Tags: Istanbul Airport

ACI Europe: Airports turning the corner: +98% jump in passenger traffic in 2022

Nearly 2 billion passengers welcomed by Europe’s airports in 2022 Passenger traffic doubling compared to 2021, but still -21% below pre-pandemic (2019) levels Only 27% of Europe’s airports recovered their pre-pandemic (2019) passenger volumes in 2022 – with most of them (90%) being smaller & regional airports TOP 5 European airports in 2022: 1. Istanbul, […]

Istanbul Airport first to earn ACI reaccreditation for COVID-19 health measures

Airports Council International (ACI) World and ACI EUROPE have announced that Istanbul Airport is the first airport in the world to be reaccredited through the Airport Health Accreditation programme.  Accreditation is granted for 12 months. Istanbul Airport was first in the world to be accredited in 2020 and now the airport is the first in […]

SITA slashes passenger processing time at Istanbul Airport with smart low touch solution

SITA, the technology provider for the air transport industry, today announced the results of its biometric-enabled Proof of Concept (PoC) designed to support a low-touch passenger experience and optimize passenger processing at Istanbul Airport (iGA). The six-month trial showed a 30% reduction in boarding times and increased satisfaction of participating passengers and airlines, as well […]

Istanbul Airport Awarded “Zero Waste” Certificate

Istanbul Airport where İGA has carefully implemented environment and sustainability policies, has become the first airport issued with a “Zero Waste Certificate” within the scope of the “Zero Waste” project that is carried out by the Ministry of Environment and Urban Planning with the aim to prevent waste and use resources in a more efficient […]

Istanbul Airport leads industry COVID response becoming first in world to receive ACI Airport Health Accreditation

View online version Magical journeys start here September 2020 Istanbul Airport leads the way in responding to COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the airline industry tremendously. With protective measures in place for the well-being and safety of passengers, Istanbul Airport is one of the leading airports worldwide in the fight against coronavirus. Recently, Istanbul […]

İGA in environmental collaboration

Istanbul Airport operator İGA has joined forces with the Mind Your Waste Foundation to raise awareness of waste management and recycling. The organizations have launched a photography and short film competition called ‘Are You Aware?’, which is open to both amateurs and professionals. Also supported by Büyük Efes Art, the competition will welcome entries until […]

The Great Move: Atatürk Airport operations moved to Istanbul Airport

  Istanbul Airport The world is your home, welcome to the new Istanbul Airport Newsletter: 10 April 2019 The Great Move: Atatürk Airport operations moved to Istanbul Airport The biggest logistical operation in the world aviation history was held between 5 and 6 April 2019. In a total of 33 hours, 12 hours earlier than […]

Istanbul Airport – full passenger operations to start in March

  Istanbul Airport The world is your home, welcome to the new Istanbul Airport Newsletter: 28 January 2019 Full passenger operations to start in March On 29 October 2018, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan opened the new Istanbul Airport with a magnificent ceremony. After just 42 months of construction time, the airport which is destined […]