Istanbul

İstanbul Airport

LTFM

1,160

Flights/Day

00:50

Local Time

Istanbul

Timezone

325ft

Elevation

Current Weather

Current Conditions

LTFM

VFR

25°C

Clear • 6kt • 1015.00"

Observed: 20:50 UTC

VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.

Cloud Forecast

12k 8k 4k 0

21:00

CLR

00:00 PROB

0.8k

03:00 PROB

0.8k

07:00 BECMG

CLR

10:00 BECMG

CLR

18:00 BECMG

CLR

Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling

FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %

TAF valid until 03:00 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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