Is Istanbul Ataturk airport closing?


Is Istanbul Ataturk airport closing? From that point, all flights were transferred to the new Istanbul Airport. All freight operations subsequently relocated as well by 5 February 2022 after which the airport continued to serve general aviation until its final closure. It is now only in use for private jets and used to be the hub of Turkish Airlines.


Are there 2 airports in Istanbul?

Istanbul has two airports: the most common and bigger one is Istanbul airport (IST) on the European side. The smaller one is Sabiha Gokcen Airport ( SAW) on the Asian side. Both are quite far from the city center where your accommodation will be. Unfortunately, there is no train service.


Is Istanbul Airport bigger than Amsterdam?

The ranking of the largest airports in Europe at a glance: Istanbul Airport (IST) London Heathrow (LHR) Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)


How much is a taxi from Istanbul Airport to city Centre?

Taxi Price - Istanbul Airport to City Centre The price per kilometre is 7.25TL for blue taxis and 10.71TL for black taxis. The journey from Istanbul Airport to Sultanahmet Square is around 50km. Based on the above prices, a journey in a yellow taxi should cost you around 325TL (£14/$17).


Is Istanbul Airport big or small?

Of the three, however, Istanbul International Airport is the newest and the largest with almost 37 million passengers passing through in 2021. Long term, the airport is planned to handle as many as 200 million passengers as the airport could be a major transportation hub connecting Europe, Asia, and Africa.


Why is Istanbul airport so good?

Istanbul Airport was recognized with the 'Accessible Airport' award by the International Airports Council, due to its commitment to fostering an accessibility culture and the implementation of a barrier-free airport concept from its design stage.


Can I use euros at Istanbul Airport?

You can use GBP, Euro, USD, Turkish lira or any other hard currency. You can also use your debit card or credit card.


What is the busiest airport in the world?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport remains the busiest airport in the world with 5.2 million seats in September 2023. The composition of the Global Top 10 Busiest Airports is also the same as last month but there are a few changes to the rankings.