Turkey flag Istanbul Airport (IST)

Country Turkey | Europe | Global Hub | IATA: IST | ICAO: LTFM | Elevation 99 ft · 30 m | Local time —

Destinations
293
Flights / day
748
Busiest route
İzmir
Top airline
Turkish Airlines

Istanbul Airport averages 748 flights per day to 293 destinations, with 41 domestic routes and 251 international routes. A total of 111 airlines operate at IST, led by Turkish Airlines. This airport provides direct service to 113 countries across five continents, with Russian Federation representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Istanbul connects to Mexico City, with a typical flight time of 14 hr 20 mins. Updated: July 11, 2026

Route Network

Istanbul Airport connects 292 destinations worldwide, with İzmir standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Mexico City, and the shortest flight is to Ankara.

Türkiye flag İzmir (ADB) – Türkiye 13 airlines
1 hr 35 mins
223 mi · 359 km
20
per day
Türkiye flag Antalya (AYT) – Türkiye 2 airlines
1 hr 35 mins
322 mi · 518 km
19
per day
Türkiye flag Ankara (ESB) – Türkiye 2 airlines
1 hr 15 mins
236 mi · 380 km
17
per day
Türkiye flag Bodrum (BJV) – Türkiye 1 airline
—
IST → BJV
17
per day
Türkiye flag Dalaman (DLM) – Türkiye 1 airline
1 hr 40 mins
315 mi · 507 km
13
per day
Türkiye flag Adana (COV) – Türkiye 1 airline
1 hr 50 mins
454 mi · 731 km
12
per day
Türkiye flag Gaziantep (GZT) – Türkiye 1 airline
2 hr 0 mins
555 mi · 893 km
11
per day
Cyprus flag Nicosia (ECN) – Cyprus 2 airlines
1 hr 55 mins
495 mi · 797 km
11
per day
Iran flag Tehran (IKA) – Iran 14 airlines
3 hr 25 mins
1,275 mi · 2,052 km
11
per day
Türkiye flag Kayseri (ASR) – Türkiye 1 airline
1 hr 40 mins
396 mi · 638 km
10
per day
Russian Federation flag Moscow (VKO) – Russian Federation 2 airlines
3 hr 10 mins
1,061 mi · 1,708 km
10
per day
Türkiye flag Trabzon (TZX) – Türkiye 1 airline
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IST → TZX
10
per day
Uzbekistan flag Tashkent (TAS) – Uzbekistan 3 airlines
5 hr 0 mins
2,085 mi · 3,356 km
9
per day
Greece flag Athens (ATH) – Greece 3 airlines
1 hr 55 mins
344 mi · 554 km
8
per day
Netherlands flag Amsterdam (AMS) – Netherlands 2 airlines
4 hr 0 mins
1,357 mi · 2,184 km
8
per day
Egypt flag Cairo (CAI) – Egypt 2 airlines
2 hr 40 mins
785 mi · 1,263 km
8
per day
Saudi Arabia flag Jeddah (JED) – Saudi Arabia 3 airlines
3 hr 55 mins
1,484 mi · 2,388 km
8
per day
Türkiye flag Nevşehir (NAV) – Türkiye 1 airline
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IST → NAV
8
per day
France flag Paris (CDG) – France 2 airlines
4 hr 5 mins
1,375 mi · 2,214 km
7
per day
United Arab Emirates flag Dubai (DXB) – United Arab Emirates 3 airlines
4 hr 35 mins
1,882 mi · 3,028 km
7
per day
Saudi Arabia flag Riyadh (RUH) – Saudi Arabia 4 airlines
4 hr 0 mins
1,527 mi · 2,457 km
7
per day
Jordan flag Amman (AMM) – Jordan 3 airlines
2 hr 30 mins
772 mi · 1,243 km
7
per day
Azerbaijan flag Baku (GYD) – Azerbaijan 2 airlines
3 hr 5 mins
1,111 mi · 1,788 km
7
per day
Türkiye flag Diyarbakır (DIY) – Türkiye 1 airline
—
IST → DIY
7
per day
United Kingdom flag London (LHR) – United Kingdom 2 airlines
4 hr 25 mins
1,546 mi · 2,489 km
7
per day
Germany flag Frankfurt (FRA) – Germany 2 airlines
3 hr 35 mins
1,143 mi · 1,839 km
7
per day
Lebanon flag Beirut (BEY) – Lebanon 2 airlines
2 hr 15 mins
633 mi · 1,019 km
7
per day
Russian Federation flag Moscow (SVO) – Russian Federation 2 airlines
3 hr 15 mins
1,088 mi · 1,751 km
7
per day
Romania flag Bucharest (OTP) – Romania 4 airlines
1 hr 40 mins
264 mi · 425 km
6
per day
Türkiye flag Samsun (SZF) – Türkiye 1 airline
—
IST → SZF
6
per day
Algeria flag Algiers (ALG) – Algeria 2 airlines
4 hr 10 mins
1,402 mi · 2,257 km
6
per day
Türkiye flag Batman (BAL) – Türkiye 1 airline
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IST → BAL
6
per day
Georgia flag Tbilisi (TBS) – Georgia 1 airline
2 hr 35 mins
838 mi · 1,349 km
5
per day
Iraq flag Baghdad (BGW) – Iraq 5 airlines
2 hr 55 mins
1,013 mi · 1,630 km
5
per day
Moldova flag Chişinău (RMO) – Moldova 3 airlines
1 hr 50 mins
391 mi · 629 km
5
per day
Germany flag Hamburg (HAM) – Germany 1 airline
3 hr 45 mins
1,217 mi · 1,958 km
5
per day
Türkiye flag Konya (KYA) – Türkiye 1 airline
—
IST → KYA
5
per day
Germany flag Düsseldorf (DUS) – Germany 1 airline
3 hr 50 mins
1,250 mi · 2,011 km
5
per day
Germany flag Munich (MUC) – Germany 2 airlines
3 hr 15 mins
962 mi · 1,548 km
5
per day
Türkiye flag Rize (RZV) – Türkiye 1 airline
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IST → RZV
5
per day
Serbia flag Belgrade (BEG) – Serbia 2 airlines
2 hr 20 mins
491 mi · 791 km
5
per day
Türkiye flag Hatay (HTY) – Türkiye 1 airline
—
IST → HTY
5
per day
Türkiye flag Van (VAN) – Türkiye 1 airline
—
IST → VAN
5
per day
Turkmenistan flag Ashgabat (ASB) – Turkmenistan 2 airlines
4 hr 0 mins
1,584 mi · 2,549 km
4
per day
Hungary flag Budapest (BUD) – Hungary 2 airlines
2 hr 35 mins
633 mi · 1,018 km
4
per day
Libya flag Tripoli (MJI) – Libya 5 airlines
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IST → MJI
4
per day
Kazakhstan flag Almaty (ALA) – Kazakhstan 2 airlines
5 hr 35 mins
2,437 mi · 3,921 km
4
per day
Russian Federation flag Saint-Petersburg (LED) – Russian Federation 2 airlines
3 hr 40 mins
1,282 mi · 2,063 km
4
per day
Poland flag Warsaw (WAW) – Poland 2 airlines
2 hr 55 mins
837 mi · 1,347 km
4
per day
Thailand flag Bangkok (BKK) – Thailand 2 airlines
9 hr 40 mins
4,668 mi · 7,512 km
4
per day
Germany flag Berlin (BER) – Germany 1 airline
3 hr 25 mins
