ISTANBUL. Istanbul Atatürk International Airport (IST) IST TURKEY. Izmir. Bodrum

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1 ISTANBUL Istanbul Atatürk International Airport (IST) a IST Izmir TURKEY Bodrum

2 a Istanbul s Background

3 2 Extending across the European and Asian side of the Bosphorus, Istanbul is the cultural and financial center of Turkey. The city is located at the intersection of international land and sea trade routes. Alongside being the most industrialized area of the country, Istanbul is also the primary location for social, cultural and commercial activities. Operated by TAV Airports, Istanbul Atatürk Airport (IST) served 32,1 million passengers in 2010, making it among the busiest airports in the world. The airport s 300+ nonstop destination offering added to its convenient location in the city proves it slogan of Prime Location, Global Gateway.

4 Istanbul is an: Efficient Airport

5 4 Istanbul Atatürk International Airport (IST) is equipped with the latest technology and automation systems, providing an efficient environment for the operations, therefore contributing to the contentment and security of both the passengers and airlines. The variety of domestic and international connections creates a very high potential of transit passengers. The baggage handling system in the airport automatically connects the transit baggages to the next destination, saving the transit passenger from the hassle of carrying baggage. The airport building was designed to provide smooth passenger flows and it allows future expansions. The roomy terminal building, well placed services, passenger bridges and effective signage increase the ease of passenger circulation in the airport. FACTS and FIGURES of IST AIRPORT Boarding Bridge Check-in Desks Terminal Area Passport Control International Domestic m m

6 (v Istanbul has a: Big Catchment Area

7 6 Istanbul is the most populous city of Turkey with a population of 12,7 million people. The metropolis itself ranks ahead of several European countries in terms of population. Due to the density of population in the Istanbul vicinity and the central location of the airport, Istanbul s Atatürk Airport (IST) has high market penetration which is critical for profitable airline operations. Needless to remind, Istanbul s developing economy, vibrant social, cultural and business life achieves a high propensity to fly of 2,5; which is close to Western Europe averages. CATCHMENT AREA OF ISTANBUL ATATÜRK AIRPORT Driving Time Population 30 min 5,5 m 60 min 10 m 120 min 17 m

8 88r x 8 P Istanbul Ataturk is an: Airport in the City

9 8 Located at the intersection of international sea and trade routes, the city of Istanbul has a massive economy which constitutes almost 40% of Turkey s industrial workforce. A remarkable tourism potential is another key factor which highlights the city as a popular business and leisure destination. Apart from the fantastic location of the city of Istanbul, Istanbul s Atatürk Airport (IST) has a great location of its own. On the contrary to many other major airports, IST Airport is literally located in the city, nearby the most popular attraction points on the European side. IST Airport is connected to subway and highway networks of Istanbul and located short distance to the ports which provide ferry trips to the Asian side of Istanbul and to the nearby coastal cities. ISTANBUL ATATÜRK AIRPORT S DISTANCE TO SOME IMPORTANT DESTINATIONS IN ISTANBUL Destination Distance (km) Istanbul World Trade Center 1 CNR Exhibition Center 1 City Center 14 Sultanahmet (Old Town) 15 Taksim Square 25 Besiktaş 30 Kadıköy (on Asian Side) 45

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12 8 Istanbul has a: Global Coverage

13 12 Istanbul Atatürk International Airport (IST) serves as a gateway to more than 300 destinations around the world. In 2010, IST handled 32,1 million passengers, of which 20,3 million were international. It is a global hub served by more than 300 airlines. Thanks to the variety of airline companies and the destinations served, IST Airport offers many convenient connection opportunities, mostly on the home base carrier, Turkish Airlines, which has one of the widest networks in the region. IST s International Route Network (Summer 2010)

14 8 Istanbul is a: Rapidly Growing Airport

15 14 IST S PASSENGER STATISTICS Benefiting from its location in the city and the robust economy of Istanbul, Istanbul Atatürk Airport (IST) is one of the fastest growing airports in the world. IST Airport ranked #2 on the ACI s Top 25 Fastest Growing Airports 2008 list. IST Airport served 28,5 million passengers in 2008, 30 million in 2009, and further increased its traffic throughout 2010 to 32,1 million passengers. A growth of such pace is unseen in the major airports of the world. IST is the #39 busiest airport in the world in 2009, moving up 3 ranks from the 2008 list. IST s traffic increased 120% in the past ten years. The passenger traffic growth of IST is so robust and resilient that the traffic managed to grow 5% in 2009, when the rest of the world showed major reductions due to the global financial crisis.

16 8Istanbul Atatürk is operated by: Experienced Management with Extensive Regional Know-How Construction and Operation Construction Only Airport Commercial Operations LATVIA Riga

17 16 TAV Airports has been operating Istanbul s International Airport (IST) since Having established itself as an international brand with its ever increasing business volume and successful projects in the three continents, TAV Airports serves more than 416 thousand flights by more than 300 airline companies with 48 million passengers each year. TAV Airports is the leader in airport operations in Turkey, and is becoming a leading operator in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region. Havaş is a prominent ground handling unit of TAV Airports, and it has strong presence in IST, extending its 78 years of ground handling know-how to the use of airlines in Istanbul. TAV deploys an expert management team in charge of operations in Istanbul Atatürk International Airport, ensuring quality airport service in compliance with international standards.

18 E Istanbul presents: Point of Contact

19 18 18 You will never be ignored or left confused in search of answers for your operational needs. Istanbul Atatürk International Airport s (IST) single point of contact is fully responsible for ensuring communication and cooperation with you. IST S ROUTE DEVELOPMENT CONTACT: marketing@tav.aero

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