Istanbul Airport - Overview

Yes, Istanbul Airport (IST) on the European side of the city and Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) is on the Asian side. They are quite far from one another.

Yes, Istanbul Airport (IST) is on the Europe side of the city and Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) is on the Asian side of the city.

Istanbul Airport (airport code IST), or in Turkish it is Istanbul Havalimani. Some people still refer to it as the new airport. The other airport is Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW).

This airport, Istanbul Airport (also known as Istanbul Havalimani in Turkish) is the largest airport in Istanbul. The airport code for Istanbul Airport is IST.

Taxi fares change often due to inflation. Many factors can add to the fare including traffic during rush hour, whether or not you need to cross a bridge, and which side of the city you need to reach. If you need to use a taxi, download the Bitaksi app so that there’s a record of the fare and ratings of the driver. Always snap a photo of the license plate before entering the cab and be sure the driver turns in the meter. You can report complaints to the municipality by calling 153.