{"id":37414,"date":"2025-08-03T21:26:20","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T18:26:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iyiturkey.com\/ar\/?p=37414"},"modified":"2025-08-08T19:23:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T16:23:08","slug":"istanbul-airport-codes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iyiturkey.com\/ar\/istanbul-airport-codes\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are the Istanbul Airport Codes?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"223\">\u2708\ufe0f What Are the Istanbul Airport Codes? A Complete Travel Guide for Visitors<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"535\">Planning a trip to Istanbul and wondering <strong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"297\">what the Istanbul Airport Codes<\/strong>? Whether you\u2019re booking flights, arranging airport transfers, or just want to make sure you land at the right airport, this quick guide will help you understand the <strong data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"489\">Istanbul airport codes<\/strong> used in travel tickets and booking platforms.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"584\">\ud83d\udeeb How Many Airports Are There in Istanbul?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"703\">Istanbul, one of the busiest and most visited cities in the world, is served by <strong data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"702\">two major international airports<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"785\">\n<li data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"736\">\n<p data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"736\"><strong data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"734\">Istanbul Airport (IST)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"785\">\n<p data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"785\"><strong data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"785\">Sabiha G\u00f6k\u00e7en International Airport (SAW)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"911\">Each has a unique airport code, location, and purpose\u2014knowing the difference can save you time and confusion when traveling.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"916\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"970\">\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f What Is the for<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Istanbul_Airport#:~:text=Istanbul%20Airport%20(IATA%3A%20IST%2C,international%20airports%20serving%20Istanbul%2C%20Turkey.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Istanbul Airport Code<\/a> (IST)?<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1167\">\n<li data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1002\">\n<p data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1002\"><strong data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"983\">Name:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/iyiturkey.com\/ar\/listing\/istanbul-airport\/\">Istanbul Airport<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1029\">\n<p data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1029\"><strong data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1019\">IATA Code:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1027\">IST<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1094\">\n<p data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1094\"><strong data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1045\">Location:<\/strong> Arnavutk\u00f6y district, European side of Istanbul<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1167\">\n<p data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1167\"><strong data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1108\">Opened:<\/strong> 2018 (replacing Atat\u00fcrk Airport for international flights)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1440\"><strong data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1176\">IST<\/strong> is the <strong data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1214\">main international airport<\/strong> in Turkey and one of the largest in the world. Most major international airlines land here, including Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Lufthansa, and Qatar Airways. It\u2019s the go-to airport for long-haul and intercontinental travel.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1571\">\ud83d\udccc <strong data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1453\">Tip:<\/strong> If you&#8217;re staying in central Istanbul (Taksim, Sultanahmet, \u015ei\u015fli), Istanbul Airport (IST) is your closest large hub.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1576\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1634\">\ud83c\udf09 What Is the Code for Sabiha G\u00f6k\u00e7en Airport (SAW)?<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1791\">\n<li data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1685\">\n<p data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1685\"><strong data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1647\">Name:<\/strong> Sabiha G\u00f6k\u00e7en International Airport<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1712\">\n<p data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1712\"><strong data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1702\">IATA Code:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1710\">SAW<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1770\">\n<p data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1770\"><strong data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1728\">Location:<\/strong> Pendik district, Asian side of Istanbul<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1791\">\n<p data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1791\"><strong data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1784\">Opened:<\/strong> 2001<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"2052\"><strong data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1800\">SAW<\/strong> is popular with <strong data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1838\">low-cost carriers<\/strong> like Pegasus Airlines and AnadoluJet. It also serves international flights to Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. SAW is ideal if you&#8217;re staying on the <strong data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2016\">Asian side of Istanbul<\/strong> or want to avoid the crowds at IST.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2160\">\ud83d\udccc <strong data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2065\">Tip:<\/strong> For budget travel or flights within Turkey and nearby countries, SAW is often more economical.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2165\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2222\">\ud83d\udd0d Why Is Knowing Istanbul Airport Codes Important?<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2456\">\n<li data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2268\">\n<p data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2268\">\u2705 To avoid arriving at the wrong airport<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2318\">\n<p data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2318\">\u2705 For easier airport transfers and navigation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2412\">\n<p data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2412\">\u2705 To book the correct transportation (taxis, shuttles, or Istanbul Airport Havaist buses)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2456\">\n<p data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2456\">\u2705 To save time and reduce travel stress<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2592\">Whether you fly into <strong data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2486\">IST<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"2490\" data-end=\"2497\">SAW<\/strong>, Istanbul offers great connectivity to the city through metro lines, express buses, and taxis.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2597\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2599\" data-end=\"2660\">\ud83d\ude96 How Do I Get from the Airport to Istanbul City Center?<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2989\">\n<li data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2841\">\n<p data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2841\"><strong data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2696\">From IST (Istanbul Airport):<\/strong> Use the <strong data-start=\"2705\" data-end=\"2730\">Havaist shuttle buses<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"2769\">Istanbul Airport Metro Line (M11)<\/strong>, or taxis. Travel time to central Istanbul is around <strong data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2840\">40\u201360 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2842\" data-end=\"2989\">\n<p data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"2989\"><strong data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"2873\">From SAW (Sabiha G\u00f6k\u00e7en):<\/strong> Use <strong data-start=\"2878\" data-end=\"2889\">Havabus<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"2905\">IETT buses<\/strong>, or taxis. Travel to the city center takes <strong data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"2966\">60\u201390 minutes<\/strong>, depending on traffic.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2991\" data-end=\"2994\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3046\">\ud83d\udccc Summary: Istanbul Airport Codes at a Glance<\/h3>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3452\">\n<thead data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3149\">\n<tr data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3149\">\n<th data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3085\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Airport Name<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"3085\" data-end=\"3097\" data-col-size=\"sm\">IATA Code<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"3097\" data-end=\"3113\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Location<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"3113\" data-end=\"3149\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Best For<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"3251\" data-end=\"3452\">\n<tr data-start=\"3251\" data-end=\"3350\">\n<td data-start=\"3251\" data-end=\"3287\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Istanbul Airport<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3287\" data-end=\"3299\"><strong data-start=\"3289\" data-end=\"3296\">IST<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3299\" data-end=\"3315\">European Side<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3315\" data-end=\"3350\">International, long-haul travel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3351\" data-end=\"3452\">\n<td data-start=\"3351\" data-end=\"3389\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Sabiha G\u00f6k\u00e7en International Airport<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3389\" data-end=\"3401\"><strong data-start=\"3391\" data-end=\"3398\">SAW<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3401\" data-end=\"3417\">Asian Side<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3417\" data-end=\"3452\">Budget flights, regional travel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr data-start=\"3454\" data-end=\"3457\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"3459\" data-end=\"3613\">If you&#8217;re flying to Istanbul soon, double-check the <strong data-start=\"3511\" data-end=\"3527\">airport code<\/strong> on your ticket \u2014 and enjoy your trip to this incredible city bridging two continents!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2708\ufe0f What Are the Istanbul Airport Codes? 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