At Sabiha Gökçen Airport, the city's airport, during the first weekend of August, specifically on August 4th, 5th, and 6th, a total of 2,091 flights were conducted, accommodating a total of 389,620 passengers. On August 6th, a record-breaking number of 131,052 passengers were reached from 713 domestic and international flights, marking the highest passenger count ever recorded. Additionally, the highest number of departing international passengers reached 36,830, contributing to a total of 72,566 international passengers, setting a new record for outbound international travelers.
Hosting 17 million passengers in the first half of the year
With the onset of the summer season this year, ISG (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen) Airport has been consistently setting new records for passenger numbers every week. According to HEAŞ (General Directorate of State Airports Authority) data, ISG conducted 108,060 flights and accommodated 17 million passengers in the first six months of the year.
In the statement, Berk Albayrak, CEO of ISG, expressed his views and stated that they have had an exceptional season at Sabiha Gökçen Airport. He said, "We take great pride in serving Istanbul, Türkiye's most valuable tourism center, the cradle of civilizations, and the capital of cultures. We work together with our teams 24/7 to provide our guests with the most comfortable and secure travel experience, from passenger entry gates to baggage delivery, security checks, and flight gates. The success of such a large-scale operation is undoubtedly attributed to the dedication of our staff," he added.
