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Although Istanbul airport is the main gateway to the country and the other international airports also have a large catalog of flights from other countries, when you are in Turkey you will have to consider how to move from one city to another, if you want to make a tour of the most important destinations.
In this page we will tell you which are the main means of transportation you can use to do so.
As we said in the page dedicated to How to get there, Turkey has about a dozen international airports, for flights from other countries.
But the list is much longer if we add the domestic airports, i.e. those where there is no border control infrastructure (immigration or customs), and where only air routes to/from other airports in the country operate.
Therefore, they are an ideal solution for travel within Turkey.
Sumando ambas tipologías, la lista total de aeropuertos es la siguiente (con sus respectivos destinos habituales):
To understand which are the possible airline combinations for your travels in Turkey by plane, it will also be useful to know which are national airlines that offer flights within the country:
The train is one of the preferred means of transport for travelers, due to its integration into the landscape and its low environmental impact.
However, in Turkey it is not always the most convenient option, for several reasons.
First, the modest network of high-speed trains The lines that operate are modern and fast, but the list of destinations is very limited. list of destinations is very limited..
Y la segunda, las grandes distancias que separan algunos destinos entre sí, haciendo que el avión sea en muchos casos la opción más rápida.
In any case, this means of transport also has the advantage of the charm of its routes. charm of its routesThe high-speed trains, on the other hand, are a fast solution on certain routes, with a really high quality of service.
High-speed trains, on the other hand, are a fast solution on certain routes, with a really high quality of service.
With service improvements and network expansion, it is becoming an increasingly popular mode of transportation, so you may want to consider it for articulating your circuit.
The high-speed rail service is known as the YHT (Yuksek Hizli Treni).
Si tienes especial predilección por el tren, a continuación enumeramos las principales rutas de alta velocidad del país:
In addition, there are other lines under constructionIt is possible that at the time of reading this content there are other stations and routes available, such as those leading to tourist destinations like Izmir or Bursa.
On these high-speed trains there are usually two classes two classes: tourist and preferential.
Cuentan con vagón-cafetería y en las rutas de mayor distancia puede haber asientos reclinables al estilo de cama o bien espacios compartimentados a modo de estancias familiares con litera.
Este servicio, además, no es especialmente caro, puesto que sus billetes suelen tener un precio parecido al de autobús.
They are not exactly high-speed trains, but their routes have so much charm that some people consider them an attraction of their trip.
Its network is much more extensive than the high-speed one, connecting with practically all the important regions and destinations in the country, with the exception of the Aegean and Mediterranean coast: although some of these sun and beach destinations do have a train station, there is no line running along the coast.
Some of these routes and services are:
The Turkish domestic bus network is very extensive, and the vehicles on its routes are modern and comfortable. modern and comfortable.
Por ello, se trata de un medio de transporte muy útil para viajeros que desean organizarse el circuito de manera libre.
Encontrarán muchas rutas y con frecuencias muy variadas.
These are the main bus main bus companieswhose routes and tickets are available on their official websites:
The car or motorcycle option is interesting to reach those small unknown but picturesque destinations in deep Turkey, where often neither train, plane nor bus arrives (or at least, not with the desired frequency).
However, taking into account that distances in Turkey, especially in Anatolia, are really long, it is advisable to focus on a specific region. the road trip in a specific region and opt for and opt for the plane or the high-speed train for longer journeys.
You should also take into account that the price of gasoline gasoline is high compared to local purchasing power, but can be significantly cheaper than in your home country.
For example, it is often a 30-40% cheaper than in than in European Union countries, depending on the circumstances at the time.
The Western driver’s licenses are generally valid for to drive a car in Turkey, but we recommend you to check with your consulate or embassy to be sure that this is the case with the license of your country.
In Turkey people drive on the right and speed limits are similar to those in most countries: 50 km/h in the city, 90 km/h on interurban roads (unless otherwise indicated) and 120 km/h on highways
The roads are generally of good quality, especially on highways and national roads.
It is advisable to be more cautious on the roads in eastern Anatolia, as these are mountainous areas and are more affected by the harsh winters.
Snowfall and frost are common in the cold season, so winter tires are mandatory.
Regarding driving in Turkey, you should bear in mind that the Turks are not very fond of yielding the right of way or facilitating certain maneuvers, such as joining the road, so you should drive decisively.
Many of the highways (otoyols) are toll roads and payment is usually automatic, either by chips in rental vehicles or by rechargeable credit cards purchased at post offices and the like.The payment is usually automatic, by means of chips in rental vehicles or by rechargeable credit cards, which are purchased at post offices and the like.
The main roads in Turkey are:
In Turquía Exclusiva we bet on a transport system full of advantages: private transport with chauffeur.
Although we can use domestic flights for large trips, our tours organized by stages use this means of transport for its comfort and safety.
We use comfortable, modern and spacious vehicleswith drivers who know the Turkish roads to perfection.
Some of the main advantages advantages of this option with respect to the rental vehicle or own car are:
So if you trust Turquía Exclusiva, we will organize a circuit with the best means of transport on each occasion.
The private vehicle with chauffeur will be the service of reference day by day, with the option of using domestic flights for long distances or even high speed trains for lovers of this system.
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