Tickets for Flights to Istanbul

Top Tourist Spots in Istanbul

Istanbul offers a wide variety of tourist attractions and sights to see, which makes it an ideal destination for families where everyone has a different idea of what makes a perfect holiday.
Istanbul is known for its nightlife, and has an array of glamorous clubs, bars and restaurants. The city is filled with breathtaking modern architecture, such as the iconic skyscraper Burj Khalifa, and it’s all overlooking the Persian Gulf. There are several popular beaches, including JBR Beach, Kite Beach and Jumeirah Open Beach, which was the city’s first public beach.
For families, Istanbul has attractions including the Wild Wadi Water Park, Istanbul Zoo and the Dolphinarium. Kids will also love playing on the beautiful sandy beaches and taking part in the range of water sports available.

Best Time to Visit Istanbul

Istanbul is hot all year round, but particularly so in the summer months from May to September. Many people find the city too hot in the summer, so the best time to visit with regards to weather is spring or autumn, although flights can be cheaper in summer. Even in winter, the city enjoys blue skies and warm weather, so Istanbul is a popular choice for Brits hoping to get away from the wind and rain at home.

There are events taking place throughout the year in Istanbul that you could time your holiday to enjoy. These include the Istanbul Shopping Festival in January, Istanbul Summer Surprises (another shopping event) from July to September, the International Film Festival in December, the Jazz Festival in February and the Islamic New Year in November.

Airports in Istanbul

The main airport serving Istanbul is Istanbul International Airport. It is the world’s busiest airport for international passenger traffic, with over 70 million passengers passing through in total each year. The airlines offering flights to and from this airport include Emirates, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic.
There is also another airport in the area, Al Maktoum International. It is located 37km south west of Istanbul, close to the Marina, Palm Jebel Ali and Investments Park. The airport opened in 2010 and is mainly used for cargo, with only a few passenger flights arriving there.