Your ultimate guide to Istanbul airports
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Major airports in Istanbul
Discover Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Airport connects people from all over the globe, while providing a pleasant and unique travel experience.
Airport Code (IATA):
(IST)
Location:
Istanbul
Address:
Tayakadın, Terminal Caddesi No:1, 34283 Arnavutköy/İstanbul
Terminals:
1
Airlines:
Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Afriqiyah Airways, Air Albania, Air Algerie, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Maroc, Air Astana, Air France, Air Montenegro, Air Samarkand, Air Serbia, airBaltic, Ariana Afghan Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Ata Airlines, Azerbaijan Airlines, Azimuth Airlines, Belavia Belarusian Airlines, Berniq Air, British Airways, China Southern Airlines, Crown Airlines, EgyptAir, El-Al Israel Airlines Ltd., Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Fly Baghdad, Fly Jordan, Fly One, Flyadeal, FlyArystan, Flydubai, FLYONE ARMENIA, Gulf Air, IndiGo, IrAero Airlines, Iran Air, Iran Airtour, Iran Aseman Airlines, Iraqi Airways, Jazeera Airways, Jordan Aviation, Kam Air, KLM, Kuwait Airways, Libyan Airlines, Libyan Wings, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Meraj Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Nouvelair Tunisie, Oman Air, Pakistan International Airlines, Pegasus, Pobeda Airlines, Qatar Airways, Qeshm Air, Red Wings Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, S7 Airlines, Saudia Arabian Airlines, SCAT, Singapore Airlines, Somon Air, Tarom Romanian Airlines, Transavia France, Tunisair, Turkmenistan Airlines, UR Airlines, UT Air Aviation, Uzbekistan Airways, Wizz Air Hungary, Wizz Air
Annual Passenger Traffic:
76,000,000
Brief History:
Istanbul Airport was opened in 2018 only after 42 months of construction. It has one of the largest terminal buildings in the world.
Discover Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
Sabiha Gökçen International Airport offers flights to numerous destinations in the country and globally. It's a great starting point for exploring Istanbul and Turkey in general.
Airport Code (IATA):
(SAW)
Location:
Istanbul
Address:
Sanayi, 34906 Pendik/İstanbul
Terminals:
1
Airlines:
Air Arabia, AJet, Azerbaijan Airlines, British Airways, Buta Airways, Emirates, Fly Arystan, Fly Baghdad, Flydubai, Flynas, Fly Iraq, Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways, Nile Air, Pegasus Airlines, Pobeda Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, SalamAir, Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines
Annual Passenger Traffic:
37,000,000
Brief History:
Sabiha Gökçen International Airport opened in 2001 on the Asian side of Istanbul. It's named after the world's first female fighter pilot.
Flights to and from Istanbul
You can reach Istanbul with many major carriers, such as Air France, British Airways, KLM and Qatar Airways. Popular destinations connected to the city are Tehran, Izmir, London, Dubai and Athens.
Getting to and from the Airport
When it comes to public transportation, Istanbul Airport can be reached with the Havaist bus, iETT bus or the Istanbul Airport metro. In case you'd like to drive your own car there, you can park it at the airport. Parking prices start at 190 TRY per day, but they depend on the size of your car.
You can reach Sabiha Gökçen International Airport by metro, public bus or shuttle. You could also rent a car once you're already at the airport. The offices are available at the arrivals level and they include Avis, Budget, Enterprise and other companies. However, if you plan on driving your own car, daily parking fees cost 245 TRY.
Istanbul Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
Yes
Prayer room
Yes
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
Sabiha Gökçen International Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
Yes
Prayer room
Yes
Baby feeding facilities
No
Istanbul airports currency exchange
Currency exchange at airports can be incredibly expensive, with high fees and poor exchange rates. It may often seem like the only option for travellers. Our tip is to avoid airport currency exchange unless it's absolutely necessary.
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