Istanbul · Turkey
Staying online in Istanbul
Istanbul is two sides of a strait and a tram that looks like it solves the day until your reservation is up a hill the tram does not serve.
Before you land
IST is a long ride in; SAW is the other airport. Both have official taxis and a transit option that is easier to trust with a live map. Install on the plane.
Getting around
Istanbulkart covers tram, metro, ferry, and bus. Ferries are the correct way across when the bridges are a parking lot. Google Maps is good; the ferry time is the thing to double-check.
Where the data actually goes
Sultanahmet, Karaköy, and Kadıköy are three different meals. A Bosphorus hop is the afternoon. Signal in the Grand Bazaar is whatever it is; have the meeting point written down.
Which plan to buy
A 10GB Turkey plan is the city break. The 20GB plan is for a week that includes Cappadocia or the coast on the same eSIM.
Practical notes
Cash still matters in the bazaar. Plugs are type C and F. Museum passes are digital enough that a screenshot is wise.
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