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İstanbul Airport

LTFM
1,370
Flights/Day
19:41
Local Time
Istanbul
Timezone
325ft
Elevation
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11°C
Mostly Cloudy • 17kt • 1010.00"
Observed: 16:20 UTC
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15:00
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18:00 BECMG
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03:00 BECMG
12k
Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
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TAF valid until 21:00 local time
About İstanbul Airport

Istanbul's Black Sea location brings winter storms and occasional snow. The Bosphorus strait can create localized wind effects on approaches.

Is Istanbul Airport turbulent?

Istanbul's new mega-airport sits north of the city on the Black Sea coast, exposed to weather systems from both the Mediterranean and continental Europe. Winter brings gusty winds and occasional snow, while summer thunderstorms can develop rapidly over the Anatolian plateau. The Bosphorus strait creates localized wind effects that can make approaches bumpy during strong weather patterns.

  • Istanbul New Airport opened in 2019 as one of the world's largest
  • The Black Sea location brings wetter, windier conditions than the old Ataturk airport
  • Winter snowstorms occasionally disrupt operations
How does Istanbul's location affect flying?

Istanbul sits at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and weather systems from the Black Sea and Mediterranean. Cold fronts sweeping down from Russia clash with warmer Mediterranean air, producing winter storms. The city's position on the Bosphorus means winds can funnel through the strait, creating localized turbulence. The new airport's coastal location makes it more weather-exposed than the former city-center Ataturk airport.

When is the calmest time to fly from Istanbul?

Late spring (May-June) and early autumn (September-October) offer the most stable conditions. Summer can bring afternoon thunderstorms but generally provides good flying weather. Winter months (December-February) carry the highest risk of weather disruptions from cold fronts and occasional heavy snow.

