Southwind · IST
What gates does Southwind use at Istanbul Airport (IST)?
Southwind uses gates E2, A7 and F8B at Istanbul Airport (IST), mainly in Concourses A, F and E, with about 1 departure a day (Oct 7–9, 2026). By departures: Concourses A (33% of its departures), F (33%) and E (33%).
Based on 6 Southwind flights at IST, Oct 7–9, 2026 (full days)

How Southwind compares at IST
- 37th of the 66 airlines with regular flights at IST by departures: under 1% of them (1 departure a day of about 706 a day).
- At IST, Southwind’s 1 departure a day compares with Vueling’s 1 and flyadeal’s 1.
Where Southwind flies nonstop from IST
2 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 | 4-5/week | Aeroflot (5-6/day) |
| MoscowZIA | 2-3/week | none seen |
When Southwind flies at IST
- Its departure usually leaves around 7:55 pm.
Southwind’s aircraft at IST
| Aircraft | Departures | Seats each |
|---|---|---|
| 737 MAX 8 | 1/day | not listed |
Seats are capacity from each airline’s seat map per aircraft type, not passengers.
Southwind’s gates at IST
Gates it shares
| Gate | Who holds it | Other airlines there |
|---|---|---|
| E2 | Common use | Turkish Airlines, Aeroflot, Middle East Airlines, Etihad |
| A7 | Common use | Turkish Airlines, Nouvelair, Middle East Airlines, Tunisair |
| F8B | Held by Turkish Airlines | Turkish Airlines |
About this data
Based on 3 full days of flights at IST, Oct 7–9, 2026. Gates of its own are the gates where Southwind flies the most (regional partners count as their brand). Its departures have no seat count yet, so its seats aren’t counted.
Southwind at IST: questions
What terminal is Southwind at Istanbul Airport (IST)?
Southwind flies from Concourses A, F and E at Istanbul Airport (IST). By departures: Concourses A (33% of its departures), F (33%) and E (33%).
What gates does Southwind use at IST?
E2, A7 and F8B, gates it shares with other airlines (Oct 7–9, 2026).
How many flights a day does Southwind have from IST?
About 1 departure a day, averaged over Oct 7–9, 2026.
Where does Southwind fly nonstop from IST?
Southwind flies nonstop to 2 cities from IST, the most often to Moscow and Moscow. Routes seen Oct 7–9, 2026.
Does Southwind share gates at IST?
Yes: 3 gates it uses are shared or used most by another airline, e.g. gate E2 with Turkish Airlines, Aeroflot, Middle East Airlines and Etihad.
Other airlines at IST
All of IST’s gates by airline · Southwind at every airport we map · Nonstop routes from IST