According to ACI Europe data, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport became the fastest growing airport in Europe in the first two months of 2026. Passenger growth reached 15.7%.
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (ISG) continues its rise in the global aviation sector by renewing records. According to the February 2026 traffic data of Airports Council International Europe (ACI Europe), ISG achieved one of the strongest growth performances on the continent compared to the previous year.
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (ISG) continues its strong rise in the European aviation sector with record performance. According to ACI Europe’s traffic data for January and February 2026, ISG ranked at the top among the airports demonstrating the strongest growth performance across the continent.
In the “Major Airports” category, with an annual capacity of over 40 million passengers, Sabiha Gökçen recorded passenger growth of 14.3% in January and 15.7% in February, reinforcing its position as the fastest growing airport in Europe.
This strong performance was built on the record growth achieved in 2025. According to ACI Europe’s 2025 data, ISG became the fastest growing airport among “Major Airports” with over 40 million passengers in Europe, with an annual passenger increase of 16.7%.
Historic threshold surpassed with 48.4 million passengers
Completing 2025 with 48.4 million passengers, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen reached the highest passenger number in its history, marking a significant milestone. With this performance, Sabiha Gökçen surpassed leading European airports such as Munich, London Gatwick, and Lisbon, rising to the top ranks among the continent’s busiest airports.
Continuing its leading position in the European aviation sector steadily in 2026, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) maintained its top position in passenger growth according to ACI Europe’s January and February reports.
According to the January 2026 Airport Traffic Report, Sabiha Gökçen, which demonstrated the strongest growth performance among major airports in Europe with a 14.3% passenger increase, further strengthened its leading position in the European aviation arena in February with the highest growth rate of 15.7%.
Sabiha Gökçen Airport: The rising star of the European aviation ecosystem
Strengthening its identity as the “City Airport” with a vision of becoming an international connection hub, especially through strategic partnerships and an expanding flight network, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (ISG) is moving forward steadily on its path to becoming a global hub. Strategic partnerships on Far East routes and increasing flight frequencies across Europe stand out as the most concrete indicators of this sustainable success.
With its strong infrastructure, continuously improved and expanded operational capacity, and passenger-focused approach, Sabiha Gökçen Airport continues to advance its position among Europe’s most prestigious airports as a global air transportation hub for Istanbul and reinforces its mission as one of Türkiye’s most important and dynamic gateways.
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