Istanbul Airport Flights
Flights at Istanbul Airport (IST) are organized by arrivals and departures, with clear screens in the terminal showing gate, time, and status updates. If you are picking someone up, check the flight status before you leave and keep extra time for passport control and baggage claim on international flights.
For departures, arrive early, follow your airline’s check in rules, and allow time for security and walking to the gate.
To make things easier, use these pages to find the right information quickly: check Arrivals for landing times and baggage areas, Departures for check in and gate updates, and the Terminal guide for where to go inside the airport.
If you’re planning how to get to or from IST, the Airport Metro (M11) and Shuttle Bus pages help you choose the best option.
