LIVING IN ISTANBUL

Welcome to Istanbul, the capital of three empires, a history dating back to more than 9000 years!
It is our pleasure to meet you when you first arrive at Istanbul.
In case you want to travel by yourself, here are some tips about transportation in Istanbul.
From Ataturk Airport to Tuzla, there is no direct transportation. You can follow the steps:
ROUTE 1:
1. Use the subway to Yenikapı direction. Get off at Zeytinburnu station.
2. Use metrobus to Zincirlikuyu direction until the last stop (Söğütlüçeşme)
3. Take a taxi to Kadıköy-bus stops (you may also want to use a shared taxi (dolmush) until the last stop)
4. Kadıköy-Tuzla bus numbers are 130 and 130A.
ROUTE 2:
1. Use the subway to Yenikapı direction. Get off at Yenikapı. Walk 7-10 minutes to IDO terminal.
2. a) Use the ferry to Kadıköy. Timetables can be checked from : http://www.ido.com.tr/en/timetables/
b) Use the ferry to Bostancı.
3. a) Kadıköy-Tuzla bus numbers are 130 and 130A.
b) Bostancı-Tuzla bus number is 133T.
ROUTE 3:
1. Use the subway to Yenikapı direction. Get off at Yenikapı.
2. Use MARMARAY to Ayrılıkçeşmesi direction.
3. Use subway to Kartal
4. Kartal-Tuzla bus number is 130M.

From Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to Tuzla you can use bus 130H.

You can check timetables for IETT buses : http://www.iett.gov.tr/en
Travel card for students:
Students can apply for discounted students pass cards to use at IETT buses, subways, metrobus and ferries for a cost of 10 TL through IETT web page.
http://istanbulkart.iett.gov.tr/en/istanbulkart/pages/student-card/436
Museum Pass
Students can buy a museum card valid for optional periods  through sales points (LINK: http://www.muzekart.com/en/museum-pass/sales-point_31.html) .
Social Activities
You can follow what is going on in the city and buy tickets via www.biletix.com
To find out where the historical places, best coffees, bars, restaurants are please take a look at www.tripadvisor.com