Istanbul airport fees: what you pay at IST
Passengers leaving Istanbul Airport on an international flight pay a passenger service charge of €20 and a security charge of €3, both inside the ticket. Transfer passengers pay €5 and €2. Domestic departures pay €3 plus a 15 TL security charge. The rates come from the PPP tariff approved by the state airports authority DHMI and are collected by airlines for the operator İGA. Turkish citizens pay a separate exit fee of 1,250 TL in 2026, bought online or at machines in the terminal.
Every charge at this airport
| Charge | Amount | Who pays | How it is paid | Set by | Collected by / goes to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International passenger service charge Same rate in the 2024 and 2025 tariffs. The 2025 tariff stays in force until a new one is issued, and no 2026 tariff was found. Passengers aged two and under are exempt under the 2024 tariff. 1,2 | €20 | Departing international passengers | Inside the ticket | DHMI (PPP projects fee tariff) | Airlines, for İGA | In force |
| International transit and transfer passenger service charge 1,2 | €5 | International transfer passengers departing within 24 hours | Inside the ticket | DHMI (PPP projects fee tariff) | Airlines, for İGA | In force |
| International passenger security charge The transfer rate was €1.50 in the 2024 tariff and €2 in the 2025 tariff. 1,2 | €3, or €2 for international to international transfers | Departing international passengers | Inside the ticket | DHMI (PPP projects fee tariff) | Airlines, for İGA | In force |
| Domestic passenger service charge Domestic flights by foreign airlines are charged as international. 1,2 | €3, or €1 for transfers | Departing domestic passengers | Inside the ticket | DHMI (PPP projects fee tariff) | Airlines, for İGA | In force |
| Domestic passenger security charge 8.60 TL until 30 June 2025, then 15 TL from 1 July 2025 under the 2025 tariff. 1 | 15 TL | Departing domestic passengers | Inside the ticket | DHMI (PPP projects fee tariff) | Airlines, for İGA | In force |
| Overseas departure fee (yurt dışı çıkış harcı) Set by a communiqué in the Official Gazette of 31 December 2025, in force from 1 January 2026 (710 TL before). An insurer guide says children under seven and foreign passport holders do not pay. 3,4,5 | 1,250 TL | Turkish citizens leaving on a Turkish passport, per exit | Paid separately, online or at machines in the terminal | Ministry of Treasury and Finance (Revenue Administration) | Revenue Administration | In force |
Evidence summary: 5 linked sources, 6 charges confirmed in force, 0 unconfirmed. Suspended and proposed charges are not treated as payable now.
How to pay
- The service and security charges are added to the fare when you buy your ticket.
- Foreign visitors pay nothing extra at the airport.
- Turkish citizens pay the exit fee before departure through the digital tax office, the GİB mobile app, banks, PTT, or the fee machines at Istanbul Airport.
What this page does not cover
This page does not cover visa fees and is not legal advice. Fees change: check the date above and your ticket receipt before you travel.
Common questions
How much is the airport tax at Istanbul Airport?
International departures carry a €20 passenger service charge and a €3 security charge, both inside the ticket.
Do foreign visitors pay the Turkish exit fee?
No. The 1,250 TL exit fee is for Turkish citizens leaving on a Turkish passport, according to an insurer guide.
Do transfer passengers pay at Istanbul Airport?
Yes. International transfer passengers pay a €5 service charge and a €2 security charge, inside the ticket.
How much is the yurt dışı çıkış harcı in 2026?
1,250 TL per exit from 1 January 2026.
Sources
- DHMI: 2025 PPP Projects Fee Tariffs (in force from 25 January 2025)
- İGA Istanbul Airport: 2024 PPP charges tariff (in force from 25 January 2024)
- Alomaliye: 2026 overseas departure fee communiqué, Official Gazette No. 33124 (31 December 2025)
- Istanbul Airport: Overseas departure fee (payment channels)
- Türkiye Sigorta: Yurt dışı çıkış harcı ne kadar (January 2026, insurer guide)
Change log
- : Page published. Figures checked against the sources listed.