Antalya Airport to inaugurate new terminal on 12-Apr-2025
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- Antalya Airport opened a new terminal in 2025, increasing capacity to around 82 million passengers per year, positioning it as the second-largest in Turkey after Istanbul Airport. This expansion was highlighted by Turkish officials as a major step to accommodate growing tourism and air traffic.[1][2]
- The inauguration occurred in early April 2025, with official attendance by the Turkish president and statements emphasizing the airport’s role in boosting regional connectivity and tourism in Antalya.[1]
- The airport has been reporting high seasonal traffic, including a Ramadan period peak where aircraft movements and passenger numbers set new records, underscoring continued demand in the region.[1]
- For ongoing operations, international flights are routed through the newly expanded terminal facilities, with terminal reassignment and facility updates communicated to travelers by the airport operator. Check the official Antalya Airport site or Turkish aviation notices for the latest terminal/shuttle arrangements and any temporary changes.[4]
If you’d like, I can pull the very latest official statements or summarize recent press coverage from specific outlets. Also, I can provide a quick travel checklist for navigating the new terminals or help with live flight status for AYT.