A short business visit
Travelling alone or with a few colleagues, we compare smaller jets for your route. Outward and return flights are planned around your appointments, with any requested changes discussed with the operator.
Explore aircraft →Private jet charter to Istanbul
Fly privately to Istanbul with an airport chosen around your appointment. We compare Atat ürk, Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen, and can arrange a chauffeur to your destination address.
Personal assistance in English and German.
Airport profile
Your airport. At a glance.
Istanbul Atatürk Airport
- Airport codes
- ISL / LTBA
- Time zone
- Europe/Istanbul
- Current UTC time
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- Airport local time
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- Latitude
- 40.9719° N
- Longitude
- 28.8237° E
- Airport weather · latest observation
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Airport selection & considerations
Atatürk (ISL / LTBA) is on the European side and remains in use for general aviation. We assess it for meetings in this part of Istanbul. It is a different airport from Istanbul Airport (IST / LTFM).
Handling, operating hours & availability
Private flights use the General Aviation Terminal. The operator and handler confirm suitability, available times and parking for your journey. A scheduled connection at Istanbul Airport requires a change of airport, for which we allow sufficient time.
Onward travel & baggage
Your chauffeur meets you at the confirmed collection point at Atatürk. We plan the drive to your hotel or meeting around the actual address and traffic. If you are heading to the Asian side, we also compare Sabiha Gökçen before booking.
Location: OurAirports; time zone: Europe/Istanbul · checked 5 October 2026. Operating details are checked before booking.
Landing is only part of getting there.
Local partners can provide a chauffeur to your hotel, office or agreed meeting point. The address, time of day and any journey across the Bosphorus shape the plan. If you have several appointments, we agree the required journeys individually. The drive back to your confirmed departure airport is considered early too.
Enquire about your flight and transfer →Your itinerary
Choose the airport around your appointment.
A meeting on the Asian side or a hotel on the European shore of the Bosphorus: in Istanbul, the drive matters when choosing an airport. We compare Atatürk, Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen against your address and available flight options.
If you are connecting with an airline, share the flight number and departure time too. We account for travel between handling areas or airports so your private flight fits the whole itinerary.
Airports to consider
Istanbul Atatürk Airport
IATA ISL · ICAO LTBA
Istanbul Airport
IATA IST · ICAO LTFM
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
IATA SAW · ICAO LTFJ
This selection is a planning starting point. Suitability, handling and current operating conditions are checked for each flight. It is not a promise of availability.
Time to work. Room to settle in.
Colleagues or family alongside you
A larger cabin gives your party more room to sit together. We assess the seating layout and baggage capacity, checking requested facilities on the aircraft offered.
Explore aircraft →Arriving after a longer flight
For an intercontinental journey, we compare range and the opportunity to rest. We check whether a non-stop flight is possible for your departure point, passenger numbers and luggage.
Explore aircraft →What does a private jet to Istanbul cost?
Your Istanbul charter price depends on the route, date and aircraft position. The airport chosen and return arrangements also affect the quotation. We compare suitable options in the context of the whole journey, with requested chauffeur services itemised separately. What shapes your charter quote: read our price guide
For a suitable quotation, please provide:
Departure and destination · Travel dates and preferred times · Passenger count · Baggage and special requirements · Return or onward legs
Your questions. Clearly answered.
Which Istanbul airport is best for my private flight?
It depends on your destination address and onward plans. Atatürk (ISL) and Istanbul Airport (IST) are on the European side; Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) is on the Asian side. We compare suitable flight options together with the drive that follows.
Can private flights still use Atatürk?
Atatürk (ISL / LTBA) remains in use for general aviation. We check your particular flight with the operator. Atatürk and Istanbul Airport (IST / LTFM) are separate airports, so a connection between them requires a transfer.
Can I connect with a scheduled flight?
Yes, we can plan around an airline connection. Send us the flight number and date. Time must be allowed for handling, baggage and any required checks. Using the same airport does not in itself secure the connection.
Can I arrive and depart from different airports?
You can request different airports if that suits your appointments. We assess flight options and the implications for the aircraft. Your chauffeur receives the confirmed meeting point for each journey.
Where does your Istanbul visit begin?
Share your appointments, destination addresses and any airline connection. We will compare the airports and prepare your personal charter quotation.
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