Turkey is one of the most popular tourist destinations among the Middle-Eastern countries. Both tourism and business purposes require people to move frequently to and from this country. Turkey has an efficient airway system that connects it to different parts of the world to cater to the residents and tourists.

Read along to learn about the different airports in Turkey and the services it offers its passengers.

Listed below are some of the major airports in Turkey.

Note: The services and other factors keep changing frequently. So, please verify all information before planning your trip.

1. Antalya Airport (AYT), Antalya

Launched in 1960, Antalya Airport is the third busiest airport in Turkey. It is conveniently located only 10 km from the city centre. It accommodates airlines like AnadoluJet, Azur Air, Jet2.com, Corendon Airlines, and others for offering flights to passengers.

• Location: Yeşilköy, Antalya Havaalanı Dış Hatlar Terminali 1, 07230 Muratpaşa/Antalya, Türkiye
• ICAO: LTAI
• IATA Code: AYT
• Category: International
• Number of Terminals:
  • Terminals 1 and 2 are used for handling all the International flights to and from this airport.
  • The Domestic Terminal deals with all the domestic flights within this airport.
• Services and Amenities:
  • Baby care facilities
  • Medical services
  • Currency exchanges
  • Children’s area
  • ATMs
  • Shops
  • Restaurants
  • Duty-free shopping outlets

2. Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB), Ankara

Located in the capital city of Turkey, Ankara Esenboga Airport is the third-busiest airport in Turkey, about 28 km away from the city centre. Operating since 1955, it is currently the third-busiest airport in terms of domestic traffic.

It uses airlines like AnadoluJet, Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines to offer the flights. The latest expansion included the construction of a new passenger terminal in 2006.

• Location: Balıkhisar Mh., Özal Bulvarı, Akyurt/Ankara, Türkiye
• ICAO Code: LTAC
• IATA Code: ESB
• Category: International
• Number of Terminals:
  • A single terminal is used for Domestic and International flights in this airport.
  • A General Aviation Terminal is used for business and private flights.
• Services and Amenities:
  • Lounge facilities
  • Conference hall and meeting room
  • Restaurants
  • Child care room
  • Prayer room
  • Medical facilities and pharmacy
  • Currency exchange centres
  • Banking facilities

3. Adana Airport (ADA), Adana

About 2.3 km from the city centre, Adana Airport is an important transportation centre in southern Turkey. Launched in 1937, it is currently the sixth-busiest airport in Turkey. Both international and domestic flights are offered through airlines like Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways.

• Location: Turhan Cemal Beriker Blv, Adana
• ICAO Code:  LTAF
• IATA Code: ADA
• Category: International
• Number of Terminals:
  • The International Terminal handles all the international flights to and from this airport.
  • The Domestic Terminal deals with all the domestic flights to and from this airport.
• Services and Amenities:
  • Medical support
  • Public phones
  • Duty-free stores
  • ATMs
  • Currency exchanges, etc.

4. Bursa Yenisehir Airport (YEI), Bursa

Bursa Yenisehir Airport serves as one of the key gateways to domestic and international travellers in Turkey, about 42 km from the city centre. Launched in 2000, this airport has been renovated several times. Airlines like AnadoluJet, SalamAir and Turkish Airlines are used for offering flights to passengers.

• Location: Yenigün Bursa Caddesi 50, 16900 Yenişehir/Bursa, Türkiye
• ICAO Code: LTBR
• IATA Code: YEI
• Category: International
• Number of Terminals: NA
• Services and Amenities:
  • Airport lounge service
  • Children’s gaming zone
  • Child care rooms
  • Pet care centres
  • Duty-free shopping outlets
  • ATMs
  • Currency exchange counters

5. Hatay Airport (HTY), Hatay

Hatay Airport is one of the major airports in Turkey, serving the region of Antakya and Iskenderun, located 25 km from the city centre. Inaugurated in 2007, this airport handles an impressive amount of air traffic regularly. It uses airlines like SunExpress, Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines to offer flights.

