09.05.2026
Istanbul airport (IST) — Significant news
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Актуальные новости про Istanbul airport (IST): события, изменения и полезная информация для путешественников.
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16.04.2026
Turkish authorities are planning to build a railway between Istanbul’s main airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
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22.03.2026
Aeroflot has stopped providing business class passengers with access to some lounges.
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08.07.2024
Turkish airports are tightening the rules of passenger screening.
<p>If a passenger refuses to provide items for inspection, he or she will not be allowed into the airport or departure area. Prohibited items will be confiscated on the spot.</p> -
03.05.2024
Access to the spotting zone has been resumed at Istanbul Airport.
<p>It was created for aircraft observation. The spotting area will be open only twice a month on Saturdays for the time being. Entry is free, pre-registration is required. </p> -
13.03.2024
Specially trained dogs have appeared at Istanbul airport to help passengers cope with the fear of flying.
<p>The animals are wearing blue robes.</p> -
02.02.2024
A new metro station, Gayrettepe, was opened in Istanbul.
<p>It will connect the airport with the city. The journey from the New Airport air harbour to the city centre will take 1 hour.</p> -
23.01.2024
Istanbul Airport remained the busiest air harbour in Europe, with an average of 1,375 flights per day.
<p>Turkey, with a growth of 16% over 2023, showed the highest growth in average daily flights in Europe, with the country now ranked 6th on the continent for this indicator. Istanbul has become the largest transport hub in the region, and the number of passengers transported has already exceeded the pre-pandemic level. Note that the airport was opened in October 2018.</p> <p> </p> -
10.11.2023
A system of self-check-in for Turkish Airlines flights has been launched at Istanbul airport.
<p>Passengers can scan their passports, get boarding tickets and check in their luggage themselves. There are no staff at the counters, only touch-screen panels.</p> -
06.10.2023
Turkey’s first aircraft photography Spotter Area opened at Istanbul International Airport.
<p>The observation area is open on Saturdays from 02:00 pm. to 05:00 pm.. Entrance is free, pre-registration is required.</p> -
23.03.2023
A football-themed exhibition has opened at Istanbul Airport.
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It showcases sports uniforms from the Champions League finals and rare items.</span></p> -
20.03.2023
Turkish Airlines will fly from Istanbul to Lusaka, Zambia, from 26 March.
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tickets cost from $950 roundtrip.</span></p> <p> </p> -
20.03.2023
El Al will expand its Tel Aviv-Istanbul service to four flights a week as of April.
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tickets start at $130 one way.</span></p> -
11.03.2023
El Al will fly from Tel Aviv to Istanbul three times a week since 30 March.
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tickets cost from $400 roundtrip.</span></p> -
06.03.2023
Arkia Israel Airlines flies from Tel Aviv to Istanbul.
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The flight time is 2 hours and 5 minutes. Tickets cost from $240 roundtrip.</span></p> -
05.03.2023
Arkia Israel Airlines flies from Tel Aviv to Istanbul three times a week.
<p>The flight time is 2 hours and 20 minutes. Tickets cost from $230 roundtrip.</p>
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Winter season 2023
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Summer season 2023
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Winter season 2022
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