Who is going to Istanbul, with or without a ticket?

[Jungleee]

In keeping with our Europa League journey so far, who is going to Istanbul, with or without a ticket? Separate thread for each group stage away game I presume. Our first group stage away game, roughly 4-5 weeks away.

Match details: Besiktas v Wolves | 3rd October, 5.55pm

A Turkish friend advised that Taksim Square (a popular drinking haunt) should be off-limits for us given its proximity to Beşiktaş stadium.

I'll be there Weds-Sunday.

 

[Peszkywolf]

Went to Istanbul about 5 years ago, loved it. Think they play in the national stadium? If so yes its by Taksim Sq, near the modern part of the city centre, there's a lot of bars off lanes closer to the bridge/port, and round Galata tower. Easily enough to do for 4 days.
Seemed a great safe city for tourists, but maybe not so much for away fans?

 

[yateleywolf]

Looks a nice stadium be good to know how many away tickets they will give for the game.

 

[northnorfolkwolf]

Went to Istanbul about 5 years ago, loved it. Think they play in the national stadium? If so yes its by Taksim Sq, near the modern part of the city centre, there's a lot of bars off lanes closer to the bridge/port, and round Galata tower. Easily enough to do for 4 days.
Seemed a great safe city for tourists, but maybe not so much for away fans?

Having lived in Turkey and been to Istanbul you summed it up nicely - a fantastic city as a tourist but not so sure I'd walk around with a Wolves shirt on tbh!

 

[Highwayman]

be interested to see how many tickets they give us. flights from Brum are about £300 currently.

 

[S G Wolves]

Booked from Manchester just under £300 from Wednesday to Friday, this is with cancellation just in case. Can't wait for this.

 

[Highwayman]

See they gave Liverpool 4,000 in 2015 but can't find anything more recent. London flights are about £160.

 

[yateleywolf]

See they gave Liverpool 4,000 in 2015 but can't find anything more recent. London flights are about £160.

Decent allocation might be the only one i could get a chance of getting a ticket

 

[S G Wolves]

Will we need a Turkey visa for this?

 

[Highwayman]

Will we need a Turkey visa for this?

Yes, very easy to get. £20.

 

[Highwayman]

Key question - is it safe enough to take my two teenagers?

 

[Flynn]

Yes, very easy to get. £20.

So easy to get that, when I was inter-railing three years ago, I got one on my phone as my sleeper train closed in on the Turkish border.

Most panicked 20 minutes of my life.

 

[ShropshireLad]

In keeping with our Europa League journey so far, who is going to Istanbul, with or without a ticket? Separate thread for each group stage away game I presume. Our first group stage away game, roughly 4-5 weeks away.

Match details: Besiktas v Wolves | 3rd October, 5.55pm

A Turkish friend advised that Taksim Square (a popular drinking haunt) should be off-limits for us given its proximity to Beşiktaş stadium.

I'll be there Weds-Sunday.

I love Istanbul but on a match day, caution is the by-word. And Taksim Square is the centre of it all. I've seen two matches there long ago. It used to be a fabulous, largely open air stadium which overlooked the Bosphorus but it's been changed now.
besiktas stadium

 

[colwall wolf]

Won’t get more than a 1000 going to turkey

 

[Deleted member 4456]

I'd go but I don't fancy a spell in the local hospital.

 

[S G Wolves]

I'd go but I don't fancy a spell in the local hospital.

I think this will be safe...

 

[Deleted member 7862Bler]

I was in Istanbul in July for a week and it was great for a Holliday, but I’m not going to the game. My brothers mate got stabbed when Leeds went to Galatasaray and 2 Leeds fans died. The Turkish fans are ****s. If it was Liverpool fans that died then we would still be hearing about it.

 

[wakeywolf]

Direct flights booked from Manchester on Pegasus Airways out Wednesday back Friday £215

 

[BanburyWolf]

It's a brilliant place, I'm gutted it hasn't fallen at a time I can realistically go. It's quite a trip from Tucson now as well, hoping to make the Braga game if I can get a ticket.

 

[Peszkywolf]

Got that week off so properly tempted. Flights are usually about £200 to Istanbul. Tram to the middle. Fairly cheap for hotel, beer and food.

 

[ShropshireLad]

At that time of year there'd be no need to book a hotel in advance. Arrive and get a room for a couple of nights somewhere.

 

[Mr Wolf]

We’ve got 6 booked in direct from Manchester Wednesday-Friday, £207. Every man & his dog going Braga & I think everyone in our group will get a ticket for this as some only members.

 

[1972 i began]

Missing this unless wolves put a cheap package on.Going to Braga and I went to Turin which skint me out.I ay a ****ing millionaire.

