Where the World Meets: İstanbul Airport

With its mesmerizing architecture, modern design and unparalleled services, İstanbul Airport is not just an airport, but a source of pride for Turkey.

İstanbul Airport, the construction of which was started to meet the increasing passenger traffic of Atatürk Airport, was officially opened on October 29, 2018, Republic Day.

Serving its passengers with a capacity of 90 million passengers per year and a main terminal building of 1 million 400 thousand square meters under a single roof, İstanbul Airport, which is an international connection center due to its geopolitical location, currently continues its services with its main terminal building, three independent runways, air control tower and support facilities.

İstanbul Airport, which has welcomed more than 250 million passengers in total since its inauguration, can fly to 315 destinations around the world as of January 2024. After the completion of all phases, 200 million passengers will have the opportunity to fly to more than 300 destinations annually from İGA İstanbul Airport.

İstanbul Airport, which transforms İstanbul into a transportation hub, offers passengers a comfortable travel experience with its modern terminal buildings, spacious passenger lounges, various shopping and dining facilities, luxury lounges and comfortable waiting areas. 

An engineering pioneer in transportation and infrastructure, the project aims to increase Turkey's international competitiveness in the airline sector.

İstanbul Airport is globally recognized for its geographical location, modern infrastructure, rich services and sustainability efforts.

How to get there

You can reach İstanbul Airport very quickly and in a short time via the M11 Gayrettepe - Airport Metro Line.

It is also very easy to reach İstanbul Airport with Havaist buses departing from central locations in İstanbul.

There is also a 24/7 taxi service at İstanbul Airport.

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