Airport code
IST — Istanbul Airport
IST is the IATA code for Istanbul Airport, an airport serving Istanbul, Turkey. Its ICAO code is LTFM, and it operates in the UTC time zone (UTC+3). The airport sits at 41.2753, 28.7519 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 325 ft (99 m).
Overview
About Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Airport is the larger of two international airports serving Istanbul, Turkey. It is located in the Arnavutköy district on the European side of the city. It is the largest airport in Turkey, the largest privately-owned airport operation in the world, and the second busiest airport in Europe.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | IST |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | LTFM |
| Airport name | Istanbul Airport |
| City | Istanbul |
| Country | Turkey |
| Time zone | UTC (UTC+3) |
| Latitude | 41.2753 |
| Longitude | 28.7519 |
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Europe |
| Runways | 5 |
| Longest runway | 13,451 ft (4,100 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Istanbul Airport?
The IATA code for Istanbul Airport is IST.
What is the ICAO code for Istanbul Airport?
The ICAO code for Istanbul Airport is LTFM.
Where is IST airport located?
Istanbul Airport (IST) is located in Istanbul, Turkey.
What time zone is IST in?
Istanbul Airport operates in the UTC time zone, which is UTC+3.
What is the nearest airport to IST?
The nearest airport to Istanbul Airport (IST) is Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) in Pendik, Istanbul, about 63 km away.
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