Turkey · International airport
İstanbul Airport (IST)
İstanbul Airport is an international airport serving Istanbul (İstanbul Province), Turkey. Its IATA code is IST and its ICAO code is LTFM. It has 6 runways, the longest 4,100 m long.
- IATAIST
- ICAOLTFM
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- IST
- ICAO code
- LTFM
- City
- Istanbul
- Region / province
- İstanbul Province
- Country / territory
- Turkey
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 41.2749° N, 28.7321° E
- Elevation
- 99 m (325 ft)
- Time zone
- Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 4,100 m (13,451 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 17L/35R | 4,100 m13,451 ft | Asphalt |
| 17R/35L | 4,100 m13,451 ft | Asphalt |
| 16L/34R | 3,750 m12,303 ft | Asphalt |
| 16R/34L | 3,750 m12,303 ft | Asphalt |
| 18/36 | 3,060 m10,039 ft | Concrete |
| 09/27 | 2,819 m9,250 ft | Concrete |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
7,970 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 30 min
Hanoi (HAN)
7,417 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 45 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
8,211 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 45 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| CLEARANCE | 127.100 MHz |
| GROUND | 121.750 MHz |
| TOWER | 131.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from İstanbul Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Istanbul through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Turkey
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport | SAW | 64 km |
| Hasan Polatkan Airport | AOE | 222 km |
| Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport | EDO | 241 km |
| Adnan Menderes International Airport | ADB | 358 km |
| Esenboğa International Airport | ESB | 381 km |
| Süleyman Demirel International Airport | ISE | 405 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of İstanbul Airport?
The IATA code of İstanbul Airport is IST and its ICAO code is LTFM. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is İstanbul Airport located?
İstanbul Airport is in Istanbul, İstanbul Province, Turkey, at coordinates 41.2749° N, 28.7321° E and an elevation of 99 m (325 ft).
How far is İstanbul Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from İstanbul Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 8,211 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 7,417 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 7,970 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 10 h 45 min.
How long is the runway at İstanbul Airport?
The longest runway at İstanbul Airport is 4,100 m (13,451 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 6 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from İstanbul Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and İstanbul Airport (IST) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.