Hagia Sophia Skip-The-Line Ticket — Entry Tickets
The pinnacle of Byzantine architecture
Fourteen centuries of imperial grandeur beneath the largest dome of the ancient world.
Completed in 537 AD under Justinian I, Hagia Sophia held the record for the world's largest cathedral for almost a thousand years. Its floating dome, 55 metres above the floor, was called by the emperor himself 'Solomon, I have surpassed thee'.
Highlights
- The 31-metre main dome and its ring of windows
- Byzantine gold-ground mosaics in the upper galleries
- Ottoman mihrab, minbar and medallions
- A short walk from the Basilica Cistern and Topkapı Palace
Ticket prices
| adult | €31.90 |
| child | Free |
Opening hours: 09:00 – 18:00
Address: Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya Meydanı No:1, Fatih/İstanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye
Other tickets you may need
- Combo Pass — Basilica Cistern + Topkapı Palace + Hagia Sophia — from €125.90
- Bosphorus Cruise with Audio Guide — from €11.00
- Basilica Cistern Skip-The-Line Ticket — from €52.00
- Combo Ticket — Basilica Cistern + Hagia Sophia — from €106.00
- Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts — from €19.90
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Hagia Sophia tickets?
Hagia Sophia tickets cost adult €31.90, child free. Prices include all taxes and fees; there is nothing extra to pay at the gate.
Do I have to queue at the ticket office?
No. You book a dated e-ticket in advance, so you go straight to the entrance with your QR code instead of joining the on-site sales queue. Standard security checks still apply, and a separate line may exist for group visits.
How do I receive my ticket?
By e-mail immediately after payment — a PDF with a QR code, plus a copy on the confirmation page. Show it on your phone; printing is not required. If the e-mail does not arrive within a few minutes, check the spam folder and then contact lhotelop@zhituzhe.com with your booking code.
Can I cancel or change my visit date?
Bookings are final. Once payment is confirmed, the visit date cannot be cancelled, changed or refunded, so please check the site, date and timeslot before you pay. The one exception is entry we cannot deliver: if the operator closes the site, or cannot admit you for reasons within its control, you may choose a full refund or a free change of date.
Can I buy a ticket for today?
Yes, until 17:00 Istanbul time. After that, same-day online sales close and the earliest bookable date is tomorrow. Tickets for future dates can be booked at any hour, up to 180 days ahead.
What are the opening hours of Hagia Sophia?
Opening hours: 09:00 – 18:00 Subject to prayer times; last entry 45 minutes before closing.
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