Turkish Airlines has direct flights from Istanbul to two dozen European cities and New York, as well as the Middle East, North Africa, Bangkok, Karachi, Singapore and Tokyo. Major European cities such as Frankfurt and Vienna are also well serviced by Turkish bus lines. There are daily train and bus connections between Athens and Istanbul via Thessaloniki. You can also travel by bus to Syria, Georgia and Iran, and by train to Armenia. Turkish Maritime Lines runs car ferries from Antalya, Marmaris and Izmir to Venice weekly from May to mid-October.
Private ferries run between Turkey's Aegean coast and the Greek islands.
Buses go everywhere in Turkey frequently, cheaply and usually comfortably. The long distance carrier will give you a special number to call when placing your call. If you don't have time to call, why not send us an e-mail, or request our current full color brochure. The best way to stay in touch, is to join our mailing list, we send regular newsletters full of updates, special offers, promotions, discounts and traveling tips. All you have to do is enter your e-mail address in the above left section and then click the 'OK' button.