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Istanbul Airport (IST) is an airport serving Istanbul, Turkey.
Board status as of 39 min ago: 2 of 80 upcoming departures delayed by 15+ minutes.
· 80 departures on the board
- 07:20TK142Gate A4DOn time
- 07:2007:30TK1061Gate F12AOn time
- 07:20TK1993Gate F8AOn time
- 07:2007:30TK1761Gate D4On time
- 07:20TK3Gate D10On time
- 07:25TK1629Gate B15On time
- 07:25TK1553Gate A8AOn time
- 07:25TK1095Gate E2On time
- 07:25TK1021Gate A1DOn time
- 07:25TK437Gate F9AOn time
- 07:25TK1881Gate D1On time
- 07:25TK1843Gate F15On time
About IST Airport
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 +2 |
| Basrah (BSR)IA | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | 19:15 |
| Constanta (CND)TK | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | 08:00 +2 |
| 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 +2 |
| Oran (ORN)AH | Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | 16:25 +2 |
| 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.