Flying private to Istanbul
Istanbul is served by 3 airports used by private jets. The main one is Istanbul Atatürk Airport (LTBA), 35 minutes from the centre. Customs on site.
Istanbul Atatürk Airport LTBA
9,843 ft · 35 min · customs · 24h
Since scheduled airlines moved to Istanbul Airport in 2019, Atatürk has been Istanbul's dedicated business-aviation and state airport, with a General Aviation Terminal, several FBOs and no airline congestion. Around 35 minutes to Levent and Taksim on the European side. Fastest CIQ in the city.
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport LTFJ
9,843 ft · 45 min · customs · 24h
The Asian-side airport, 45 minutes from Kadıköy and Ataşehir's financial centre, with a GA terminal and competitive FBOs. Coordinated slots and a strong low-cost-airline presence; convenient for the Anatolian side and Bursa.
Istanbul Airport LTFM
13,451 ft · 50 min · customs · 24h
Turkey's mega-hub on the Black Sea coast, 50 minutes or more from the European business districts, with a GA terminal but long taxi times. Used mainly for widebody VIP charters and airline connections; Atatürk is the practical choice for business jets.
What it costs to fly to Istanbul
| From | Distance | Flight time | Typical aircraft | One-way, 4 pax (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beirut Lebanon | 535 nm | 2h 13m | Turboprop | $9,671 – $14,177 |
| Tel Aviv Israel | 613 nm | 1h 46m | Light jet | $13,200 – $18,900 |
| Amman Jordan | 655 nm | 1h 52m | Light jet | $13,547 – $19,416 |
| Munich Germany | 848 nm | 2h 19m | Light jet | $16,238 – $23,417 |
| Milan Italy | 893 nm | 2h 26m | Light jet | $16,865 – $24,350 |
| Zurich Switzerland | 951 nm | 2h 34m | Light jet | $17,671 – $25,549 |
| Baku Azerbaijan | 965 nm | 2h 36m | Light jet | $17,860 – $25,830 |
| Nice France | 969 nm | 2h 36m | Light jet | $17,922 – $25,923 |
| Geneva Switzerland | 1,032 nm | 2h 45m | Light jet | $18,799 – $27,226 |
| Kuwait City Kuwait | 1,172 nm | 3h 05m | Light jet | $20,745 – $30,121 |
| Paris France | 1,211 nm | 3h 11m | Light jet | $21,286 – $30,925 |
| Jeddah Saudi Arabia | 1,272 nm | 3h 20m | Light jet | $22,146 – $32,204 |
| Riyadh Saudi Arabia | 1,313 nm | 3h 26m | Light jet | $22,709 – $33,042 |
| London United Kingdom | 1,337 nm | 3h 29m | Light jet | $23,042 – $33,537 |
| London Luton United Kingdom | 1,360 nm | 3h 32m | Light jet | $23,372 – $34,027 |
| Bahrain Bahrain | 1,397 nm | 3h 38m | Light jet | $23,877 – $34,778 |
| Doha Qatar | 1,476 nm | 3h 49m | Light jet | $24,990 – $36,434 |
| Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates | 1,622 nm | 3h 50m | Super-midsize jet | $41,762 – $60,890 |
| Dubai United Arab Emirates | 1,625 nm | 3h 50m | Super-midsize jet | $41,809 – $60,960 |
| Muscat Oman | 1,810 nm | 4h 14m | Super-midsize jet | $45,735 – $66,798 |
| Delhi India | 2,461 nm | 5h 39m | Super-midsize jet | $59,545 – $87,337 |
| Lagos Nigeria | 2,475 nm | 5h 41m | Super-midsize jet | $59,839 – $87,774 |
| Mumbai India | 2,603 nm | 5h 50m | Large jet | $78,069 – $122K |
| Beijing China | 3,818 nm | 9h 10m +stop | Large jet | $123K – $190K |
Price any route to Istanbul
Every class of aircraft, per-seat cost and CO₂.