# Istanbul

- Kind: port
- Data version: 2026-10-14
- Reference month: 2026-10
- Checked: 2026-07-22
- Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/port/istanbul

For reference only. Bookings, prices and schedules are not guaranteed. Check current details with the official provider.

## Overview

Photo: Hunanuk · [CC0](http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/deed.en) · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Historical_peninsula_and_modern_skyline_of_Istanbul.jpg)

Checked: none (unverified)

- Region: [View Mediterranean on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=mediterranean)
- Description: Historic metropolis where Europe and Asia meet
- Port name: Istanbul
- English name: Istanbul
- Country: Turkey
- Latitude / longitude: 41.03, 28.98

A historic city spanning Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus. It flourished as the capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, and its World Heritage historic district includes Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace. Shopping at the Grand Bazaar and Bosphorus cruises are classic activities. This vibrant metropolis where Eastern and Western civilizations meet offers seemingly endless attractions.

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Port highlights

- Population: About 15 million
- Climate: A Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry, while winters are cool and rainy.
- Language: Turkish
- Currency: Turkish lira (TRY).
- Best time to visit: April to June and September to October (spring and autumn)

### Local food

Kebab, meze, Turkish cuisine, baklava, and Turkish coffee

### Sights

- Hagia Sophia
- Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque)
- Topkapi Palace
- Grand Bazaar

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Monthly average high / low temperatures

| Month | Average high (°C / °F) | Average low (°C / °F) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jan | 9 °C / 48 °F | 4 °C / 39 °F |
| Feb | 9 °C / 49 °F | 3 °C / 38 °F |
| Mar | 11 °C / 53 °F | 5 °C / 41 °F |
| Apr | 16 °C / 61 °F | 9 °C / 47 °F |
| May | 21 °C / 71 °F | 13 °C / 55 °F |
| Jun | 26 °C / 79 °F | 17 °C / 63 °F |
| Jul | 29 °C / 84 °F | 20 °C / 68 °F |
| Aug | 29 °C / 84 °F | 20 °C / 69 °F |
| Sep | 25 °C / 77 °F | 16 °C / 62 °F |
| Oct | 20 °C / 68 °F | 13 °C / 55 °F |
| Nov | 15 °C / 59 °F | 8 °C / 47 °F |
| Dec | 10 °C / 50 °F | 5 °C / 42 °F |

Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2006 · Station: ISTANBUL · about 10.7 km from port · Approximate (limited observation period) · Last checked: 2026-10-04

Checked: 2026-10-04

## Local prices for travelers

- Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items): 133 (Tokyo = 100) (Estimated)
- Category: More expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, water is much cheaper; coffee, meals, beer and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.

| Item | Amount | Currency | Checked |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Water 500 ml | TRY 15.00 | TRY | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Coffee | TRY 187.00 | TRY | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Inexpensive meal | TRY 338.00 | TRY | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Local beer | TRY 290.00 | TRY | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Big Mac | TRY 325.00 | TRY | Checked: none (unverified) |

- Survey month: 2026-10

Prices in Istanbul. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data) ([CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/))

Checked: none (unverified)

## Getting there from Japan

- Nearest airport: IST
- Description: Unknown
- Airport to port (approx.): 60 min
- Ease of access: A — Direct flight (Estimated)

About 35 km from airport to port (straight-line distance) (Estimated)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Checked: 2026-07-22

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## Itineraries calling here

### [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/rotterdam-10n-athens-piraeus)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: Nov 2027
- Departure months: 2027-11
- Ship: Rotterdam
- Cruise line: Holland America Line
- Duration: 10 nights
- Departure / arrival: Athens (Piraeus) → Athens (Piraeus)
- Port: Athens (Piraeus) › Mykonos › Kusadasi › +2 › Athens (Piraeus)
- Cruise type: Round trip / 6
- Amount: From $1,499.00 · Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Istanbul](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/explora-v-7n-civitavecchia-rome-to-istanbul)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: Dec 2027 – Mar 2028
- Departure months: 2027-12, 2028-01, 2028-02, 2028-03
- Ship: EXPLORA V
- Cruise line: Explora Journeys
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Civitavecchia (Rome) → Istanbul
- Port: Civitavecchia (Rome) › Naples › Messina › +2 › Istanbul
- Cruise type: One way / 6
- Amount: From $5,500.00
- Fare level: Highest

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [9-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Istanbul to Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/norwegian-viva-9n-istanbul-to-civitavecchia-rome)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: Jun 2027 – Oct 2028
- Departure months: 2027-06, 2028-06, 2028-08, 2028-10
- Ship: Norwegian Viva
- Cruise line: Norwegian Cruise Line
- Duration: 9 nights
- Departure / arrival: Istanbul → Civitavecchia (Rome)
- Port: Istanbul › Kusadasi › Santorini › +6 › Civitavecchia (Rome)
- Cruise type: One way / 10
- Amount: From $2,869.00 · Price on the Japan site (USD, excl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Higher

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Istanbul](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-pacifica-7n-istanbul)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: May–Sep 2027
- Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09
- Ship: Costa Pacifica
- Cruise line: Costa Cruises
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Istanbul → Istanbul
- Port: Istanbul › Mykonos › Heraklion › +3 › Istanbul
- Cruise type: Round trip / 7
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-05

### [8-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-pacifica-8n-athens-piraeus)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: May 2027
- Departure months: 2027-05
- Ship: Costa Pacifica
- Cruise line: Costa Cruises
- Duration: 8 nights
- Departure / arrival: Athens (Piraeus) → Athens (Piraeus)
- Port: Athens (Piraeus) › Mykonos › Volos › +4 › Athens (Piraeus)
- Cruise type: Round trip / 8
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-05

### [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Istanbul](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/enchanted-princess-10n-athens-piraeus-to-istanbul)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: May–Sep 2027
- Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-09
- Ship: Enchanted Princess
- Cruise line: Princess Cruises
- Duration: 10 nights
- Departure / arrival: Athens (Piraeus) → Istanbul
- Port: Athens (Piraeus) › Chania (Souda) › Katakolon › +5 › Istanbul
- Cruise type: One way / 9
- Amount: From £1,291.00 · Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-05

## Links

### External sites and sources

- [galataport.com](https://galataport.com/en/cruise-port/about-the-port)
- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galataport)
- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Istanbul)
- [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Historical_peninsula_and_modern_skyline_of_Istanbul.jpg)
- [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data)

### Related Cruise Pitta pages

- [View Mediterranean on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=mediterranean)
- [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/rotterdam-10n-athens-piraeus)
- [7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Istanbul](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/explora-v-7n-civitavecchia-rome-to-istanbul)
- [9-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Istanbul to Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/norwegian-viva-9n-istanbul-to-civitavecchia-rome)
- [7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Istanbul](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-pacifica-7n-istanbul)
- [8-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-pacifica-8n-athens-piraeus)
- [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Istanbul](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/enchanted-princess-10n-athens-piraeus-to-istanbul)

## Checked

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Sources

- secondary: galataport.com — https://galataport.com/en/cruise-port/about-the-port
- encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galataport
- encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Istanbul

Source: Wikipedia “[Galataport](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galataport)”, “[Istanbul](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Istanbul)” ([CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/))