1,048 mi · 1,686 km
4
per day
Spain flag Barcelona (BCN) – Spain 2 airlines
4 hr 5 mins
1,379 mi · 2,220 km
4
per day
Spain flag Madrid (MAD) – Spain 2 airlines
4 hr 40 mins
1,679 mi · 2,703 km
4
per day
Austria flag Vienna (VIE) – Austria 1 airline
2 hr 50 mins
761 mi · 1,224 km
4
per day
Belgium flag Brussels (BRU) – Belgium 1 airline
4 hr 0 mins
1,331 mi · 2,141 km
4
per day
United Kingdom flag Manchester (MAN) – United Kingdom 1 airline
4 hr 35 mins
1,657 mi · 2,667 km
4
per day
Saudi Arabia flag Medina (MED) – Saudi Arabia 2 airlines
3 hr 35 mins
1,316 mi · 2,118 km
4
per day
Tunisia flag Tunis (TUN) – Tunisia 3 airlines
3 hr 25 mins
1,037 mi · 1,670 km
4
per day
Switzerland flag Zurich (ZRH) – Switzerland 1 airline
3 hr 30 mins
1,082 mi · 1,741 km
4
per day
Türkiye flag Denizli (DNZ) – Türkiye 1 airline
—
IST → DNZ
3
per day
Türkiye flag Gazipaşa (GZP) – Türkiye 1 airline
—
IST → GZP
3
per day
Türkiye flag Gülyalı (OGU) – Türkiye 1 airline
—
IST → OGU
3
per day
Türkiye flag Kahramanmaraş (KCM) – Türkiye 1 airline
—
IST → KCM
3
per day
Türkiye flag Mardin (MQM) – Türkiye 1 airline
—
IST → MQM
3
per day
United States of America flag New York (JFK) – United States of America 1 airline
10 hr 40 mins
4,988 mi · 8,027 km
3
per day
Türkiye flag Şanlıurfa (GNY) – Türkiye 1 airline
—
IST → GNY
3
per day
Czechia flag Prague (PRG) – Czechia 1 airline
3 hr 10 mins
925 mi · 1,489 km
3
per day
China flag Guangzhou (CAN) – China 2 airlines
10 hr 5 mins
4,898 mi · 7,882 km
3
per day
Italy flag Rome (FCO) – Italy 1 airline
3 hr 5 mins
853 mi · 1,373 km
3
per day
Iraq flag Arbil (EBL) – Iraq 3 airlines
2 hr 40 mins
889 mi · 1,430 km
3
per day
Kazakhstan flag Astana (NQZ) – Kazakhstan 2 airlines
5 hr 5 mins
2,119 mi · 3,410 km
3
per day
Denmark flag Copenhagen (CPH) – Denmark 1 airline
3 hr 40 mins
1,229 mi · 1,978 km
3
per day
Türkiye flag Elazığ (EZS) – Türkiye 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
588 mi · 946 km
3
per day
Portugal flag Lisbon (LIS) – Portugal 1 airline
5 hr 15 mins
1,996 mi · 3,212 km
3
per day
Türkiye flag Malatya (MLX) – Türkiye 1 airline
—
IST → MLX
3
per day
Singapore flag Singapore (SIN) – Singapore 2 airlines
10 hr 55 mins
5,393 mi · 8,680 km
3
per day
Sweden flag Stockholm (ARN) – Sweden 1 airline
3 hr 55 mins
1,352 mi · 2,176 km
3
per day
Italy flag Venice (VCE) – Italy 1 airline
3 hr 5 mins
872 mi · 1,403 km
3
per day
Syrian Arab Republic flag Damascus (DAM) – Syrian Arab Republic 2 airlines
2 hr 20 mins
690 mi · 1,111 km
3
per day
Italy flag Milan (MXP) – Italy 1 airline
3 hr 25 mins
1,045 mi · 1,682 km
3
per day
China flag Shanghai (PVG) – China 2 airlines
10 hr 15 mins
4,983 mi · 8,020 km
3
per day
Georgia flag Batumi (BUS) – Georgia 1 airline
2 hr 10 mins
665 mi · 1,071 km
3
per day
Qatar flag Doha (DOH) – Qatar 2 airlines
4 hr 20 mins
1,712 mi · 2,756 km
3
per day
Türkiye flag Erzurum (ERZ) – Türkiye 1 airline
—
IST → ERZ
3
per day
Türkiye flag Muş (MSR) – Türkiye 1 airline
—
IST → MSR
3
per day
Norway flag Oslo (OSL) – Norway 2 airlines
4 hr 15 mins
1,507 mi · 2,426 km
3
per day
Bulgaria flag Sofia (SOF) – Bulgaria 1 airline
1 hr 50 mins
291 mi · 469 km
3
per day
Germany flag Cologne (CGN) – Germany 1 airline
3 hr 45 mins
1,223 mi · 1,968 km
3
per day
Ireland flag Dublin (DUB) – Ireland 1 airline
4 hr 55 mins
1,817 mi · 2,924 km
3
per day
Bosnia and Herzegovina flag Sarajevo (SJJ) – Bosnia and Herzegovina 1 airline
2 hr 30 mins
558 mi · 899 km
3
per day
South Korea flag Seoul (ICN) – South Korea 3 airlines
10 hr 10 mins
4,923 mi · 7,923 km
3
per day
Libya flag Benghazi (BEN) – Libya 4 airlines
2 hr 50 mins
788 mi · 1,269 km
2
per day
United Kingdom flag Birmingham (BHX) – United Kingdom 1 airline
4 hr 30 mins
1,618 mi · 2,604 km
2
per day
Kyrgyzstan flag Bishkek (BSZ) – Kyrgyzstan 1 airline
5 hr 25 mins
2,316 mi · 3,727 km
2
per day
Malaysia flag Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – Malaysia 1 airline
10 hr 35 mins
5,212 mi · 8,387 km
2
per day
Italy flag Nápoli (NAP) – Italy 1 airline
2 hr 55 mins
753 mi · 1,211 km
2
per day
China flag Beijing (PEK) – China 2 airlines
9 hr 10 mins
4,386 mi · 7,059 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Chicago (ORD) – United States of America 1 airline
11 hr 25 mins
5,459 mi · 8,786 km
2
per day
Switzerland flag Geneva (GVA) – Switzerland 1 airline
3 hr 40 mins
1,176 mi · 1,893 km
2
per day
Russian Federation flag Krasnodar (KRR) – Russian Federation 3 airlines
2 hr 5 mins
585 mi · 942 km
2
per day
Portugal flag Porto (OPO) – Portugal 1 airline
5 hr 10 mins
1,929 mi · 3,104 km
2
per day
Türkiye flag Sivas (VAS) – Türkiye 1 airline
—
IST → VAS
2
per day
Russian Federation flag Sochi (AER) – Russian Federation 4 airlines
2 hr 5 mins
591 mi · 951 km
2
per day
Germany flag Stuttgart (STR) – Germany 1 airline
3 hr 30 mins
1,079 mi · 1,736 km
2
per day
Spain flag Valencia (VLC) – Spain 1 airline
4 hr 25 mins
1,536 mi · 2,472 km
2
per day
Italy flag Bologna (BLQ) – Italy 1 airline
3 hr 10 mins
910 mi · 1,465 km
2
per day
Türkiye flag Erzincan (ERC) – Türkiye 1 airline
—
IST → ERC
2
per day
Germany flag Hanover (HAJ) – Germany 1 airline
3 hr 40 mins
1,180 mi · 1,900 km
2
per day
Finland flag Helsinki (HEL) – Finland 1 airline
3 hr 45 mins
1,326 mi · 2,133 km
2
per day
Pakistan flag Islamabad (ISB) – Pakistan 1 airline
5 hr 40 mins
2,450 mi · 3,942 km
2
per day
Pakistan flag Lahore (LHE) – Pakistan 1 airline
5 hr 55 mins
2,595 mi · 4,176 km
2
per day
Malta flag Luqa (MLA) – Malta 2 airlines
3 hr 5 mins
856 mi · 1,377 km
2
per day
France flag Lyon (LYS) – France 2 airlines
