Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul Airport (IST) is the airport serving Istanbul, Turkey — its IATA/ICAO codes, location, and the airlines noted here.
City
Istanbul
Country
Turkey
Region
Europe
Istanbul Airport (IST) is the airport serving Istanbul, Turkey, in the Europe region. It lies at roughly 41.28 latitude and 28.75 longitude, which fixes its position for mapping, distance and flight-time estimates.
The airport is identified by two standard codes: the three-letter IATA code IST, the one you see on tickets, boarding passes and baggage tags, and the four-letter ICAO code LTFM, used in flight operations and air-traffic communication.
Among the carriers on file, Turkish Airlines treats Istanbul as a hub or base of operations, which usually means a broader network of connections is anchored here.
Airlines noted at this airport include Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates and SunExpress. This is not an exhaustive or guaranteed timetable — the carriers and destinations served at any airport change seasonally, so always confirm current service and schedules directly with the airline before you book.
When searching for fares, checking flight status or arranging airport transfers for Istanbul, use the codes above to be sure you are looking at this specific airport rather than another one nearby.
Flight routes via IST
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Airlines operating here
Notable carriers — not an exhaustive list; schedules change seasonally.