Airport Security
Important Points To Be Complied With By Passengers Prior To Flight
When purchasing your tickets, do not forget to learn the time you need to be at the airport prior to your flight.
- To avoid any problems during security checks, make sure you do not have any of the prohibited objects in your hand luggage as per appendix 17 of the National Civil Aviation Security
- For your own safety, please prepare your luggage on your own and do not accept any requests by others to carry any object to be delivered to somebody else
- You may get more information from the airline regarding safety procedures for the departure and destination country
For Your Safety:
Please do not leave your luggage unattended. Unattended luggage will be disposed of by security staff.
Avoid joking about having a weapon or explosives with you.
Click to see the list of the items barred from hand luggages
Wishing You A Pleasent Journey
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Frequently Asked Questions
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You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes in your carry-on bag and through the checkpoint. These are limited to travel-sized containers that are 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item.
Information regarding customs procedures can be found at: www.ticaret.gov.tr
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The visa office is located at the transit area on the arrivals floor of the International Terminal before the passport check points open 7/24.
Lost Property Offices
Phone: (242) 582 71 26 – 7 / (242) 582 74 26 – 7
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Each airline has different procedures for domestic animals. You must inquire about this with your airline company. Most airlines do not accept birds and rodents into the cabin. These types of animals may travel in the cargo section of the aircraft. There is a restriction on the number of domestic animals accepted into the cabin.
We recommend passengers to be present at the airport 120 minutes (2 hours) prior to their flight.