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 672 scheduled departures were counted at Istanbul Airport (IST) when flight schedules were last measured on July 19, 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, IndiGo, flydubai, and Air Serbia.

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, and Sundays, Caracas on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and Cotonou on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Where can you fly nonstop from Istanbul Airport?

Destinations on the current departures board at Istanbul Airport (IST) include Antalya, Tashkent, Muscat, Izmir, Palermo, and Bodrum.

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 110 min ago: 2 of 79 upcoming departures delayed by 15+ minutes.

Updated 1 h ago · 80 departures on the board

18:40
18:25
TK694
Cairo(CAI)
Gate D3
On time
18:40
18:50
TK29
Newark(EWR)
Gate A1J
On time
18:37
18:35
FZ728
Dubai(DXB)
On time
18:35
TK2020
Kayseri(ASR)
Gate G1H
On time
18:35
TK1037
Budapest(BUD)
Gate E2
On time
18:35
JU1425
Nis(INI)
On time
18:30
18:40
TK712
Dhaka(DAC)
Gate D10
On time
18:30
18:40
TK612
Kigali(KGL)
Gate D5
On time
18:30
TK567
Kilimanjaro(JRO)
Gate F5A
On time
18:30
18:40
TK730
Colombo(CMB)
Gate B15
On time
18:30
TK2584
Tokat(TJK)
Gate G5A
On time
18:30
18:40
TK11
New York(JFK)
Gate D11
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 +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.

Frequently asked questions

The IATA airport code for Istanbul Airport is IST.