Istanbul is where continents meet and centuries intertwine, a city that lives as much in its bustling bazaars as in its timeless skyline.

With two major airports—spanning Europe and Asia—and countless bus, train, and ferry connections, Istanbul is a gateway to Turkiye.

Istanbul, a living mosaic of civilizations, is a city layered in empires, where Byzantium, Constantinople, and the Ottomans each left their mark on its soul.