Flights from Ataturk Intl. Airport, Istanbul

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Fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport

Flights to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) will offer visitors the chance to take a trip to some of Istanbul's most popular attractions including the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Grand Bazaar, and Chora Church.

Istanbul also stages a number of annual events and festivals, including the International Istanbul Film Festival, which features new releases and retrospectives from Turkey and all over the world. You can also attend the International Istanbul Theater Festival; the country's biggest theater festival, which alternates with International Biennial every year.

Other popular annual events include the Tulip Festival, and the International Istanbul Puppet Festival, which showcases marionette, puppet and shadow theater.

Visitors will be delighted by the booming nightlife, with a number of highly popular establishments to explore, including the Anjelique and the Reina.

Getting around

A flight to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) will leave visitors situated just outside of Istanbul and just twenty four miles from the city centre. There are a number of ways to get from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to the city center including the Istanbul Metro service line M1A, the airport shuttle service, half-hourly buses and a fast ferry terminal.

Hints and tips

Istanbul offers a climate that is humid subtropical, with warms summer months largely free of rain but cold and wet winters.

Frequently asked questions

Where can you fly to from ISL?
There are lots of places you can jet to from Istanbul Airport, but the top international destinations are Moscow, London and Inkpen.Lots of domestic travelers fly to Izmir, Antalya or Bodrum. Choose your destination, book your seat and you’ll be kicking off your unforgettable adventure in no time at all.
Does Istanbul Airport have a hotel?
Just a short drive from Istanbul Airport, the WOW Istanbul Hotel is a fantastic place to stay if you’d love to be within easy reach of the check-in counter. This luxurious option offers luggage storage services, a gift shop and 24-hour business center.Only a short cab ride from the terminals, the Crowne Plaza Istanbul Florya, an IHG Hotel may be just what you’re looking for. It has luggage storage services, 24-hour business center and concierge services. The Cinar Hotel is also just around the corner. Here you can make the most of luggage storage services, a gift shop and business center facilities. With convenient options like these, there’s definitely no need to sleep on an airport chair if you’re flying out early.
What airlines fly out of Istanbul Airport?
These top domestic airlines fly from Ataturk Intl. Airport (IST) and go out of their way to give you a quality travel experience:

  • Turkish Airlines
  • Pegasus Airlines

Whether you want to explore a new country or go back to a place you adore, have a look at these major airlines that operate from Istanbul Airport:

  • Turkish Airlines
  • Qeshm Air
  • Mahan Air

If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I cancel my flight from Istanbul Airport (ISL-Ataturk Intl.)?
We get that traveling right now has its challenges, so it’s good to know that many reservations booked through us are able to be cancelled or changed. If your travel plans from Istanbul Airport (ISL-Ataturk Intl.) have been affected by COVID-19, a lot of airlines are making things easier by offering credits to use at a later date. Just sign in to your account and you’ll quickly see what options are available. Our Customer Service Portal is the place to go for more information.
Are there flights from Istanbul Airport (ISL-Ataturk Intl.) with flexible change policies?
In most cases you’ll have the option to reschedule your flight from Istanbul Airport (ISL-Ataturk Intl.) without a change fee. All you have to do then is pay the difference between the old flight and the new one. Look for the “no change fees” filter and book with confidence.
What is ISL?
ISL is the identifier for Ataturk Intl. Airport (IST), as determined by the trade association, IATA. Most airports across the globe have their own unique three-letter code, which is mostly used for ticketing and flight planning purposes.
Are there private lounges in Ataturk Intl. Airport (IST)?
Unfortunately, you won’t find a private lounge to retreat to at ISL, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a nice time exploring the terminal. In no time, you’ll be getting ready to board your plane.

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