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İstanbul Airport · Turkey

4.0
1 review

İstanbul Airport (IST) is the large international airport serving Istanbul, Turkey.

It is one of 50 airports with scheduled passenger service in Turkey. Below, travellers rate Istanbul airport on cleanliness, security and immigration, staff, comfort, food and ground transport — the factors that shape the real terminal experience in Asia.

The nearest airport to İstanbul Airport is Pendik, Istanbul (SAW), about 64 km away, in the UTC+2 time zone.

Did you know?

  1. 01

    The new Istanbul Airport opened in phases from 2018 and its main terminal is one of the largest under a single roof anywhere in the world.

  2. 02

    It is the primary hub of Turkish Airlines, which serves more countries non-stop from a single airport than any other carrier.

  3. 03

    The airport is intentionally positioned between Europe and Asia as a global one-stop transfer point, replacing the older Atatürk Airport for scheduled flights.

How travellers rate Istanbul

Cleanliness4.0
Security & immigration4.0
Staff3.0
Comfort & facilities4.0
Food & shopping4.0
Access & transit3.0

Traveller reviews

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4/ 5

Vast and modern, bring walking shoes

Emre K.Transit
Pros

A striking, spacious terminal with a huge range of dining and duty-free to fill a layover.

Cons

The walks between distant gates are genuinely long and can feel endless when you're tired.

Istanbul's newer airport is enormous and clearly built to impress. There's no shortage of ways to pass a connection, from restaurants to shops that seem to stretch forever. My only gripe is the distance you have to cover on foot, so give yourself extra time if your gate is far from the core.

4/5
Cleanliness
4/5
Security & immigration
3/5
Staff
4/5
Comfort & facilities
4/5
Food & shopping
3/5
Access & transit

İstanbul Airport — FAQ

Where is İstanbul Airport?+

İstanbul Airport is located in Istanbul, Turkey (Asia), at coordinates 41.2749, 28.7321.

What is the airport code for Istanbul?+

İstanbul Airport uses the IATA code IST and the ICAO code LTFM.

How do travellers rate İstanbul Airport?+

İstanbul Airport has an average traveller score of 4.0 out of 5 from 1 reviews on Flight-Review.com.

How long is security at İstanbul Airport?+

Travellers rate security and passport control at İstanbul Airport 4.0 out of 5 — good. Real wait times vary by terminal and time of day.

How do you get from İstanbul Airport to the city centre?+

Travellers rate ground transport, parking and connections at İstanbul Airport 3.0 out of 5 — mixed. Options usually include rail, bus, taxi and parking.

Is the food and shopping good at İstanbul Airport?+

Reviewers rate food, drink and shopping at İstanbul Airport 4.0 out of 5 — good.

Is İstanbul Airport a good airport for a layover?+

With comfort and facilities at 4.0 out of 5 and an overall score of 4.0 out of 5, reviewers rate İstanbul Airport as good for layovers.