{"id":130191,"date":"2026-10-12T08:53:34","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T08:53:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/?post_type=campaign&p=130191"},"modified":"2026-10-12T08:53:38","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T08:53:38","slug":"touristanbul","status":"publish","type":"campaign","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/campaigns\/touristanbul","title":{"rendered":"Touristanbul"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Enjoy a unique, free experience in Istanbul!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Turkish Airlines is offering a complimentary tour service, Touristanbul, to their passengers with international transfer flights. Passengers with a connecting flight from \u0130stanbul and a layover time between 6 and 24 hours can benefit from Touristanbul and start exploring the city for free! Discover historic and iconic landmarks, relish in delicious cuisine and immerse in captivating culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step <\/strong>1<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you are on an international flight that connects through \u0130stanbul with a layover between six (6) and twenty-four (24) hours, you can enjoy the Touristanbul service. For more information regarding tour times, please check the <\/a>Touristanbul website.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step <\/strong>2<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Present yourself at the Turkish Airlines Hotel Desk located in the International Arrivals Hall of Istanbul Airport (after Passport Control & Customs) 30 minutes before the tour starting time. Or, the exciting new option of pre-booking on the Turkish Airlines.<\/a> Go to Touristanbul and follow the easy steps to secure your booking<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Passengers can take advantage of the free tour using their ticket number only if it is a ticket issued by Turkish Airlines and has a ticket number starting with 235. Touristanbul is available for Turkish Airlines\u2019 flights including codeshare flights.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Before visiting T\u00fcrkiye, you can obtain an e-visa at www.evisa.gov.tr\/<\/a>. South Africans need to apply for a free of charge e-visa to before arriving at the airport and entering the country and take part in Touristanbul.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Please check your country\u2019s requirements to see if it is necessary to obtain a visa to enter T\u00fcrkiye.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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If you are eligible for an e-visa you may obtain it from the Turkish Airlines Sales \/ Ticket Desks before or on the day of your departure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Get Booking With These Great Fares!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Discover Istanbul<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Touristanbul takes you to the city\u2019s most iconic sites and monuments. You\u2019ll see some of the world\u2019s most prominent structures and experience a taste of the city, as well as a fabulous view of the legendary Bosphorus!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Enjoy an Authentic Meal<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

During your tour, you will have the opportunity to sample Turkish & Ottoman cuisine at an elegant restaurant. Turkish food is a fusion of flavours, spices & fresh ingredients, celebrating tradition and hospitality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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