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Istanbul Airport becomes Europe's second busiest hub enhancing connectivity

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Istanbul Airport becomes Europe's second busiest hub enhancing connectivity
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Istanbul Airport | Wikipedia

Istanbul Airport (IST) has been recognized as the second busiest airport in Europe, attributed to its passenger capacity, strategic location, and efficient traffic flow. This status not only enhances Europe's commercial aviation but also significantly contributes to Turkey's growing aviation industry. As a major hub connecting continents, it plays a crucial role in international commerce.

Since 2013, IST has consistently ranked among Europe's top five airports by passenger traffic. In 2017, Istanbul's Atatürk Airport and Sabiha Gökçen together handled over 100 million passengers.

Established on October 7, 2013, Istanbul Airport was developed by a joint venture including Cengiz, MAPA, Limak, Kolin, and Kalyon. It was constructed in just 42 months and is one of Türkiye’s largest infrastructure projects. The airport supports an estimated annual capacity of 90 million passengers with facilities such as a main terminal covering 1.4 million square meters and three independent runways.

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In its first five years of operation, IST welcomed over 250 million travelers. By January 2024, it connected to 315 global destinations with plans for further expansion to accommodate more airlines.

Designed by London-based Grimshaw architects with inspiration from Ottoman and Islamic architecture elements like vaulted ceilings that cast crescents of light onto marble floors on sunny days. The airport received LEED Gold certification for its design features including greenery and large windows creating openness.

The seven entrances symbolize Istanbul’s identity as the City on the Seven Hills while architectural elements like the air traffic control tower resemble Turkey's national flower - the tulip.

Istanbul International Airport (IST) is located in Arnavutköy district northwest of central Istanbul covering approximately 76.5 million square meters with parallel runways designed for simultaneous operations serving major airlines such as Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways among others.

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), situated on Istanbul’s east side has also seen growth becoming Europe’s ninth-busiest airport complementing IST’s development into one of the largest air transport hubs globally.

Future developments at IST include advanced cargo operations enhancing mobility aimed at boosting Istanbul’s position in international air commerce through increased terminal capacity additional runways new technologies streamlining traffic security flight operations aligning with Turkey's consistent investment priority in aviation infrastructure.

Among global rankings for busiest airports by seats in 2024 IST stands seventh behind Dubai International Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Tokyo Haneda Shanghai Pudong London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth respectively highlighting its significant standing within both European global contexts amidst leading airports worldwide today

Travelers navigating through this expansive facility benefit from mobile apps providing flight tracking interactive assistance terminal maps audio guidance especially useful given absence public announcements typical silent airport environment relying primarily digital boards touchscreens find their way around effectively efficiently

Ground transportation options include taxis ride-hailing services buses direct metro line ensuring convenient access city center other parts surrounding areas facilitating seamless travel experiences visitors residents alike

Amenities available throughout terminals feature seating equipped USB ports power outlets long shared high-top tables enabling co-working spaces alongside free Wi-Fi accessible scanning passports designated kiosks around terminal receive login passwords offering complimentary two-hour service extendable purchase basis

Special accommodations cater senior travelers those disabilities requiring extra help staff readily available assist individuals needing support journey sunflower lanyards indicate need assistance provided upon request while passengers aged over sixty-five eligible fast-track security passport checkpoints enjoy complimentary shuttle services dedicated spaces referred Very Special Guest Room built especially invisible disabilities dementia autism anxiety others feeling overwhelmed crowded settings children area generous seating small room cushioned walls adjustable lighting included enhance comfort convenience overall experience traveling through modern sophisticated state-of-the-art facility reflecting Turkey's commitment excellence innovation forefront aviation industry worldwide

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