Istanbul Airport earned the title of Europe’s busiest airport with an average of 1,482 daily flights between April 21–27, 2025. The European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation (EUROCONTROL) published its European Aviation Report, confirming once again that Istanbul leads the continent in air traffic.
Outperformed Its Rivals
According to EUROCONTROL data, Istanbul Airport was followed by:
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Amsterdam Schiphol – an average of 1,419 daily flights
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London Heathrow – 1,357 flights
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Paris Charles de Gaulle – 1,344 flights
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Frankfurt Airport – 1,314 flights
These results once again demonstrate that Istanbul Airport has become not only Turkey’s but also one of Europe’s most important international transportation hubs.
Global Connectivity Strengthens
This high volume of air traffic directing Europe highlights Istanbul Airport’s growing global connectivity and confirms its position as a top choice for transit passengers.
