Istanbul Airport, the main hub, has a private terminal with its own customs and immigration. Sabiha Gökçen, on the Asian side, has a General Aviation Terminal next to Terminal 1.
Istanbul private jet airports compared
| Airport | Serves | From the centre | Runway | Open | Customs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Çorlu LTBU | Istanbul | 56 miles | 3,000 m | 24 hours | Yes, 24 hours |
| Istanbul Airport LTFM | Istanbul | 22 miles | 4,100 m | 24 hours | Yes, 24 hours |
| Istanbul Atatürk LTBA | Istanbul | 8 miles | 2,580 m | 24 hours | Yes, 24 hours |
| Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen LTFJ | Istanbul | 19 miles | 3,540 m | 24 hours | Yes, 24 hours |
Distances are straight-line from the city centre; road times are on each airport page. Figures are from each airport’s own published information and are reconfirmed for every flight.
- Closest to the centre: Istanbul Atatürk, about 8 miles in a straight line.
- Longest runway: Istanbul Airport, 4,100 metres.
- Open 24 hours: Çorlu, Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Atatürk and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen. Night restrictions can still apply — see each airport.
- Customs available: at all four.
Airport by airport
Private jet Çorlu
Çorlu Atatürk is in Thrace, and it is best known as a back-up when the Istanbul airports are congested. Private jet charter at Çorlu Airport is open 24 hours, with customs and immigration round the clock and a 3,000-metre runway. Tekirdağ Çorlu Atatürk Airport guide →
Private jet Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Airport is the city's main international airport, about 40 km north-north-west of the centre, and private jet charter at Istanbul Airport works through a new private terminal. Jetex iGA opened in May 2026, with an executive lounge, private suites and its own customs and immigration, 24 hours. Istanbul Airport guide →
Private jet Istanbul Atatürk
Atatürk Airport no longer has airline traffic. It handles private and government flights only, and private jet charter at Istanbul Atatürk is the closest route to the old city, about 24 km west of the centre. Istanbul Atatürk Airport guide →
Private jet Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen
Sabiha Gökçen is Istanbul's second airline airport, on the Asian side, and private jet charter at Sabiha Gökçen is the natural choice for that shore of the Bosphorus. It has two runways, of 3,000 and 3,540 metres. Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport guide →
Istanbul by private jet: your questions answered
Which airport is best for a private jet to Istanbul?
Istanbul has three airports for private jets, with Çorlu as an alternative further west; all four are open 24 hours. Atatürk now handles private and government flights only and is the closest to the old city — about 26 minutes to Sultanahmet by car without traffic. Istanbul Airport, the main hub, has a private terminal with its own customs and immigration. Sabiha Gökçen, on the Asian side, has a General Aviation Terminal next to Terminal 1.
How many private jet airports serve Istanbul?
Four: Tekirdağ Çorlu Atatürk Airport, Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Atatürk Airport and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
Which of these airports are open 24 hours?
Tekirdağ Çorlu Atatürk Airport, Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Atatürk Airport and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Opening hours and any night restrictions are confirmed for your flight at booking.
Which has the longest runway?
Istanbul Airport, at 4,100 metres.