Istanbul Airport Code: IST / LTFM

What is the Istanbul airport code?

The airport code for İstanbul Airport is IST. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code LTFM, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It ranks among the busiest airports in the world by scheduled connections, sitting at number 18 in our dataset. Its ICAO code LTFM begins with L, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Europe.

Where is IST?

İstanbul Airport serves Istanbul, Turkey. It is close to sea level at 325 ft (99 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.

Runways at IST

It has 5 runways. The longest is 13,451 ft (4.10 km), designated 17L/35R.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Istanbul?

The IATA airport code for İstanbul Airport in Istanbul is IST. Its ICAO code is LTFM.

What is the 3-letter code for Istanbul?

The 3-letter IATA code for İstanbul Airport in Istanbul is IST.

What airport is IST?

IST is İstanbul Airport, located in Istanbul, Turkey.

What country is IST in?

IST (İstanbul Airport) is in Turkey.

Where is IST airport located?

İstanbul Airport (IST) is in Istanbul, Turkey, at coordinates 41.27487, 28.73214.

What is the ICAO code for İstanbul Airport?

The ICAO code for İstanbul Airport is LTFM. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code IST.

What is the difference between IST and LTFM?

IST is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. LTFM is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, İstanbul Airport.

Nearby and related airports

Other airports in Turkey and the wider region:

Popular routes from IST

Distance and typical flight time from İstanbul Airport to other airports it connects with:

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