Champions League Final | Istanbul Travel - Good to hear routes etc.

Millwallawayveteran1988 said:
Worth a go. Not sure what the rules are around the change in terms of when you are allowed to do it but if you paid that fee for flexibility it’s worth the ask. I might do the same coming back but a bit earlier as I’m 10.30 at night so a late one! Would prefer the 8pm one really.
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I did change one of my flights so I could stay in Istanbul for a bit longer. Flying back via dalaman, so I cut down my layover at the airport. was flying out at 16:35 and swaped it for the 18:50. No hustle, in the app, I selected the flight I wanted to change and selected the new one; went through the next few steps, as if I was buying it, but they didn't charge me.
I think you can ammemd/cancel up to 12 hours before your flight. I don't know if you get some money back if you change your flight for a cheaper one, though, so it might be worth calling them instead to find out
 
Good morning Manchester,
i wrote alot about everything last 3 weeks, answered all mails; for fun in istanbul and SAFETY ISSUES. just will mention a few topics, pls read. You are starting to come, have a nice flight.

1- Kadıkoy/Besiktas is 100%safe 7/24. feel free.
2- Nevizade is 100% safe. i ll be there friday and saturday with you. But, i am also receiving mails about taksim region. As i told a lot before; after midnight be careful using the bystreeets of taksim. if anyone come close to talk, keep your distance, always keep your distance. we will be drunk, and they know it. if you ll use the bystreets, walk in groups.
3- GIRLS: feel free at Kadıkoy, Besiktas, Nevizade. but be extra carefull using the bystreets at taksim after midnight. Also Fatih region. walk with your boy/guy friends in taksim bystreets.
4- Use istiklal street mainly at Taksim. But also, istiklal street gets very crowded sometimes. when i say crowded, very very very crowded. too many refugees and turks from rural areas comes on fridays, and weekends. Istiklal is safe, but 1 issue i wanna mention for GIRLS.
If istiklal is too crowded and there are girls in your group, make them walk in the middle. those asshole guys sometimes try to touch girls. they are harmless but it is annoying. Also, they may try to say words, i dont know how you say in english. there may be guys, who shouts ''Hey girl, hey sexy, etc''. never look at them or get angry... just walk. they are harmless but it is annoying. Istiklal was great in 90s and early 2000s but it changed. it happened to me in 2011 or something while i was walking with my girlfriend. anyway you get the issue
5- BOYS AND GIRLS: you may socialize with anyone at pubs at Kadıkoy/BEsiktas/Nevizade. turks are really kind.
6- i told it before a few times. never jokes about flag, or banknotes. that is important
7- turkish people at kadıkoy, besiktas, nevizade (those guys are 90% against erdogan) is a little depressive lately due to political and financial situation. i know you are really kind guys. be a little extra kind this time pls (We are depressed) :))))).
8- i will be with my friends (they are also Oasis fans-thats how we met). 2 of my friends are lawyers. any incident happen, mail me (idont wanna talk on behalf of them but their services are free. due to our respect to Manchester and esp OASIS). i ll try to help. i ll be with you on friday and saturday.

so thats all i think
waiting for you
Live Forever
have nice flights.
 
hammersmithlad said:
Seems like you’re one of the first Blues out there - hope you’re enjoying yourself!

Quick question which maybe you can answer later on is whether you can use your debit/credit card to use the metro a bit like the tap in & tap out over here or as I think kerem mentioned a while back you need to buy the Istanbulkart card & top up as the only form of payment if you want to use public transport not on the match day.
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Sorry - not used the metro yet - I am staying at Taksim Square - and I need to work out travel to the stadium on Saturday
 
cigarret prices increased 5 try 2 days ago. inflation is over 100% lately.
i talked with my pub owner friend yesterday. alcohol prices may increase in a few days, but it is unlikely until friday. but it may happen.
cheers.
 
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