 

[JD&Coke]

In keeping with our Europa League journey so far, who is going to Istanbul, with or without a ticket? Separate thread for each group stage away game I presume. Our first group stage away game, roughly 4-5 weeks away.

Match details: Besiktas v Wolves | 3rd October, 5.55pm

A Turkish friend advised that Taksim Square (a popular drinking haunt) should be off-limits for us given its proximity to Beşiktaş stadium.

I'll be there Weds-Sunday.

I am about to book flight from Bhx and stay near Gulhane Park (plan to get ferry to stadium on match day) but having read some replies about safety - does anyone have any thoughts on whether travelling solo here as a female should be a concern for me?

 

[WilliamWilson]

Any idea when tickets for Besiktas will be available?

 

[Deleted member 7862Bler]

Missing this unless wolves put a cheap package on.Going to Braga and I went to Turin which skint me out.I ay a ****ing millionaire.

Wolves might put a package on but no way will it be cheap

 

[Yamalroite]

Ive got flights for this and traveling with caution. Tickets will be easy enough as most are going to Braga over this.
A very hostile place. Been to Turkey once before and hated it. The locals could do with chilling out abit, bit tense.

 

[Deleted at request of member 4337]

I am about to book flight from Bhx and stay near Gulhane Park (plan to get ferry to stadium on match day) but having read some replies about safety - does anyone have any thoughts on whether travelling solo here as a female should be a concern for me?

Should be safer as long as you don't wear colours and stay within the touristy places. I've been away before solo and never had issues.

 

[Deleted member 5340]

Turkey?...****ing Turkey???...I wouldnt go there WITH a ticket. ****ing ****hole.

 

[Ruislip Wolf]

I am about to book flight from Bhx and stay near Gulhane Park (plan to get ferry to stadium on match day) but having read some replies about safety - does anyone have any thoughts on whether travelling solo here as a female should be a concern for me?

Solo Female Travel in Turkey

Have a read of this , may help you with your concerns.

 

[1972 i began]

Ive got flights for this and traveling with caution. Tickets will be easy enough as most are going to Braga over this.
A very hostile place. Been to Turkey once before and hated it. The locals could do with chilling out abit, bit tense.

bin to Turkey loads of times.Not to a big football game,but I went with a waiter from the hotel to a local game once.They are a very knowledgeable bunch and recognise the wolves badge easily enough. The big games can be quite intimidating but ya dow need be to tell ya that.Do ya .

 

[Yamalroite]

bin to Turkey loads of times.Not to a big football game,but I went with a waiter from the hotel to a local game once.They are a very knowledgeable bunch and recognise the wolves badge easily enough.

I got mugged down at a market out there. ******s. Was a tense place.
Cant wait to blast out some tunes about loving Pasta in the square

 

[JD&Coke]

Solo Female Travel in Turkey

Have a read of this , may help you with your concerns.

That’s brill, thank you. Really useful section on unwanted male attention.

 

[JD&Coke]

Should be safer as long as you don't wear colours and stay within the touristy places. I've been away before solo and never had issues.

Thanks, I’ll keep my wits about me. I’ve travelled solo a lot but never to a football match with fans known for trouble ...... apart from with Wolves to local derbies in the 90’s

 

[Deleted member 4453]

I'm interested in this but it's virtually a month away.
Istanbul looks stunning, perhaps a bit of vigilance from supporters for this.

If I did go, I'd probably play it safe and go stadium early on and maybe leave it late after. Did the same when walking Cardiff and back last season.

 

[WS10Wolf]

If you're desperate to go, your best bet may be holding fire and seeing if the club are putting a travel package together. It may be more expensive than doing it off your own back, but it will probably be safer.

 

[1972 i began]

Surely it should be cheaper. They want us there and look at all the profits they are gaining from being in it.Share and Share alike ay it.

 

[jackdusty]

Me and my lad booked, Stansted on Wednesday,back Friday night £150 ea,booked a hotel by the stadium to avoid going through the square for a bit of safety after the game.

 

[DEVIZESWOLVES]

This is the official link for the e-visa, it’s $20 and valid for 90 days.
Electronic Visa Application System

 

[northnorfolkwolf]

Ive got flights for this and traveling with caution. Tickets will be easy enough as most are going to Braga over this.
A very hostile place. Been to Turkey once before and hated it. The locals could do with chilling out abit, bit tense.

Another expert on here! Been there once and knows it all! I lived in Turkey for 3.5 years and as I said above, a great city to visit as a tourist but don't go around in colours and gangs as you will be asking for trouble, certainly from the police who don't work to the same rules as here! Be sensible and you'll have a great time.