Arrivals at Istanbul Airport

Arriving at Istanbul Airport: what to expect

Once your flight lands at Istanbul Airport, the arrivals process follows the same steps whichever terminal you come into. Here is the usual sequence from touchdown to leaving the airport.

1. Passport control and immigration — follow the "Arrivals" signs to border control and have your passport and any entry documents ready. International arrivals are cleared before you reach the baggage hall.
2. Baggage claim — check the screens for your flight number to find the right carousel. Checked bags are delivered to the arrivals hall of the terminal your flight landed at.
3. Customs — after collecting your bags, take the green channel if you have nothing to declare or the red channel if you do, then exit into the public arrivals area.
4. Onward travel and connections — trains, buses, taxis and car hire are signposted from the arrivals hall. If you have a connecting flight, follow the "Flight Connections" or "Transfer" signs instead of exiting.

Frequently asked questions

Which terminal does Air France arrive at Istanbul Airport?

Air France (AF) arrives at Main Terminal (MAIN) at Istanbul Airport (IST).

Which terminal does All Nippon Airways arrive at Istanbul Airport?

All Nippon Airways (NH) arrives at Main Terminal (MAIN) at Istanbul Airport (IST). All Nippon Airways — Tokyo Haneda.

Which terminal does Asiana Airlines arrive at Istanbul Airport?

Asiana Airlines (OZ) arrives at Main Terminal (MAIN) at Istanbul Airport (IST). Asiana Airlines — Seoul Incheon.

Which terminal does British Airways arrive at Istanbul Airport?

British Airways (BA) arrives at Main Terminal (MAIN) at Istanbul Airport (IST).

Which terminal does Emirates arrive at Istanbul Airport?

Emirates (EK) arrives at Main Terminal (MAIN) at Istanbul Airport (IST).

Which terminal does KLM Royal Dutch Airlines arrive at Istanbul Airport?

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) arrives at Main Terminal (MAIN) at Istanbul Airport (IST).

Which terminal does Korean Air arrive at Istanbul Airport?

Korean Air (KE) arrives at Main Terminal (MAIN) at Istanbul Airport (IST). Korean Air — Seoul Incheon.

Which terminal does Lufthansa arrive at Istanbul Airport?

Lufthansa (LH) arrives at Main Terminal (MAIN) at Istanbul Airport (IST).

Which terminal does Pegasus Airlines arrive at Istanbul Airport?

Pegasus Airlines (PC) arrives at Main Terminal (MAIN) at Istanbul Airport (IST). Pegasus Airlines — mostly domestic from Istanbul Airport; its main base is Sabiha Gökçen (SAW).

Which terminal does Qatar Airways arrive at Istanbul Airport?

Qatar Airways (QR) arrives at Main Terminal (MAIN) at Istanbul Airport (IST).

Which terminal does Singapore Airlines arrive at Istanbul Airport?

Singapore Airlines (SQ) arrives at Main Terminal (MAIN) at Istanbul Airport (IST).

Which terminal does Turkish Airlines arrive at Istanbul Airport?

Turkish Airlines (TK) arrives at Main Terminal (MAIN) at Istanbul Airport (IST). Turkish Airlines global hub.

Which terminal does Vueling arrive at Istanbul Airport?

Vueling (VY) arrives at Main Terminal (MAIN) at Istanbul Airport (IST). Vueling — Barcelona.

Which terminal does Wizz Air arrive at Istanbul Airport?

Wizz Air (W6) arrives at Main Terminal (MAIN) at Istanbul Airport (IST). Wizz Air.

Which terminal does flydubai arrive at Istanbul Airport?

flydubai (FZ) arrives at Main Terminal (MAIN) at Istanbul Airport (IST). flydubai.