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iGA Istanbul Airport named world’s most connected hub, overtaking Frankfurt in global rankings

19 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

iGA Istanbul Airport leads globally in connectivity, topping ACI EUROPE’s 2025 report and retaining Europe’s top direct connection spot.

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Europe’s air connectivity still lags behind 2019 despite passenger growth and shifting travel demand

18 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

ACI EUROPE's 2025 report reveals connectivity remains -9% below 2019, highlighting policy, market and geopolitical challenges impacting recovery.

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iGA Istanbul becomes first European airport to reach top ACI customer experience accreditation level

11 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

iGA Istanbul Airport is the first in Europe to achieve ACI’s highest customer experience level, recognising its strategic passenger-first approach.

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iGA Istanbul Airport: pioneering AI and smart technologies for a seamless passenger experience

26 May 2025 | By

From AI chatbots to RFID baggage tracking, iGA Istanbul Airport pioneers smart aviation solutions. Handling over 80 million passengers annually, its tech-powered operations set new global standards for efficiency and traveller convenience.

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Istanbul Airport becomes first in Europe to launch triple independent runway operations system

17 April 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

İGA Istanbul Airport boosts capacity and efficiency with Europe’s first triple runway operations, supporting future growth and global aviation leadership.

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The top 10 busiest airports in the world by aircraft movements

15 April 2025 | By International Airport Review

In this article, we review which airports had the highest number of aircraft movements in 2024, based on the total number of landings, take-offs.

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The top 10 busiest airports in the world by passenger numbers

15 April 2025 | By International Airport Review

In this article, we review which airports had the highest passenger numbers in 2024, based on the total number of departing, arriving, transferring and direct passengers.

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European airports surpass pre-COVID passenger numbers, but Finland’s recovery remains slow

13 March 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

European airports exceeded pre-COVID passenger volumes in 2024, with Finland’s recovery lagging due to geopolitical challenges and slower domestic growth.

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Transforming global air traffic: Istanbul Airport’s (IST) triple runway operations

21 October 2024 | By Erdal Kiziltas

Erdal Kiziltaş, Air Traffic Controller at DHMI, Türkiye's State Airports Authority, writes about iGA Istanbul Airport’s (IST) complex triple runway system and how this is helping them increase capacity and punctuality.

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SEA Milan’s Armando Brunini on biometrics and passenger experience

16 October 2024 | By Armando Brunini, Emily Budgen

International Airport Review's Editorial Assistant Emily Budgen attended this year's ACI Europe's Annual Congress, hosted by iGA Istanbul. Here, she caught up with SEA Milan Airport's CEO Armando Brunini and discussed biometrics, the passenger experience and the regulations in the industry.

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Second wave of esteemed speakers for International Airport Summit 2024 announced!

9 October 2024 | By International Airport Review

Take a look at the list below to see who will be featuring on the International Airport Summit agenda this year and make sure you grab your ticket!

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Finavia CEO Kimmo Maki on sustainability and geopolitics

8 October 2024 | By Emily Budgen, Kimmo Mäki (Finavia)

International Airport Review's Editorial Assistant Emily Budgen attended this year's ACI Europe's Annual Congress, hosted by iGA Istanbul Airport. Here, she caught up with CEO of Finavia Kimmo Maki, discussing the impact of geopolitics in the European aviation industry and sustainability measures of the future.

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Top 10 passenger experience initiatives at Istanbul Airport

7 October 2024 | By Emily Budgen

Those who have visited Istanbul Airport know that it is the height of airport infrastructure planning and development, having been awarded five stars by Skytrax . International Airport Review’s Emily Budgen delves into the 10 reasons why this airport offers a 5-star experience for passengers.

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iGA Istanbul’s Ismail Polat on innovations of the future

16 September 2024 | By Emily Budgen, Ismail Polat

International Airport Review's Editorial Assistant Emily Budgen attended this year's ACI Europe's Annual Congress, held in Istanbul. Here, she spoke to iGA Istanbul Airport's Chief Planning Officer Ismail Polat about future innovations in the aviation market and plans for the airport.

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ACI EUROPE reveals Best Airport Award winners for 2024

5 July 2024 | By Emily Budgen

This week, ACI EUROPE declared the winners for their prestigious awards at the Gala Dinner at their event in Istanbul.

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