OPERATIONAL BRIEF: ISTANBUL
VISA REQ
2/10
€4.00
18°C | PARTLY CLOUDY
Mild evening. No rain expected.
UPCOMING OPERATIONS IN ISTANBUL
GETTING TO THE GROUND
Traffic is chaotic. Taxis will refuse meter usage for tourists. Metro is the only reliable option but expect extreme crowding.
Warning: Do not take street taxis to the stadium.
STADIUM ACCESS
Multiple security cordons. Lighters, coins, and power banks are often confiscated at the first perimeter.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Power Banks
- Coins
- Lighters
- Backpacks
CRITICAL
Power banks are banned inside.
MISSION LOGISTICS
PRIMARY HUB
IST (Istanbul Airport)
TRANSFER
Metro M11 (60 mins) or Havaist Bus (45 mins)
TIP
Airport is far from city. Budget 2+ hours for transfer.
RECOMMENDED ZONE
Stay in Besiktas or Kadikoy. Avoid Taksim Square late at night if wearing colors.
RECOMMENDED
Besiktas offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.
OPERATIONAL MAP
ISTANBUL
41.0082, 28.9784
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TACTICAL INTEL
GATHERING POINT
Sultanahmet Square
Old City
Tourist police heavy zone. Generally safe for colors before 18:00.
POLICE PROFILE
High Aggression
Tear gas used frequently for crowd control. Do not engage or argue.
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