Our Iranian Neighbors; Welcome to Turkey, Welcome to Istanbul!

Iranian neighbors have been started to fully enjoy of their "freedom of travel" after taking off the embargo. One of the first coming destination they prefer to go, is naturally the "neighbor" Turkey and Istanbul...

Here are some citations from the news in today's Radikal Daily:

The daily occupancy rate of the mutual 18 scheduled flights, is being expected to reach hundred percent by the Nawruz...

10 AIRLINES ARE TAKING FLIGHTS
Taban Airlines, Meraj Airlines, Mahan Airlines, Qeshm Airlines, Aseman Airlines, Ata Hava Yolları, Zagros Airlines, Atlasglobal, Iran Airlines and Turkish Airlines are the companies those taking flights between Iran and Turkey...

...Mrs Ferima Bombayni who came to Istanbul for the first time, said that she will come again on Nawruz festivity. Bombayni expressed: "I have been to the Prince Islands. Listened to a concert given by an Iranian artist. I strolled around in "Aquarium", bazaars and shopping malls." Another lady from Iran also said that she likes Istanbul very much and enjoyed most in Hagia Sofia, Grand Bazaar, the Bosphorus and also the shopping centers. She stated that she will visit Istanbul more often.

Murtaza Vatani said: "We're coming from Iran. We strolled around. I will come again in Nawruz"... Stating that he has been to Sultanahmet, Hagia Sofia and Grand Bazaar, Abbas Sofi said: "I visited at the historical places. I hope we will come again as whole family during Nawrouz holiday". Mensume Can also said that she is intending to repeat her visit on Nawruz...

For the original of the news (in Turkish) please click here!

Armada Hotel within the heart of historical center of Istanbul welcomes Iranians!...