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Erdogan Says Istanbul Airport’s Fourth Runway Will Boost Global Connectivity

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the addition of a fourth runway at Istanbul Airport will strengthen the country’s international air links, citing passenger traffic figures for the first eight months of 2026.

Sep 18, 2026, 1:12 PM · 1 min read

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Istanbul Airport Ranked World's Most Connected Hub as Heathrow Slips Amid Middle East Tensions

Anadolu Agency reports Istanbul Airport has taken the top spot in a global connectivity ranking, linking to 337 destinations, while London Heathrow's standing declined amid regional instability in the Middle East.

Sep 17, 2026, 5:49 PM · 1 min read

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Istanbul Airport Opens Fourth Main Runway to Boost Capacity

Turkey's transport minister says the new runway will raise Istanbul Airport's active landing strips to six, cutting taxi, turnaround and flight times.

Sep 17, 2026, 2:26 PM · 1 min read