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

Time-Critical Shipping via IST

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