Fun facts about Istanbul Airport
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The control tower of Istanbul Airport is shaped like the Turkish national flower, the tulip.
Istanbul Airport
Turkey
Istanbul Airport is the larger of two international airports serving Istanbul, Turkey. It is located in the Arnavutköy district on the European side of the city. It is the largest airport in Turkey, the largest privately-owned airport operation in the world, and the second busiest airport in Europe.
From the “History” section
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Ali Kuşçu Mosque at the airport is the world's first 'LEED Gold' certified mosque.
Istanbul Airport
Turkey
Istanbul Airport is the larger of two international airports serving Istanbul, Turkey. It is located in the Arnavutköy district on the European side of the city. It is the largest airport in Turkey, the largest privately-owned airport operation in the world, and the second busiest airport in Europe.
From the “Facilities” section
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The airport is estimated to have emitted 9.5 million tonnes of CO2 in 2023.
Istanbul Airport
Turkey
Istanbul Airport is the larger of two international airports serving Istanbul, Turkey. It is located in the Arnavutköy district on the European side of the city. It is the largest airport in Turkey, the largest privately-owned airport operation in the world, and the second busiest airport in Europe.
From the “Environmental impact” section
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The M11 metro line opened on 22 January 2023, connecting the airport to Kağıthane.
Istanbul Airport
Turkey
Istanbul Airport is the larger of two international airports serving Istanbul, Turkey. It is located in the Arnavutköy district on the European side of the city. It is the largest airport in Turkey, the largest privately-owned airport operation in the world, and the second busiest airport in Europe.
From the “Ground transport” section
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The first flight from Istanbul Airport was to Ankara on 31 October 2018.
Istanbul Airport
Turkey
Istanbul Airport is the larger of two international airports serving Istanbul, Turkey. It is located in the Arnavutköy district on the European side of the city. It is the largest airport in Turkey, the largest privately-owned airport operation in the world, and the second busiest airport in Europe.
From the “History” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Kulttuurinavigaattori · CC BY-SA 4.0