Cheap Flights to Istanbul Airport
Looking for flights using the airport code IST? It’s worth knowing upfront that this code no longer refers to the historic Atatürk Airport. Since April 2019, IST belongs to the newly built Istanbul Airport, Turkish Airlines’ massive modern hub, while the former Atatürk site has been closed to scheduled passenger service.
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Istanbul Airport is located in Arnavutköy, on the European side of the city, about 35 to 45 kilometers from central Istanbul. Since taking over all commercial passenger operations in 2019, it has grown into one of the busiest and largest airports in the world, serving as the primary hub for Turkish Airlines and a major connecting point between Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
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As Turkish Airlines’ global hub, Istanbul Airport offers an extensive network across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
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Best Time to Book Cheap Flights to Istanbul
Booking 6 to 10 weeks ahead generally offers good value for both European and long-haul routes into Istanbul. Summer remains the busiest travel season for the city, so booking further ahead is recommended for travel between June and September.
What to See Near Istanbul
Istanbul is famous for straddling Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait, with a historic core featuring the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace. The city’s Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets, remains a major draw for visitors exploring Istanbul’s centuries of layered history.
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Ataturk Airport closed to scheduled commercial passenger flights on April 6, 2019. All passenger service, along with the IST airport code, transferred to the newly built Istanbul Airport, while the former Ataturk site now serves general aviation and hosts a large public park under construction.
Since April 2019, the IST code belongs to Istanbul Airport in Arnavutköy, the city's large new hub. The former Ataturk Airport now uses the code ISL and no longer handles scheduled passenger flights.
Istanbul Airport is the primary hub for Turkish Airlines and is also served by dozens of international carriers, making it one of the busiest airports in the world by international connections.
Istanbul Airport is located in Arnavutköy, on the European side of the city, about 35 to 45 kilometers from central Istanbul.
Booking 6 to 10 weeks ahead generally offers good value for both European and long-haul routes into Istanbul, with earlier booking recommended for the busy summer travel season.
Istanbul is known for straddling Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus, along with landmarks including the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the historic Grand Bazaar.
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