Fly to Istanbul

The history of Istanbul can be traced back sometime between 5500 and 3500 BC, time when the first human settlements appear in Turkey. From the Chalcolithic period onwards Istanbul would become an important geopolitical metropolis best known as Constantinople, capital of the country until 1923 when the Republic of Turkey was founded and the capital city was moved to Ankara. The city is situated in the NorthWest the Marmara region of Turkey and is easily accessible by plane. Istanbul's Atatürk International Airport (IST) is located 14 miles (23 km) West of Sultanahmet Square inside the European side of the city, being one of the major and busiest airports in Turkey. Like other airports around the world, Atatürk airport provides visitors with several amenities and online travel deals from the airport's official website. From the airport, taking a taxi is recommended and only cost around $15 USD. Downtown the city, there are many other transportation options including buses and subway trains and trams. In 1985 Istanbul was listed as UNESCO World Heritage Place after considering the historical areas of the city. Istanbul actually consists of three parts differentiated one from another by its geographical location; the European side, the Historic Peninsula, and the New City in the Asian side, mixing and matching numerous cultures into one. Visiting the European side of Istanbul is approaching to the business heart of the city, while the Asian side is a residential area but sharing in common the Bosphorus the boundary dividing Europe from Asia and connecting the city with both the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea. Istanbul is today ranked among the most crowded cities of Europe, but also a tourist destination offering the best airline fares to choose from. Best time to visit the city is during spring and fall because from November through February Istanbul faces rainfall, and crowded tourist attractions during summertime.