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Istanbul Airport
IATA: IST
ICAO: LTFM
Istanbul Airport (IATA: IST, ICAO: LTFM) is a major international airport in Turkey. It is located at 41.26°N, 28.73°E, GMT3. The airport is served by 118 airlines, 302 outbound destinations, reaching 118 countries.
Turkey
Country
Istanbul
Timezone
GMT 3
UTC Offset
41.2622, 28.7278
Coordinates
Airport Information
| Airport Name | Istanbul Airport |
|---|---|
| IATA Code | IST |
| ICAO Code | LTFM |
| Country | Turkey (TR) |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| GMT Offset | 3 |
| Latitude | 41.262222 |
| Longitude | 28.727778 |
| City IATA Code | IST |
Airport Network Card
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Outbound Routes
302
Inbound Routes
117
Airlines
118
Countries
118
Longest Destination
MEX
11,388 km
Shortest Destination
ISL
35 km
Hub Airlines
- TK Turkish Airlines
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