Empty-leg hub

LTFM — Istanbul Airport

TurkeyArnavutkoy, Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (LTFM) in Arnavutkoy, Istanbul, Turkey is a two-way empty-leg hub with 1,102 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $43,800.

1102 live empty legs involving LTFM

Empty-leg demand

Istanbul Airport (LTFM) in Arnavutkoy, Istanbul, Turkey sees two-way empty-leg traffic — 496 outbound and 606 inbound across 1,102 live legs, according to EmptyJet.

Priced empty legs at LTFM center on a median ask of $43,800, with an observed range of $14,103–$298,900 (1,102 priced listings).

The busiest live corridors at LTFM are to EETN (40), from EHAM (34), and from EBBR (33).

Aircraft mix at LTFM is led by Embraer Legacy 500 (Super Midsize Jet) (190 legs), with Dassault Falcon 7X, Cessna Citation Sovereign also active.

Key takeaways

  • LTFM: 1,102 live empty legs (496 out / 606 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at LTFM: $43,800 (n=1,102).
  • Busiest corridor: to EETN (40 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Embraer Legacy 500 (190 legs, ~17%).

Two-way empty-leg flow at LTFM creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 1,102 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Outbound toEETNLennart Meri Tallinn Airport40$56,150
Inbound fromEHAMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol34$46,500
Inbound fromEBBRBrussels Airport33$43,700
Outbound toLMMLMalta International Airport32$37,250
Inbound fromUTTTTashkent International Airport32$81,700
Inbound fromEGLCLondon City Airport31$49,200

Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Embraer Legacy 500Super Midsize Jet190
Dassault Falcon 7XUltra Long Range Jet49
Cessna Citation SovereignSuper Midsize Jet36
Hawker 125-600Midsize Jet30
Dassault Falcon 8XUltra Long Range Jet24

Airport facts

IATA
IST
ICAO
LTFM
City
Arnavutkoy, Istanbul
Country
Turkey
Type
large airport
Elevation
325 ft
Timezone
Europe/Moscow
Region
Europe
Runways
5
Longest runway
13,451 ft
Traffic score
8.2 / 10
Official site
igairport.com

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
17L/35R13,451 ft196 ftASPYes
17R/35L13,451 ft147 ftASPYes
16L/34R12,303 ft147 ftASPYes
16R/34L12,303 ft196 ftASPYes
18/3610,039 ft148 ftCONYes

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FAQ

How active is LTFM for empty legs?

Istanbul Airport (LTFM) has 1,102 live empty-leg listings — 496 departing and 606 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at LTFM?

The median ask at LTFM is $43,800 across 1,102 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at LTFM?

The strongest live corridor at LTFM is to EETN (Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport), with 40 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at LTFM most often?

The Embraer Legacy 500, a Super Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at LTFM, with 190 live listings (~17% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for Istanbul Airport?

The primary code for Istanbul Airport is LTFM.

Where is LTFM airport located?

Istanbul Airport (LTFM) is in Arnavutkoy, Istanbul, Turkey.

What is the ICAO code for IST?

The ICAO code for Istanbul Airport (IST) is LTFM.

What is the longest runway at LTFM?

The longest runway at Istanbul Airport (LTFM) is 13,451 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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