Trade Fair Days in Istanbul
On trade fair days in Istanbul, the journey usually causes more stress than the fair. The main venues are spread over a long distance, and everyone arrives and leaves at the same time. Choose your hotel by the venue, leave well before the doors open, and agree a meeting point with your driver for when the halls close.
Which Venue Is Where?
| VENUE | SIDE | NEAR |
|---|---|---|
| TÜYAP Fair Convention and Congress Center | European, far west | Beylikdüzü and Büyükçekmece |
| Istanbul Expo Center | European, south-west | Yeşilköy and Ataköy |
| Istanbul Congress Center | European, central | Harbiye and Taksim |
| Haliç Congress Center | European, central | Sütlüce on the Golden Horn |
Where Should a Stand Team Stay?
Close to the venue if the team's work is mostly on the stand. For TÜYAP, that may mean Beylikdüzü, and for the Expo Center, Yeşilköy or Ataköy. Directors with meetings elsewhere may prefer a central hotel and a separate vehicle. You do not need everyone in the same hotel; you need everyone at the stand on time.
What Should You Do on the First Day?
- Leave earlier than you think, because the access roads fill up first
- Find out which entrance exhibitors should use
- Agree a meeting point with your driver, in case the phones are busy
- Keep stand material in the car until the entrance is clear
- Check what the fair's rules say about vehicles and deliveries
How Should You Handle the End of the Day?
When the halls close, everyone leaves together. Send your driver a message before you walk out, and meet at the agreed point, not the main entrance. If you can spend another half hour at the stand, you may miss the worst of the rush. Many teams also plan a client dinner somewhere along the way instead of driving all the way back first.
Which Vehicle Suits a Fair?
A Vito is the usual answer, at €250 for an eight-hour day, with space for six large bags or plenty of stand material. See our trade fair service for how a fair week is priced.
Questions About This Guide
Should We Book Early for a Large Fair?
Yes. Vehicles get booked up in the busiest weeks, so send your dates as soon as you have them.
Can the Vehicle Enter the Exhibitor Area?
It depends on the fair. Your host or the organiser will know, and your driver will follow their rules.