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Istanbul Airport opens sixth runway as first Phase 2 expansion project

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Istanbul Airport has opened its sixth runway—and fourth main runway—in an €890 million investment that begins the hub’s Phase 2 expansion. The east-west-oriented runway is intended to increase operational flexibility at one of Turkey’s primary aviation gateways.

Discovered 2026-09-21T07:21:15.858305-07:00 | 2026-09-21T07:21:15.858305-07:00

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  • The new east-west runway adds operational flexibility and expands Istanbul Airport’s infrastructure capacity.
  • The €890 million project is the first completed element of the hub’s Phase 2 expansion, establishing a foundation for further development.
  • As Istanbul’s sixth runway and fourth main runway, the project strengthens the airport’s role as a major Turkish aviation gateway.

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