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Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) Guide

Istanbul Ataturk Airport is one of two international airports in Istanbul. The other port, Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, is much newer yet Istanbul Ataturk remains the busiest and largest of the two. The airport takes its name from Istanbul's first president, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, and is a hub for Turkish Airlines.

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Distance from CBD

24km

Taxi

Around $1.39 to CBD

Public Transport

The airport is serviced by buses, a sea bus and a metro train.

Car Hire

Car hire desks are located in both the domestic and international terminals. Companies include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Europcar, Hertz, National, Sixt and Thrifty. You can book your car online to guarantee availability.

Check-in

Check-in zones are located within the departures hall of both terminals.

Money Exchange

Money exchange facilities can be found throughout both terminals. Pre-purchase Turkish Lira from Travel Money OZ.

Business Services

Business facilities can be found within the airport's various lounges as well as at the Ataturk Airport Hotel (access conditions apply). The airport also has two fully equipped conference halls available for hire.

Internet Access

Wi-fi is available throughout the Arrivals, Departures and General Aviation Terminals for a fee.

Family Facilities

Baby changing rooms are available throughout the terminals.

Baggage

A 24 hour left baggage facility is available on the arrivals floor of the International and Domestic Terminals. A porter service is also available at the baggage claim areas.

Airline Lounges

The following airlines have lounges located within the airport. For access to specific lounges, refer to your airline.

British Airways - First Class passengers, Club World, Club Europe and Gold and Silver Executive members are welcome to enjoy the airport's British Airways Terraces Lounge. Within the lounge, business passengers can work right up until their flight departure thanks to the supplied PC work stations and free Wifi, while leisure passengers can sit back and relax and enjoy a delicious range of complimentary refreshments including fresh juice, Mediterranean-style Cappuccinos. The lounge operates from 6:30am to 6:30pm.

As a travel hub for Turkey, Istanbul is serviced by a wide range of airlines. The following airlines reach Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Don't see the airline you are looking for? Talk to a consultant to book your Istanbul flights with your preferred airline.

The following airlines reach Istanbul. Don't see the airline you are looking for? Talk to a consultant to book your Istanbul flights with your preferred airline.

International
Air France logo Air France AF
Austrian Airlines OS
British Airways BA
Croatia Airlines OU
Delta Air Lines DL
Emirates Airlines EK
Etihad Airways EY
KLM Airlines KL
Korean Air KE
Lufthansa LH
Malaysia Airlines MH
Qatar Airways QR
Singapore Airlines SQ
Swiss International Air Lines LX
Turkish Airlines TK

There are a number of hotels located within close proximity to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. To book your Istanbul accommodation, search below or view more accommodation options.

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