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Istanbul Airport Leads Europe in the Number of Daily Flights

EUROCONTROL Report: The ‘European Aviation Report’ published by the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation (EUROCONTROL) covers the period 26 August-1 September. According to the report, Istanbul Airport stood out as the airport with the busiest air traffic in Europe during this period Busiest Airports Ranking: Istanbul Airport: 1,494 flights per day on average Paris Charles De Gaulle: 1,447 flights per day on average Amsterdam Schiphol: 1,442 flights per day on average London Heathrow: 1,359 flights per day on average Antalya Airport ranked 8th in the list of the busiest airports in Europe with one thousand 28 daily flights. These data underline how important a centre Istanbul Airport is in European air traffic.

Istanbul Airport Experiences Return Traffic Surge

On the last day of Ramadan Bayram holiday, there has been an influx of return traffic at Istanbul Airport. Returning citizens and foreign tourists at the airport, heading back to their countries, caused congestion. Taking advantage of the 9-day Ramadan Bayram holiday, citizens who went to their hometowns and holiday destinations started returning to Istanbul as the holiday came to an end. Those returning to the city caused crowding at Istanbul Airport. It was learned that Istanbul Airport authorities took all necessary measures to ensure that citizens did not experience any problems, and deployed additional staff to quickly resolve any potential issues. The presence of citizens from various regions of Turkey who spent the holiday in Istanbul, as well as Arab tourists returning to their countries, increased the congestion at the airport. Additionally, airlines added extra flights to meet the increased demand due to the congestion.

Istanbul Airport ranked at the top of Europe in February

Istanbul Airport became the busiest airport in Europe in February with an average of 1,306 daily flights. The European Aviation Report for February, published by the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation (Eurocontrol), revealed that Istanbul Airport ranked first among Europe's busiest airports in February with an average of 1,306 daily flights. Following Istanbul Airport were London Heathrow with an average of 1,258 flights per day, Amsterdam Schiphol with 1,247 flights per day, and Paris Charles De Gaulle with 1,097 flights per day. Sabiha Gökçen Airport, on the other hand, ranked as the 10th busiest airport in Europe with an average of 620 flights per day.

In 2023, Istanbul was visited by 17.3 million tourists

According to the data from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the number of foreign visitors to Istanbul increased by 8.44 percent compared to the previous year. Last year, Istanbul hosted a total of 17,370,030 foreign visitors, with the highest number of foreign visitors entering from the Russian Federation, totaling 1,990,226 people. Germany ranked second with 1,286,504 visitors, Iran ranked third with 1,053,638 visitors, and the United States ranked fourth with 853,766 visitors. Following the United States, the United Kingdom (UK) ranked fifth with 701,361 visitors, Saudi Arabia ranked sixth with 604,509 visitors, and France ranked seventh with 589,149 visitors. The first choice for entry was Istanbul Airport. In 2023, the first choice for foreign visitors entering Istanbul was Istanbul Airport. Of the foreigners entering by air, 71.78 percent used Istanbul Airport last year. Istanbul Airport, which hosted 12,177,784 foreign visitors, became the primary entry point for foreign visitors. Sabiha Gökçen Airport ranked second with 28.12 percent, chosen by 4,771,157 people. The number of foreign visitors arriving in Istanbul by air in 2023 was recorded as 16,964,432. The number of foreign visitors arriving by sea was 405,598.

Istanbul Airport became a center for 'aviation security training'

According to the statement from IGA, in collaboration with the United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA), security personnel from countries in Central Asia and the Middle East received training at Istanbul Airport. As a result, the airport has become a regional center in the field of aviation security. Last year, 67 airport security personnel from countries such as Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan benefited from the training programs conducted within the IGA Academy under the supervision of IGA Security Directorate, as part of TSA's program. This year, it is expected that more than 400 security officers from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Yemen, Jordan, Morocco, and Kuwait will undergo training. Additionally, starting from April 2024, training is targeted to be provided at over ten airports under the authority of TSA, including countries such as Egypt, Iraq, and Oman. The coordination of training on technologies and usage of security system devices, as well as practical content for managers at control points, is conducted within the IGA Academy. The design, delivery, and practical applications of the training content are carried out by competent instructors in the IGA Security Directorate. Leadership training includes exemplary leaders and utilizes interactive training methods. After completing the 5-day training sessions per group, certificates are awarded by accredited institutions such as the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and the Airports Council International (ACI). The training not only covers security practices but also aims to strengthen women's leadership and personal development within security teams. This year, the goal is to increase the participation of female personnel from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan in these trainings and expand the number of personnel. Commenting on the success of Istanbul Airport in aviation training, Selahattin Bilgen, Acting CEO of IGA, emphasized that this achievement has not only a regional but also an international impact. He stated that positioning Istanbul Airport as a global training center aims to establish the highest standards in aviation security, ensuring the safety of passengers and airport employees at the highest level. Bilgen also highlighted that the collaboration with TSA serves as an example for regional airports and demonstrates the airport's brand and leadership in the field of aviation security training.

