Istanbul Airport
International airport · Arnavutköy ·
Modern global hub w/ vast shopping, dining & lounges
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Tayakadın, Terminal Caddesi No:1, 34283 Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Türkiye Get directions
Modern global hub w/ vast shopping, dining & lounges
Tayakadın, Terminal Caddesi No:1, 34283 Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Türkiye Get directions
"Built with ambitions to be the world’s biggest airport and opened in 2018, Istanbul’s modern Grimshaw Architects design has been praised for its efficiency and sustainability, incorporates high-tech touches like a fleet of robots to direct passengers around the 818-million-square-foot hub, and supports large capacity with runway ability to handle about 90 flights per hour—factors that helped it top readers’ rankings this year." - Barbara Peterson
"A mall-like hub where Turkish bakery culture and ornate dining spaces shine: sesame-encrusted simits from ubiquitous bakeries offer perfect on-the-go snacks, while sit-down options like Cuisine Anatolia serve beef köfte and syrupy walnut baklava. The patisserie Kaimakk tempts with delicate confections—raspberry-rose tarts and Turkish Delight sticks—served against dramatic architecture of pillars, a travertine fountain, and mouth-blown glass that together make eating here feel distinctly local and atmospheric." - Alia Akkam
"Listed among the top 10 busiest airports, it also ranks as the second-busiest in Europe."
"A modern airport known for its local shopping options and a museum showcasing Anatolian history."
"A sprawling airport in Turkey known for its modern facilities and as a major hub for international travel." - Stefanie Waldek