Istanbul Airport is the world’s biggest international airport, covering 76.5 million square meters.
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The “world’s new hub” officially opened on Oct. 29, 2018, the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Turkish Republic. The grand opening ceremony was attended by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkish ministers, officials and heads of state from around the world.
The airport has the potential to welcome 90 million passengers annually, and following the second phase of construction, expected to be completed in 2023, this number will reach about 200 million. The airport operates flights to about 350 destinations worldwide, thus becoming one of the main aviation centers in the world.
Istanbul Airport is providing access to 41 countries with three-hour flights, and to 66 countries with five-hour flights. One-third of the world’s population is able to reach any destination in the world by using this airport.
