Konya is easily accessible. Travel between Istanbul and Konya is very straightforward, and you have two good options depending on whether you prefer speed (flight) or comfort and scenery (high‑speed train).
Konya Airport
✈️ Flying from Istanbul to Konya is the fastest option — about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Several direct flights daily with operating airlines including Turkish Airlines (from Istanbul Airport IST) (the Congress official carrier – see discount details below), Pegasus Airlines (from Sabiha Gökçen SAW) and AJet (from Sabiha Gökçen SAW) airport. Typical prices €80–120 round‑trip (common range). Konya Airport (KYA) – 20–25 minutes from the city centre.
🚄 High‑Speed Train (YHT) from Istanbul to Konya — a comfortable and reliable alternative if you prefer not to fly. Depart from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station and arrive at either: Konya YHT (Selçuklu YHT) station, or Konya city centre station. Duration 4 hours 45 minutes. Price is €45 one‑way or €90 return (based on Rail Ninja listings). If you choose this way to arrive at the congress, please refer to Rail Ninja timetable for booking: https://rail.ninja/v4/trains/order/timetable.
Same High‑Speed Train you could use from Ankara to Konya. It is convenient for those arriving via Ankara as the train is only 1 hour and 45 minutes. Prices are €30 one‑way and €60 return. For booking use the link: https://rail.ninja/v4/trains/order/timetable
Turkish Airlines discount offers on flights to the Congress TBC.
Passengers must be able to justify the usage of the discounted Turkish Airlines Global Meetings & Events fares by showing a proof of attendance to the registered event, for example an invitation letter or entrance ticket or confirmation of payment of the registration fee at any point of their journey.