Istanbul Airport became the busiest airport in Europe in 2024

Istanbul Airport became the busiest airport in Europe in 2024

By admin, Ocak 24, 2025

Istanbul Airport became the busiest airport in Europe in 2024





Istanbul Airport became the busiest airport in Europe in 2024




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European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation (EUROCONTROL), year 2024 “Overview of European Aviation” announced the report. According to EUROCONTROL data, the busiest airport of 2024 was Istanbul Airport.

General Situation in European Aviation in 2024




Istanbul Airport became the busiest airport in Europe in 2024




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Across Europe in 2024 10.7 million flights happened. There was a 5 percent increase compared to 2023. 1.28 billion passengers were transported in 2024. On June 14, 2024, 37,710 flights were made, the highest number of daily flights in 2024.

Flights were on time 72.5 percent of the time. In 2023, this rate was 71 percent. There was an average delay of 2.1 minutes in flights. Although there were fewer strikes in 2024 compared to 2023, there was an 18 percent decline.

There were 8 percent lower carbon emissions in flights compared to 2023. Fuel expenses fell by 10 percent. Flight fares increased by 9 percent.

General Situation in Turkish Aviation in 2024




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An average of 3,140 flights were made daily at airports in Turkey. Türkiye is in Europe according to daily average 6th place took place.




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Istanbul AirportWith an average of 1,401 flights per day in 2024, it became the airport with the highest traffic density in Europe. The flight average increased by 2 percent compared to 2023. Istanbul Airport was followed by Amsterdam Airport with 1,336 flights per day and London Heathrow Airport with 1,302 flights per day.




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Turkish Airlines With an average of 1,435 flights per day in 2024, it became the airline with the 3rd highest average flight average in Europe.

























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