DON’T FORGET YOUR TURKISH AIRLINES PRIVILAGE!
World’s largest airline organization Turkish Airlines, International Optical 2018, which will be held on 13 to 16 December 2018, for visitor and exhibitors from abroad as official airline of “İnternational Silmo İstanbul Optical Fair” and special discounts are offered on certain booking classes. In order to proceed with the online booking tool for Turkish Conventions please visit the Turkish Conventions website https://www4.thy.com/TKC and use the event code “124TKM18” under delegate section. For detailed information please visit www.silmoistanbul.com.
Silmo Istanbul 2018 says have a nice flight with Turkish Airlines…
Transportation to The Fair Area
Arrival by Private Vehicle
If you prefer to come to the fair area with your private vehicle, you can use the map below according to your direction of arrival. If you use the E-5 and E-6 TEM highway, you can reach the fairground by following the Atatürk Airport sign and following the Istanbul Expo Center road from the airport exit. If you use the coastal road, you can come to the fairground by entering the signage of Atatürk Airport and after entering the Airport right junction about 300 m. When you arrive at the fairground, you can leave your vehicle in the Istanbul Expo Center parking area.
Arrival by Airline:
THY, the world's largest airline organization, continues to support the International Silmo Istanbul Optical Fair. Don't forget to take advantage of this privilege and special hotel discounts when organizing your fair trip.
Arrival by Intercity Buses:
Esenler Bus Station should be preferred for intercity bus transportation to Istanbul. After the bus station, two methods can be used to reach the fairground:
Metro: Take the subway from the metro station in the Esenler Bus Station to the way of Atatürk Airport. You must arrive at the ”IDTM Istanbul Expo Center“ stop, which is the previous stop from the airport. You can use our free shuttle services that depart from the station every 15 minutes or you can reach the fairground by walking in about 10 minutes.
Taxi: If you prefer to come by taxi from Esenler bus station to the fairground, you can easily find a taxi in the bus station. The distance between Esenler Bus Station and Istanbul Expo Center is approximately 20 km if you use orbit road. Taxi fare varies depending on the traffic density.
Which transportation options can we use to reach the fair area from other parts of Istanbul?
From Aksaray: Istanbul Expo Center by metro
From Atatürk Airport: Istanbul Expo Center by metro
From Avcılar: Şirinevler by metrobus- Istanbul Expo Center by metro
From Bostancı: Bakırköy by sea bus- Istanbul Expo Center by metro
From Eminönü: Aksaray by tramway- Istanbul Expo Center by metro
From Kabataş: Aksaray by tramway- Istanbul Expo Center by metro
From Kadıköy: Bakırköy by se abus- Istanbul Expo Center by metro
From Mecidiyeköy: Şirinevler by metrobus- Istanbul Expo Center by metro
From Sabiha Gökçen Airpot: Taksim by Havataş shuttle- Istanbul Expo Center by IETT bus line 96T
From Sultanahmet: Zeytinburnu by tramway TR1 line- Istanbul Expo Center by metro HM1 line
From Taksim: Istanbul Expo Center by IETT bus 96T line
From Zincirlikuyu: Şirinevler by metro- Istanbul Expo Center by metro
Notes:
Taxi fare in Istanbul is calculated by adding km price above the starting price.
Istanbul taxis have the same rate 24 hours a day.
Location information of the trade center N 40.988742, E 28.821344
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