What is the ICAO code for Istanbul Airport?

The ICAO code for Istanbul Airport is LTFM.

Where is Istanbul Airport located?

Istanbul Airport (IST) is located in Istanbul, Turkey.

What time zone is Istanbul Airport in?

The local time zone at Istanbul Airport (IST) is Europe/Istanbul (GMT+3).

How many flights depart from Istanbul Airport?

About 678 scheduled departures were counted at Istanbul Airport (IST) when flight schedules were last measured on September 4, 2026.

How early should I arrive at Istanbul Airport?

For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.

Which airlines fly from Istanbul Airport?

Based on the current departures board at Istanbul Airport (IST), scheduled flights are operated by Turkish Airlines, Aeroflot, British Airways, Pegasus, and Aegean Airlines.

On which days do flights depart from Istanbul Airport?

As of the carrier timetable for July 27, 2026, daily flights from Istanbul Airport serve 116 destinations. Another 34 are available only on selected days — for example Asmara on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Caracas on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Cotonou on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays.

Where can you fly nonstop from Istanbul Airport?

Destinations on the current departures board at Istanbul Airport (IST) include Izmir, Ankara, Antalya, Bucharest, Athens, and London.

How can I see live flights at Istanbul Airport?

The board on this page shows arrivals and departures for Istanbul Airport (IST). It re-checks for updates while the page is open, and every board states how old its data is — busy hubs are refreshed within hours, quieter airports less often.

IST Istanbul Airport

Local time

Istanbul Airport (IST) is an airport serving Istanbul, Turkey.

Board status as of 46 min ago: 1 of 237 upcoming departures delayed by 15+ minutes.

Updated 46 min ago · 240 departures on the board

07:25
07:35
TK639
Tripoli(MJI)
Gate D1
On time
07:25
TK1843
Athens(ATH)
Gate A9
On time
07:25
TK1793
Stockholm(ARN)
Gate A3B
On time
07:25
07:35
TK187
Washington(IAD)
Gate D8
On time
07:30
SU2171
Moscow(SVO)
On time
07:30
07:40
TK844
Aleppo(ALP)
Gate F6B
On time
07:30
07:40
TK1265
Warsaw(WAW)
Gate A3A
On time
07:30
07:40
TK1923
Mulhouse(BSL)
Gate A10B
On time
07:30
07:40
TK1861
Rome(FCO)
Gate A2B
On time
07:30
07:40
TK1937
Brussels(BRU)
Gate B9A
On time
07:35
07:45
TK1503
Nuernberg(NUE)
Gate F3A
On time
07:35
07:45
TK1883
Vienna(VIE)
Gate B3A
On time
07:40
07:50
TK1321
Bologna(BLQ)
Gate A8A
On time
07:40
07:50
TK1701
Stuttgart(STR)
Gate A2A
On time
07:40
07:50
TK1407
Vilnius(VNO)
Gate F9B
On time
07:40
07:50
TK1587
Frankfurt(FRA)
Gate E2
On time
07:40
07:50
TK1979
London(LHR)
Gate D9
On time
07:40
07:50
TK1907
Zurich(ZRH)
Gate B6A
On time
07:45
07:55
TK1085
Podgorica(TGD)
Gate C1
On time
07:45
07:55
TK651
Algier(ALG)
Gate A10B
On time
07:45
07:55
TK1981
London(LGW)
Gate A6A
On time
07:50
08:00
TK2312
Izmir(ADB)
Gate G1C
On time
07:50
08:00
TK179
Los Angeles(LAX)
Gate D12
On time
07:50
08:00
TK1853
Barcelona(BCN)
Gate B15
On time
07:50
08:00
TK401
St. Petersburg(LED)
Gate B18A
On time
07:50
08:00
TK1017
Pristina(PRN)
Gate F8B
On time
07:50
08:00
TK2126
Ankara(ESB)
Gate G1H
On time
07:50
08:00
TK1073
Tirana(TIA)
Gate F2
On time
07:55
08:05
TK661
Tunis(TUN)
Gate F5A
On time
08:00
08:10
TK2554
Dalaman(DLM)
Gate G9A
On time

About IST Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Turkey’s largest city from a vast single terminal on the European side, handling both domestic and international flights under one roof. It is the main hub for Turkish Airlines and Turkish Cargo, with frequent services to destinations such as Ankara, Izmir, Antalya, London, Paris, Frankfurt, Dubai and New York. Passengers can use the online flight board, or çevrimiçi uçuş panosu, to check arrivals and departures, then allow extra time for check-in, security and the large walking distances inside the terminal.

Where flights from Istanbul Airport do not go every day

Airlines fly daily to 116 destinations from Istanbul Airport; another 34 are served only on certain days of the week. Most destinations are reachable on Wednesday (136); fewest on Thursday (130).

Destination	Departure days	Departs
Asmara (ASM)TK	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun	18:10 / 18:30
Caracas (CCS)TK	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat	15:40 / 17:00
Cotonou (COO)TK	Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat	15:35 / 16:10
Dushanbe (DYU)TK	Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun	18:25
Isparta (ISE)TK	Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun	13:30
Krakow (KRK)LO	Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	11:30
Riga (RIX)BT	Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun	15:25 and 2 more departures that week
Basrah (BSR)IA	Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri	19:15
Constanta (CND)TK	Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun	08:00 and 2 more departures that week
Denver (DEN)TK	Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun	14:45
Dammam (DMM)TK	Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat	20:15
Entebbe (EBB)TK	Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun	15:20
Gdansk (GDN)LO	Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun	21:25
Mykonos (JMK)A3	Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun	08:25 and 2 more departures that week
Oran (ORN)AH	Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun	16:25 and 2 more departures that week
Singapore (SIN)SQ	Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun	13:10
Annaba (AAE)AH	Mon, Thu, Sat	02:30
Bukhara (BHK)TK	Tue, Thu, Sun	01:15
Douala (DLA)TK	Tue, Thu, Sat	18:50
Atyrau (GUW)KC	Tue, Fri, Sat	13:35 / 19:00

Another 14 destinations operate less often.

Carrier timetable as of July 27, 2026, for the current scheduling season. Individual charter and seasonal services may be missing or incomplete.

How do I get to and from Istanbul Airport?

Istanbul Airport is reached by metro connection to the city rail network, dedicated airport coaches such as Havaist, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, hotel shuttles and rental cars. Road journeys can vary greatly with Istanbul traffic, especially across the Bosphorus. Coach and taxi ranks are well signposted outside arrivals, while car rental desks and parking facilities are located within the airport complex.

How do the terminals work at Istanbul Airport?

The airport uses one very large terminal building for both domestic and international flights, with separate check-in, security and passport control flows. Departures and arrivals are spread over a wide building, so walking distances can be long. International passengers should allow time for passport control, while connecting travellers should follow transfer signs and confirm whether baggage is checked through to the final destination.

Tips for flying from Istanbul Airport

Arrive early, particularly for long-haul international flights, holiday periods and busy evening banks of departures. Check your airline’s check-in area before travelling, and keep boarding passes and travel documents ready for security and passport checks. The airport is modern but large, so allow extra time for walking, shopping areas and gate changes. If leaving by road, build in a buffer for city traffic.

Frequently asked questions

The IATA airport code for Istanbul Airport is IST.