Turkey Builds World's Largest Airport - Istanbul New Airport Mega Project Opens in 29 October 2018

Istanbul New Airport or Turkey New Airport is an international airport under construction in the Arnavutköy district on the European side of Istanbul, Turkey. The airport Mega project is planned as the largest airport in the world, which is expected to handle 200 million annual passengers.

The tender for construction and operation of the facility until 2030 was held on May 3, 2013. The project is made up of four construction stages. If all stages are completed, the airport could then be the biggest airport in the world with a passenger capacity of 150 million annual passengers.

The total project cost is expected to be approximately €7 billion, excluding financing costs. The construction and operation consortium has been guaranteed 342 million passengers in 12 years by the Government.

The traffic air control tower was designed by Pininfarina and AECOM . It features a curving tower that will serve as a landmark for passengers flying in and out of the airport. The shape of the structure is intended to reference the tulip – a symbol of Istanbul.

The airport will be located 20 miles outside the city on the Black Sea coast, and will be built in four phases with the first expected to open in 29 October 2018.

The construction of the airport is set to take place in several stages, expanding the airport and its facilities over time:

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