Barrack: Istanbul Airport becomes the world's most connected airport
Istanbul, November 9 (Hibya) - US Ambassador to Türkiye Tom Barrack announced that Istanbul Airport has become the world's most connected airport in the OAG Megahubs 2026 ranking, with 337 destinations and approximately 90,000 possible connections.
US Ambassador to Türkiye Tom Barrack stated that Istanbul Airport had risen to the position of the world's most connected airport and congratulated Selahattin Bilgen, CEO of Istanbul Airport operator İGA, and the entire İGA team.
In his statement, Barrack noted that Istanbul Airport ranked first in the OAG Megahubs 2026 ranking, surpassing Heathrow Airport. He said the airport offers flights to 337 destinations and provides approximately 90,000 different connection possibilities in a single day. Barrack emphasized that Türkiye is located at the crossroads of the world and that İGA has built an aviation hub that reinforces this strategic position.
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