What Kind of Intensity Awaits Istanbul Airport in 2025?

Istanbul Airport represents a critical period for air logistics in 2025. With its advanced infrastructure, strategic location and increasing capacity, the airport already has an impressive position in the global air cargo market and aims to strengthen this position in the future. In line with global trade dynamics and Turkey's vision of becoming a logistics hub, Istanbul Airport's air cargo transaction volume is expected to increase significantly in 2025. With these developments, the airport is expected to maintain its importance in terms of handling capacity and commercial volume.

Developments in Logistics Infrastructure and Capacity Growth
Istanbul Airport has continuously improved its logistics infrastructure since its opening. By 2025, the airport's cargo handling capacity is expected to reach 5.5 million tons. If this level is reached, Istanbul Airport is expected to become one of the largest air cargo hubs in Europe. Turkey's export targets increase regional logistics demand. It is stated that air cargo will increase in high value-added product groups such as textiles, automotive, defense industry, fresh food products and pharmaceutical transportation. Moreover, Istanbul's strategic location between China and Europe will contribute to its growing importance as a transit corridor. Istanbul's position as a critical stopover point, especially in the air transportation leg of the Belt and Road Initiative (Belt and Road), will contribute to the growth of its importance as a transit corridor.