Third Istanbul airport lights first time

The runway of the Third Istanbul Airport lights for the first time.

The new band is equipped with lighting, it’s length is more than 3 and a half meters and its width is 60 meters.

In general, the work of the new airport is 80% complete. Until the middle of the summer, all the necessary equipment will be installed, after which the testing ıf the systems – takeoffs and landings of aircraft will begin.

The official opening of the 3^rd Istanbul Airport is scheduled for the end of October. By 2023, the airport will operate at full capacity.

By the way, it’s already noted that many transit routes, which previously passed through other countries, will pass through Turkey after the launch of the third Airport. Air companies pre-contract with the administration of the world’s largest harbor.

01.03.2018

May be interesting

News

Travel from Antalya to Istanbul for 4,5 hours

A trip from Antalya to Istanbul is going to be faster and easier. The construction of high-speed railway line Eskisehir-Antalya will be started this year.

Olive oil factory to transformed into living center

In Ayvalık district of the province of Balıkesir, "Kırlangıç Olive Oil and Soap Factory" which stopped production in 2001 and was built in the 19th century will be restored and turned into a living center. The property belongs to the Municipality of Ayvalık and will be restored with the "Kırlangıç Factory Restoration Project for Social Life."

Important news

All news

Life in Turkey

Possible reopening of previously closed areas in Alanya for residence permits.

The Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) has sent an official request to the Directorate General of Migration Management to obtain up-to-date information about the closed areas in Alanya.

Gold is breaking records again: the price per ounce has reached $3500.

On April 22, 2025, the price of gold on the global market reached a new historical high of $3500 per ounce. This marked a clear signal amid growing anxiety in the global economy and increased demand for safe-haven assets.

New Airport Terminals Opened in Antalya: Capacity Doubled!

These changes are aimed at enhancing service quality and meeting the growing number of tourists and international flights, especially during the summer season.

Forbes Publishes Updated List of the World's Richest People: Elon Musk Tops the Rankings Again

Forbes magazine has released its new list of billionaires, with the number of billionaires surpassing 3000 for the first time. The leaders of the list are well-known business tycoons and tech giants, including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos.