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Istanbul Airport — The World's Most Connected Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) is one of the world's most connected airports, with nonstop flights to more than 340+ destinations across 128+ countries, served by 180+ airlines. It was ranked the world's #1 hub for connectivity in the ACI EUROPE 2025 report (ahead of Frankfurt) and ranks 2nd on the OAG Megahubs 2025 index. As the home of Turkish Airlines — the airline that flies to more countries than any other — IST connects Europe, Asia and Africa from a single hub.

Istanbul Airport

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Destination

 

340+

Countries Connected

 

128+

 

Airlines Operating

 

180+

 

Scheduled Passenger Airlines

 

117

 

Scheduled Cargo Airlines

 

15

Charter Passenger Airlines

 

48

<p>Istanbul Airport ranked #1 for hub connectivity in the ACI EUROPE 2025 report, ahead of Frankfurt, and ranks 2nd on the OAG Megahubs 2025 index.</p>
<p>More than 340+ nonstop destinations, served by 180+ airlines.</p>
<p>More than 128+ countries across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas.</p>
<p>Its location bridges three continents, and its home airline, Turkish Airlines, flies to more countries than any other airline in the world.</p>