The opening ceremony took place on October 29 2018, scheduled so as to coincide with the 95th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic. The ceremony was attended by world leaders. On November 1 2018, five daily flights will start to arrive and depart from the airport:
Erdogan said “We see Istanbul Airport as an investment not only in our country but also in our region and the world,” The airport was planned as the largest in the world.