Is turbulence at Istanbul dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Istanbul?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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TK1347
Turkish Airlines
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Turkish Airlines
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TK2612
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DIY 19:45 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
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ECN 19:50 Local -- Forecast
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HV3289
Transavia
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D09405
Dhl
+1 codeshare MB
SAW 20:05 Local airbus a300b4-605r(f) Forecast
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Emirates
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TK591
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EBB 20:05 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
TK2430
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AYT 20:10 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
TK1915
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TK1045
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OTP 20:10 Local boeing 787-9 dreamliner Forecast
TK1067
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CND 20:10 Local airbus a319-132 Forecast
TK1005
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RMO 20:15 Local boeing 737-8f2 Forecast
BM519
Medsky Airways
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U6774
Ural Airlines
SVX 20:15 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
HV3421
Transavia
NTE 20:20 Local boeing 737-8jp Forecast
TK128
Turkish Airlines
JED 20:20 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
TK1845
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance Livery)
ATH 20:20 Local -- Forecast
TK6237
Turkish Airlines
MCT 20:20 Local -- Forecast
U22860
Easyjet
BRS 20:30 Local airbus a320-214 Forecast
TK1029
Turkish Airlines
SOF 20:30 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
TK1075
Turkish Airlines
VAR 20:30 Local boeing 737-9f2(er) Forecast
TK1893
Turkish Airlines
SKG 20:30 Local boeing 737-8f2 Forecast
TK607
Turkish Airlines
NBO 20:30 Local airbus a330-303 Forecast
BJ3013
Nouvelair Tunisie
ALG 20:30 Local -- Forecast
TK1173
Turkish Airlines
DUB 20:30 Local boeing 737-8f2 Forecast
TK780
Turkish Airlines
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TK720
Turkish Airlines
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Turkish Airlines
BER 20:35 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
TK1941
Turkish Airlines
BRU 20:40 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
TK1877
Turkish Airlines
MXP 20:40 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
TK1829
Turkish Airlines
CDG 20:40 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
TK2470
Turkish Airlines
COV 20:40 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
TK411
Turkish Airlines
VKO 20:45 Local airbus a330-303 Forecast
TK2020
Turkish Airlines
ASR 20:45 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
TK716
Turkish Airlines
DEL 20:45 Local airbus a330-303 Forecast
TK1637
Turkish Airlines
MUC 20:50 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
TK1359
Turkish Airlines
MAD 20:50 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
TK150
Turkish Airlines
DMM 20:55 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
TK1779
Turkish Airlines
LIS 20:55 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
GO6203
Uls Airlines Cargo
TBS 20:55 Local airbus a330-343(p2f) Forecast
TK2340
Turkish Airlines
ADB 21:00 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
MT
Malta Medair
+2 codeshares MT BM
MJI 21:00 Local -- Forecast
TK1709
Turkish Airlines
STR 21:00 Local boeing 737-8f2 Forecast
TK1667
Turkish Airlines
HAM 21:00 Local boeing 737-8f2 Forecast
TK2550
Turkish Airlines
RZV 21:00 Local boeing 737-8f2 Forecast
TK2182
Turkish Airlines
ESB 21:00 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
TK1747
Turkish Airlines
OSL 21:00 Local boeing 737-8f2 Forecast
TK1529
Turkish Airlines
DUS 21:05 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
TK1597
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance Livery)
FRA 21:05 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
TK322
Turkish Airlines
ASB 21:10 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
TK778
Turkish Airlines
BAH 21:10 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
TK1361
Turkish Airlines
FCO 21:10 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
TK350
Turkish Airlines
ALA 21:10 Local airbus a330-343 Forecast
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Turkish Airlines
CPH 21:10 Local boeing 737-9f2(er) Forecast
TK94
Turkish Airlines
+1 codeshare F3
JED 21:10 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
TK714
Turkish Airlines
LHE 21:10 Local airbus a330-343 Forecast
TK403
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance Livery)
LED 21:15 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
TK6234
Turkish Cargo
DWC 21:15 Local boeing 777-f Forecast
2S85
Southwind Airlines
SVO 21:15 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
TK136
Turkish Airlines
MED 21:15 Local airbus a330-343 Forecast
UD762
Ur Airlines
EBL 21:15 Local airbus a320-232 Forecast
TK710
Turkish Airlines
ISB 21:15 Local airbus a330-303 Forecast
TK1911
Turkish Airlines
