Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport served 4 million 189 thousand 974 passengers in January 2026. A 14 percent increase in passenger traffic was recorded compared to the same period last year.
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (ISG) made a strong start to 2026. Despite the winter season, increasing flight and passenger numbers once again demonstrated the airport’s operational capacity.
During January 2026, a total of 23 thousand 688 aircraft take-offs and landings took place at Sabiha Gökçen. Passenger traffic was recorded as 4 million 189 thousand 974.
- Domestic flights: 9 thousand 479 flights
- International flights: 14 thousand 209 flights
- Total: 23 thousand 688 flights
- Domestic passengers: 1 million 752 thousand 332
- International passengers: 2 million 437 thousand 642
- Total: 4 million 189 thousand 974 passengers
The data covers the performance for January 2026.
Compared with January 2025, a 14% increase in total passenger traffic was recorded. This increase highlighted the airport’s growth particularly in international operations.
Holding a significant passenger share among Istanbul’s airports, Sabiha Gökçen maintained its growth momentum by achieving high occupancy and operational efficiency even during the winter season.
The increasing international passenger traffic continued to strengthen the airport’s international connectivity and its role as a regional hub.
