The new airport in Istanbul is officially named Istanbul Airport. The first flight departing from its premises took place on October 31, 2018, operated by Turkish Airlines and heading to Ankara.

As Atatürk Airport was hemmed in by the city on three sides and the sea of Marmara on another, it was unable to expand to meet the growing demands placed on it. Sabiha Gökçen was also at capacity. …

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The New Istanbul Airport (IST) is in Istanbul's northwestern neighborhood of Arnavutkoy, near the Black Seashore. The New Istanbul Airport is approximately 45 kilometers from the main Istanbul city center …

The brand-new Istanbul Airport (IST, IGA) has become the main airport in the city. Located on the European side of Istanbul, in the Arnavutköy area, Istanbul Airport has taken over all passenger …

Jan 10, 2026 · A practical first-time guide to Istanbul Airport (IST) covering arrivals, transport, Wi-Fi, SIM cards, lounges, routes to Taksim, Sultanahmet.

Oct 11, 2025 · The new airport is 50 km (31 miles) northwest of Sultanahmet, the heart of historic Istanbul, a trip of less than an hour by car/taxi at present depending upon traffic.

Mar 18, 2025 · Istanbul Airport (IST) is Turkey’s central air travel gateway. Opened in October 2018, it replaced Atatürk Airport and is now poised to become one of the busiest and largest international …

3 days ago · Istanbul Airport last year was the second-busiest airport in Europe, and also number seven worldwide, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Monday. The airport served 84.5 million air …

Feb 4, 2025 · Istanbul Airport, officially the New Istanbul International Airport, is located in Arnavutköy, on the European side of the city. This airport is considered the third international airport in Istanbul, …