Quick answer: Istanbul Airport (IST) parking is run by iGA. There are five covered multi-storey car parks (Blue, Yellow, Red, Turquoise and Purple) plus a cheaper open-air lot. As of the 2026 official tariff, covered parking is about ₺250 (≈$5.5 at July 2026 rates) for the first hour and ₺740 (about $16) for 24 hours; the open lot is cheaper (around ₺190 ≈$4 and ₺520 ≈$11) and gives the first 15 minutes free. You save 10% by paying through the iGA mobile app, and valet parking and EV charging are available. Lira prices change often, so confirm the current rate at the gate or in the app.
Istanbul Airport is one of the largest airports in the world, and its car parks match that scale, with room for around 40,000 vehicles. This guide explains where to park, what it costs in 2026, how to pay less, and the options for valet, electric cars and longer stays. All prices below come from iGA's official car park tariff and are best treated as a 2026 reference rather than a fixed figure.
| At a glance | Istanbul Airport parking |
|---|---|
| Operator | iGA (iGA Otopark) |
| Covered car parks | Blue, Yellow, Red, Turquoise, Purple (multi-storey) |
| Open-air lot | Cheaper, first 15 minutes free |
| Covered: 1 hour / 24 hours (2026) | ≈ ₺250 (≈$5.5) / ₺740 (≈$16) |
| Open lot: 1 hour / 24 hours (2026) | ≈ ₺190 (≈$4) / ₺520 (≈$11) |
| App discount | 10% via the iGA mobile app |
| Valet & EV charging | Both available |
| Capacity | ≈ 40,000 vehicles |
Where can you park at Istanbul Airport?
IST has a single large terminal, and its parking is organised by colour. There are five covered, multi-storey car parks named by colour: Blue, Yellow, Red, Turquoise and Purple. The colours map to the part of the terminal they serve, with Blue, Yellow and Red sitting on the international side and Turquoise and Purple on the domestic side, so picking the car park that matches your flight keeps the walk short. Alongside the covered garages there is a cheaper open-air lot.
Because everything sits under one roof, the walk from the garage to the check-in hall is short and mostly covered. Walking time depends on the level you park on: the closest levels are roughly a 3-minute walk to the terminal, while the farthest are closer to 10 minutes, some with moving walkways. If you are still deciding how to reach the airport in the first place, see our Istanbul Airport transport guide, and our terminal guide shows how the building is laid out.
How much does parking at Istanbul Airport cost?
Below are the official iGA tariffs for a car, as published for 2026. The covered car parks cost more than the open-air lot. Turkish lira prices move quickly with inflation, so use these as a 2026 reference and confirm the live figure at the barrier or in the iGA app before you rely on it.
| Duration (car) | Covered car park | Open-air lot |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 1 hour | ₺250 (≈$5.5) | ₺190 (≈$4) |
| 1 to 3 hours | ₺300 (≈$6.5) | — |
| 3 to 6 hours | ₺450 (≈$9.5) | — |
| 6 to 12 hours | ₺550 (≈$12) | — |
| 12 to 24 hours (daily) | ₺740 (≈$16) | ₺520 (≈$11) |
| Monthly | ₺9,480 (≈$200) | ₺6,670 (≈$140) |
There is no flat weekly rate at IST. For a long trip you either let the daily charge add up or take a monthly subscription, so for stays beyond about two weeks the monthly option is usually the better deal. Motorcycles park for roughly half the car price.
How do you pay less for IST parking?
Three things cut the cost. First, pay through the iGA mobile app, which gives a 10% discount on parking (it does not apply to extras like valet or car wash). Second, use the open-air lot rather than a covered garage if you do not mind a slightly longer walk, since it is cheaper at every duration. Third, the open lot gives you the first 15 minutes free, which is handy for a quick drop-off or pick-up. There is no separate named "kiss and fly" zone at IST, so that 15-minute free window in the open lot is the practical way to wait briefly without paying.
Is there valet parking at Istanbul Airport?
Yes. With valet you hand your car to an attendant at the drop-off point and collect it on return, which saves you finding a space. Drop-off is at the Purple P6 (domestic) and Red P6 (international) car parks and at the CIP entrance, with pick-up on the P3 levels. The valet fee is around ₺800 (roughly $17) in 2026 and is charged on top of the normal parking, though iGA's own pages have shown slightly different figures, so confirm the current rate when you arrive.
Can you charge an electric car at IST parking?
Yes, the car parks have EV charging. Charging is handled through third-party apps, currently Oncharge or Beefull, which you use to start and pay for a session. Valet customers can arrange charging by appointment without an extra service fee. iGA does not publish a standard per-kWh price, so check the rate in the charging app at the time.
Long-term and disabled parking
For long stays the monthly subscription is the headline long-term rate (about ₺9,480 ≈$200 covered or ₺6,670 ≈$140 in the open lot for 2026); short 15-day and 30-day subscriptions also exist and must be activated within a few hours of entry. IST provides around 910 dedicated disabled parking spaces, and registered disabled visitors, veterans and martyrs' families have free parking entitlements. If your trip is short, our transport guide compares parking against the metro, HAVAİST buses and taxis, which can work out cheaper than several days of parking.
Frequently asked questions
How much is parking per hour at Istanbul Airport?
For 2026, a covered car park is about ₺250 (around $5.5) for the first hour and the open-air lot is about ₺190 (about $4). Lira prices change often, so confirm the current rate at the gate or in the iGA app.
Is there a cheaper way to park at IST?
Yes. Use the open-air lot rather than a covered garage, pay through the iGA app for a 10% discount, and remember the open lot gives the first 15 minutes free.
Does Istanbul Airport have valet parking?
Yes. Drop your car at the Purple P6, Red P6 or CIP valet points and collect it on the P3 levels. The valet fee is around ₺800 (roughly $17) in 2026, charged on top of parking.
How do I get a discount on Istanbul Airport parking?
Pay for parking through the official iGA mobile app, which applies a 10% discount. The discount does not cover extras such as valet or car wash.
Is there any free parking at Istanbul Airport?
The open-air lot gives the first 15 minutes free, which covers a quick drop-off or pick-up. There is no general free parking, and there is no separately named cell-phone waiting lot.
Can I charge an electric car at Istanbul Airport?
Yes. EV charging in the car parks is run through the Oncharge or Beefull apps, which you use to start and pay for a session.
About the author
Anastasia Maisuradze writes about Istanbul Airport's services and ground experience. She tracks the iGA car park tariff and parking rules each season and updates the figures here against the airport's official pages.
Sources: Istanbul Airport (istairport.com) official car park and FAQ pages, 2026 tariff. Lira parking prices change frequently with inflation; treat figures as a 2026 reference and confirm the current rate at the barrier or in the iGA app before you travel.