StatusPublished entry dates from 2014 – confirm the heliport is currently available before planning.
Airfield Status
Arriving by helicopter near Istanbul? Atatürk Airport Heliport (DHMI) is one option. From Istanbul: Taksim Square about 30 min; Sultanahmet about 26 min (by car, no traffic, from Atatürk Airport).
- Runway
- Confirm with the airport
- Opening hours
- Confirm with the airport
- Prior permission (PPR)
- Confirm with the airport
- Telephone
- +90 212 465 3262
Hours are as the airport publishes them, and we last checked on 30 Sep 2026. They do change, so ring the airport or ask your operator before you set off. Source
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Arrival Protocol
Atatürk Airport, Yeşilköy, Bakırköy, Istanbul, 34149. The nearest major city is Istanbul, Taksim Square about 30 min; Sultanahmet about 26 min (by car, no traffic, from Atatürk Airport).
The directions button takes you to the airport's spot on the map.
Ground Movement: journey times to the airport
By road from the middle of each city, without traffic. Allow extra at busy times and for the final approach to the aviation terminal.
| From | Drive | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | 20 min | 12 mi · 19 km |
Routes: OSRM, with map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Handling & FBO
These are the handling companies the airport lists for private and business aircraft.
See the full handling and FBO page, or download the directions PDF.
Operational Notes
Concrete landing and take-off area 24 × 24 m (touchdown pad 20 × 20 m), two parking stands, Jet A-1 fuel, hangar space in the Atatürk general aviation hangar, rescue and fire cover category H2.
Helicopter operators must arrange fuel and oil in advance through the companies serving Atatürk Airport; book through the handling agent.
Inside Atatürk Airport, close to Istanbul's old city.
Local businesses
Handling companies and FBOs are on the handling page.
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Straight-line miles, not road miles.