Istanbul and Antalya break passenger traffic records: numbers that amaze

The 'Istanbul' airport and the airport in Antalya have set new records in passenger traffic, serving the highest number of passengers in their history. This was reported by Turkey's Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloglu on social media.

«Two airports, four historical records on August 2. Istanbul Airport reached the highest daily passenger traffic figure in Europe's history - 282,070 passengers and 1,698 flights,» the message said.

In turn, the airport in Antalya also broke its record, serving 228,427 passengers and 1,225 flights a day.

Interesting fact in Istanbul

Previously, the airport in Istanbul achieved another outstanding milestone - three planes landed simultaneously on its runway, which is a unique event in Europe.

It is also worth noting that Cape Town International Airport in South Africa topped the global ranking according to AirHelp, receiving high scores for punctuality and passenger satisfaction.

Turkish airports have broken passenger traffic records, indicating the dynamic development of the aviation industry in the country. It is noteworthy that such achievements demonstrate the continuous growth of Turkey's popularity among tourists and passengers from around the world.