3 hr 50 mins
1,220 mi · 1,964 km
2
per day
Montenegro flag Tivat (TIV) – Montenegro 2 airlines
—
IST → TIV
2
per day
Armenia flag Yerevan (EVN) – Armenia 1 airline
—
IST → EVN
2
per day
Croatia flag Zagreb (ZAG) – Croatia 1 airline
2 hr 45 mins
705 mi · 1,135 km
2
per day
Spain flag Málaga (AGP) – Spain 1 airline
4 hr 55 mins
1,803 mi · 2,901 km
2
per day
France flag Marseille (MRS) – France 1 airline
3 hr 45 mins
1,207 mi · 1,942 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Miami (MIA) – United States of America 1 airline
12 hr 20 mins
5,956 mi · 9,585 km
2
per day
Russian Federation flag Mineralnyye Vody (MRV) – Russian Federation 3 airlines
2 hr 25 mins
754 mi · 1,213 km
2
per day
India flag Mumbai (BOM) – India 2 airlines
6 hr 40 mins
3,004 mi · 4,835 km
2
per day
Brazil flag São Paulo (GRU) – Brazil 1 airline
13 hr 25 mins
6,561 mi · 10,559 km
2
per day
Taiwan flag Taipei (TPE) – Taiwan 1 airline
10 hr 35 mins
5,218 mi · 8,397 km
2
per day
Germany flag Bremen (BRE) – Germany 1 airline
3 hr 45 mins
1,234 mi · 1,986 km
2
per day
Türkiye flag Cizre (NKT) – Türkiye 1 airline
—
IST → NKT
2
per day
Sweden flag Goteborg (GOT) – Sweden 1 airline
3 hr 55 mins
1,345 mi · 2,164 km
2
per day
Russian Federation flag Kazan (KZN) – Russian Federation 2 airlines
3 hr 40 mins
1,356 mi · 2,182 km
2
per day
Poland flag Kraków (KRK) – Poland 2 airlines
2 hr 45 mins
745 mi · 1,200 km
2
per day
Bahrain flag Manama (BAH) – Bahrain 1 airline
4 hr 5 mins
1,621 mi · 2,608 km
2
per day
India flag New Delhi (DEL) – India 2 airlines
6 hr 20 mins
2,837 mi · 4,565 km
2
per day
France flag Paris (ORY) – France 1 airline
4 hr 5 mins
1,380 mi · 2,220 km
2
per day
Montenegro flag Podgorica (TGD) – Montenegro 2 airlines
—
IST → TGD
2
per day
Latvia flag Riga (RIX) – Latvia 2 airlines
3 hr 20 mins
1,102 mi · 1,773 km
2
per day
Ethiopia flag Addis Ababa (ADD) – Ethiopia 2 airlines
5 hr 35 mins
2,315 mi · 3,725 km
2
per day
Türkiye flag Adıyaman (ADF) – Türkiye 1 airline
—
IST → ADF
2
per day
Tanzania, the United Republic of flag Arusha (JRO) – Tanzania, the United Republic of 1 airline
7 hr 5 mins
3,133 mi · 5,042 km
2
per day
Romania flag Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) – Romania 2 airlines
2 hr 10 mins
456 mi · 734 km
2
per day
Sri Lanka flag Colombo (CMB) – Sri Lanka 1 airline
8 hr 20 mins
3,911 mi · 6,294 km
2
per day
United Kingdom flag Edinburgh (EDI) – United Kingdom 1 airline
4 hr 45 mins
1,759 mi · 2,830 km
2
per day
Russian Federation flag Ekaterinburg (SVX) – Russian Federation 2 airlines
4 hr 30 mins
1,777 mi · 2,859 km
2
per day
Hong Kong flag Hong Kong (HKG) – Hong Kong 1 airline
10 hr 10 mins
4,975 mi · 8,006 km
2
per day
Afghanistan flag Kabul (KBL) – Afghanistan 3 airlines
5 hr 15 mins
2,233 mi · 3,593 km
2
per day
Kuwait flag Kuwait City (KWI) – Kuwait 2 airlines
3 hr 35 mins
1,362 mi · 2,191 km
2
per day
Slovenia flag Ljubljana (LJU) – Slovenia 1 airline
2 hr 55 mins
790 mi · 1,271 km
2
per day
Luxembourg flag Luxembourg (LUX) – Luxembourg 1 airline
3 hr 45 mins
1,229 mi · 1,978 km
2
per day
Oman flag Muscat (MCT) – Oman 2 airlines
5 hr 0 mins
2,094 mi · 3,371 km
2
per day
Greece flag Thessaloniki (SKG) – Greece 2 airlines
1 hr 55 mins
306 mi · 493 km
2
per day
Japan flag Tokyo (NRT) – Japan 1 airline
11 hr 20 mins
5,579 mi · 8,979 km
2
per day
Indonesia flag Bali (DPS) – Indonesia 1 airline
12 hr 45 mins
6,432 mi · 10,351 km
2
per day
Türkiye flag Iğdır (IGD) – Türkiye 1 airline
—
IST → IGD
2
per day
Türkiye flag Kars (KSY) – Türkiye 1 airline
—
IST → KSY
2
per day
France flag Nice (NCE) – France 1 airline
3 hr 35 mins
1,107 mi · 1,781 km
2
per day
Uzbekistan flag Samarkand (SKD) – Uzbekistan 2 airlines
4 hr 50 mins
1,996 mi · 3,212 km
2
per day
United Arab Emirates flag Sharjah (SHJ) – United Arab Emirates 1 airline
4 hr 35 mins
1,885 mi · 3,034 km
2
per day
North Macedonia flag Skopje (SKP) – North Macedonia 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
371 mi · 597 km
2
per day
Iran flag Tabriz (TBZ) – Iran 2 airlines
2 hr 45 mins
953 mi · 1,533 km
2
per day
Ghana flag Accra (ACC) – Ghana 1 airline
7 hr 10 mins
3,041 mi · 4,895 km
1
per day
Egypt flag Alexandria (HBE) – Egypt 1 airline
2 hr 30 mins
718 mi · 1,155 km
1
per day
Morocco flag Casablanca (CMN) – Morocco 2 airlines
5 hr 25 mins
2,054 mi · 3,305 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Los Angeles (LAX) – United States of America 1 airline
13 hr 50 mins
6,837 mi · 11,002 km
1
per day
United States of America flag San Francisco (SFO) – United States of America 1 airline
13 hr 30 mins
6,689 mi · 10,765 km
1
per day
Egypt flag Sharm el Sheikh (SSH) – Egypt 1 airline
3 hr 0 mins
973 mi · 1,565 km
1
per day
Albania flag Tirana (TIA) – Albania 1 airline
2 hr 15 mins
468 mi · 754 km
1
per day
Bulgaria flag Varna (VAR) – Bulgaria 1 airline
—
IST → VAR
1
per day
United Arab Emirates flag Abu Dhabi (AUH) – United Arab Emirates 2 airlines
4 hr 35 mins
1,888 mi · 3,039 km
1
per day
Algeria flag Constantine (CZL) – Algeria 2 airlines
3 hr 50 mins
1,237 mi · 1,991 km
1
per day
Senegal flag Dakar (DSS) – Senegal 1 airline
7 hr 40 mins
3,292 mi · 5,297 km
1
per day
Morocco flag Marrakech (RAK) – Morocco 1 airline
5 hr 35 mins
2,133 mi · 3,433 km
1
per day
Germany flag Nuremberg (NUE) – Germany 1 airline
3 hr 20 mins
1,025 mi · 1,650 km
1
per day
Mauritius flag Port Louis (MRU) – Mauritius 1 airline
9 hr 45 mins
4,649 mi · 7,482 km
1
per day
Canada flag Toronto (YYZ) – Canada 2 airlines
10 hr 45 mins
