Why Istanbul?
Your Gateway to Global Business
Istanbul is a globally unique city, offering a wealth of possibilities and opportunities for entrepreneurs.Key Statistic
Istanbul is a strategic center which attracts billions of people.
Population
15 MillionsCurrency
Turkish LiraISTANBUL’S ECONOMY
Istanbul’s Economy Alone is larger than approximately 130 Countries
As the Turkish economy grows with historic records, Istanbul acts as the engine of growth, having US$31 k GDP per capita income to which corresponds more than two times of countries’ average. Compared to the 2001 level, GDP per capita in Istanbul has increased more than fivefold.
The foreign trade volume is US$216 billion, where 75 k companies are dealing with international trade in Istanbul.
ACCESSIBILITY
Ranks World’s First in terms of Accessibility
Hosting two international airports (Atatürk Airport on the European side and Sabiha Gökçen Airport on the Asian side), and constructing the third international airport, Istanbul is reachable by most of the major international airlines and charters. The city is from 2 to 5 hours from European destinations and 9 hours from North America.
According to the report of Airports Council International 2017 rankings, Istanbul Ataturk Airport ranks the 15th busiest international airport in the world, leaving Denver Airport, Singapore Airport and John F. Kennedy Airport behind.
Turkish Airlines has picked up four awards this year; "Best Airline in Southern Europe", "Best Business Class Onboard Catering", "World's Best Business Class Lounge", and "Best Business Class Dining Lounge" in the 2017 World Airline Awards. Moreover, Turkish Airlines is the #1 in the World flying to the most countries worldwide with 301 destinations in 121 countries.
Istanbul has two railway stations: Haydarpaşa on the Asian side and Sirkeci on the European side. The city can be reached from Belgrade (via Balkan Express), Bucharest (via Bosphorus Express), Budapest (via TransBalkan Express), Kishinev (via Prietenia Express), and Munich (via Istanbul Express).
LABOR FORCE & TALENT
Skilled and Dynamic Labor Force Shall Make You Globally Competitive
75k companies
Deailing with International Trade$449 billion
GDP
403,040 Companies Registered in Istanbul Chamber of Commerce
Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (April - 2018)45,204 Companies Newly Founded
Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (2017)Housing Sector Comes #1 with 34,933 Companies
Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (April - 2018)36,653 Companies with Foreign Partners (61% of Turkey)
Ministry of Economy (February - 2018)Global, Livable and Safe City
LIVING IN ISTANBUL
Istanbul enjoys being among the safest cities in the World. The Safe Cities report released by the Economist Intelligence Unit is based on an index composed of more than 40 quantitative and qualitative indicators. These indicators are split into four thematic categories: digital security; health security; infrastructure safety; and personal safety.
A city’s quality of living standards is certainly an important element for employers & employees to consider. Istanbul converts itself into a vibrant and limitless city with its countless opportunities and cultural background. The art and culture are so rich in the city that it offers ample choices for social activities.
Currency
Turkish LiraPopulation
15 Millions2nd in europe
Rank in game studio count21 months
Fastest Exit ($100M)23 months
Fastest Unicorn
