Türkiye
Istanbul
Where continents, cultures and commerce meet
About This Route
A city shaped by the Bosphorus, Istanbul combines centuries of heritage with an energetic contemporary rhythm. Private terminals on both sides of the city provide flexible access for business, culture and waterfront escapes.
Airports
Aircraft Suited For This Route
The right aircraft category depends on passenger count, baggage and the flight time above. Compare light, midsize, super-midsize and long-range jets before requesting a quote.
Istanbul airports
Three airports for private flights in Istanbul
Istanbul has three airports that handle business aviation. Which one fits depends on your final address, slot availability and the operator's plan.
IST · LTFM
Istanbul Airport
The city's main international airport, north of the European side, with a dedicated general aviation terminal for private flights.
SAW · LTFJ
Sabiha Gökçen Airport
On the Asian side, convenient for the Anatolian side of the city, with a general aviation terminal for business jets.
ISL · LTBA
Istanbul Atatürk Airport
The former main airport on the European side, closest to the historic centre. It has not handled scheduled passenger flights since 2019, but private jets and air ambulance aircraft still use it.
Airport and terminal use depends on the operator and the date; we confirm the arrangement in every quote.
From Istanbul
Popular private jet routes from Istanbul
| Route | Distance | Typical flight time |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul – AnkaraTürkiye | 350 km | 1 hr |
| Istanbul – IzmirTürkiye | 330 km | 1 hr |
| Istanbul – AntalyaTürkiye | 480 km | 1 hr 10 min |
| Istanbul – BodrumTürkiye | 460 km | 1 hr 10 min |
| Istanbul – DalamanTürkiye | 470 km | 1 hr 15 min |
| Istanbul – LondonUnited Kingdom | 2,490 km | 3 hr 50 min |
| Istanbul – ParisFrance | 2,250 km | 3 hr 35 min |
| Istanbul – NiceFrance | 1,800 km | 3 hr |
| Istanbul – GenevaSwitzerland | 1,910 km | 3 hr 10 min |
| Istanbul – DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 3,000 km | 4 hr 30 min |
| Istanbul – DohaQatar | 2,740 km | 4 hr 10 min |
Approximate great-circle distance and typical flight time. Actual times depend on the aircraft, winds and air traffic routing.
Jet classes at a glance
Passengers and range by jet class
Manufacturer figures for the aircraft models featured on this site, grouped by class.
| Jet class | Example aircraft | Passengers (max) | Range (max) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Jets | Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3, Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3, Embraer Phenom 300E | Up to 10 | 2,010–2,165 nm3,720–4,010 km |
| Midsize Jets | Cessna Citation Ascend, Cessna Citation Latitude, Embraer Praetor 500 | Up to 12 | 1,940–3,340 nm3,590–6,190 km |
| Super Midsize Jets | Bombardier Challenger 3500, Cessna Citation Longitude, Embraer Praetor 600 | Up to 12 | 3,400–4,018 nm6,300–7,440 km |
| Long Range Jets | Bombardier Global 6500, Bombardier Global 7500, Gulfstream G700 | Up to 19 | 6,600–7,750 nm12,220–14,350 km |
Figures are the manufacturers' maximum seating and maximum range under ideal conditions. Actual capacity and non-stop range depend on cabin layout, payload, weather and the operator.
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