Iğdır Airport Has Been Granted International Airport Status
Iğdır Şehit Bülent Aydın Airport was designated by a presidential decree as a permanent air border crossing open to international arrivals and departures. This decision entered into force upon its publication in the Official Gazette dated August 7, 2025.
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Decree No. 10175, issued with the signature of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, announced that the Iğdır Şehit Bülent Aydın Airport has been designated as a permanent air border crossing open to international entry-exits.
With this decision, Iğdır Airport will be able to serve international flights and make a significant contribution to the region’s trade, tourism, and economic development.
With this new status, Turkey’s easternmost airport will open to international air traffic, thereby strengthening the region’s global connections.
