Yeni Safak
03 September 2026
Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said Türkiye's rapidly expanding aviation infrastructure has strengthened the country's position as a global trade gateway, citing record passenger numbers and IGA Istanbul Airport's status as Europe's busiest air hub.
Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said Türkiye's expanding aviation infrastructure has significantly enhanced the country's global competitiveness, positioning it as a major gateway for international trade and connectivity. Speaking on the sidelines of the ACI World Airport Experience Summit in Istanbul, Uraloglu noted that the country's strong airport network has driven its emergence as a key player in global trade over the past 24 years.
Uraloglu stated that Türkiye's total passenger count reached a record 247 million last year, elevating the country to the position of third-largest aviation market in Europe and seventh-largest worldwide. He said IGA Istanbul Airport has driven this success with an average of 1,665 daily flights, securing its status as Europe's busiest air hub while maintaining connections with 356 global destinations across 133 countries...