5,078 mi · 8,172 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Atlanta (ATL) – United States of America 1 airline
12 hr 0 mins
5,746 mi · 9,247 km
1
per day
France flag Basel (BSL) – France 1 airline
3 hr 35 mins
1,130 mi · 1,818 km
1
per day
France flag Bordeaux (BOD) – France 1 airline
4 hr 20 mins
1,499 mi · 2,413 km
1
per day
South Africa flag Cape Town (CPT) – South Africa 1 airline
10 hr 55 mins
5,238 mi · 8,431 km
1
per day
China flag Chengdu (TFU) – China 1 airline
8 hr 45 mins
4,176 mi · 6,721 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – United States of America 1 airline
12 hr 50 mins
6,261 mi · 10,076 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Detroit (DTW) – United States of America 1 airline
11 hr 10 mins
5,284 mi · 8,504 km
1
per day
Bangladesh flag Dhaka (DAC) – Bangladesh 1 airline
7 hr 55 mins
3,705 mi · 5,962 km
1
per day
Türkiye flag Edremit (EDO) – Türkiye 1 airline
—
IST → EDO
1
per day
Viet Nam flag Hanoi (HAN) – Viet Nam 1 airline
9 hr 30 mins
4,608 mi · 7,415 km
1
per day
Viet Nam flag Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) – Viet Nam 1 airline
10 hr 25 mins
5,101 mi · 8,209 km
1
per day
Indonesia flag Jakarta (CGK) – Indonesia 1 airline
11 hr 45 mins
5,877 mi · 9,458 km
1
per day
South Africa flag Johannesburg (JNB) – South Africa 1 airline
9 hr 50 mins
4,658 mi · 7,496 km
1
per day
Pakistan flag Karachi (KHI) – Pakistan 1 airline
5 hr 40 mins
2,467 mi · 3,971 km
1
per day
Philippines flag Manila (MNL) – Philippines 1 airline
11 hr 25 mins
5,676 mi · 9,135 km
1
per day
Mexico flag Mexico City (MEX) – Mexico 1 airline
14 hr 20 mins
7,077 mi · 11,389 km
1
per day
Russian Federation flag Moscow (DME) – Russian Federation 2 airlines
3 hr 10 mins
1,061 mi · 1,708 km
1
per day
Japan flag Osaka (KIX) – Japan 1 airline
11 hr 0 mins
5,433 mi · 8,744 km
1
per day
Austria flag Salzburg (SZG) – Austria 1 airline
3 hr 5 mins
894 mi · 1,439 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Seattle (SEA) – United States of America 1 airline
12 hr 25 mins
6,055 mi · 9,745 km
1
per day
Estonia flag Tallinn (TLL) – Estonia 1 airline
3 hr 40 mins
1,265 mi · 2,035 km
1
per day
Türkiye flag Tokat Province (TJK) – Türkiye 1 airline
—
IST → TJK
1
per day
Lithuania flag Vilnius (VNO) – Lithuania 1 airline
3 hr 0 mins
937 mi · 1,507 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Washington (IAD) – United States of America 1 airline
11 hr 0 mins
5,212 mi · 8,388 km
1
per day
Tanzania, the United Republic of flag Zanzibar (ZNZ) – Tanzania, the United Republic of 1 airline
7 hr 30 mins
3,348 mi · 5,388 km
1
per day
Nigeria flag Abuja (ABV) – Nigeria 1 airline
6 hr 15 mins
2,587 mi · 4,163 km
1
per day
Syrian Arab Republic flag Aleppo (ALP) – Syrian Arab Republic 2 airlines
—
IST → ALP
1
per day
Eritrea flag Asmara (ASM) – Eritrea 1 airline
4 hr 45 mins
1,895 mi · 3,050 km
1
per day
Colombia flag Bogotá (BOG) – Colombia 1 airline
13 hr 40 mins
6,667 mi · 10,730 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Houston (IAH) – United States of America 1 airline
13 hr 0 mins
6,358 mi · 10,232 km
1
per day
Rwanda flag Kigali (KGL) – Rwanda 1 airline
6 hr 50 mins
2,989 mi · 4,811 km
1
per day
Iraq flag Kirkuk (KIK) – Iraq 1 airline
—
IST → KIK
1
per day
Nigeria flag Lagos (LOS) – Nigeria 1 airline
6 hr 50 mins
2,862 mi · 4,606 km
1
per day
Maldives flag Malé (MLE) – Maldives 1 airline
8 hr 5 mins
3,768 mi · 6,063 km
1
per day
Kenya flag Nairobi (NBO) – Kenya 1 airline
6 hr 50 mins
2,987 mi · 4,808 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Newark (EWR) – United States of America 1 airline
10 hr 40 mins
5,001 mi · 8,048 km
1
per day
Algeria flag Oran (ORN) – Algeria 2 airlines
4 hr 35 mins
1,628 mi · 2,620 km
1
per day
Prishtina (PRN) – KS 1 airline
2 hr 10 mins
407 mi · 654 km
1
per day
Türkiye flag Sinop (SIC) – Türkiye 1 airline
—
IST → SIC
1
per day
Mongolia flag Ulaan Baatar (UBN) – Mongolia 2 airlines
8 hr 0 mins
3,709 mi · 5,970 km
1
per day
Türkiye flag Amasya (MZH) – Türkiye 1 airline
—
IST → MZH
6
per week
Italy flag Bari (BRI) – Italy 1 airline
2 hr 35 mins
623 mi · 1,002 km
6
per week
United States of America flag Boston (BOS) – United States of America 1 airline
10 hr 20 mins
4,801 mi · 7,727 km
6
per week
Tanzania, the United Republic of flag Dar es Salaam (DAR) – Tanzania, the United Republic of 1 airline
7 hr 35 mins
3,392 mi · 5,459 km
6
per week
Croatia flag Dubrovnik (DBV) – Croatia 1 airline
—
IST → DBV
6
per week
Tajikistan flag Dushanbe (DYU) – Tajikistan 2 airlines
5 hr 0 mins
2,113 mi · 3,401 km
6
per week
  Nepal flag Kathmandu (KTM) –   Nepal 1 airline
7 hr 10 mins
3,297 mi · 5,305 km
6
per week
United Kingdom flag London (LTN) – United Kingdom 1 airline
4 hr 25 mins
1,550 mi · 2,495 km
6
per week
Belarus flag Minsk (MSQ) – Belarus 1 airline
2 hr 55 mins
872 mi · 1,403 km
6
per week
Somalia flag Mogadishu (MGQ) – Somalia 1 airline
6 hr 35 mins
2,902 mi · 4,670 km
6
per week
Russian Federation flag Novosibirsk (OVB) – Russian Federation 1 airline
5 hr 55 mins
2,584 mi · 4,159 km
6
per week
Italy flag Palermo (PMO) – Italy 1 airline
3 hr 5 mins
858 mi · 1,381 km
6
per week
Italy flag Torino (TRN) – Italy 1 airline
3 hr 35 mins
1,093 mi · 1,759 km
6
per week
Italy flag Catania (CTA) – Italy 1 airline
2 hr 55 mins
776 mi · 1,249 km
5
per week
United States of America flag Denver (DEN) – United States of America 1 airline
12 hr 35 mins
6,114 mi · 9,840 km
5
per week
Greece flag Heraklion (HER) – Greece 1 airline
2 hr 5 mins
453 mi · 730 km
5
per week
Türkiye flag Kastamonu (KFS) – Türkiye 1 airline
—
IST → KFS
5
per week
