İstanbul Airport (LTFM).
İstanbul Airport (LTFM / IST) is a commercial airport with general aviation handling serving Istanbul, Turkey, at 325 ft elevation with a longest runway of 4,100 m (13,451 ft). The city centre is 35 km away in a straight line. 1 alternative airport lies within 100 km.
| ICAO / IATA | LTFM / IST |
|---|---|
| Location | Istanbul, Turkey (41.2749, 28.7321) |
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Longest runway | 17L/35R: 4,100 m / 13,451 ft, ASP |
| Time zone | Europe/Istanbul |
| Scheduled airline service | Yes |
| City served | Istanbul, 35 km |
| Official website | www.istairport.com |
Which airports are near İstanbul Airport?
1 airport on this site lies within 100 km, the nearest being Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport at 64 km.
| Airport | Codes | Distance | Longest runway | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport | LTFJ / SAW | 64 km | 3,540 m | GA terminal |
Which routes are flown from İstanbul Airport?
The routes from Istanbul with the largest private jet markets at the far end are Milan, Zurich, Nice.
- Istanbul to Milan: 903 nm, about 2h 38m, empty leg estimated at $2,300–$10,800
- Istanbul to Zurich: 955 nm, about 2h 46m, empty leg estimated at $2,400–$11,400
- Istanbul to Nice: 973 nm, about 2h 49m, empty leg estimated at $2,500–$11,600
- Istanbul to Geneva: 1,035 nm, about 2h 58m, empty leg estimated at $2,600–$12,300
- Istanbul to Paris: 1,217 nm, about 3h 27m, empty leg estimated at $3,000–$14,300
- Istanbul to Ibiza: 1,268 nm, about 3h 35m, empty leg estimated at $3,200–$14,800
- Istanbul to London: 1,350 nm, about 3h 48m, empty leg estimated at $3,300–$15,700
- Istanbul to Mykonos: 273 nm, about 0h 58m, empty leg estimated at $900–$4,100
Model estimate, not a quote. See how we calculate prices.
Questions about İstanbul Airport
Can private jets use İstanbul Airport?
Yes. İstanbul Airport has general aviation handling alongside its airline traffic, and its 4,100 m runway takes every aircraft category on this site.
How far is İstanbul Airport from Istanbul?
35 km in a straight line from the centre of Istanbul, using OurAirports and Wikidata coordinates. Road time depends on traffic.
What is the nearest alternative to İstanbul Airport?
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (LTFJ / SAW), 64 km away. Operators use alternates when weather, slots or opening hours rule out the first choice.
What documents do I need?
A passport for international flights and government photo ID for domestic flights. Visa rules are the same as for airline travel.
Sources
- OurAirports open data (public domain), 2026-09-20 (accessed 2026-09-20). Airport codes, coordinates, elevation and runway lengths.
- Wikidata (CC0), 2026-09-20 (accessed 2026-09-20). City-centre coordinates used for airport-to-city distances.
Last reviewed 20 September 2026 by Empty Leg Exclusive Editorial Team.
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