Airport Options
✓ Recommended
Istanbul Airport (IST)
📍 30 min — to Exhibition Center
The main international hub. Direct HAVAIST shuttle services provide easy access to the exhibition area. Over 200+ direct international connections.
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⚡ Alternative
Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)
📍 55 min — to Exhibition Center
Located on the Asian side. HAVABUS shuttles and public transport links offer various ways to reach the European side and the fairgrounds.
📞 +90 444 0 444Transportation to the Fair
Shuttle (HAVAIST)
- Regular services from IST and SAW to the city center
- Closest stop to IFM: Ataturk Airport
- For weekly schedules: havaist.com.tr
- Payment: Istanbulkart or Credit Card
Metro (M1A / M11)
- Istanbul Airport → Gayrettepe (M11 line)
- Transfer at Gayrettepe to M1A towards Ataturk Airport
- Exit at "World Trade Center / Istanbul Expo Center" station
- Total duration: ~50 minutes
By Car / Taxi
- Take E-5 Highway, Yesilkoy exit
- Address: Havalimani Cad. No:1, Bakirkoy, Istanbul
- Free parking is available at the exhibition area
Istanbul Metro Route
IST → Gayrettepe → Yenikapı → Bakırköy → IEC
M11 Airport–Gayrettepe
M2 Main Line
M1A West Line
★ IEC Exhibition Center
IST → M11 → Gayrettepe → M2 → Yenikapı → M1A → Bakırköy → 97Y → ★ IEC
Total Duration
~50 minutes
Ticket
Istanbulkart
Istanbul Expo Center Location
Recommended Hotels
★★★★★
5 min to IEC
Radisson Blu Airport Hotel
Exhibition Special Rate
- ·Free Shuttle Service
- ·Restaurant & Spa
- ·Modern Meeting Rooms
★★★★★
7 min to IEC
DoubleTree by Hilton IST
Exhibition Special Rate
- ·Panoramic Istanbul Views
- ·Outdoor Pool & Lounge
- ·High-end Fitness Center
★★★★★
10 min to IEC
Wyndham Grand IST Airport
Exhibition Special Rate
- ·24-hour Front Desk
- ·Airport Transfer Services
- ·Fine Turkish Cuisine
★★★★
12 min to IEC
Crowne Plaza Istanbul Florya
Exhibition Special Rate
- ·Marmara Sea Front Views
- ·Swimming Pool & Terrace Bar
- ·Near Florya Metro Station
★★★★
15 min to IEC
Best Western Plus Istanbul
Economy Option
- ·Easy Access to Major Roads
- ·Buffet Breakfast Included
- ·Complimentary High-Speed WiFi
★★★
8 min to IEC
Holiday Inn Express Airport
Economy Option
- ·Quick Access to Fairgrounds
- ·Free On-site Parking
- ·Modern Rooms with Breakfast
* We recommend mentioning "CHCI 2027" during reservation to benefit from special rates.
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