Domestic routes within Turkey rely on strategically positioned airports that serve distinct parts of each city. Ankara Esenboğa Airport delivers direct access to the administrative capital's commercial zones 28 km from the centre, while Istanbul Atatürk Airport operates as the primary private aviation gateway on the European side. Despite commercial terminal closure, Atatürk maintains dedicated general aviation facilities with multiple FBOs for business district connectivity.
Meetings in Çankaya, embassy appointments, and the ministerial districts shape many visits to Ankara. Some stays are tightly timed. Others leave room for galleries, private dinners, or a second day of meetings. Ankara sees private jet traffic across the year for government affairs, diplomacy, defence, and business travel.
Istanbul remains a major draw for private jet travellers across the year for business, family travel, shopping, and longer private stays. Time may be divided between Levent, Nişantaşı, the Bosphorus, and the historic quarters around Sultanahmet or Karaköy. Some visits are tightly scheduled. Others stretch into several days, with private residences, restaurants, and time on the water all shaping the pace.
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.
