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Airport Guide · Europe
Turkey's main international airport and Turkish Airlines' primary hub, IST has rapidly grown into one of the world's busiest international gateways.
IATA Code
IST
ICAO Code
LTFM
City
Istanbul
Country
Turkey
Region
Europe
Time Zone
Europe/Istanbul
Terminals
1
Annual Passengers
~80M
These carriers operate significant scheduled service from Istanbul Airport. Many smaller regional and international airlines also serve the airport.
Istanbul Airport (IATA: IST, ICAO: LTFM) is located in Istanbul, Turkey. The airport sits at coordinates 41.2753°, 28.7519° and operates in the Europe/Istanbul time zone.
The IATA code for Istanbul Airport is IST. The ICAO code is LTFM. These are the codes used on tickets, baggage tags, and air traffic control communications.
Istanbul Airport has 1 passenger terminal. Always check your boarding pass for the correct terminal — terminal assignments can change.
Major carriers at Istanbul Airport include TK. Many smaller regional and international carriers also serve the airport.
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1,546 mi · 3h 37m · int'l
Istanbul Airport operates in the Europe/Istanbul time zone. Always verify departure times against the airport's local time, especially when connecting from a different region.
Istanbul Airport handles approximately 80 million passengers per year, making it one of the busier airports in Europe. Plan extra time for security, especially during peak hours.
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~70M passengers/year · 3 terminals