Domestic only · Connect via Johannesburg or Addis Ababa
IST has no direct international flights.
Most passengers from Istanbul connect via O.R. Tambo (JNB) or Bole (ADD) for international routes. Aviasales finds the cheapest connection live.
IST Airport — Istanbul Airport
IST (Istanbul Airport, ICAO LTFM) is the airport serving Istanbul, Turkey. It is a destination reached by travellers flying from across Africa.
Direct flights to IST — 3 routes
Hub airlines based at IST
TK
USD fares for routes through this airport vary by corridor — intra-Africa typically $400-900, Gulf hubs $500-1,200, long-haul $800-2,200. See the per-route guides above for live cached fares.
FAQ
How is IST airport connected? IST (Istanbul) is reachable on 3 direct routes in our catalogue — see the full route list above.
What are the IATA and ICAO codes for IST airport? The IATA code is IST and the ICAO code is LTFM. The airport serves Istanbul, Turkey.
Which airlines are based at IST? Hub carriers at IST: TK.
How can I check fares and schedules for routes through IST? Each route in the list above links to a guide with live USD fares, weekly frequency and the airlines that operate it.