Istanbul Airport Terminal Ranked Among the World's Largest Buildings
Recent architectural classifications highlight the sheer scale of Istanbul's aviation infrastructure. According to World Atlas, the main terminal of Istanbul Airport, which officially opened on April 6, 2019, ranks among the largest buildings in the world based on floor area.
Encompassing approximately 15.5 million square feet (1.44 million square meters) under a single roof, it is currently the largest standalone airport terminal globally. The facility successfully replaced Atatürk Airport as Turkey's primary international hub on its first day of full operation, underscoring the country's massive investment in global transit logistics.
Source: World Atlas
