Quick answer: this Istanbul Airport map covers one single terminal, among the largest under a single roof in the world, with no Terminal 1 or Terminal 2. Five concourses (piers) branch from a central core: A, B, D and F for international flights and G for domestic. Departures sit on the upper level (check-in, security, passport control, then the central airside area) and arrivals on the level below (passport control, baggage reclaim, exit to transport). The building is vast, so allow 20 to 30 minutes to walk to the farthest gate; moving walkways help, though no internal train links the piers. The M11 metro reaches the city in about 30 minutes.
Every Istanbul Airport map below is our own diagram drawn on the real building outline, so what you see matches the shape of the airport on signage and satellite views. Tap any map to zoom in.
Istanbul Airport map: the terminal and its five piers
Your concourse letter (signposted A, B, D, F or G) tells you which pier to walk to from the core, since IST is a single building with no second terminal to change between. For a deeper walk-through, see our Istanbul Airport terminal guide.
IST terminal at a glance
| Area | Concourses | Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| International | A · B · D · F | Departures upper / Arrivals lower | most flights; Turkish Airlines hub |
| Domestic | G | Departures upper / Arrivals lower | domestic Türkiye flights |
| Central hub | where all piers meet | airside | lounges, shops, food, moving walkways |
Gate letters C and E are not standalone concourses; they sit within the central core. Always confirm your gate and concourse on the flight-information screens.
IST maps by level: departures & arrivals
IST stacks its two passenger levels: departures on top, arrivals below. Each map shows the same building outline in the same orientation. Use the stairs/lift links to move between levels.
Departures level (upper) — check-in, security, gates
Arrivals level (lower) — passport, baggage, exit
Which concourse do I use at Istanbul Airport?
International flights use concourses A, B, D and F; domestic flights use concourse G. Every pier branches off the same core, so you check in once, clear security once, then follow the overhead signs to your letter. With no shuttle and no second building, plan 20 to 30 minutes on foot to the most distant gates.
Istanbul Airport gate map: piers & walking times
Your boarding pass and the flight-information screens show the exact pier (A, B, D, F or G); from the middle of the terminal, follow the overhead signs to that letter.
Getting from Istanbul Airport to the city
Full timetables, fares and tips: our guides to the IST metro (M11) and airport transfers.
Where to eat, relax, sleep & smoke at IST
Lounges gather where the piers meet, all airside; YOTELAIR cabins are airside, YOTEL is a landside hotel; free NapZone rest seats are spread airside; smoking is limited to the 13 open-air airside terraces (near Gates C1, D16, B1/B18 and along the F concourse).
Plan your time at Istanbul Airport
Dining, shopping and Wi-Fi are spread across the whole airside area rather than one spot, so we link the full guides instead of marking a single pin.
Istanbul Airport map: frequently asked questions
Is Istanbul Airport one terminal or two?
Istanbul Airport (IST) has just one passenger terminal, among the largest anywhere under a single roof, so you never switch between a Terminal 1 and a Terminal 2. Five concourses fan out from a central core: the international piers are A, B, D and F, while G is domestic. You check in, clear security and reach the airside area once, then walk out to your pier.
Which concourse will my flight use at IST?
International departures use A, B, D and F, while domestic flights leave from G. Gate letters C and E are not standalone piers; those numbers belong to the central core. Your boarding pass and the flight-information screens list the exact gate, so always confirm them before heading out.
How long does it take to walk between gates at Istanbul Airport?
Give yourself 20 to 30 minutes to reach the most distant gate, since the building is huge. No internal train or people-mover connects the piers, though moving walkways run along the longer ones. If your gate sits at the far end, leave the lounges and shops in good time.
How do I get from Istanbul Airport to the city?
The M11 metro runs from the airport station to Gayrettepe in about 30 minutes, every 8 to 10 minutes from 06:00 to midnight. HAVAIST buses serve the city around the clock on 11 routes, including Sultanahmet and Taksim, and metered taxis wait at the landside forecourt. All of them start from the arrivals level.
Where are the lounges and smoking areas at Istanbul Airport?
Lounges gather where the piers meet, all airside. Smoking is allowed only on the 13 open-air terraces airside, near Gates C1, D16, B1/B18 and along the F concourse. For sleeping, YOTELAIR cabins are airside while the YOTEL hotel is landside, with free NapZone rest seats spread across the terminal.
About these maps
These maps were drawn by the istanbul-ist-international-airport.com editorial team on OpenStreetMap building data. The terminal structure, concourse split (A/B/D/F international, G domestic), transport and amenity locations were verified against official Istanbul Airport sources and our own airport guides in July 2026. Diagrams are schematic and not to scale; always follow the signage and flight-information screens inside the airport.