Lagos to Istanbul
Wed, 15 Jul - Tue, 21 Jul (1 passenger)
Wed, 15 Jul - Tue, 21 Jul (1 passenger)
Originally opened in 1912 as a military airfield and then known as Yesilkoy Airport, it was upgraded to an airport in 1953.
It wasn't until 1980 that the airport was renamed Istanbul Ataturk Airport after Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, not only the first President but also the founder of the Republic of Turkey, who helped to reform the nation in the 1920s.
In 2015, Istanbul Ataturk saw more than 60 million passengers through its doors, making it the 11th-busiest airport in the world, while in 2017 it was also Europe's fifth-busiest airport.
However, with Ataturk Airport being unable to expand due to lack of space for a new runway, it closed to commercial passengers in April 2019 following the opening of Istanbul Airport. It does, however, remain open for cargo, maintenance, business flights and general aviation.
The final commercial flight, a Turkish Airlines service to Singapore, departed Istanbul Ataturk Airport on 6 April 2019.
while you wait for your flight
The Duty-Free area has nine sections with different concepts. You'll find a wide range of stores where you can purchase several products and souvenirs such as travel accessories, jewelry and watches, kids' wear, toys, home textiles, and electronics.
With an array of Health & Beauty stores at the Istanbul airport, you will find spas offering massage packages and other rest and rejuvenation services. There's also a hair salon where travellers can get haircuts or have their hair dyed and get manicures and pedicures.
There are around 20 tourism and transfer offices stationed at various points at Istanbul Airport. With enough time on your hands on that layover, You can visit one of these offices to organize an Istanbul tour to explore the city's European and Asian influences.
at Ataturk
from Ataturk
Inter Terminal Transportation: The distance between terminals can be covered primarily on foot, and you can use the ground escalators. The terminals are a kilometre or more apart with a walking time of about 15 minutes.
Getting from the airport to the City Centre:
Istanbul
Istanbul
Istanbul
