iGA Istanbul Airport

iGA was established on October 7, 2013 with the aim of introducing a new airport to Istanbul, one of the most developed cities in the world with a long history. The geographic location of iGA Istanbul Airport has led to its status as an international hub. It serves an estimated 90 million passengers annually, with a main terminal of 1.4 million square meters, three independent runways, an air control tower, and support facilities. In the four years since it began operation, iGA Istanbul Airport has welcomed more than 170 million passengers and now offers flights to 262 destinations around the world. Once all phases are complete, iGA Istanbul Airport will offer flights to more than 300 destinations with an annual passenger capacity of 200 million. As the most significant global transfer hub in the region, and with its excellent infrastructure, modern technology, and high-quality air travel experience, iGA Istanbul Airport has become the leader in Turkish aviation, bringing the country to the next level with its performance during the pandemic and post-pandemic periods. iGA Istanbul Airport has been the recipient of more than 60 national and international awards during its four-year tenure, thanks to its exemplary practices in the aviation sector. At the 16th ACI Europe Awards held by Airports Council International Europe (ACI Europe), iGA Istanbul Airport was presented with the ‘Digital Transformation’ award, winning the title of ‘Best Airport in Europe’ in the field of digital transformation. In addition to these achievements, iGA was presented with the ‘5-Star Airport’ award by Skytrax, one of the top aviation organizations in the international arena. Its preventative measures during the COVID-19 pandemic earned it the ‘5-Star COVID-19 Safety’ award, becoming one of only two airports in the world to have received two awards at the same time. The annual Readers’ Choice survey conducted by luxury travel and lifestyle magazine, Condé Nast. Traveler, published by the Condé Nast group, ranked iGA Istanbul Airport as the top entry in the list of ‘Best Airports in the World’. Winning people over with its human-centered and family-friendly approach as well as its accessible, sustainable, and innovative technologies, iGA Istanbul Airport continues to excel, with its goal of becoming a global transfer hub offering travel excellence for its passenger.