CONGRESS VENUES

The XXIII World Congress of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (IFOS 2026) will be held at the Istanbul Congress Center (ICC), with additional sessions taking place in meeting halls at the Hilton Bosphorus Hotel & Convention Center  Both venues are located in the Istanbul Congress Valley.

The main meeting hall, approximately 30 parallel session rooms, and the exhibition area are planned to be located at the Istanbul Congress Center (ICC),  while 5 session rooms are planned to be held at the Hilton Bosphorus Hotel & Convention Center meeting rooms situated nearby.

The two venues are just a one-minute walk from each other, providing seamless access for attendees.

Located in the heart of the city, the Istanbul Congress Valley is surrounded by a wide variety of hotels, restaurants, and amenities. Explore our exhibition and sponsorship prospectus to discover a range of opportunities—from exhibiting to promotional activities—that can enhance your visibility at IFOS 2026 Istanbul.

TRANSPORTATION to/from THE AIRPORTS and CONGRESS VENUES

Airport Information in Istanbul: Istanbul is served by two main international airports:

1. Istanbul Airport (IST):
   Located on the European side, it is the primary international airport and one of the busiest in the world, offering extensive connections.
2. Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW):
   Situated on the Asian side, this airport serves both domestic and international flights and is popular for low-cost airlines.

ISTANBUL AIRPORT – ISTANBUL CONGRESS CENTER

Transportation to Istanbul Airport can be provided by metropolitan  buses and HAVAİST lines. 
The closest metropolitan bus stop from İstanbul Airport to İstanbul Congress Center is Mecidiyeköy.
Participants can take the bus line H-2 Mecidiyeköy - İstanbul Airport.
The line operates between 06.00 – 00.00 in every 15 minutes (during day time) and between 00.00 – 06.00 in every hour.
It takes 10 minutes to go from Mecidiyeköy to Istanbul Congress Center by taxi and 1 stop by metro line.


HAVAİST LINE

İST-19 Taksim - İstanbul 
The line directly goes to Taksim Square where is the city center and Istanbul Congress Center is at walking distance. The line operates 7/24 and in every 25 minutes. 


SABIHA GOKCEN AIRPORT – ISTANBUL CONGRESS CENTER

You can reach Taksim from Sabiha Gökçen Airport by HAVABUS buses.
All public transportation vehicles depart from the passenger terminal in front of the arrival floor.


HAVA BUS LINE Taksim - İstanbul 

The line directly goes to Taksim Square. Taksim Square is the city center and Istanbul Congress Center is at walking distance from Taksim.
The line operates 7/24 and in every 30 minutes.