Istanbul Atatürk Airport

Istanbul Atatürk Airport

The Atatürk Airport was Istanbul's most important airport until April 6, 2019, when all flights were transferred to the new Istanbul Airport.

Named in honor of the founder and first president of the Republic of Turkey, Mustafa Kelam Atatürk, it is located 17.4 miles (28 kilometers) southwest of Istanbul, on the European side of the city.

This massive complex, which for 60 years welcomed up to 68 million passengers annually, will now serve as a large exhibition area, a public park, and an entertainment area.