Traveling to the 7th International Congress of Economics, Finance and Energy (EFE'2025) held at Kartepe Park Hotel in Kocaeli, Turkey involves a variety of transportation options for both local and international attendees. The nearest major airports are Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW).
From Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kartepe Park Hotel:
Distance & Duration: It takes approximately 151 kilometers by road, or approximately 1 hour and 31 minutes by car.
Taxi: It is possible to reach from Istanbul by taxi.
Bus: İstanbul Seyahat operates buses from Istanbul Airport to Izmit twice a day. https://istanbulseyahat.com.tr/havalimani-seferleri
Train: Although there is no direct train from Istanbul Airport to Kartepe, you can take a number of trains: from Istanbul Airport to Gayrettepe, then to Yenikapı, transfer to Gebze and finally to Köseköy. This route takes approximately 4 hours and 3 minutes.
From Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Kartepe Park Hotel:
Distance and Duration: A travel time of approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes by car, approximately 100 kilometers by road.
Taxi: Direct taxi services are available from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Kartepe.
Bus: HAVABUS operates a shuttle service from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Kadıköy and Taksim. From these locations, you can take a bus or train to Izmit and then a local taxi to Kartepe Park Hotel.
Train: Take a taxi or shuttle from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Pendik Train Station. Take a train from Pendik to Izmit, then a local taxi to the hotel.
Additional Transportation Services:
Private Transfers: Several companies offer private transfer services from both airports directly to Kartepe Park Hotel. These services provide comfort and convenience especially for groups.
Car Rental: If you prefer to drive yourself, there are car rental services at both airports.
Local Participants:
From Istanbul: Participants can go to Kartepe, which is approximately a 1.5 to 2 hour drive depending on traffic.
From Kocaeli: Local taxis or public transportation can be used to reach Kartepe Park Hotel.
To ensure a smooth journey, it is recommended that you check the latest departure times and book your transportation in advance.