Russian Federation flag Makhachkala (MCX) – Russian Federation 1 airline
2 hr 50 mins
974 mi · 1,567 km
5
per week
Mauritania flag Nouakchott (NKC) – Mauritania 1 airline
7 hr 15 mins
3,070 mi · 4,941 km
5
per week
Burkina Faso flag Ouagadougou (OUA) – Burkina Faso 1 airline
6 hr 35 mins
2,707 mi · 4,356 km
5
per week
Sudan flag Port Sudan (PZU) – Sudan 2 airlines
4 hr 10 mins
1,590 mi · 2,558 km
5
per week
Croatia flag Split (SPU) – Croatia 1 airline
—
IST → SPU
5
per week
France flag Toulouse (TLS) – France 1 airline
4 hr 10 mins
1,399 mi · 2,252 km
5
per week
Uzbekistan flag Urgench (UGC) – Uzbekistan 2 airlines
4 hr 10 mins
1,643 mi · 2,644 km
5
per week
Spain flag Bilbao (BIO) – Spain 1 airline
4 hr 35 mins
1,615 mi · 2,599 km
4
per week
Uzbekistan flag Bukhara (BHK) – Uzbekistan 1 airline
4 hr 35 mins
1,866 mi · 3,003 km
4
per week
Poland flag Gdańsk (GDN) – Poland 1 airline
3 hr 15 mins
1,021 mi · 1,643 km
4
per week
Türkiye flag Isparta (ISE) – Türkiye 1 airline
—
IST → ISE
4
per week
Uganda flag Kampala (EBB) – Uganda 1 airline
6 hr 35 mins
2,858 mi · 4,600 km
4
per week
Türkiye flag Kütahya (KZR) – Türkiye 1 airline
—
IST → KZR
4
per week
Libya flag Misratah (MRA) – Libya 2 airlines
—
IST → MRA
4
per week
Kenya flag Mombasa (MBA) – Kenya 1 airline
7 hr 10 mins
3,204 mi · 5,157 km
4
per week
Canada flag Montreal (YUL) – Canada 1 airline
10 hr 15 mins
4,776 mi · 7,687 km
4
per week
Greece flag Mykonos Island (JMK) – Greece 1 airline
—
IST → JMK
4
per week
North Macedonia flag Ohrid (OHD) – North Macedonia 1 airline
—
IST → OHD
4
per week
Spain flag Seville (SVQ) – Spain 1 airline
5 hr 0 mins
1,858 mi · 2,990 km
4
per week
Kazakhstan flag Shymkent (CIT) – Kazakhstan 1 airline
4 hr 55 mins
2,078 mi · 3,345 km
4
per week
Romania flag Timişoara (TSR) – Romania 1 airline
2 hr 15 mins
485 mi · 781 km
4
per week
Russian Federation flag Ufa (UFA) – Russian Federation 2 airlines
4 hr 0 mins
1,540 mi · 2,478 km
4
per week
Iran flag Urmia (OMH) – Iran 2 airlines
—
IST → OMH
4
per week
China flag Ürümqi (URC) – China 1 airline
6 hr 30 mins
2,929 mi · 4,713 km
4
per week
Canada flag Vancouver (YVR) – Canada 1 airline
12 hr 15 mins
5,957 mi · 9,587 km
4
per week
Russian Federation flag Vladikavkaz (OGZ) – Russian Federation 3 airlines
2 hr 30 mins
821 mi · 1,321 km
4
per week
Cameroon flag Yaoundé (NSI) – Cameroon 1 airline
6 hr 40 mins
2,805 mi · 4,515 km
4
per week
Türkiye flag Zonguldak (ONQ) – Türkiye 1 airline
—
IST → ONQ
4
per week
Saudi Arabia flag Abha (AHB) – Saudi Arabia 1 airline
—
IST → AHB
3
per week
Côte d'Ivoire flag Abidjan (ABJ) – Côte d'Ivoire 1 airline
7 hr 25 mins
3,202 mi · 5,152 km
3
per week
Jordan flag Amman (ADJ) – Jordan 1 airline
—
IST → ADJ
3
per week
Algeria flag Annabah (AAE) – Algeria 1 airline
—
IST → AAE
3
per week
China flag Beijing (PKX) – China 1 airline
9 hr 10 mins
4,400 mi · 7,081 km
3
per week
Romania flag Iaşi (IAS) – Romania 1 airline
1 hr 55 mins
412 mi · 663 km
3
per week
Iran flag Mashhad (MHD) – Iran 1 airline
4 hr 15 mins
1,691 mi · 2,721 km
3
per week
Thailand flag Phuket (HKT) – Thailand 1 airline
9 hr 50 mins
4,791 mi · 7,710 km
3
per week
Russian Federation flag Samara (KUF) – Russian Federation 1 airline
3 hr 35 mins
1,301 mi · 2,094 km
3
per week
Iran flag Shiraz (SYZ) – Iran 2 airlines
4 hr 0 mins
1,560 mi · 2,511 km
3
per week
Panama flag Tocumen (PTY) – Panama 1 airline
13 hr 45 mins
6,723 mi · 10,819 km
3
per week
Japan flag Tokyo (HND) – Japan 1 airline
11 hr 15 mins
5,566 mi · 8,957 km
3
per week
Gambia flag Banjul (BJL) – Gambia 1 airline
7 hr 45 mins
3,335 mi · 5,367 km
2
per week
Iraq flag Basrah (BSR) – Iraq 1 airline
3 hr 30 mins
1,287 mi · 2,072 km
2
per week
Romania flag Constanţa (CND) – Romania 1 airline
1 hr 30 mins
214 mi · 344 km
2
per week
Benin flag Cotonou (COO) – Benin 1 airline
6 hr 55 mins
2,907 mi · 4,679 km
2
per week
Hungary flag Debrecen (DEB) – Hungary 1 airline
—
IST → DEB
2
per week
Cameroon flag Douala (DLA) – Cameroon 1 airline
6 hr 45 mins
2,832 mi · 4,558 km
2
per week
Seychelles flag Mahe Island (SEZ) – Seychelles 1 airline
7 hr 50 mins
3,596 mi · 5,787 km
2
per week
France flag Nantes (NTE) – France 1 airline
4 hr 25 mins
1,547 mi · 2,489 km
2
per week
Niger flag Niamey (NIM) – Niger 1 airline
6 hr 10 mins
2,498 mi · 4,020 km
2
per week
Morocco flag Rabat (RBA) – Morocco 1 airline
5 hr 15 mins
1,990 mi · 3,203 km
2
per week
Greece flag Santorini Island (JTR) – Greece 1 airline
—
IST → JTR
2
per week
Uzbekistan flag Termez (TMJ) – Uzbekistan 1 airline
—
IST → TMJ
2
per week
China flag Xianyang (XIY) – China 1 airline
8 hr 55 mins
4,233 mi · 6,812 km
2
per week
Madagascar flag Antananarivo (TNR) – Madagascar 1 airline
—
IST → TNR
1
per week
Kazakhstan flag Atyrau (GUW) – Kazakhstan 1 airline
—
IST → GUW
1
per week
Russian Federation flag Chelyabinsk (CEK) – Russian Federation 1 airline
—
IST → CEK
1
per week
Djibouti flag Djibouti City (JIB) – Djibouti 1 airline
5 hr 20 mins
2,232 mi · 3,592 km
1
per week
Iran flag Gorgan (GBT) – Iran 1 airline
—
IST → GBT
1
per week
Russian Federation flag Grozny (GRV) – Russian Federation 1 airline
2 hr 40 mins
876 mi · 1,410 km
1
per week
Liberia flag Monrovia (ROB) – Liberia 1 airline
—
IST → ROB
1
per week
Chad flag N'Djamena (NDJ) – Chad 1 airline
5 hr 30 mins
2,178 mi · 3,505 km
1
per week
Serbia flag Niš (INI) – Serbia 1 airline
—
IST → INI
1
per week
Iraq flag Sulaymaniyah (ISU) – Iraq 1 airline
2 hr 50 mins
978 mi · 1,573 km
1
per week
Russian Federation flag Tyumen (TJM) – Russian Federation 1 airline
—
IST → TJM
1
per week

