Atatürk Airport, or formerly Yeşilköy Airport, is an international airport located on the European Side of Istanbul. Yeşilköy Airport, which was put into service as Turkey’s first airport in the early 1900s and where the country’s first air transportation was started, was opened to international air traffic in 1953. Yeşilköy Airport changed its name on July 29, 1985 and became Atatürk Airport by taking the surname of the founder of the Turkish Republic, the great leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
Atatürk Airport is located within the borders of Bakırköy, one of the largest districts of Istanbul, and Yeşilköy, the center of which is by the sea. Its land is bordered by the Sea of Marmara in the south and the D-100 Highway in the north.
According to the reports made in 2015, it was the 11th busiest airport in the world and the first in Turkey regarding passenger traffic. The airport, which hosted an average of 1100 aircraft per day at that time, became one of the leading ports among Europe’s most important transit passenger airports.
On September 4, 2016, the airport broke the all-time record with the landing and take-off of 1453 aircraft (an aircraft landing or taking off every 59.46 seconds). Atatürk Airport, which hosted 61.332.124 passengers, 464.774 aircraft and 790.744 tons of cargo traffic in 2015, was the most active airport in the country at its time. The airport has been closed to scheduled flights as of April 7, 2019, and these flights have been transferred to Istanbul Airport. While Istanbul Atatürk Airport is the first aerodrome in Turkey, it has been providing services for private jet charter services and cargo flights since 2019.
Private Jet Charter Atatürk Airport
Istanbul Atatürk Airport has been used as a base for private jet charter services and cargo flights since 2016. This port, which is frequently used by jet customers who want to escape the busyness and flight traffic of Istanbul Airport, still hosts many flights.
Istanbul private jet charter prices
Although İstanbul Atatürk air charter fees depend on variables such as the number of passengers, departure airport, flight time, aircraft position, flight date, the prices for private jet charter from Istanbul → Antalya are as follows.
| Light Jet | 8.000 EUR + VAT |
| Midsize Jet | 11.000 EUR + VAT |
| Heavy Jet | 15.000 EUR + VAT |
The prices for private jet charter from Istanbul → Milas Bodrum are as follows.
| Light Jet | 7.800 EUR + VAT |
| Midsize Jet | 10.700 EUR + VAT |
| Heavy Jet | 14.600 EUR + VAT |
The prices for private jet charter from Istanbul → Ankara are as follows.
| Light Jet | 7.200 EUR + VAT |
| Midsize Jet | 10.200 EUR + VAT |
| Heavy Jet | 14.400 EUR + VAT |
The prices for private jet charter from Istanbul → Frankfurt are as follows.
| Light Jet | 15.500 EUR |
| Midsize Jet | 20.450 EUR |
| Heavy Jet | 25.700 EUR |
The prices for private jet charter from Istanbul → Dubai are as follows.
| Midsize Jet | 34.000 EUR |
| Heavy Jet | 40.700 EUR |
The prices for private jet charter from Istanbul → Paris are as follows.
| Light Jet | 17.450 EUR |
| Midsize Jet | 22.650 EUR |
| Heavy Jet | 30.500 EUR |
The prices for private jet charter from Istanbul → Northern Cyprus Nicosia are as follows.
| Light Jet | 10.000 EUR |
| Midsize Jet | 12.800 EUR |
| Heavy Jet | 16.000 EUR |
These prices are average amounts and you can contact us on our flight reservation screen or by phone for the most accurate price information.
History of Istanbul Atatürk Airport
Like many airports, Atatürk Airport was first established for military purposes in the early 1900s and served the military until 1933. After 1933, the airport was opened to civil flights, and in February 1933, the first protocol passengers made the Istanbul-Ankara flight. After Turkey signed the Chicago Civil Aviation Convention in 1944, the project of the new airport was prepared in 1947 and its foundation was laid in 1949. The project was completed in 1953 and the facilities were put into service on August 1st.
With the advancement of technology around the world in the mid-60’s, wide-body aircraft began to be used, and the need for expansion and renovation at the airport emerged. The construction of the runway planned for wide-body aircraft began in 1968, and after various delays, the runway was put into service on November 12, 1972. Due to the increasing traffic and the location of the Airport, the terminal buildings had to be renewed and it took until 1983 for the new buildings to be put into service.
The cargo terminal was put into service in 1993, and Terminal C was put into service in 1995 to meet the increased luggage trade and charter passenger traffic after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Due to the increasing traffic in the 2000s, many expansion works were carried out throughout the airport.
Atatürk Airport is used only for private jet charter services and cargo flights, with a decision taken on April 7, 2019.
Places to visit in On the European Side of Istanbul
When it comes to the European Side of Istanbul, the most popular spot for domestic and foreign tourists is indisputably the Sultanahmet Square and its surroundings. Beyazıt Square and the bazaars, Eminönü and Sirkeci, Taksim, Galata Tower, Ortaköy and Pierre Loti are among the must-see points of the city. Among the mosques on the European side, Eyüp Sultan Mosque, Süleymaniye Mosque, Hagia Sophia Mosque and Arap Mosque are among the mosques that should be visited.
The European side of Istanbul is home to many nightclubs in terms of nightlife. Sortie, Babylon, Garaj Istanbul, Roxy are among the most preferred nightclubs.
Transportation to Istanbul Atatürk Airport General Aviation Terminal
Atatürk Airport General Aviation Terminal (GAT – General Aviation Terminal) or VIP terminal is Atatürk Airport private jet terminal point open to private plane customers. This terminal, where you can do your security, customs and passport procedures more comfortably and personally, and where you can wait for your plane at the waiting and resting points (lounge), is located on the 1st floor in front of Istanbul Aydın University. You can enter from the side of İnönü Street, which is close to the D-100 highway.
