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.
Istanbul will host the 2nd Global Islamic Economy Summit starting Friday, with a focus on sustainable growth and Islamic economic integration.
A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck in the Marmara Sea off the coast of Istanbul’s Büyükçekmece district late Monday night, according to Türkiye’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).
Delegations from the United States, Ukraine and Türkiye convened Friday at Istanbul’s Dolmabahçe Palace to chart a coordinated roadmap for ending the Russia-Ukraine war, focusing on ceasefire frameworks, humanitarian corridors and verification mechanisms.
President Donald Trump will not join the upcoming Russia-Ukraine negotiations in Istanbul, Türkiye, a U.S. official told Reuters.
President Vladimir Putin has approved the list of delegates for the upcoming Ukraine talks in Istanbul, appointing his aide, Vladimir Medinsky, as the head of the Russian delegation for the negotiations on May 15, according to the Kremlin.
A bridge collapse in the Vygonichsky district of Russia’s Bryansk region, near the Ukrainian border, triggered a train derailment and a traffic accident involving cars, leaving at least seven people injured.
Thousands of Bulgarians took to the streets in Sofia and other major cities on Saturday to oppose the government’s plan to replace the lev with the euro, a key step in the country’s deeper integration into the European Union.
A Chinese military official on Saturday rejected U.S. allegations about Beijing’s regional behavior, accusing Washington of destabilizing the Asia-Pacific region.
Paris Saint-Germain sealed their first-ever European Cup with a dominant 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in Saturday’s Champions League final.
A small plane crashed into the terrace of a residential building near Mönchengladbach, western Germany, on Saturday, killing two people, police said.
On May 28, the inauguration ceremony of Lachin International Airport was held.
A car drove into crowds of Liverpool fans celebrating the club’s Premier League title in the city centre on Monday evening, injuring dozens including 4 children. A 53-year-old man believed to be the driver was arrested at the scene.
EU ministers have greenlit a massive €150 billion defense investment fund—dubbed the Security Action for Europe (SAFE)—as the bloc ramps up its military readiness in response to Russia’s aggression and growing uncertainty over U.S. security guarantees.
Brazil’s economy is expected to have regained momentum in the first quarter of 2025, driven by a surge in household spending and private investment, according to a Reuters poll of economists conducted from May 21–26.
An international academic conference titled "Islamophobia: Exposing Prejudice and Destroying Stigma" has officially opened in the capital of Azerbaijan, bringing together global scholars, experts, and policymakers to address the rise and consequences of anti-Muslim discrimination.
Authorities in Whatcom County, Washington, issued a warning Friday after a truck carrying honey bee hives overturned near the Canadian border, initially prompting fears that millions of bees had been released.
A bridge collapse in the Vygonichsky district of Russia’s Bryansk region, near the Ukrainian border, triggered a train derailment and a traffic accident involving cars, leaving at least seven people injured.
Thousands of Bulgarians took to the streets in Sofia and other major cities on Saturday to oppose the government’s plan to replace the lev with the euro, a key step in the country’s deeper integration into the European Union.
A Chinese military official on Saturday rejected U.S. allegations about Beijing’s regional behavior, accusing Washington of destabilizing the Asia-Pacific region.
Paris Saint-Germain sealed their first-ever European Cup with a dominant 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in Saturday’s Champions League final.
A bridge collapse in the Vygonichsky district of Russia’s Bryansk region, near the Ukrainian border, triggered a train derailment and a traffic accident involving cars, leaving at least seven people injured.
Thousands of Bulgarians took to the streets in Sofia and other major cities on Saturday to oppose the government’s plan to replace the lev with the euro, a key step in the country’s deeper integration into the European Union.
A Chinese military official on Saturday rejected U.S. allegations about Beijing’s regional behavior, accusing Washington of destabilizing the Asia-Pacific region.
Paris Saint-Germain sealed their first-ever European Cup with a dominant 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in Saturday’s Champions League final.
A small plane crashed into the terrace of a residential building near Mönchengladbach, western Germany, on Saturday, killing two people, police said.
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