Charter a private jet to Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul is served by three major airports: Istanbul Airport (IST), Sabiha Gökçen (SAW), and Ataturk (ISL), which now mainly handles private and cargo flights. All three support private aviation with a network of FBOs and premium lounges for luxury and business travellers.
| Coordinates (DMS) | |
|---|---|
| Latitude / Longitude | |
| IATA Code | IST |
| ICAO Code | LTFM |
| Elevation | |
| Number of runway(s) | 5 |
| Runway surface(s) | Asphalt, Concrete |
| Longest runway | |
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Most common aircraft operating from Istanbul Airport
FBOs and ground services at Istanbul Airports
Sancak Air FBO
Sancak Air offers comprehensive FBO services at Ataturk Airport, including ground handling, VIP transfer coordination, and fast-track security for business aviation operations.
Universal Aviation Istanbul
Universal Aviation provides ground services at Ataturk, supporting private and corporate aircraft with international standards in safety, operations, and VIP handling.
Bilen Air Services
Bilen Air is present at both Ataturk (ISL) and Sabiha Gökçen (SAW), delivering tailored aircraft services, flight support, and ground handling for executive clients.
Gozen Air
Gozen Air supports diplomatic and private aviation with full FBO operations, including customs coordination, apron services, and flight supervision.
Celebi Ground Services
Celebi delivers handling services at both ISL and SAW, focusing on business jet support and VIP arrangements.
VIP lounges available at Istanbul
IGA Lounge (Istanbul Airport)
Located in the international departures area, the IGA Lounge offers premium amenities including gourmet dining, sleeping pods, business zones, and spa services. Accessible via select airline programmes or lounge memberships.
Turkish Airlines Lounge Business
Reserved for Turkish Airlines Business Class and Star Alliance Gold passengers, this lounge offers hot meals, private seating, showers, entertainment, and meeting spaces.
SkyTeam Lounge (Istanbul Airport)
Open to SkyTeam Elite Plus and business class travellers, the lounge includes snacks, beverages, Wi-Fi, workspaces, and flight information displays.
Talk to your Dubai-based aviation advisor, 24/7
Our team of Private Aviation Advisors based in Dubai (DIFC) speaks Arabic, English, French, Turkish and Dutch, and is available 24/7 to arrange private jet charters across the Middle East and beyond. In addition to the flight itself, the team can coordinate concierge and chauffeur services for each journey.
- Middle East's Leading Private Jet Travel Experience 2026 (World Travel Awards 2026)
- Best Full-Service Air Charter Company (Aviation Achievement Awards 2026)