Istanbul - Operated by TAV Airports, Istanbul Atatürk Airport is the fastest growing airport in terms of passenger traffic While passenger traffic in European airports increased in January by 6.3 percent, Istanbul Atatürk Airport was the fastest growing airport in this category with a growth of 14.8 percent.

Kemal Ünlü, General Director of Istanbul TAV, stated that Istanbul Atatürk Airport has been growing as one of the most important transportation hubs and continues to attract passengers thanks to its central location and service quality.

Ünlü also remarked that TAV is very proud to have achieved this rank under the leadership of the Ministry of Transportation and in collaboration with other stakeholders, including the General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMİ), the General Directorate of Civil Aviation (SHGM) and Turkish Airlines (THY). "Istanbul Atatürk Airport will continue to grow with capacity improvement programs. Our first priority is passenger satisfaction. We are offering fast, safe and comfortable journeys by fulfilling the needs of different passenger expectations and developing innovative services," Ünlü said.

According to DHMİ, Istanbul Atatürk Airport rendered services to over four million passengers in January.