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The number of air passengers traveling internationally fluctuated in Turkey from 2008 to 2023. In 2023, the record number of passengers was recorded at over *** million. On the other hand, due to the restrictions introduced because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the number of passengers showed a serious decline in 2020. However, in the subsequent years, these figures started rebounding again.

About Istanbul Airport

Istanbul International Airport was opened in October 2018 as a replacement for Istanbul Atatürk Airport, which was insufficient to cope with growing air passenger demand. As of the year 2023, the airport ranked as the second-busiest airport in Europe, following London Heathrow Airport, with a passenger count of million. Istanbul Airport was also the eighth-busiest airport worldwide based on aircraft movements.Ìý

Other Turkish Airports

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport was Turkey's second most popular airport in 2023, with **** million passengers. Sabiha Gökçen Airport was named after the world's first female combat pilot and Turkey's first female pilot, Sabiha Gökçen. Moreover, Antalya Airport was the third-busiest airport in Turkey. It handled **** million passengers that year. Antalya is a prominent destination for Turkish tourism, attracting a significant number of tourists annually.