Istanbul Airport started at the summit in 2024

The European Aviation Report for the period of January 1-7, published by the European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation (Eurocontrol), reveals that Istanbul Airport ranked first among the busiest airports in Europe during this period with an average of 1329 daily flights. Istanbul Airport was followed by Amsterdam Schiphol Airport with an average of 1248 daily flights and London Heathrow Airport with 1230 daily flights.

The number of passengers in Istanbul has exceeded 104 million

During the January-November period of this year, the number of passengers arriving and departing from Istanbul and Sabiha Gökçen airports was calculated as 104,315,857. Despite a significant decrease in air traffic and passenger numbers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the upward trend that began in 2022 continued in the first 11 months of this year. There was a notable increase in the number of passengers hosted at Istanbul and Sabiha Gökçen airports compared to 2022. More than 70 million passengers used Istanbul Airport in the first 11 months According to information on the General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMİ) website, Istanbul Airport hosted 70,396,167 passengers during the January-November period of this year. Of these passengers, 16,926,712 were domestic, and 53,469,455 were international. In the same period last year, it was calculated that Istanbul Airport served 14,831,436 passengers domestically and 44,284,331 passengers internationally. In the first 11 months of 2022, Istanbul Airport saw a total of 59,115,767 passengers, indicating an increase of 11,280,400 passengers compared to the previous year. The number of passengers increased by 19 percent compared to the same period last year. A significant increase of more than 5 million passengers at Sabiha Gökçen At Sabiha Gökçen Airport, during the January-November period of this year, 16,242,923 passengers flew domestically, and 17,676,767 passengers flew internationally. During this period, a total of 33,919,690 people arrived and departed from the airport. Last year, a total of 28,041,128 passengers were hosted at this airport, with 14,022,861 on domestic flights and 14,018,267 on international flights in the first 11 months. During the January-November period of this year, the number of passengers hosted at the airport showed an increase of 5,878,562 compared to the same period last year, reaching a total of 104,315,857 passengers, representing a 21% increase. In the first 11 months of this year, Istanbul airports hosted 33,169,635 passengers on domestic flights and 71,146,222 on international flights. The number of passengers flying from Istanbul airports, which was 87,156,895 in the same period last year, increased by approximately 20% to 104,315,857 passengers this year. There was also an increase in the number of flights. In the January-November period of this year, Istanbul Airport had 117,784 domestic and 347,470 international flights, totaling 465,254 flights. This represents an increase of 76,806 flights, or about 20%, compared to the same period last year when a total of 388,448 flights were operated at the airport. At Sabiha Gökçen Airport, a total of 207,688 flights were operated, with 98,211 on domestic routes and 109,477 on international routes in the first 11 months of this year. Compared to the same period last year, there was an increase of 24,654 flights at Sabiha Gökçen Airport, where 183,034 flights were operated. At Atatürk Airport, a total of 23,254 flights were operated, with 14,222 on domestic routes and 9,032 on international routes during this period. In the same period last year, a total of 26,106 flights were operated at Atatürk Airport. The statistics for the January-November months of this year showed a total of 696,196 flights from Istanbul airports, reflecting an increase of 98,608 flights, or approximately 17%, compared to the same period last year when 597,588 flights were operated.

Istanbul Airport is once again at the top of Europe

Istanbul Airport became the busiest airport in Europe with an average of 1296 flights per day between December 4th and 10th. The European Aviation Report for the period of December 4th to 10th was published by the European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation (Eurocontrol). According to the report, Istanbul Airport ranked first among the busiest airports in Europe during this period with an average of 1296 flights per day. Istanbul Airport was followed by London Heathrow with an average of 1286 flights per day, Amsterdam Schiphol with 1251 flights, and Paris Charles de Gaulle with 1217 flights.

Istanbul Airport to join the '100s Club' with Air China

Istanbul Airport is preparing to welcome its 100th airline, and this special moment will be celebrated with the China-based Air China. Since its opening, the airport has rapidly gained the attention of airlines from around the world, positioning itself as a global aviation hub. Following Thai Airways' initiation of flights to Istanbul Airport, now the Chinese aviation giant Air China will become the 100th airline to operate reciprocal flights between Beijing and Istanbul. With its rapidly expanding airline network, Istanbul Airport has not only strengthened Turkey's position but has also become a significant international connecting point, enhancing its effectiveness in regional and global air transportation. Flights will start at the end of December According to information obtained by AirportHaber, the flights that Air China will initiate at the end of this month to Istanbul Airport will be a significant step in strengthening trade, tourism, and cultural relations between Turkey and China. This new connection between the two countries will create more opportunities for the business world while providing travelers with transportation advantages through an extensive network.

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