As the most significant global transfer hub in the region, and with its excellent infrastructure, modern technology, and high-quality air travel experience, iGA Istanbul Airport has become the leader in Turkish aviation, bringing the country to the next level with its performance during the pandemic and post-pandemic periods. It continues to be an important center for cargo trade having recently increased its number of cargo destinations to 97, and holding an initial cargo capacity of 4 million tons. The iGA Istanbul Airport Cargo Center will have the necessary infrastructure for a cargo capacity of 5.5 million tons after the investments in all phases are completed.

 

iGA Istanbul Airport has been the recipient of more than 60 national and international awards during its four-year tenure, thanks to its exemplary practices in the aviation sector. At the 16th ACI Europe Awards held by Airports Council International Europe (ACI Europe), iGA Istanbul Airport was presented with the 'Digital Transformation' award, winning the title of 'Best Airport in Europe' in the field of digital transformation. In addition to these achievements, iGA was presented with the '5-Star Airport' award by Skytrax, one of the top aviation organizations in the international arena. Its preventative measures during the COVID-19 pandemic earned it the '5-Star COVID-19 Safety' award, becoming one of only two airports in the world to have received two awards at the same time.

 

The annual Readers' Choice survey conducted by luxury travel and lifestyle magazine, Condé Nast Traveler, published by the Condé Nast group, ranked iGA Istanbul Airport as the top entry in the list of 'Best Airports in the World'.

 

Winning people over with its human-centered and family-friendly approach as well as its accessible, sustainable, and innovative technologies, iGA Istanbul Airport continues to excel, with its goal of becoming a global transfer hub offering travel excellence for its passengers.