Istanbul Airport Tops List of Most Connected Airports Worldwide [Video]

Istanbul Airport (IST) has been revealed as the world’s ‘Most Connected Airport’ in 2024, offering nonstop flights to 309 unique destinations, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium.

The data from Cirium, based on the first half of 2024, reveals that Istanbul is the only airport in the world serving more than 300 unique destinations. The airport is home to Turkish Airlines, which is also one of the best-connected airlines globally, offering flights to more international countries than any other carrier.

Supported by Turkish Airlines’ ambitious growth strategy and the airport’s strategic geographic location at the so-called ‘crossroads’ of Europe and Asia, IST has experienced a strong and swift recovery from the pandemic, with its passenger volumes steadily increasing over the last few years. Each year, the airport welcomes around 90 million passengers and has …