Aegean · IST
What gates does Aegean use at Istanbul Airport (IST)?
Aegean uses gates B5A and D5 at Istanbul Airport (IST), mainly in Concourses B, A, D and F, with about 4 departures a day (Oct 7–9, 2026). By departures: Concourses B (50% of its departures), A (25%), D (17%) and F (8%).
Based on 24 Aegean flights at IST, Oct 7–9, 2026 (full days)
How Aegean compares at IST
- 7th of the 66 airlines with regular flights at IST by departures: 1% of them (4 departures a day of about 706 a day).
- 0.5 turns a day at each gate it turns planes at, 88% fewer than the airport’s 4.0.
- Median turn at the gate: 61 min, 41 min shorter than the airport median (102 min).
- At IST, Aegean’s 4 departures a day compare with Saudia’s 4 and LOT’s 4-5.
Where Aegean flies nonstop from IST
4 nonstop destinations. Nonstop routes seen Oct 7–9, 2026; a few days of data can miss weekly or seasonal routes.
| Destination | Flights | Other airlines on this route |
|---|---|---|
| AthensATH | 3/day | Turkish Airlines (4-5/day), Sky Express (1/day), Corendon (2-3/week) |
| Heraklion (Iraklion)HER | 2-3/week | none seen |
| Santorini (Thira)JTR | 2-3/week | none seen |
| ThessalonikiSKG | 2-3/week | Turkish Airlines (1-2/day) |
When Aegean flies at IST
- First departure of the day usually around 10:50 am, the last around 9:35 pm.
- Busiest hour: 3:00 pm–4:00 pm, with about 1 of its arrivals and departures.
Aegean’s aircraft at IST
| Aircraft | Departures | Seats each |
|---|---|---|
| A321neo | 2/day | not listed |
| A320 | 1-2/day | not listed |
| A321 | 4-5/week | not listed |
Seats are capacity from each airline’s seat map per aircraft type, not passengers.
Aegean’s gates at IST
Gates it shares
| Gate | Who holds it | Other airlines there |
|---|---|---|
| B5A | Common use | Turkish Airlines, Air France, flydubai, Ethiopian |
| D5 | Common use | Turkish Airlines, EgyptAir, Belavia, Lufthansa |
About this data
Based on 3 full days of flights at IST, Oct 7–9, 2026. Gates of its own are the gates where Aegean flies the most (regional partners count as their brand). Its departures have no seat count yet, so its seats aren’t counted.
Aegean at IST: questions
What terminal is Aegean at Istanbul Airport (IST)?
Aegean flies from Concourses B, A, D and F at Istanbul Airport (IST). By departures: Concourses B (50% of its departures), A (25%), D (17%) and F (8%).
What gates does Aegean use at IST?
B5A and D5, gates it shares with other airlines (Oct 7–9, 2026).
How many flights a day does Aegean have from IST?
About 4 departures a day, averaged over Oct 7–9, 2026.
Where does Aegean fly nonstop from IST?
Aegean flies nonstop to 4 cities from IST, the most often to Athens, Heraklion (Iraklion), Santorini (Thira) and Thessaloniki. Routes seen Oct 7–9, 2026.
When is Aegean’s first flight out of IST?
Usually around 10:50 am; the last leaves around 9:35 pm.
Does Aegean share gates at IST?
Yes: 2 gates it uses are shared or used most by another airline, e.g. gate B5A with Turkish Airlines, Air France, flydubai and Ethiopian.
Other airlines at IST
All of IST’s gates by airline · Aegean at every airport we map · Nonstop routes from IST