Türkiye

Market overview

Türkiye has one of Europe's largest air markets. Its airports handled a record 247.2 million passengers in 2025, up 7.1%: 145.3 million international and 101.6 million domestic. Istanbul Airport handled 84.4 million, and Sabiha Gökçen grew 17% to 48.4 million on the strength of low-cost and transfer traffic. The tourism airports, led by Antalya, together handled 62.9 million. Turkish Airlines is the main driver of demand. It had 485 aircraft at the end of June 2025 and plans more than 800 by 2033, with a fully new-generation fleet by 2035. It has announced orders for 75 Boeing 787s (50 firm) for delivery from 2029 to 2034, and for 150 737 MAX (100 firm), which depend on engine talks. Fleet growth on this scale needs heavy maintenance, engine and component support, cabin refits, simulators and training. Türkiye's own MRO and parts makers will compete for that work, so partnering with local firms can help foreign suppliers.

Key facts

• 247.2 million airport passengers in 2025 (up 7.1%): 145.3 million international and 101.6 million domestic (DHMI, Jan 2026).
• Istanbul Airport: 84.4 million passengers in 2025 (up 5%). Sabiha Gökçen: 48.4 million (up 17%).
• Tourism airports: 62.9 million passengers and 424,870 aircraft movements in 2025.
• Turkish Airlines fleet: 485 aircraft at the end of June 2025, with a target of more than 800 by 2033 (2025).
• Boeing orders: 75 787s (50 firm, 25 options) for delivery 2029–2034, and 150 737 MAX (100 firm, 50 options), the MAX order depending on talks with CFM (2025).

Key figures

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).

Did you know

Istanbul Airport is among Europe's busiest airports.