18-07-2025
World's best airport 2025 named with new ‘triple runway' and it has cheap UK flights
THE world's best airport has been named and it is good news for Brits as it has cheap UK flights.
According to
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Istanbul Airport in Turkey has been named the world's best airport
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Inside the airport, there is a wealth of things to explore including sleeping pods
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The airport is also the first in Europe to have a 'triple runway'
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The airport scored a staggering 98.57 out of 100 overall, from readers sharing the
airports
that they remember the most.
The airport is the first in Europe to have a triple runway operation system.
It essentially means the airport can have three flights take off or land at the same time and as a result, increases the airport's hourly traffic capacity from 120 to 148 aircraft movements.
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Inside the airport, there seems to be endless things to do, but if you want some rest before your flight you could cosy up in a
sleep
pod.
In total there are 44 sleeping cabins, with pillows and blankets also available for purchase.
But they don't come cheap, costing between €7 (£6.06) and €17 (£14.72) per hour.
And there are other pods too, like
business
pods if you need to catch up on some work calls.
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For passengers aged between 15 and 30 years old, there is a Youth Lounge Area with games including a
Or for adults wanting a little vacation R&R, there is a spa offering
I visited the pretty city that straddles both Asia and Europe
For those who prefer to explore history there is also an
Alternatively, you can head to one of the airport's TV-watching areas to watch a show or movie or grab a book at the Airport Library - home to around 2,000
books
.
Amongst other facilities at the airport are showers and playgrounds for kids with slides and swings.
And there is even a therapy dog called Kuki, who
travellers
can play with.
After exploring all the airport has to offer, if you want some fresh air there are also two fresh air terraces that are non-smoking areas outside.
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The triple runway enables the airport to have three flights land or take off at the same time
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And there are cheap flights to Istanbul too, with a return as little as £50 with Wizz Air
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Then there are the usual things you find at airports too, such as shops and restaurants.
Corporate communications director for the airport, Gökhan Şengül said: "It is especially meaningful for us that
"In doing so, we take great
pride
in representing not only iGA, but also Istanbul and our country's rich cultural heritage on the international stage, while contributing to its brand value."
The airport was also named the best in the world in the 2024 table.
Many airlines fly to the airport including
What it's like to travel through Istanbul Airport
THE Sun's Assitant Travel Editor Sophie Swietochowski visited the airport last year.
If there's one airport I wouldn't mind being seriously delayed in, it's Istanbul in Turkiye.
The place is vast and shiny with enough food (for any budget), shopping (think chic clothes and hand-painted kitchenware), and entertainment (there's even a library home to 2,000 books) to keep you occupied for hours on end.
Better still, if your flight gets cancelled you won't even need to endure the faff of security again as the large Yotel sits airside.
I visited last year and couldn't have been more grateful for the size of the place, meaning I could whizz straight past the screaming kids in the massive Lego store and head straight to the food courts where I had no problem finding a quiet seat for a drink – Çay Saati has traditional Turkish tea.
In fact many stores in the airport blend Turkish traditions with the modern world and you could certainly get a flavour of Turkiye without ever leaving the terminal.
The size of the place comes with a downside, though. Make sure you keep an eye out for your gate as it will take you a while to walk there – and try not to get lost on the way.
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The hotel was built back in 2018 and also is home to the usual things you would find in an airport like shops and restaurants
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