marketing Manager of Thy Abdullah Yormaz said “Anadol” that only transit passengers of the airline can use the Touristanbul service.

According to Yormaz, the airline takes all expenses for the excursion. “Free excursions we offer our passengers who have the time of expectation corresponds to the time for the time. The entrance to the museums is also free. Depending on the time of the excursion to the program, breakfast, lunch or dinner may be included. In this regard, we differ from other airlines in the world or other airports offering city excursions, ”he said.

The company representative explained that passengers will be able to use the service, going up to two racks in the air harbor.

Six different excursions that are selected under the duration of the passengers are organized daily, Yormaz said.