Airport in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport Travel Guide

Istanbul Airport travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

⛅ 79°F now🕔 9:30 AM local📅 Best: June, July and August

Active alerts for Istanbul Airport

⚠️Sun, Aug 30: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Summary

Istanbul Airport is an airport in Istanbul. Istanbul Airport (IST) is a commercial airport.

Right now it is 79°F (26°C) in Istanbul Airport with partly cloudy. It feels like 83°F. Today runs from 71°F to 81°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Istanbul Airport is June, July and August. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 84°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 40°F.

Nearby highlights include Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 81°F is in line with the 83°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Istanbul Airport today at 9.6/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Istanbul Airport

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 41°16′31.1″N 28°45′6.8″E (41.2753, 28.7519)

Weather in Istanbul Airport right now

79°F
Partly cloudy · feels like 83°F
Humidity70%
Wind7 mph NNE
Gusts20 mph
UV index5 · Moderate
Cloud cover55%
Pressure1004 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 17 mi
Air quality46 · Good
Sunrise6:21 AM
Sunset7:54 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 75%

Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:30 AM, Aug 23 local time.

⚠️Sun, Aug 30: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

⛅ 81° / 71°

Partly cloudy · 0% rain · wind 8 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

⛅ 83° / 68°

Partly cloudy · 0% rain · wind 7 mph

Quick facts about Istanbul Airport

TypeAirport
CityIstanbul
CountryTurkey
ContinentEurope
Coordinates41°16′31.1″N 28°45′6.8″E (41.2753, 28.7519)
IATA codeIST
Local time9:30 AM (UTC+03:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimateMediterranean

Things to do in Istanbul Airport

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Istanbul Airport.

Best time to visit Istanbul Airport

Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★☆☆
April★★★★
May★★★★
June★★★★★
July★★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Istanbul Airport?

Istanbul Airport is an airport in Istanbul. Its coordinates are 41.2753, 28.7519. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Istanbul Airport right now?

It is currently 79°F (26°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 70% and wind is 7 mph.

When is the best time to visit Istanbul Airport?

June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Istanbul Airport, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Istanbul Airport in?

Istanbul Airport observes Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00). The local time is 9:30 AM.

What are the top things to do in Istanbul Airport?

Popular options include Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 9:30 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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