Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17L/35R 174° / 354° true |
13,451 ft4,100 m | 196 ft60 m | asphalt · lit |
| 17R/35L 174° / 354° true |
13,451 ft4,100 m | 147 ft45 m | asphalt · lit |
| 16L/34R 174° / 354° true |
12,303 ft3,750 m | 147 ft45 m | asphalt · lit |
| 16R/34L 174° / 354° true |
12,303 ft3,750 m | 196 ft60 m | asphalt · lit |
| 18/36 179° / 354° true |
10,039 ft3,060 m | 148 ft45 m | concrete · lit |
| 09/27 89° / 269° true |
9,250 ft2,819 m | 148 ft45 m | concrete · lit |
Runway numbers are the magnetic heading divided by ten, rounded; L, C and R mark parallel runways. Displaced thresholds shorten the usable length at some ends.
Location and time
| Coordinates | 41.3°N, 28.7°E (41.2749, 28.7321) |
|---|---|
| Region | İstanbul Province, Turkey |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul: UTC+3 all year (no daylight saving time) |
| Official site | www.istairport.com/ |
Distances and flight times to world hubs
| Hub | Distance | From IST | To IST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt FRA | 1,837 km1,141 mi | 3 h 20 min | 3 h |
| Paris CDG | 2,212 km1,374 mi | 3 h 50 min | 3 h 20 min |
| London LHR | 2,487 km1,546 mi | 4 h 10 min | 3 h 40 min |
| Doha DOH | 2,757 km1,713 mi | 4 h | 4 h 25 min |
| Dubai DXB | 3,030 km1,883 mi | 4 h 15 min | 4 h 45 min |
| Delhi DEL | 4,567 km2,838 mi | 5 h 45 min | 6 h 45 min |
| Beijing PEK | 7,061 km4,388 mi | 8 h 25 min | 9 h 55 min |
| Johannesburg JNB | 7,496 km4,658 mi | 9 h 35 min | 9 h 35 min |
| Hong Kong HKG | 8,007 km4,975 mi | 9 h 25 min | 11 h 05 min |
| New York JFK | 8,026 km4,987 mi | 11 h | 9 h 30 min |
| Toronto YYZ | 8,171 km5,077 mi | 11 h 05 min | 9 h 40 min |
| Singapore SIN | 8,681 km5,394 mi | 10 h 25 min | 11 h 30 min |
| Chicago ORD | 8,785 km5,459 mi | 11 h 45 min | 10 h 25 min |
| Tokyo HND | 8,959 km5,567 mi | 10 h 25 min | 12 h 10 min |
| Atlanta ATL | 9,246 km5,745 mi | 12 h 30 min | 10 h 45 min |
| São Paulo GRU | 10,557 km6,560 mi | 13 h 30 min | 12 h 40 min |
| Los Angeles LAX | 11,002 km6,836 mi | 14 h 05 min | 13 h 05 min |
| Mexico City MEX | 11,387 km7,076 mi | 15 h | 13 h 05 min |
| Sydney SYD | 14,973 km9,304 mi | 17 h 15 min | 18 h 55 min |
Estimated scheduled flight times for a nonstop flight; whether one operates is not something we track. Linked hubs have a full route page.
Nearest airports with scheduled flights
| Airport | Distance |
|---|---|
| Istanbul SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport | 64 km40 mi SE |
| Çorlu TEQ Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport | 70 km43 mi WSW |
| Yenişehir YEI Bursa Yenişehir Airport | 133 km83 mi SSE |
| Burgas BOJ Burgas Airport · Bulgaria | 176 km109 mi NW |
| Balıkesir BZI Balıkesir Airport | 196 km122 mi SSW |
| Eskişehir AOE Hasan Polatkan Airport | 222 km138 mi SE |
| Varna VAR Varna Airport · Bulgaria | 230 km143 mi NNW |
| Çanakkale CKZ Çanakkale Airport | 232 km144 mi WSW |
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Radio frequencies
| Service | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| CLEARANCE | Istanbul Clearance Delivery | 127.100 |
| GROUND | Istanbul Ground | 121.750 |
| TOWER | Istanbul Tower | 131.100 |
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