Departures from Istanbul Airport

Departing from Istanbul Airport: before you fly

Finding your departure terminal is the first step. Here is what to plan for at Istanbul Airport from the moment you arrive to catch your flight.

1. Check-in and bag drop — arrive early (typically two hours before short-haul flights, three before long-haul). Desks are in the departures hall of your airline's terminal, and bag drop usually closes 45–60 minutes before departure.
2. Security screening — after check-in, head through security. Have liquids and electronics ready to place in trays, and allow extra time at busy periods.
3. Passport control — for international departures you pass border control after security, before reaching the departure gates.
4. Gates and boarding — check the screens for your gate (it may be a walk or a shuttle ride away) and your boarding time. Boarding typically starts 30–45 minutes before departure and gates close early.

Frequently asked questions

Which terminal does Air France depart from at Istanbul Airport?

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

Which terminal does All Nippon Airways depart from at Istanbul Airport?

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

Which terminal does Asiana Airlines depart from at Istanbul Airport?

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

Which terminal does British Airways depart from at Istanbul Airport?

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

Which terminal does Emirates depart from at Istanbul Airport?

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

Which terminal does KLM Royal Dutch Airlines depart from at Istanbul Airport?

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

Which terminal does Korean Air depart from at Istanbul Airport?

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

Which terminal does Lufthansa depart from at Istanbul Airport?

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

Which terminal does Pegasus Airlines depart from at Istanbul Airport?

Pegasus Airlines (PC) departs from 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 depart from at Istanbul Airport?

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

Which terminal does Singapore Airlines depart from at Istanbul Airport?

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

Which terminal does Turkish Airlines depart from at Istanbul Airport?

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

Which terminal does Vueling depart from at Istanbul Airport?

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

Which terminal does Wizz Air depart from at Istanbul Airport?

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

Which terminal does flydubai depart from at Istanbul Airport?

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