Cruises from Istanbul

Istanbul's Galataport terminal opened in June 2022 and is a unique underground terminal.

Facilities at the cruise terminal include WiFi, toilets, a left luggage service, a taxi rank, and parking. The terminal is surrounded by a large-scale retail and dining complex.

Find out more about the cruise terminal.

If you are flying to join your cruise, you'll be coming in to Istanbul International Airport, or Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. Also nearby is Atatürk Airport, a smaller airport servicing private aircraft. 

Istanbul International Airport

Istanbul International Aiport (IST) is the larger of the two commercial airports in the city and you can reach over 200 countries from here. It is a 40km drive north-west of the cruise terminal, which would take around 40 minutes, however traffic can increase journey times, particularly during rush hour and in the airport direction, so plan in plenty of time for delays. Istanbul International Airport has decent transport lines, with bus routes, a Metro station, and taxis and shuttles available.

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport lies around 40km to the south-east of the cruise terminal. Driving between the two can take as little as 40 minutes, but this route includes tolls and bridges which often see traffic, so your journey is likely to be closer to an hour. The airport has shuttle services, a Metro connection and public bus routes. 

From Galataport, you can travel around the harbour and upriver via the sea shuttle, which runs regularly. Galataport also boasts tram and bus links into the city.

The Galataport complex includes parking for over 2,400 cars, however this includes the shopping centre and other neighbouring attractions.