Route and destination data updated July 11, 2026.

Istanbul Airport is served by 112 airlines, with Turkish Airlines in the lead at 57% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 59% of routes. 69 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 108 airlines operate international routes, compared with 15 airlines serving domestic routes. Turkish Airlines is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Mexico City with a flight time of 14 hrs 20 mins.

Turkish Airlines (242 routes)
Aeroflot (6 routes)
Air Algerie (5 routes)
Iran Airtour (5 routes)
Aegean Airlines (5 routes)
I A W (5 routes)
LOT - Polish Airlines (4 routes)
Pobeda (4 routes)
Azimuth Airlines (4 routes)
UTAir (4 routes)
UR Airlines (3 routes)
Uzbekistan Airways (3 routes)
Saudi Arabian Airlines (3 routes)
Air Serbia (3 routes)
Air Astana (3 routes)
China Southern Airlines (3 routes)
Ural Airlines (3 routes)
Transavia France (3 routes)
Red Wings (3 routes)
Asiana Airlines (2 routes)
EgyptAir (2 routes)
Pegasus (2 routes)
Royal Air Maroc (2 routes)
Royal Jordanian (2 routes)
Singapore Airlines (2 routes)
Thai Airways International (2 routes)
ATA Airlines (2 routes)
Caspian Airlines (2 routes)
One Jet (2 routes)
Qeshm Air (2 routes)
Taban Airlines (2 routes)
flyadeal (2 routes)
flynas (2 routes)
Lufthansa (2 routes)
Anima Wings (2 routes)
Wizz Air (2 routes)
flybmi (2 routes)
Syrian Air (2 routes)
China Eastern Airlines (2 routes)
Berniq Airways (2 routes)
Interjet (2 routes)
IndiGo (2 routes)
S7 Airlines (2 routes)
JU (1 routes)
Malaysia Airlines (1 routes)
TAP Air Portugal (1 routes)
Sun Express (1 routes)
Ava Airlines (1 routes)
Fly Kish (1 routes)
Iran Air (1 routes)
Iran Aseman Airlines (1 routes)
Mahan Air (1 routes)
SAHA AIRLINES (1 routes)
Sepehran Airlines (1 routes)
Varesh Airlines (1 routes)
Sky Express (1 routes)
KLM (1 routes)
Air France (1 routes)
Emirates (1 routes)
flydubai (1 routes)
Jordan Aviation Airlines (1 routes)
AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines (1 routes)
British Airways (1 routes)
Middle East Airlines (1 routes)
Air Stork (1 routes)
Anima Wings Aviation S.A. (1 routes)
TAROM (1 routes)
Bismillah Airlines (1 routes)
Fly Baghdad (1 routes)
FlyOne (1 routes)
HiSky (1 routes)
Turkmenistan Airlines (1 routes)
FLY OYA (1 routes)
Flyest Lineas Aereas (1 routes)
Libyan Wings (1 routes)
Rossiya Airlines (1 routes)
Vueling (1 routes)
Air Europa (1 routes)
Nouvelair Tunisie (1 routes)
Tunisair (1 routes)
Qatar Airways (1 routes)
Norwegian Air Shuttle (1 routes)
Korean Air (1 routes)
BERNIQ AIRWAYS dba BERNIQ AIRWAYS (1 routes)
Air China (1 routes)
IrAero (1 routes)
KM Malta Airlines (1 routes)
Nordwind Airlines (1 routes)
Gulf Air (1 routes)
airBaltic (1 routes)
Ethiopian Airlines (1 routes)
Ariana Afghan Airlines (1 routes)
Kam Air (1 routes)
Jazeera Airways (1 routes)
Kuwait Airways (1 routes)
Oman Air (1 routes)
Air Arabia (1 routes)
Etihad Airways (1 routes)
Air Transat (1 routes)
Sichuan Airlines (1 routes)
Miat - Mongolian Airlines (1 routes)
Somon Air (1 routes)
Wizz Air UK (1 routes)
Belavia (1 routes)
Badr Airlines (1 routes)
Croatia Airlines (1 routes)
SCAT Airlines (1 routes)
Fly Jordan (1 routes)
Wizz Air Malta (1 routes)
ANA (1 routes)
Air Arabia Maroc (1 routes)
Sun d'Or (1 routes)

