Transfer / security in Istanbul Ataturk airport after 29/06/2016
I'm sure we all have heard about the terrorist attack in Istanbul Ataturk airport yesterday, 28 June 2016. Has anybody by any chance flown to/from/via IST since the attack and can give a first-hand account of any new security measures that have been introduced, especially in regards to transferring passengers?
I have tickets for this Saturday, 02 July 2016, flying with Turkish Airlines and transferring in IST (international to international). These are the flights I've taken several times in the past and from experience, 1 hour 10 minutes that I have between flights is enough time. However I am concerned that after the terrorist attack the airport introduced additional security measures, which may cause me to miss my connecting flight. Add to this the fact that we'll be travelling with small children - and now the chance to miss the connecting flight is rather real.
The booking is all on one ticket and in case we do miss the connecting flight, the next one is only 3 hours later, so it's not the end of the world, but it would be nice to know what to expect.
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Just flew yesterday. Everything In Istanbul airport is as if nothing has happened. The incident wasn't even mentioned once. And there was no security check for international to international transfer. All in all, it took us 15 minutes to get from gate 223 (arriving flight) to gate 206 (departing flight) - with three little children in tow :)
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Do I have to go through security again for connecting flight in Istanbul?
In Turkey, as in most of the world, clearing immigration is not required for an international to international connection. The passenger can remain airside, and does not need to enter Turkey. HOWEVER, the transfer passenger may have to go through transfer security inspection.How long does it take to get through security at Istanbul Airport?
You are required to be at the terminal at least 3 hours before your international flights and at least 2 hours before your domestic flights.Did Istanbul Airport move?
16. Turkish Airlines made its last flight in Istanbul's Atat\xfcrk Airport on April 6, 2019, after the opening of the new Istanbul Airport. The officials of the national flag carrier paused all flights for 12 hours and started moving all carriers, vehicles, and equipment to Istanbul Airport in a \u201cmega relocation.\u201dWhat will happen with Ataturk Airport?
As of 08 April 2019, the big move of Istanbul Ataturk Airport to New Istanbul Airport is completed and New Istanbul Airport is fully operational and Ataturk Airport is closed for all international and domestic flights. Ataturk Airport will serve for private, cargo and training flights until January 2021.İstanbul Atatürk Airport Apron Tour - Walktrough 2018 HD
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