ZRH 21:20 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
BA675
British Airways
+1 codeshare TK
LHR 21:20 Local airbus a320-251n Forecast
TK573
Turkish Airlines
MBA 21:20 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
TK2236
Turkish Airlines
GZT 21:25 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
ME268
Mea
BEY 21:25 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
TK708
Turkish Airlines
KHI 21:25 Local airbus a330-343 Forecast
TK772
Turkish Airlines
KWI 21:25 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
OU4353
Croatia Airlines
SPU 21:30 Local airbus a319-112 Forecast
TK1929
Turkish Airlines
LGW 21:30 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
TK1889
Turkish Airlines
VIE 21:35 Local airbus a321-231 Forecast
W5115
Mahan Air
+1 codeshare B9
IKA 21:35 Local airbus a340-313 Forecast
FV6772
Rossiya
AER 21:40 Local sukhoi superjet 100-95b Forecast
TK657
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance Livery)
TUN 21:40 Local boeing 737-8f2 Forecast
TK655
Turkish Airlines
ALG 21:40 Local airbus a321-271nx Forecast
HY274
Uzbekistan Airways
+1 codeshare TK
TAS 21:40 Local boeing 787-8 dreamliner Forecast
19:45
Local
IST CLJ
TK TK1347
boeing 737-9f2(er)
19:45
Local
IST BJV
TK TK2524
19:45
Local
IST DIY
TK TK2612
airbus a321-231
19:45
Local
IST ZNZ
TK TK568 +1
boeing 737 max 8
19:45
Local
IST AUH
TK TK868
airbus a321-271nx
19:45
Local
IST DLM
TK TK2562
boeing 737-8f2
19:45
Local
IST BKK
TK TK64
boeing 787-9 dreamliner
19:50
Local
IST ALG
TK TK851
airbus a321-271nx
19:50
Local
IST TZX
TK TK2838
airbus a319-132
19:50
Local
IST ECN
TK TK962
19:50
Local
IST NAV
TK TK2008
airbus a321-231
19:50
Local
IST TIA
TK TK1077
boeing 737-8f2
19:50
Local
IST VKO
DP DP1738
boeing 737-8lj
20:00
Local
IST LHR
TK TK1983
airbus a321-271nx
20:00
Local
IST ASM
TK TK576
airbus a321-271nx
20:00
Local
IST ORY
HV HV3289
boeing 737-8k2
20:05
Local
IST IKA
IV7903
boeing 737-524
20:05
Local
IST PRN
TK TK1019
boeing 737-8f2
20:05
Local
IST SAW
D0 D09405 +1
airbus a300b4-605r(f)
20:05
Local
IST DXB
EK EK122
boeing 777-31h(er)
20:05
Local
IST EBB
TK TK591
boeing 737 max 8
20:10
Local
IST AYT
TK TK2430
airbus a321-231
20:10
Local
IST MAN
TK TK1915
airbus a321-271nx
20:10
Local
IST OTP
TK TK1045
boeing 787-9 dreamliner
20:10
Local
IST CND
TK TK1067
airbus a319-132
20:15
Local
IST SKP
TK TK1005
airbus a320-232
20:15
Local
IST RMO
TK TK271
boeing 737-8f2
20:15
Local
IST BEN
BM BM519
airbus a320-214
20:15
Local
IST SVX
U6 U6774
airbus a320-214
20:20
Local
IST NTE
HV HV3421
boeing 737-8jp
20:20
Local
IST JED
TK TK128
airbus a321-271nx
20:20
Local
IST ATH
TK TK1845
20:20
Local
IST MCT
TK TK6237
20:30
Local
IST BRS
U2 U22860
airbus a320-214
20:30
Local
IST SOF
TK TK1029
airbus a321-231
20:30
Local
IST VAR
TK TK1075
boeing 737-9f2(er)
20:30
Local
IST SKG
TK TK1893
boeing 737-8f2
20:30
Local
IST NBO
TK TK607
airbus a330-303
20:30
Local
IST ALG
BJ BJ3013
20:30
Local
IST DUB
TK TK1173
boeing 737-8f2
20:35
Local
IST DOH
TK TK780
airbus a321-271nx
20:35
Local
IST BOM
TK TK720
boeing 777-36n(er)
20:35
Local
IST BER
TK TK1727
airbus a321-271nx
20:40
Local
IST BRU
TK TK1941
airbus a321-231
20:40
Local
IST MXP
TK TK1877
airbus a321-271nx
20:40
Local
IST CDG
TK TK1829
airbus a321-271nx
20:40
Local
IST COV
TK TK2470
airbus a321-231
20:45
Local
IST VKO
TK TK411
airbus a330-303
20:45
Local
IST ASR
TK TK2020
airbus a320-232
20:45
Local
IST DEL
TK TK716
airbus a330-303
20:50
Local
IST MUC
TK TK1637
airbus a321-231
20:50
Local
IST MAD
TK TK1359
airbus a321-271nx
20:55
Local
IST DMM
TK TK150
airbus a321-271nx
20:55
Local
IST LIS
TK TK1779
airbus a321-271nx
20:55
Local
IST TBS
GO GO6203
airbus a330-343(p2f)
21:00
Local
IST ADB
TK TK2340
airbus a321-231
21:00
Local
IST MJI
MT MT +2
21:00
Local
IST STR
TK TK1709
boeing 737-8f2
21:00
Local
IST HAM
TK TK1667
boeing 737-8f2
21:00
Local
IST RZV
TK TK2550
boeing 737-8f2
21:00
Local
IST ESB
TK TK2182
airbus a321-231
21:00
Local
IST OSL
TK TK1747
boeing 737-8f2
21:05
Local
IST DUS
TK TK1529
airbus a321-271nx
21:05
Local
IST FRA
TK TK1597
airbus a321-231
21:10
Local
IST ASB
TK TK322
airbus a321-271nx
21:10
Local
IST BAH
TK TK778
airbus a321-271nx
21:10
Local
IST FCO
TK TK1361
airbus a321-271nx
21:10
Local
IST ALA
TK TK350
airbus a330-343
21:10
Local
IST CPH
TK TK1787
boeing 737-9f2(er)
21:10
Local
IST JED
TK TK94 +1
airbus a321-271nx
21:10
Local
IST LHE
TK TK714
airbus a330-343
21:15
Local
IST LED
TK TK403
airbus a321-231
21:15
Local
IST DWC
TK TK6234
boeing 777-f
21:15
Local
IST SVO
2S 2S85
boeing 737 max 8
21:15
Local
IST MED
TK TK136
airbus a330-343
21:15
Local
IST EBL
UD UD762
airbus a320-232
21:15
Local
IST ISB
TK TK710
airbus a330-303
21:20
Local
IST ZRH
TK TK1911
airbus a321-271nx
21:20
Local
IST LHR
BA BA675 +1
airbus a320-251n
21:20
Local
IST MBA
TK TK573
boeing 737 max 8
21:25
Local
IST GZT
TK TK2236
airbus a321-231
21:25
Local
IST BEY
ME ME268
airbus a321-271nx
21:25
Local
IST KHI
TK TK708
airbus a330-343
21:25
Local
IST KWI
TK TK772
airbus a321-271nx
21:30
Local
IST SPU
OU OU4353
airbus a319-112
21:30
Local
IST LGW
TK TK1929
airbus a321-271nx
21:35
Local
IST VIE
TK TK1889
airbus a321-231
21:35
Local
IST IKA
W5 W5115 +1
airbus a340-313
21:40
Local
IST AER
FV FV6772
sukhoi superjet 100-95b
21:40
Local
IST TUN
TK TK657
boeing 737-8f2
21:40
Local
IST ALG
TK TK655
airbus a321-271nx
21:40
Local
IST TAS
HY HY274 +1
boeing 787-8 dreamliner
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