Istanbul Airport provides direct service to 113 countries across five continents. The route network is 14% domestic and 86% international. Russian Federation is the primary international destination.

Türkiye - 223/day
Russian Federation - 36/day
Germany - 35/day
United States of America - 20/day
Saudi Arabia - 19/day
France - 18/day
Italy - 17/day
United Kingdom - 16/day
Iran - 14/day
Spain - 13/day
Uzbekistan - 12/day
Cyprus - 11/day
Greece - 11/day
Egypt - 11/day
China - 11/day
United Arab Emirates - 10/day
Romania - 9/day
Iraq - 9/day
Netherlands - 8/day
Algeria - 8/day
Georgia - 8/day
Kazakhstan - 8/day
Jordan - 7/day
Azerbaijan - 7/day
Lebanon - 7/day
Libya - 7/day
Poland - 7/day
Switzerland - 6/day
Moldova - 5/day
Serbia - 5/day
Hungary - 5/day
Thailand - 5/day
Austria - 5/day
Portugal - 5/day
Sweden - 5/day
Pakistan - 5/day
Turkmenistan - 4/day
Belgium - 4/day
Tunisia - 4/day
Syrian Arab Republic - 4/day
Bulgaria - 4/day
Montenegro - 4/day
Croatia - 4/day
India - 4/day
Tanzania, the United Republic of - 4/day
Czechia - 3/day
Denmark - 3/day
Singapore - 3/day
Qatar - 3/day
Norway - 3/day
Ireland - 3/day
Bosnia and Herzegovina - 3/day
South Korea - 3/day
Japan - 3/day
Indonesia - 3/day
Morocco - 3/day
Kyrgyzstan - 2/day
Malaysia - 2/day
Finland - 2/day
Malta - 2/day
Armenia - 2/day
Brazil - 2/day
Taiwan - 2/day
Bahrain - 2/day
Latvia - 2/day
Ethiopia - 2/day
Sri Lanka - 2/day
Hong Kong - 2/day
Afghanistan - 2/day
Kuwait - 2/day
Slovenia - 2/day
Luxembourg - 2/day
Oman - 2/day
North Macedonia - 2/day
Canada - 2/day
South Africa - 2/day
Viet Nam - 2/day
Nigeria - 2/day
Kenya - 2/day
Ghana - 1/day
Albania - 1/day
Senegal - 1/day
Mauritius - 1/day
Bangladesh - 1/day
Philippines - 1/day
Mexico - 1/day
Estonia - 1/day
Lithuania - 1/day
Eritrea - 1/day
Colombia - 1/day
Rwanda - 1/day
Maldives - 1/day
KS - 1/day
Mongolia - 1/day
Tajikistan - 1/day
  Nepal - 1/day
Belarus - 1/day
Somalia - 1/day
Mauritania - 1/day
Burkina Faso - 1/day
Sudan - 1/day
Uganda - 1/day
Cameroon - 1/day
Côte d'Ivoire - 0/day
Panama - 0/day
Gambia - 0/day
Benin - 0/day
Seychelles - 0/day
Niger - 0/day
Madagascar - 0/day
Djibouti - 0/day
Liberia - 0/day
Chad - 0/day

Delays

Worst Delays · Most Punctual · Most Cancellations · Live Delays
Global  Delays
Delay Performance (24 hour average)
Departures
on-time
0 min vs last 24 hours
24h trend
Arrivals
21 min early
min (-1.7%) vs last 24 hours
24h trend
Cancelled Departures
33 flights (24 hour total)

Jul 12

2026

20:00 - 21:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
25 min early
Cancelled
6

Jul 12

2026

19:00 - 20:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
25 min early
Cancelled
8

Jul 12

2026

17:00 - 18:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
11 min early
Cancelled
2

Jul 12

2026

15:00 - 16:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
25 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

14:00 - 15:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
25 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

13:00 - 14:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
25 min early
Cancelled
3

Jul 12

2026

12:00 - 13:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
20 min early
Cancelled
4

Jul 12

2026

11:00 - 12:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
25 min early
Cancelled
3

Jul 12

2026

10:00 - 11:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
25 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

08:00 - 09:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
25 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

07:00 - 08:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
25 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

06:00 - 07:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
25 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

05:00 - 06:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
25 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

04:00 - 05:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 12

2026

03:00 - 04:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
13 min early
Cancelled
4

Jul 12

2026

01:00 - 02:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
25 min early
Cancelled
1

Jul 12

2026

00:00 - 01:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
12 min early
Cancelled
1

Jul 11

2026

23:00 - 00:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
25 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 11

2026

22:00 - 23:00

Departure
on-time
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
1
Delay Performance (7 day average)
Departures
on-time
0 min vs last week
7d trend
Arrivals
18 min early
5 min (-36%) vs last week
7d trend
Cancelled Departures
109 flights (7 day total)

Jul 11

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
21 min early
Cancelled
21

Jul 10

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
19 min early
Cancelled
33

Jul 9

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
14 min early
Cancelled
20

Jul 8

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
17 min early
Cancelled
35
Delay Performance (30 day average)
Departures
on-time
0 min vs last 30 days
30d trend
Arrivals
16 min early
1 min (-9.1%) vs last 30 days
30d trend
Cancelled Departures
1,182 flights (30 day total)

Jul 11

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
21 min early
Cancelled
21

Jul 10

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
19 min early
Cancelled
33

Jul 9

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
14 min early
Cancelled
20

Jul 8

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
17 min early
Cancelled
35

Jul 4

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
26 min early
Cancelled
4

Jul 3

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
16 min early
Cancelled
11

Jul 2

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
16 min early
Cancelled
17

Jul 1

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
10 min early
Cancelled
21

Jun 30

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
11 min early
Cancelled
49

Jun 29

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
11 min early
Cancelled
47

Jun 28

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
14 min early
Cancelled
32

Jun 27

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
15 min early
Cancelled
34

Jun 26

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
19 min early
Cancelled
41

Jun 25

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
16 min early
Cancelled
36

Jun 24

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
16 min early
Cancelled
53

Jun 23

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
14 min early
Cancelled
91

Jun 22

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
12 min early
Cancelled
61

Jun 21

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
14 min early
Cancelled
28

Jun 20

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
14 min early
Cancelled
46

Jun 19

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
16 min early
Cancelled
50

Jun 18

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
20 min early
Cancelled
99

Jun 17

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
19 min early
Cancelled
68

Jun 16

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
21 min early
Cancelled
81

Jun 15

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
17 min early
Cancelled
60

Jun 14

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
19 min early
Cancelled
66

Jun 13

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
19 min early
Cancelled
27

Jun 12

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
16 min early
Cancelled
51

Global Rankings

Worldwide Position

Flights per day

#10 (748 flights/day)
Top 100 Busiest Airports in the World
Worldwide Position

Most destinations

#2 (293 destinations)
Top 100 Airports with Most Destinations

Runways

Runway Length Width Surface
13,474 ft 4,107 m 197 ft 60 m Asphalt
13,474 ft 4,107 m 197 ft 60 m Asphalt
13,474 ft 4,107 m 148 ft 45 m Asphalt
13,474 ft 4,107 m 148 ft 45 m Asphalt
12,323 ft 3,756 m 148 ft 45 m Asphalt
12,323 ft 3,756 m 148 ft 45 m Asphalt
12,323 ft 3,756 m 197 ft 60 m Asphalt
12,323 ft 3,756 m 197 ft 60 m Asphalt

Runway Length

Runways at Istanbul Airport are long enough for all aircraft with known takeoff and landing distances.

