IGA Istanbul Airport : 5,601 flights and 824,000 passengers
5,601 flights and 824,000 passengers
As the month of Ramadan comes to an end, there is a lot of congestion at the IGA Istanbul Airport terminal due to passengers who want to travel during the Eid al-Fitr holiday. A total of 5,601 flights are expected to be made from the IGA Istanbul Airport between April 17 and April 20, which is the eve of the holiday.
As people flock to the IGA Istanbul Airport to spend the Eid al-Fitr holiday in their hometowns and vacation spots, the terminal is starting to experience holiday congestion. All precautions have been taken at IGA Istanbul Airport to ensure that passengers do not miss their flights. It has been announced that additional X-ray machines and personnel will be placed at baggage control points where passenger congestion is expected.
The congestion caused by both domestic and foreign passengers entering the terminal after undergoing security checks was noticeable at both domestic and international terminals, resulting in queues.
As of April 14, 2023, the daily number of passengers has exceeded 200,000, with 157,000 passengers on international flights and 56,000 on domestic flights. A total of 5,601 flights are expected to be made from IGA Istanbul Airport between April 17 and April 20, and it has been emphasized that 824,000 passengers will also travel from the airport.
On April 20, 2023, which is the eve of the holiday, a total of 1,474 flights will be made, including 1,037 on international flights and 437 on domestic flights. With these flights, a total of 224,195 passengers are expected to travel daily, including 168,596 on international flights and 55,599 on domestic flights.
