Aeroflot · IST
What gates does Aeroflot use at Istanbul Airport (IST)?
Aeroflot uses gates B1B, E2, B3A and E3 at Istanbul Airport (IST), mainly in Concourses B, E, F and A, with about 7-8 departures a day (Oct 7–9, 2026). By departures: Concourses B (43% of its departures), E (24%), F (19%) and A (14%).
Based on 46 Aeroflot flights at IST, Oct 7–9, 2026 (full days)
How Aeroflot compares at IST
- 2nd of the 66 airlines with regular flights at IST by departures: 1% of them (7-8 departures a day of about 706 a day).
- 0.4 turns a day at each gate it turns planes at, 90% fewer than the airport’s 4.0.
- Median turn at the gate: 92 min, 10 min shorter than the airport median (102 min).
- At IST, Aeroflot’s 7-8 departures a day compare with Air Algérie’s 5 and LOT’s 4-5.
Where Aeroflot flies nonstop from IST
5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MoscowSVO | 5-6/day | Southwind (4-5/week) |
| KrasnodarKRR | 1/day | Azimuth (1/day), Pobeda (4-5/week) |
| AERAER | 2-3/week | Azimuth (4-5/week) |
| Mineralnye VodyMRV | 2-3/week | Azimuth (1-2/day) |
| YekaterinburgSVX | 2-3/week | U6 (1/day) |
When Aeroflot flies at IST
- First departure of the day usually around 4:00 am, the last around 1:40 am (after midnight).
- Busiest hour: 3:00 pm–4:00 pm, with about 2 of its arrivals and departures.
Aeroflot’s aircraft at IST
| Aircraft | Departures | Seats each |
|---|---|---|
| A321 | 2-3/day | not listed |
| A320 | 2-3/day | not listed |
| 737-800 | 2/day | not listed |
Seats are capacity from each airline’s seat map per aircraft type, not passengers.
Aeroflot’s gates at IST
Gates it shares
| Gate | Who holds it | Other airlines there |
|---|---|---|
| B1B | Common use | Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Aegean, Air France |
| E2 | Common use | Turkish Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Etihad, Southwind |
| B3A | Common use | Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air Malta, Jordan Aviation, Rossiya |
| E3 | Held by Turkish Airlines | Turkish Airlines, Belavia, Gulf Air, EgyptAir |
About this data
Based on 3 full days of flights at IST, Oct 7–9, 2026. Gates of its own are the gates where Aeroflot flies the most (regional partners count as their brand). Its departures have no seat count yet, so its seats aren’t counted.
Aeroflot at IST: questions
What terminal is Aeroflot at Istanbul Airport (IST)?
Aeroflot flies from Concourses B, E, F and A at Istanbul Airport (IST). By departures: Concourses B (43% of its departures), E (24%), F (19%) and A (14%).
What gates does Aeroflot use at IST?
B1B, E2, B3A and E3, gates it shares with other airlines (Oct 7–9, 2026).
How many flights a day does Aeroflot have from IST?
About 7-8 departures a day, averaged over Oct 7–9, 2026.
Where does Aeroflot fly nonstop from IST?
Aeroflot flies nonstop to 5 cities from IST, the most often to Moscow, Krasnodar, AER, Yekaterinburg and Mineralnye Vody. Routes seen Oct 7–9, 2026.
When is Aeroflot’s first flight out of IST?
Usually around 4:00 am; the last leaves around 1:40 am (after midnight).
Does Aeroflot share gates at IST?
Yes: 4 gates it uses are shared or used most by another airline, e.g. gate B1B with Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Aegean and Air France.
Other airlines at IST
All of IST’s gates by airline · Aeroflot at every airport we map · Nonstop routes from IST