Turkey's aviation sector is highly developed, with Istanbul Airport and Ankara Esenboğa Airport serving as major hubs. The country's strategic location at the crossroads of Europe and Asia contributes to its prominence in the global aviation landscape. Investments in airport infrastructure, safety measures, and technology align with Turkey's commitment to maintaining high standards in aviation. The aviation industry plays a crucial role in connecting Turkey globally, supporting tourism, trade, and economic activities. Ongoing efforts focus on sustainable growth, enhancing air connectivity, and ensuring a high-quality travel experience for passengers. Turkey's emphasis on innovation, technology, and its historical and cultural richness further solidify its role as a key player in the international aviation network. The country's diverse landscapes, including historic sites like Hagia Sophia and natural wonders like Cappadocia, add to the significance of aviation for Turkey's transportation network.
1FLT and our team of expert dispatchers can help you and your flight overcome your difficulties in obtaining an overflight permit for Turkey, adjust the necessary overflight validity as needed, and pay overdue navigation fees on your behalf with the Civil Aviation Authority of Turkey. Our team can also plan and give your team the correct routing for your flight plans while flying over Turkey and support your dispatch when operating in and out of Turkey airports.
The information on this page is meant to serve as a guide about Turkey and should not be considered as a substitute for real-time policies or advice from relevant authorities for specific concerns and accurate information about Turkey, please feel free to contact us.
An overflight permit is required but there are exclusions when overflying Turkey.
Turkey's overflight validity is plus 72 hours or minus 24 hours from the approved date of your flight's departure.
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
You can visit thier website on the following link: https://web.shgm.gov.tr/en
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
1FLT can help you with any operational need in Turkey such as flight permits, ground handling, jet fuel, inflight catering, and other services you or your crew might need, We can even provide up-to-date airport information from any airport in Turkey.