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.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the new fourth runway at Istanbul Airport will enhance Türkiye’s global connectivity, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
Speaking about the country’s aviation sector, Erdogan said air passenger traffic across Türkiye in the first eight months of 2026 exceeded 167.5 million, a figure he described as nearly twice the country’s population.
The president’s remarks, as reported by Anadolu Agency, framed the expansion of Istanbul Airport as part of broader efforts to strengthen Türkiye’s position as an international aviation hub.
Anadolu Agency did not provide further details in the excerpt regarding the specific capacity increase expected from the fourth runway or additional statements made by Erdogan during the remarks.
Sources
- Istanbul Airport’s 4th runway will boost its global connectivity: President Erdogan — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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