276 Destinations: Turkish Airlines World Leading Hub Network At Istanbul Airport

I have just returned from my fourth visit to Istanbul, the always beguiling, exciting metropolis. Naturally, Istanbul Airport is heavily dominated by Turkish Airlines. The carrier has nearly eight out of 10 departures (78%) between June and December 2024; it is a true fortress hub. And that’s before fellow Star Alliance members are included. The carrier is even more dominant than Delta in Atlanta (77%).