How safe is the Istanbul Ataturk Airport?

Answer 1 of 12: I am debating between booking one of two flights to Nepal. One has an 8 hour layover at Ataturk Airport, the other has 70 minute layovers in Zurich and Delhi. Do you think I should be concerned with the level terrorist activity in Turkey? read more

Ataturk International Airport is reported to have a tighter security system in place than most other airports around the world, where travellers are required to undergo two security screenings: one before entering the international terminal and one after they pass through passport control. read more

It is seriously overburdened and almost always overcrowded, so it is probably a good idea that the new Istanbul airport will be opening in a few months. I've grown attached to good old Ataturk, however, and will miss it. read more