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Istanbul opens new mega airport

29-10-2018

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Turkey’s western city of Istanbul opened its third airport on Monday to coincide with the country’s national day. Once it is fully operational, officials hope the travel hub will become one of the world’s busiest airports.

Istanbul Airport, which began construction on June 7, 2014, cost 26.140 billion euros and covers an area of 76.5 million square meters. Its 17 story terminal stands at 90 meters in height, and its car parks can accommodate 70,000 vehicles.

Situated on the European side of Istanbul, it has six runways, each 3,750 meters in length. The new airport is expected to transport 200 million passengers per year.

“We see Istanbul Airport as an investment not only in our country but also in our region and the world,” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said during the opening ceremony.

Photos: AA