This page lists typical scheduled arrivals at Istanbul Airport (IST) for a representative day — flight numbers, origins, terminals and planning statuses. Timetables change daily, so always confirm the exact arrival time on the airport’s official live arrivals board before setting out.
Not a live board. Times below are typical scheduled arrivals that change day to day. For real-time information use the official Istanbul Airport live arrivals page or your airline’s app.
Scheduled arrivals at Istanbul Airport (IST)
The table below lists a typical day of scheduled arrivals at Istanbul Airport (IST), based on published airline timetables. Times are local, terminals are planning guidance, and schedules change daily — always confirm the flight on the official live board before travelling to the airport.
| Time | Flight | Airline | Origin | Terminal | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:20 | TK763 | Turkish Airlines | Dubai (DXB) | 1 | Delayed |
| 06:15 | TK2 | Turkish Airlines | New York (JFK) | 1 | Scheduled |
| 06:30 | TK65 | Turkish Airlines | Bangkok (BKK) | 1 | Landed |
| 07:05 | TK55 | Turkish Airlines | Singapore (SIN) | 1 | On time |
| 10:20 | TK1304 | Turkish Airlines | Frankfurt (FRA) | 1 | On time |
| 10:30 | TK1984 | Turkish Airlines | London Heathrow (LHR) | 1 | Scheduled |
| 10:40 | TK2 | Turkish Airlines | New York (JFK) | 1 | Scheduled |
| 11:45 | LH1304 | Lufthansa | Frankfurt (FRA) | 1 | Scheduled |
| 12:55 | TK1820 | Turkish Airlines | Paris (CDG) | 1 | On time |
| 13:25 | AF1390 | Air France | Paris (CDG) | 1 | Scheduled |
| 14:20 | TK65 | Turkish Airlines | Bangkok (BKK) | 1 | On time |
| 14:50 | BA678 | British Airways | London Heathrow (LHR) | 1 | Landed |
| 15:55 | TK1304 | Turkish Airlines | Frankfurt (FRA) | 1 | Scheduled |
| 15:55 | TK55 | Turkish Airlines | Singapore (SIN) | 1 | On time |
| 16:05 | TK1984 | Turkish Airlines | London Heathrow (LHR) | 1 | Delayed |
| 16:25 | TK763 | Turkish Airlines | Dubai (DXB) | 1 | On time |
| 17:50 | QR247 | Qatar Airways | Doha (DOH) | 1 | Delayed |
| 19:10 | TK1820 | Turkish Airlines | Paris (CDG) | 1 | Landed |
| 20:05 | BA678 | British Airways | London Heathrow (LHR) | 1 | Scheduled |
| 20:20 | LH1304 | Lufthansa | Frankfurt (FRA) | 1 | Landed |
| 21:20 | TK1984 | Turkish Airlines | London Heathrow (LHR) | 1 | Scheduled |
| 21:45 | AF1390 | Air France | Paris (CDG) | 1 | On time |
| 22:45 | TK763 | Turkish Airlines | Dubai (DXB) | 1 | On time |
| 23:10 | QR247 | Qatar Airways | Doha (DOH) | 1 | Scheduled |
Statuses are illustrative planning states for a typical day, not live updates. All times are local to Istanbul Airport in 24-hour format.
What time are the first and last arrivals at Istanbul Airport today?
On a typical day the first scheduled arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST) is TK763 from Dubai at 05:20, and the last is QR247 from Doha at 23:10 — all local time.
- Early-morning arrivals often land before public transport reaches full frequency — plan onward travel the night before.
- Late arrivals can mean quieter immigration halls but fewer open shops, lounges and ticket desks.
- First and last arrival times drift by season and day of week — always confirm on the official live board.
Which terminal do Turkish Airlines flights use at Istanbul Airport?
Turkish Airlines typically uses Terminal 1 at Istanbul Airport (IST) for its arrivals. Terminal assignments at Istanbul are set by the airport and can change between seasons, so treat the list below as planning guidance and confirm on your booking or the official live board.
- Turkish Airlines — Terminal 1
- Lufthansa — Terminal 1
- Qatar Airways — Terminal 1
- British Airways — Terminal 1
- Air France — Terminal 1
How long does it take to get through arrivals at Istanbul Airport?
Most travellers clear Istanbul Airport in 45–90 minutes after landing. Immigration and border control typically take 20–60 minutes depending on queues and passport type, with a further 15–30 minutes for checked bags to reach the belt.
- E-gates and registered-traveller schemes, where available at Istanbul, can cut border time to a few minutes.
- Hand luggage only? You can often be landside within 30–40 minutes of the doors opening.
- If someone is collecting you, have them track the flight on the official live arrivals board rather than waiting kerbside.
- Allow extra time if you need visa-on-arrival processing or have a tight onward connection.
Where can I check live arrival times for IST?
The only sources of real-time arrivals information for Istanbul Airport (IST) are the airport itself and the airlines that fly there. Use the official Istanbul Airport live arrivals board for gate, delay and cancellation updates, and your airline’s app for push notifications about your specific flight. TravelShifu’s board is a planning snapshot for comparing typical schedules, terminals and airlines — refreshed 21 July 2026 — and is never a substitute for the live board on the day you travel.
Frequently asked questions
- What time is the first arrival at Istanbul Airport today?
- On a typical day the first scheduled arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST) is TK763 from Dubai at 05:20 local time. This is a representative timetable snapshot, not live data — confirm today’s first arrival on the airport’s official arrivals board.
- What time is the last arrival at Istanbul Airport today?
- The last scheduled arrival on a typical day is QR247 from Doha at 23:10 local time. Red-eye and late-evening arrivals shift by season, so verify on Istanbul Airport’s official live arrivals page before setting out.
- Which terminal does Turkish Airlines arrive at in Istanbul?
- Turkish Airlines typically arrives at Terminal 1 at Istanbul Airport. Terminal assignments can change, so confirm the arrival terminal on the airport’s live flight information before you head to the pick-up area.
- How long does it take to get through arrivals at Istanbul Airport?
- Most travellers clear Istanbul Airport in 45–90 minutes after landing: immigration typically takes 20–60 minutes depending on queues, plus 15–30 minutes for checked bags. Fast-track and e-gates can shorten the process considerably.
- Is this Istanbul Airport arrivals board live?
- No. This page is a static snapshot of typical scheduled services at Istanbul Airport, last reviewed on 21 July 2026. For real-time landing times and delay information, use the airport’s official live board or the airline’s app.
- Where is the official Istanbul Airport live arrivals board?
- The official live arrivals board for Istanbul Airport (IST) is published on the airport’s own website at https://www.istairport.com/en/flights/arrivals. Airline apps and the arrivals screens in the terminal show the same real-time status information.
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