Operational Context

Istanbul (IATA: IST) operates around 748 flights per day to 293 nonstop destinations. Its network includes 41 domestic and 251 international routes, with Turkish Airlines as the leading carrier and İzmir currently the busiest connection. From IST, passengers can reach 113 countries across 5 continents, and the longest runway measures 4,107 m (13,474 ft).

Airlines and Destinations Overview

Istanbul Airport functions as Turkey’s primary long-haul gateway and the main international hub for Turkish Airlines. Its network is heavily international, with service spanning Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and North America, while domestic routes also connect the airport to major cities across Turkey.

The airport supports a broad mix of network, point-to-point, and connecting traffic. Short-haul European and regional services sit alongside medium- and long-haul intercontinental flights, giving the airport a mixed role as both a transfer center and an origin-and-destination airport.

Terminal Buildings and Facilities

Istanbul Airport is organized around a large passenger terminal complex that handles both domestic and international traffic. The terminal layout is designed to support high-volume hub operations, with check-in, security, airside circulation, and transfer flows structured for connecting passengers as well as local travelers.

Domestic and international passengers use different processing areas within the terminal system, but facilities are integrated within the same overall passenger complex. The airport’s scale and hub function make wayfinding, passenger processing, and transfer handling central parts of the terminal design.

Key characteristics of the terminal system include:

  • Integrated domestic and international passenger handling
  • Hub-oriented transfer facilities
  • Centralized check-in and security processing
  • Large-scale airside circulation areas
  • Passenger services distributed across the main terminal complex

Passenger-facing facilities include shopping, food and beverage, business services, and general traveler amenities typical of a major international hub. The airport also provides ground transport connections, waiting areas, and services intended to support connecting passengers and long-haul travelers.

Passenger facilities available across the airport include:

  • Retail outlets
  • Food and beverage concessions
  • Lounges
  • Currency and banking services
  • Ground transport access points

Airport Lounges

Lounge access at Istanbul Airport is provided through a mix of airline-operated and independent facilities, with locations generally found airside in the international departure areas. These lounges are typically used by premium cabin travelers, elite frequent flyers, and eligible cardholders or paid guests where access rules allow.

Notable lounges include:

  • Turkish Airlines Lounge Business
  • Turkish Airlines Lounge Miles&Smiles
  • iGA Lounge

Dining and Food Options

The airport offers a broad mix of dining choices, including quick-service outlets, cafes, and sit-down venues across the terminal. As a major international hub, it supports both global brands and locally familiar food options for departing, arriving, and connecting passengers.

Common dining options include:

  • Quick-service restaurants
  • Cafes
  • Bakery and snack outlets
  • International food brands
  • Turkish cuisine options

Public Transport and Parking

Istanbul Airport is connected to the city by a combination of road transport and public transit, with bus and taxi services among the most common ways to reach the terminal. Metro service also provides a rail-based connection to the airport area, improving access from central Istanbul and surrounding districts. Official ground transport information is available through the airport’s transport pages.

The airport’s location on the European side of Istanbul makes it accessible for both the metropolitan core and the wider region. Road access is important for passengers traveling from different parts of the city, while public transport options support connections from residential and business areas. Parking information is available on the airport’s official parking page.

Passengers can reach the airport using:

  • Metro
  • Airport bus services
  • Taxi
  • Private car
  • Ride-hailing or chauffeur services

Parking facilities are arranged for short-stay and long-stay use, with options intended for both arriving passengers and those being dropped off or collecting travelers. The airport also provides commercial parking products suited to different lengths of stay and access needs.

Parking options include:

  • Short-term parking
  • Long-term parking
  • Covered parking
  • Drop-off and pick-up access
  • Commercial parking products

Runways and Operations

Istanbul Airport operates a multi-runway airfield designed for large-scale commercial operations. The runway system supports widebody and narrowbody aircraft, including long-haul international services and dense hub traffic flows. The airport’s long runway infrastructure is suited to intercontinental operations and high-capacity scheduling.

Its airfield and taxiway layout are built to handle major hub demands, including complex arrival and departure banks. The airport’s operational design supports a high volume of scheduled passenger flights and a broad mix of domestic and international aircraft movements.

The runway system includes:

  • Multiple runways
  • Long-haul capable runway lengths
  • Capacity for widebody operations
  • Support for hub-style banked traffic
  • Infrastructure for mixed domestic and international operations

Passenger Traffic and Airport Role

Istanbul Airport is a global hub and the principal transfer airport for Turkey’s flag carrier network. It serves as a major connector between Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, with traffic patterns shaped by both origin-and-destination demand and connecting itineraries.

The airport’s passenger base is diverse, covering domestic travelers within Turkey and international travelers moving through Istanbul on short-, medium-, and long-haul routes. Its role in the regional and intercontinental network makes it one of the most important airports for flows between the Eastern Mediterranean, Europe, the Middle East, and farther destinations.

The airport’s role includes:

  • Global hub
  • Major transfer airport
  • Long-haul gateway
  • Domestic connector
  • Intercontinental network point

Location and Catchment Area

The airport is located on the European side of Istanbul, serving the city’s large metropolitan catchment and the surrounding northwest Turkish region. Its location supports access from both central Istanbul and outlying districts, with demand drawn from a very large urban population and business market.

It also serves passengers traveling from across the Marmara region and from nearby international markets that connect through Istanbul. The airport’s scale and network reach make it an important gateway for both local origin traffic and connecting itineraries.

The airport serves:

  • Istanbul metropolitan area
  • European-side city districts
  • Marmara region travelers
  • Domestic connecting passengers
  • International transfer traffic

Hotels Near the Airport

Hotel options near Istanbul Airport are useful for transit passengers, early departures, late arrivals, and business travelers needing an overnight stay close to the terminal. An official airport hotel listing can help passengers identify on-airport or nearby accommodation options.

Notable nearby hotels include:

  • YOTEL Istanbul Airport

Airport History

Plans for a new major airport for Istanbul emerged as traffic at the city’s earlier airports continued to grow and capacity became increasingly constrained. The airport was developed to serve as a new large-scale international hub for the city and to absorb much of the intercontinental traffic that had previously been handled elsewhere.

Construction and phased opening were carried out to create a modern hub airport with extensive terminal and airfield capacity. The first passenger operations began in 2018, and the airport then took on the role of Istanbul’s primary global gateway as services were transferred from older airports.

After opening, the airport became the main operating base for Turkish Airlines and the center of a broader network expansion strategy. Its current role reflects a transition from Istanbul’s legacy airport system to a purpose-built hub designed for high-volume transfer traffic, long-haul connectivity, and continued growth in international demand.

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