Istanbul Airport, named Europe’s best by Global Traveler, has welcomed over 317 million passengers since its 2018 opening. With flights to 322 destinations across 120 countries, it continues to excel as a major international hub.
Istanbul Airport, recognized as Europe’s best by Global Traveler, has welcomed over 317 million passengers since its opening in 2018. Spanning a vast parking area of 1 million square meters, it accommodates flights from 101 airlines globally.
To date, the airport has conducted over 2 million flights, transporting more than 300 million passengers and transferring around 1.5 million tons of cargo. It offers services to over 120 countries and a total of 322 destinations.
In the past two years, Istanbul Airport was named Europe’s busiest international airport by the European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation. Monthly data from Eurocontrol indicates it has maintained this top position for most of this year, outperforming major airports in cities like Amsterdam, Paris, and London.
Since its opening, Istanbul Airport has received numerous awards, including the title of “Best Airport in Europe” for airports serving over 40 million passengers, presented by the Airports Council International on July 5.
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