İstanbul Airport is a large airport serving Istanbul, Türkiye. Its IATA code is IST and its ICAO code is LTFM. The airport lies at an elevation of 325 ft (99 m) above sea level. It has 6 runway(s); the longest is 17L/35R, 13,451 ft (4,100 m) long. Local time follows the Europe/Istanbul time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- IST
- ICAO code
- LTFM
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 325 ft (99 m)
- Coordinates
- 41.2749, 28.7321
- Time zone
- Europe/Istanbul
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 9,250 ft · 2,819 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 16L/34R | 12,303 ft · 3,750 m | 147 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 16R/34L | 12,303 ft · 3,750 m | 196 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 17L/35R | 13,451 ft · 4,100 m | 196 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 17R/35L | 13,451 ft · 4,100 m | 147 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 18/36 | 10,039 ft · 3,060 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to İstanbul Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport | Pendik, Istanbul, Türkiye | 64 km · 40 mi |
| TEQ Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport | Çorlu, Türkiye | 70 km · 43 mi |
| YEI Bursa Yenişehir Airport | Yenişehir, Türkiye | 133 km · 83 mi |
| BOJ Burgas Airport | Burgas, Bulgaria | 176 km · 109 mi |
| BZI Balıkesir Airport | Balıkesir, Türkiye | 196 km · 122 mi |
| AOE Hasan Polatkan Airport | Eskişehir, Türkiye | 222 km · 138 mi |
| VAR Varna Airport | Varna, Bulgaria | 230 km · 143 mi |
| CKZ Çanakkale Airport | Çanakkale, Türkiye | 232 km · 144 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from IST. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 1,837 | 1,141 | 992 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 2,212 | 1,374 | 1,194 | View route |
| LHR London | 2,487 | 1,546 | 1,343 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 3,030 | 1,883 | 1,636 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 4,567 | 2,838 | 2,466 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,061 | 4,388 | 3,813 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 7,496 | 4,658 | 4,048 | View route |
| JFK New York | 8,026 | 4,987 | 4,333 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,681 | 5,394 | 4,687 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,959 | 5,567 | 4,837 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 9,246 | 5,745 | 4,992 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,557 | 6,560 | 5,701 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,002 | 6,836 | 5,940 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,387 | 7,076 | 6,149 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,973 | 9,304 | 8,085 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Clearance | Istanbul Clearance Delivery | 127.100 |
| GROUND | Istanbul Ground | 121.750 |
| TOWER | Istanbul Tower | 131.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of İstanbul Airport?
The IATA code of İstanbul Airport is IST and its ICAO code is LTFM.
Where is İstanbul Airport located?
İstanbul Airport is in Istanbul, İstanbul Province, Türkiye, at 41.2749, 28.7321.
What time zone is İstanbul Airport in?
İstanbul Airport uses the IANA time zone Europe/Istanbul. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at İstanbul Airport?
The longest runway listed is 17L/35R, 13,451 ft (4,100 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to İstanbul Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), about 64 km (40 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.