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, Aegean Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines, and Pobeda.

Where can you fly nonstop from Istanbul Airport?

Destinations on the current departures board at Istanbul Airport (IST) include Antalya, Izmir, Paris, Ankara, Tehran, 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

Updated 22 min ago · 240 departures on the board

08:25
TK2606
Diyabakir(DIY)
Gate G3G
Boarding
08:25
TK2682
Batman(BAL)
Gate G3B
Boarding
08:25
TK2410
Antalya(AYT)
Gate G1A
Boarding
08:25
TK2012
Kayseri(ASR)
Gate G1D
Boarding
08:30
PC3307
Izmir(ADB)
Gate G4A
Boarding
08:45
TK2710
Erzurum(ERZ)
Cancelled
09:00
08:45
TK378
Tbilisi(TBS)
Gate B18B
On time
09:00
08:50
TK380
Tbilisi(TBS)
Gate F3A
On time
09:00
UD162
Baghdad(BGW)
On time
09:00
SU2139
Moscow(SVO)
Gate B5B
On time
09:25
W62430
Budapest(BUD)
Gate A7A
On time
09:25
09:35
TK417
Moscow(VKO)
Gate C3
On time
09:30
DV486
Chimkent(CIT)
Gate E1
On time
09:30
GQ671
Athens(ATH)
Gate A2B
On time
09:30
09:40
TK801
Bogota(BOG)
Gate D14
On time
09:35
09:45
TK2412
Antalya(AYT)
Gate G5B
On time
09:45
T5902
Ashkhabad(ASB)
Gate C4
On time
09:50
10:00
TK429
Kazan(KZN)
Gate A1C
On time
09:50
10:00
TK1729
Berlin(BER)
Gate B4
On time
09:50
10:00
TK2318
Izmir(ADB)
Gate G1F
On time
09:50
10:00
TK2224
Gaziantep(GZT)
Gate G1G
On time
09:50
10:00
TK2556
Dalaman(DLM)
Gate G1H
On time
09:50
10:00
TK976
Nicosia(ECN)
Gate D1
On time
09:55
10:05
TK493
Oran(ORN)
Gate A4A
On time
10:00
10:10
TK1823
Paris(CDG)
Gate A1F
On time
10:00
TK1641
Munich(MUC)
Gate D2
On time
10:00
6602
Tabriz(TBZ)
On time
10:00
TK2134
Ankara(ESB)
Gate G2A
On time
10:00
TK1041
Bucharest(OTP)
Gate A8A
On time
10:10
10:20
TK2460
Tarsus(COV)
Gate G3H
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.

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.