F.A.Q.
What is Istanbul layover tour?
Istanbul layover tour is a sightseeing & guided tour that takes place during a layover in Istanbul’s airport. It typically includes a visit to some of the city’s famous landmarks and attractions.
What services does ILT offer?
ILT provides transit travelers, who have a long layover in Istanbul, with a well-balanced experience that includes the local culture, food, and history. All tour services are given by licensed tour guides.
What are the best layover tours ?
Half Day Private Tour from Istanbul Airport
Can I leave the airport during layover in Istanbul?
Yes, you are allowed to leave Istanbul airport during layover in Istanbul as long as you have a valid visa obtained.
Can I get a visa online for a layover tour in Istanbul?
It is very simple process for certain country passport holders to get their e-visa in few clicks online; In order to see requirements or get it online, you can visit official website of Turkish Republic https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/
How can you calculate the time available for a layover tour in Istanbul Airport?
In total 3 Hours; Subtract one hour from the total layover time for airport procedures, such as customs and security, and add two hours to ensure enough time to go through security and reach your gate. The rest can be used for a fun trip from Istanbul Airport.
How early should we be back at the airport?
For international flights, if the luggage is checked through to the final destinationand already have your boarding pass, you will be dropped off 2 hours prior to departing flight. For domestic flights, 1 hours is sufficient.
What is the minimum layover duration to leave the airport for the tour ?
Recommended minimum layover duration is 7 hours for travelers whose flights are connected and have their boarding pass with them. We can accommodate business travelers with shorter layover duration. To be on the safe side, you may consider a tour when you will have plus 8 hour layover in Istanbul.
Is it possible to go on a tour during a 7 hour layover in Istanbul?
Technically, it is possible to go on a tour during a 7-hour layover in Istanbul. However, flight delays or traffic congestion if any on that day can significantly reduce the available time and downgrade overall experience.
Is 8 layover in Istanbul long enough for a city tour from airport to the major sites?
8 hour layover in Istanbul is a good time to leave the airport and have a quick look what the city offer. Any longer layover than 8 hour, such as 10, 12 or 14 hour layover in Istanbul, gives you a proper chance to cover more ground and experience the city in depth.
I have a very long layover, 24 hour in Istanbul; Do you have any guided tour longer than 10 hours ?
The longest guided tour is 8 hours within same tour + 2 hours airport and city transfers. We can offer additional activities for remaining free time and provide return transfer to layover hotel or airport at any time of day. Depending of arrival and departure time of flights, a suitable tour plan can be tailored based on traveler’s interests for 2 days.
I may get a free hotel by TurkishAirlines; Can you drop me off at layover hotel following the city tour?
We offer pick-up and drop-off at layover hotel given by Turkish airlines or any accommodation that you will book for overnight layover in city center or nearby airport.
