İGA Responds to Public Allegations with Written Statement
İGA Istanbul Airport responded to allegations regarding rent payments. The company stated that it has no outstanding debt to the General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMİ). It was noted that the payment amounting to 53.7 billion Turkish lira corresponds to the 2025 rent fee and was paid before its due date.
İGA Istanbul Airport issued a written statement following allegations raised in the public sphere regarding rent payments. The company announced that it has no debt to the General Directorate of State Airports Authority and stated that annual rent payments are made in accordance with the contractual schedule.
In the statement, it was noted that İGA pays the annual rent fee of 1.1 billion euros, including VAT, at the end of January of the following year.
“53.7 Billion TL” Corresponds to the 2025 Rent Payment
In the information provided by the company, it was stated that the amount of 53.7 billion Turkish lira discussed publicly corresponds to the Turkish lira equivalent of the rent fee accrued for the year 2025.
In its statement, İGA noted that the invoice regarding the rent payment due on January 31, 2026, was issued on January 7, 2026, and that the payment was made one week before the due date.
The company emphasized that the payment was completed in full at the beginning of 2026.
“All Payments Are Made in Accordance with the Contractual Schedule”
In İGA’s statement, it was underlined that rent processes are carried out regularly within the framework of the operating agreement. In particular, the statement “We do not owe DHMİ even 1 Turkish lira” was used as a clear response to public claims regarding outstanding debts.
Istanbul Airport Closely Monitored for Its Financial Structure
Due to its passenger capacity, transit strength, and financial scale, Istanbul Airport is considered one of the closely monitored projects both in Türkiye and in the global aviation sector.
İGA’s statement regarding rent payments serves as a direct response to recent public discussions and question marks concerning financial obligations and the airport’s operating model.
