Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul airport guide — Turkey
Istanbul's new airport opened in 2018 and absorbed all Atatürk traffic by 2019. Its single huge terminal is among the world's largest and serves as Turkish Airlines' hub.
Flights from IST
Showing the 15 farthest of 96 routes, sorted by direct distance.
Flights to IST
Showing the 15 farthest of 13 routes, sorted by direct distance.
Getting from the airport to Istanbul
- Metro
Metro line M11 links the airport directly into Istanbul's network.
About 15–35 TRY with an Istanbulkart.
- Bus
Havaist express buses reach central districts such as Taksim.
Roughly 80–120 TRY.
- Taxi
Official taxis queue outside the terminal; fares swing heavily with traffic.
About 400–700 TRY to the city centre.
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FAQs
How many routes are listed for Istanbul Airport?
This page lists 96 departing and 13 arriving routes, each with computed distance and estimated flight time.
What is the farthest route from Istanbul Airport?
The farthest listed destination is Auckland (AKL) at 17,067 km, roughly 20h 40m in the air.
How far is Istanbul Airport from Istanbul?
The airport sits approx 40 km (25 mi) from central Istanbul; taxis and buses below cover the transfer.
Which airlines hub at IST?
The principal carriers operating from here: TK.
What time zone does Istanbul Airport use?
The airport operates at UTC+3; the site's time-difference calculators compare it with other cities.