Istanbul Airport

Istanbul, Turkey

About Istanbul Airport Airport

Key information about this airport, its facilities, and its role in international cargo and time-critical logistics.

Istanbul Airport is Turkey's primary international gateway and a strategic hub bridging Europe and Asia. IST handles approximately 1.5 million tonnes of cargo annually and is one of the world's fastest-growing cargo airports. Istanbul's geographic position enables OBC connections between Europe and Asia with shorter flight times than northern routes, making it an increasingly important transit point for time-critical logistics.

Logistics at IST

Cargo facilities, customs hours, runway specifications, and ground handling capabilities at IST.

Customs Hours 24/7
Cargo Terminal IST Cargo City, Turkish Cargo Hub
Runway Type 4F (wide-body capable)
Free Trade Zone Istanbul Airport FTZ
Special Handling DG Class 1-9, Temp-controlled, Pharma GDP, Live Animals, Perishables

Services at IST

Time-critical courier services available to and from IST. Choose the service that matches your speed and budget requirements.

Standard services available at most airports we cover. Services may vary — contact us to confirm.

Next Flight Out

Booked on the next available commercial flight as priority air cargo. Fast…

24-48 hours

On Board Courier

Dedicated courier. Next flight out. Zero handling gaps — fastest door-to-door for…

1-2 Days

Aircraft on Ground

When an aircraft is grounded, every minute costs $60,000+. FlashGL's AOG service…

4-12 hours door-to-door

Air Charter

Exclusive aircraft for your shipment — no shared cargo, no commercial flight…

4-24 hours door-to-door

Customs Brokerage

Licensed import and export customs clearance at all major Chinese ports and…

Same-day clearance

Last Mile Delivery

Airport-to-door and warehouse-to-door delivery for time-sensitive shipments — because the last mile…

1-6 hours airport-to-door

Departures from IST

Key outbound routes from IST to major global destinations. Regular departures with guaranteed transit times.

IST→Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Istanbul → Frankfurt 4-6 hours
IST→Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Istanbul → Hong Kong 10-12 hours
IST→New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Istanbul → New York 12-14 hours

Time-Critical Shipping via IST

OBC, NFO, AOG, and air charter services to and from Istanbul Airport — connecting 120+ countries with guaranteed delivery.

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