Istanbul New Airport
Istanbul Airport is located in the Arnavutköy district on the European side of Istanbul, roughly 35 kilometers northwest of the city center along the Black Sea coast. It serves as Turkey's primary international gateway and one of the busiest hubs in Europe and the Middle East. The airport opened in October 2018 and progressively replaced the older Atatürk Airport, which ceased commercial passenger operations in April 2019.
About Istanbul New Airport
Istanbul Airport is located in the Arnavutköy district on the European side of Istanbul, roughly 35 kilometers northwest of the city center along the Black Sea coast. It serves as Turkey's primary international gateway and one of the busiest hubs in Europe and the Middle East. The airport opened in October 2018 and progressively replaced the older Atatürk Airport, which ceased commercial passenger operations in April 2019.
The airport currently operates a single vast main terminal handling both domestic and international traffic under one roof, with additional piers and satellite concourses planned in later phases. It has multiple parallel and crosswind runways supporting simultaneous independent operations, and functions on a 24-hour basis without a night curfew. Further expansion phases will eventually add more runways and terminal capacity.
Overview
Istanbul Airport is located in the Arnavutköy district on the European side of Istanbul, roughly 35 kilometers northwest of the city center along the Black Sea coast. It serves as Turkey's primary international gateway and one of the busiest hubs in Europe and the Middle East. The airport opened in October 2018 and progressively replaced the older Atatürk Airport, which ceased commercial passenger operations in April 2019.
Airlines
The airport is the principal hub of Turkish Airlines, which operates an extensive long-haul and regional network from the facility, alongside its low-cost subsidiary AnadoluJet. Pegasus Airlines maintains a limited presence, while most operations of foreign carriers connect Istanbul with Europe, the Gulf, Asia, Africa and the Americas through major Star Alliance, SkyTeam and oneworld members.
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Nearby airports
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FAQ
Istanbul New Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Istanbul New Airport is located in Istanbul, Turkey (Europe), at coordinates 40.980°, 28.820°.
- Its IATA code is IST and its ICAO code is LTFM.
- Istanbul New Airport serves Istanbul, Turkey. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Istanbul New Airport operates on Europe/Istanbul local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Istanbul New Airport sits at latitude 40.980° and longitude 28.820°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from IST. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for IST is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from IST on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Istanbul, 34149, Turkey, the phone number is +90 212 463 30 00, the official website is http://www.ataturkairport.com/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Turkey. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.