The airport, built in the area of the city near the Black Sea, was planned to become, when completed, one of the airports with the highest passenger capacity in the world. The project is assessed within the framework of Turkey's growth targets in aviation and Istanbul's aspiration to become an international transit hub.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Istanbul Airport Opening?
- The first phase of Istanbul Airport opened in 2018, and flight operations were gradually transferred there; most scheduled flights were moved from Atatürk Airport in 2019.
- When did Istanbul Airport Opening happen?
- 2018 CE