• Location: Paşaköy, Dış Kapı, Hatay Havaalanı, 31121 Antakya/Hatay, Türkiye
• ICAO Code: LTDA
• IATA Code: HTY
• Category: International
• Number of Terminals:
  • Terminal I is used for International flights at this airport.
  • Terminal D handles all the Domestic flights at this airport.
• Services and Amenities:
  • ATMs
  • Lounge area
  • Currency exchanges
  • Duty-free stores

6. Dalaman Airport (DLM), Dalaman

Dalaman Airport is the 7th busiest airport in Turkey, mainly serving the southwestern part of the country. Launched in 1976, it is only 6 km from the city centre. It offers domestic and international flights through airlines like Azur Air, easyJet, Jet2.com, TUI Airways, and others.

• Location: Ege, 48770 Dalaman/Muğla, Türkiye
• ICAO Code: LTBS
• IATA Code: DLM
• Category: International
• Number of Terminals:
  • Terminal 1 is used for International flights in this airport.
  • Terminal 2 deals with all Domestic flights.
• Services and Amenities:
  • Airport lounge facility
  • Food and beverage outlets
  • First Aid Clinic
  • Baby care
  • Prayer rooms
  • Currency exchanges centres

7. Istanbul Airport (IST), Istanbul

Istanbul airport is the largest airport in Turkey, located in the Arnavutköy district, about 50 km from the city centre. This airport receives the highest passenger traffic, currently the busiest airport in Europe. It offers a wide range of international and domestic flights through Turkish Airlines, Red Wings Airlines, Wizz Air, IrAero, etc.

• Location: Tayakadın, Terminal Cad No:1, 34283 Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Türkiye
• ICAO Code: LTFM
• IATA Code: IST
• Category: International
• Number of Terminals:
  • A Domestic Terminal for handling all the domestic flights to and from this airport.
  • An International Terminal is used for dealing with all international flights.
• Services and Amenities:
  • Food and beverage outlets
  • Prayer rooms
  • Play area for children
  • Banking facilities
  • ATMs
  • Currency exchange centres

8. Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), Istanbul

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport is one of the largest airports in Turkey and the third busiest single-runway airport globally. It is located 32 km from the southeastern part of the city centre, launched in 2001. It accommodates airlines like AnadoluJet, Pegasus Airlines, Air Arabia, and others for offering flights.

• Location: Sanayi Mh., 34906 Istanbul, Turkey
• ICAO Code: LTFJ
• IATA Code: SAW
• Category: International
• Number of Terminals:
  • The International Terminal is used for international flights.
  • The Domestic Terminal is used for domestic flights.
• Services and Amenities:
  • Restaurants
  • Food and beverage outlets
  • Shopping outlets
  • Conference rooms
  • ATMs
  • Currency exchange services
  • Special facilities for the disabled

9. Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB), Izmir

Launched in 1987, this airport is considered one of the most important airports in Turkey. This airport primarily serves the city of Izmir, located 17 km from the city centre. It is the 5th largest airport in the country and offers both international and domestic flights through airlines like Corendon Airlines, Jet2.com, Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress, etc.

• Location: Dokuz Eylül Mh., 35425 Gaziemir/İzmir, Turkey
• ICAO Code: LTBJ
• IATA Code: ADB
• Category: International
• Number of Terminals:
  • The International Terminal has been operational since 2006, handling all the international flights to and from this airport.
  • The Domestic Terminal has been operational since 2014 and deals with all domestic flights.
• Services and Amenities:
  • Airport lounge
  • Play area for kids
  • Baby care rooms
  • Prayer rooms
  • Medical assistance centres
  • Facilities for those with special needs
  • Currency exchange counters

10. Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV), Milas

Mila-Bodrum Airport is located about 16 km from Milas city centre in southwestern Turkey. Launched in 1997, this airport handles a large volume of passengers annually. It accommodates airlines like AnadoluJet, easyJet, Enter Air and Pegasus Airlines for offering seasonal and chartered flights to passengers.

• Location: Ekinanbarı, Havalimanı Sk, 48200 Milas/Muğla, Türkiye
• ICAO Code: LTFE
• IATA Code: BJV
• Category: International
• Number of Terminals:
  • The International Terminal handles all the international flights in the area.
  • The Domestic Terminal deals with the domestic flights of the airport.
• Services and Amenities:
  • Lounge facility
  • Prayer room
  • Currency exchange centres
  • Medical assistance centres
  • Special services for the disabled