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| Atatürk International Airport |
Modern airport, modern İstanbul, old İstanbul – typified by the Blue Mosque. This is a city that needs no introduction.
Major reasons to serve this airport
İstanbul as Turkey's cultural and financial centre, extends both on the European (Thrace) and on the Asian (Anatolia) side of the Bosphorus, and is thereby the only metropolis in the world which is situated on two continents. İstanbul has always been the centre of the country's economic life because of its location as an international junction of land and sea trade routes. The opening of specific markets in the city during the 1980s further strengthened the city's economic status. According to Forbes magazine, İstanbul had a total of 35 billionaires as of March 2008 (up from 25 in 2007), ranking 4th in the world behind Moscow (74 billionaires), New York City (71 billionaires) and London (36 billionaires). İstanbul is also Turkey's largest industrial centre. It employs approximately 20% of Turkey's industrial labour and contributes 38% of Turkey's industrial workspace. İstanbul is one of the most important tourism centres in Turkey. There are thousands of hotels and other tourist oriented businesses in the city, catering to both vacationers and visiting professionals. In 2006 a total of 23.1 million tourists visited Turkey, most of whom entered the country through the airports and seaports of İstanbul and Antalya. İstanbul is also one of the world's major conference destinations and is an increasingly popular choice for the world's leading international associations. İstanbul is becoming increasingly colourful in terms of its rich social, cultural, and commercial activities. While world famous pop stars fill stadiums, activities like opera, ballet and theatre continue throughout the year. During seasonal festivals, world famous orchestras, chorale ensembles, concerts and jazz legends can be found often playing to a full house. The İstanbul International Film Festival is one of the most important film festivals in Europe, while the İstanbul Biennial is another major event of fine arts.
Catchment Area
| 30 min |
5.5 million |
| 1 hour |
10 million |
| 2 hours |
17 million |
İstanbul's ancient trading traditions continue in a 21st Century context - over half of Turkey's $100 billion+ import/exports are made by İstanbul-based companies. The İstanbul World Trade Centre is only minutes away from the airport.
Under-served freight opportunities and other economic impact factors
İstanbul generates 55% of Turkey's trade and 45% of the country's wholesale trade, and generates 21.2% of Turkey's gross national product. İstanbul contributes 40% of all taxes collected in Turkey and produces 27.5% of Turkey's national product. In 2005 the City of İstanbul had a GDP of $133 billion. In 2005 companies based in İstanbul made exports worth $41.4 billion and imports worth $69.8 billion; which corresponded to 56.6% and 60.2% of Turkey's exports and imports in that year.Atatürk's modern facilities are still very close to downtown – it's just 30 minutes to the city centre by metro.
Geography
| Nearby Cities |
Distance |
| Bursa |
(243 km) |
| İzmit |
(111 km) |
| Çanakkale |
(320 km) |
| Tekirdağ |
(132 km) |
| Kırklareli |
(211 km) |
| Edirne |
(230 km) |
Infrastructure & Operations
| Runways(number and length) |
3 runways (2x3,000 and 1x2,300) |
| Slot Coordinated? |
Yes |
| Operating hours |
24/7 |
| Terminals (Number,type and last major refurbishment) |
2 terminals(1 domestic &1 international) |
| Min. connect time |
45 minutes (DD), 1 hour (DI & ID & II) |
| Gates |
23 Int. + 9 Dom. |
| Apron |
58 |
Vital Statistics
| Passenger numbers |
23.463.286 (9.213.097 Dom, 14.250.189 Int) |
| Charter flights* |
21% in international flights, 7% in domestic flights |
| Scheduled flights* |
79% in international flights, 93% in domestic flights |
| Average Load Factor* |
74.8% |
| Freight* |
332.755 tonnes |
| Largest carrier |
THY |
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(*2007 Data) |
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| Sabiha Gökçen International Airport |
İstanbul is Europe's gateway to the East. İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is located 20 km east of the Asian centre of İstanbul and 45 km east of the European centre.
Terminals and Check-in
There are two terminals at the airport and they are located within walking distance of one another.
Airport Facilities
As for refreshments and meals, there are several restaurants and cafés in the departure hall. The VIP lounge is located in departures A and the CIP lounge is located in departures B. A post office is also available in the terminal.
Business and Meeting
The CIP lounge, located in departures B of the international terminal, is equipped with a business centre. Telephones, fax machines and Internet access are provided to passengers.
Duty-free shops are located in the international terminal's departures hall. Gift shops, bookshops and a travel accessories shop are available. There are also a variety of duty-free shops in the arrivals hall in the international terminal. ATMs are located in both terminals, with a bank in the departures B of the international terminal.
Disability Asistance
Facilities in the arrivals hall are positioned on one level, permitting passengers with mobility difficulties to move around with ease. Specially adapted toilets are provided in both terminals and lifts can be used to access the various eateries on the mezzanine level of the international terminal. Those needing special assistance with boarding should contact their airline in advance.
There are two information counters located in the international terminal: one in departures A and another in departures B. There is an information desk in the domestic terminal as well.
Airport information: +90 (0) 216 585 50 00
Flight information: (http://www.sgairport.com/flightinfoEN/default.htm)
İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Transportation
By Taxi
Taxis are available 24 hours a day to destinations in and around İstanbul. Costs can range up-to US$65 for a trip into İstanbul's city centre.
By car
Driving to the airport from İstanbul city centre, follow the E-6 express highway or the E-5 highway. Take the Pendik/Kurtky exit to reach the airport. The trip should take about 30 to 45 minutes.
By rail
The closest railway connection is located 6 km away. This connects with districts in İstanbul and neighbouring towns and cities.
By bus
A regular shuttle bus operates between the terminals and the city centre, with journeys taking between 30 to 45 minutes. This service also links Sabiha Gökçen International Airport and Ataturk International Airport in a journey taking approximately one hour. The Seabus Port is located 8 km away. This connects with the various districts of İstanbul, as well as neighbouring towns and cities.
There is a 24-hour car park for both short- and long-term parking in front of the airport. Short-term parking is also provided next to the main terminal building. |
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