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How many airports are there in Istanbul?

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There are 3 airports in Istanbul. (These include Sabiha Gökçen International, Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Atatürk.)

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How soon should I arrive at Istanbul Airport before my flight?

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We recommend arriving at least two hours before your flight.

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Which airport code is Istanbul Airport in Istanbul?

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The code for Istanbul Airport is IST.

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What airports are close to Istanbul Airport?

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Istanbul Airport is close to Anadolu (221km), Tekirdağ Çorlu (71km), Yenişehir (132km).

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What is the baggage allowance for a route to or from Istanbul?

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If you book travel with Kiwi.com, you can set your preferred number of cabin and checked baggage pieces when looking for the most convenient connection to Istanbul. Your selected search result will indicate how much baggage you are allowed to bring with you on your journey.

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What is the best time to travel to and from Istanbul?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip to Istanbul, enter a time range within which you want to search into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book within up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

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What flights operate to and from Istanbul?

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Traveling to or from Istanbul, you can choose between direct, nonstop flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, as well as the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover — want to say hello to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Do a quick round of shopping? — go MultiCity or Nomad and add the places you wish to visit in your search.

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What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and Esenboğa International, Dalaman, Erkilet International, Denizli Çardak, Balıkesir Koca Seyit, Antalya, Adnan Menderes, Konya, Nevşehir Kapadokya, Samsun-Çarşamba.

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What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. It allows travelers to combine different modes of transport, such as flights, trains, and buses into one single itinerary, often saving them money. Thanks to the largest carrier database in the world, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to easily mix and match different modes of transport.

Airport location	Istanbul, Turkey
IATA code	IST
ICAO code	LTBA
Latitude & longitude	41.275278, 28.751944
Time zone	Europe/Istanbul
Website	istairport.com
Telephone	+902124441442 - General information
Airport owner	General Directorate of State Airports Authority

Country	City	Airport	IATA code
Turkey	Ankara	Esenboğa International	ESB
Turkey	Dalaman	Dalaman	DLM
Turkey	Kayseri	Erkilet International	ASR
Turkey	Denizli	Denizli Çardak	DNZ
Turkey	Edremit	Balıkesir Koca Seyit	EDO
Turkey	Antalya	Antalya	AYT
Turkey	İzmir	Adnan Menderes	ADB
Turkey	Konya	Konya	KYA
Turkey	Nevşehir	Nevşehir Kapadokya	NAV
Turkey	Samsun	Samsun-Çarşamba	SZF

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