Which Istanbul Airport is better to fly to?

Which airport should I fly into Istanbul

Istanbul has two airports: the most common and bigger one is Istanbul airport (IST) on the European side. The smaller one is Sabiha Gokcen Airport ( SAW) on the Asian side. Both are quite far from the city center where your accommodation will be.

What is the difference between Istanbul Airport and Ataturk airport

Which is the main airport in Istanbul The brand new Istanbul Airport (IST, IGA) is the main airport in the city. Located on the European side of Istanbul, in the Arnavutköy area, Istanbul Airport has undertaken all the passenger flights from Ataturk Airport which now provides only cargo and general aviation services.

Which is the main international airport in Istanbul

Istanbul Atatürk Airport

Istanbul has two major airports for travelers, Istanbul Atatürk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). IST is the larger of the two airports and provides more international connections than SAW.

Which airport does Turkish Airlines use in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport İstanbul Havalimanı
Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport İstanbul Havalimanı
Hub for Turkish Airlines Turkish Cargo
Built 2014 – 2018
Time zone TRT (UTC+03:00)
Elevation AMSL 99 m / 325 ft

Where is the best place to fly into Turkey

Turkey's International Airports

Most long-haul international flights land at Istanbul's main International Airport (IST), but Sabiha Gökçen Airport, on the Asian side of Istanbul, is the fastest-growing airport in Europe, so you may land there instead. See my Major Airports in Turkey and Turkish City Airport Codes.

What are the 3 airports in Istanbul

There is actually a total of three airports in Istanbul – Ataturk International Airport (ISL), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), and Istanbul International Airport (IST).

Is Ataturk airport still used

Closure. Istanbul Atatürk Airport was replaced in regards to commercial passenger functions by the newly constructed Istanbul Airport, in April 2019, in order to meet Istanbul's growing domestic and international air traffic demand as a source, destination, and transit point.

Is Ataturk airport the biggest

Welcome to the new Istanbul Airport, which experts say is the world's largest—and for good reason.

Which airport is closest to Istanbul city Centre

The nearest airport to Istanbul is Istanbul (IST) Airport which is 32.2 km away. Other nearby airports include Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) (32.8 km). How long does it take to get to Istanbul from the Airport It takes 29 min to get from Istanbul to Istanbul (IST) Airport.

Why is Istanbul Ataturk airport closed

Atatürk Airport, located in the south of Istanbul, was closed to commercial flights after the opening of Istanbul Airport in 2019. Since then, the airport has been open only for maintenance, general aviation, air taxis, business flights and state and diplomatic aircraft.

Which airport is recommended for international flights in and out of Turkey

Istanbul Airport

Used by over 200 million passengers every year, the airport is the main hub of Turkish Airlines and has a number of facilities for the convenience and entertainment of travelers.

Is Ataturk airport still open

Atatürk Airport, located in the south of Istanbul, was closed to commercial flights after the opening of Istanbul Airport in 2019. Since then, the airport has been open only for maintenance, general aviation, air taxis, business flights and state and diplomatic aircraft.

What is the cheapest airport to fly Turkey

Istanbul International Airport

A: Istanbul International Airport (IST) is the largest and cheapest airport to fly into Turkey.

Which is the cheapest month to fly to Turkey

February

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Which Istanbul Airport is closer to city center

Istanbul New Airport

Which Istanbul airport is closest to central Istanbul Istanbul New Airport (IST) is located 34 km from the city center in the European part. And Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) is located 31 km from the city center in the Asian part.

Which airport in Istanbul is closer to Sultanahmet

The nearest airport to Sultanahmet is Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) Airport which is 30.1 km away. Other nearby airports include Istanbul (IST) (34.5 km).

Why is Ataturk airport closed

Closure. Istanbul Atatürk Airport was replaced in regards to commercial passenger functions by the newly constructed Istanbul Airport, in April 2019, in order to meet Istanbul's growing domestic and international air traffic demand as a source, destination, and transit point.

Which airport is closer to Istanbul city

The nearest airport to Istanbul is Istanbul (IST) Airport which is 32.2 km away. Other nearby airports include Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) (32.8 km). How long does it take to get to Istanbul from the Airport It takes 29 min to get from Istanbul to Istanbul (IST) Airport.

How far is new Istanbul Airport from city centre

approximately 50km

The distance between the new Istanbul Airport and the historic center of the city (Sultanahmet) is approximately 50km. Therefore, the journey by car should last around 50 minutes if the traffic conditions are normal.

How much is a taxi from Istanbul Airport to city Centre

Taxi Price – Istanbul Airport to City Centre

The price per kilometre is 7.25TL for blue taxis and 10.71TL for black taxis. The journey from Istanbul Airport to Sultanahmet Square is around 50km. Based on the above prices, a journey in a yellow taxi should cost you around 325TL (£14/$17).

Is ist Ataturk airport still operating

Atatürk Airport, located in the south of Istanbul, was closed to commercial flights after the opening of Istanbul Airport in 2019. Since then, the airport has been open only for maintenance, general aviation, air taxis, business flights and state and diplomatic aircraft.

Is Istanbul Ataturk airport now

As of April 2019, all passenger operations have been relocated to the new Istanbul Airport. As of February 2022, all cargo operations have been relocated to the new airport as well. Currently, the airport serves only private and business jets as well as operations on behalf of the Government of Turkey.

Which Istanbul Airport is closest

The nearest airport to Istanbul is Istanbul (IST) Airport which is 32.2 km away. Other nearby airports include Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) (32.8 km). How long does it take to get to Istanbul from the Airport It takes 29 min to get from Istanbul to Istanbul (IST) Airport.

What is the best way to travel in Istanbul

Metro. If you're looking for the quickest way to get around Istanbul, you may need to take the metro. It's been around since 1989 and was the world's second-oldest underground urban rail line, the top spot goes to the Underground in London.

How far is ist airport to city centre

54 kilometers

Istanbul Airport is located northwest of the city in the Arnavutköy district. The distance (far) from Istanbul Airport (ist airport) to the center of Istanbul city is 54 kilometers. If you get a private taxi, it takes 45 minutes to get to the center of Istanbul.