Air accessibility remains one of Türkiye's main advantages for tourists, residents and businesses. DHMİ data for the first half of the year shows an increase in the scale of the system and a particularly high flow concentration in Istanbul.
Key figures for the first half of the year
In January–June 2026, Turkish airports served 111,960,564 passengers. In June alone, total air traffic including overflights reached 221,826 air movements. These indicators reflect not only the tourist season, but also internal mobility, transit and business travel.
Istanbul remains the central hub
Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport together received 63,447,607 passengers in six months. This concentration expands the choice of international routes and connections, but at the same time makes transfer time, airport choice and distance to the final destination an important part of trip planning.
What to check before buying a ticket
See not only the price, but also the arrival airport, flight seasonality, included baggage, ground transfer time and conditions for changing the ticket. For Antalya and Alanya, compare flights to Antalya and Gazipasa-Alanya separately: the closer airport does not always offer a convenient frequency and price for the desired date.