Istanbul, Turkey

ACI Global Training Training Center Fact Sheet

Istanbul, Turkey

Location Turkish Civil Aviation Academy Istanbul Ataturk International Airport Gate – A 34149 Yesilkoy, Istanbul, Turkey TEL : +90 212 463 30 00 – 2916 GSM : +90 533 295 43 94 (Ibrahim Ipekci – Focal Point from TAV) Email : [email protected]

Ground transportation from/to the airport - Subway: Station of Dünya Ticaret Merkezi (World Trade Center) Last station before Airport. Metro line M1 from Yenikapı train station (One change with line M2 to reach Taksim square). You may see the map below. - Car:

Direction in Turkish Direction in English

Türk Sivil Havacılık Akademisi,Istanbul Atatürk Havalimanı Turkish Civil Aviation Academy is located at Istanbul Ataturk Apron A Kapısı girişinde yer almaktadır. Aşağıdaki haritada da Airport Apron Gate A. you can find the location map below. lokasyonu görebilirsiniz.

Istanbul Fair Center Metro Line M1 World Trade Center Station

Turkish Civil Aviation Academy

On-site contact İbrahim İpekçi TAV Academy Manager TEL : +90 212 463 30 00 – 2916 GSM : +90 533 295 43 94 E-mail: [email protected]

First day of class Arrive at the Training Centre 30 minutes before the course is due to begin. Locate and meet the on-site administrator and/or the course instructor(s). Meet your fellow course participants. Enjoy the Global Training course.

Suggested Hotel Accommodations

Reservation process The course participants are responsible for making their own hotel reservations by contacting:

To make your booking contact: KA Tourism (IATA: 88215761). Ataturk International Airport Departure Terminal 34149 Istanbul - TURKEY T: +90 212 463 33 81 F: +90 212 465 48 48 E-mail: [email protected]

There are many accommodation choices for 4&5 star hotels. The list is to be provided upon request.

KA Tourism, can assist participants in hotel bookings and other needs at a special discounted rate for the participants.

Visa requirements Passport valid for at least 30 days after the intended date of departure is required by all nations. Passport must have at least one blank page for entry stamp. Passengers who also require a visa must have a passport with two blank facing pages, one for the visa and one for their entry stamp. Anyone attempting to enter Turkey without the required pages will be returned to their country of origin.

Note: Please be sure to obtain your visa at least one month before your departure to avoid any inconvenience. Make your visa application in person.

For more information and country specific requirements regarding obtaining visa please visit the web sites listed below:

http://www.mfa.gov.tr/sub.en.mfa?cc4e437c-6769-4d79-9017- 10b63c651224

www.konsolosluk.gov.tr http://www.konsolosluk.gov.tr/Visa/Visa_Info.aspx

Security clearance Security Clearance is not applicable for the visitors from the US and Europe. Visitors from other countries need to check country specific requirements from the consulates that they are going to apply for.

Cell/Mobile Turkey's mobile/cell phone companies allow international roaming and phone systems cover all areas.

▪ Turkcell (4.5G) ▪ Vodaphone (4.5G) ▪ Turk Telekom (4,5G)

Electricity and plugs Turkey operates on 220 volts, 50 Hz, with round-prong European-style plugs that fit into recessed wall sockets /points.

Local currency Money can be changed at banks, bureaux de change and some hotels. and Exchange Proof of identity may be requested; therefore, it is advisable to carry a passport. Visitors are restricted to bringing in a maximum of 10.000 USD and taking out a 5.000 USD in cash.

MasterCard and Visa are preferred. American Express and Diners Club are also widely accepted.

ATMs are available all over the towns and cities including shopping malls and petrol stations, and accept all international debit and credit cards. All hotels, shops and restaurants, and even national parks and game reserves accept credit cards.

Traveler’s cheques are valid at banks, hotels, restaurants and some tourist-orientated shops. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveler’s cheques in Pounds Sterling or US Dollars.

Communications The international country dialling code for Turkey is +90. The outgoing code is 00, followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). City/area codes are in use, e.g. Istanbul Asia (Asia side) is (0)216 and Istanbul Europe (Europe side) is (0)212. GSM 900 and 1800 networks cover most of the country. Internet cafes are available in the main towns and resorts.

For additional information please contact TAV Academy team at [email protected]