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IST airport guide (2026): parking, car rental & hotels
İstanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, 34, TR is #2 in Busiest Middle East & Turkey hubs · ranked by public data (Middle East & Turkey total passengers (ACI / authority figures)). Everything below comes from the airport's own pages and OurAirports, with dates.
Parking at IST
2 official lots. Cheapest: ₺520/day at Open parking area (12–24 hours). Garage from ₺740/day.
Hotels near IST
Yotelair Istanbul Airport (Airside), Yotel Istanbul Airport (Landside), Hilton Istanbul Airport, Airport forest room, Elysian Airport Hotel, and 8 more (OpenStreetMap, nearest first).
Facts IST at a glance
- Official name
- İstanbul Airport
- Codes
- IATA IST · ICAO LTFM
- Passengers (total)
- 84,400,000 (#2 in Busiest Middle East & Turkey hubs · ranked by public data) · ACI / airport-authority passenger figures
- Currency
- TRY (rates shown as published)
- Elevation
- 325 ft · OurAirports
- Runways
- 6 (longest 13,451 ft) · OurAirports
- Official website
- www.istairport.com
Book Park ahead or stay the night
Airport lounges: see Priority Pass's own lounge finder for IST; we have not checked lounge lists.
FAQ
How busy is IST?
İstanbul Airport recorded about 84,400,000 total passengers (latest published year in our notes): #2 in Busiest Middle East & Turkey hubs · ranked by public data (ACI / airport-authority figures — not FAA enplanements).
What is the cheapest official parking at IST?
Open parking area (12–24 hours) at ₺520 per day (TRY 520 for 12–24 hours (0–1h TRY 190)), per the airport's parking page checked Oct 31, 2026.
Which rental car companies serve IST?
We could not source the airport's rental car list. Please check the official airport site.