Istanbul Airport Ataturk is the biggest airport in Turkey, being built in 1924. It is considered to be the most important airport of the country, dealing with a lot of passengers. Istanbul is a unique capital; it is the only capital in the world placed on two different continents. It combines oriental and occidental influences and people visit Turkey's best country all year round to witness splendid architecture and enjoy some culinary delights.

Istanbul Airport Ataturk is named after the most important leader of Turkey, the famous Mustafa Kemal Atatürk who is considered to be the first president of this country. If you look at the percentages, Istanbul Airport Ataturk holds the 14th place when it comes to number of international passengers flights. The statistics doesn't surprise anybody, the capital is a splendor.

The huge airport is divided into four terminals, each terminal serving different purposes: one is for international flights, another one is for domestic flights while the other two are reserved for general aviation and for cargo flights. The last modification took place in the year 2000, when the terminal that served for international flights was extended and redesigned to welcome even more passengers.

The famous Turkish Airlines has its headquarters on the Istanbul Airport Ataturk territory. Turkey has based most of its economy on tourism so when you land and exit the airport you will have a lot of choices when it comes to ground transportation. There is a public means of transportation called Light Rail Service that connects Istanbul Airport Ataturk with Aksaray. The trip lasts around half an hour, but it is worth it. The views you'll be seeing are spectacular. If you prefer another means of transportation you can take the bus shuttle provided by the airport. It has a bus stop right at the airport and the bus comes every 30 minutes. If you want to save some money, Turkey has a low-cost alternative: public transportation. The trip takes longer but at least you get to cut some expenses.

If you want a different approach, you can enjoy a ride with the seabus, more and more people are attracted to this idea and choose the seabus over any other means of transportation. The airport also has a taxiway if you are in a hurry and you don't have any time to wait or you can choose from one of the many car hire companies available in Istanbul. The Istanbul Airport Ataturk will remain the most important airport in Turkey for many years now because it is placed in a strategic location.