Airports in Istanbul Experience High Traffic Due to School Break.
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In Istanbul, traffic congestion reached 78% due to the start of the first semester break in schools and the end of the workday on the last working day of the week. Vehicles struggled to move on main arteries and bridge connections on both sides of the city, with congestion measured at 80% on the Anatolian side and 76% on the European side.
Those who took advantage of the start of the first semester break of the 2026-2027 academic year flocked to airports. While congestion occurred at Istanbul and Sabiha Gökçen airports, security measures were increased in the terminal buildings.
In Istanbul, those wishing to leave the city for the first semester break of the 2026-2027 academic year created congestion at Istanbul and Sabiha Gökçen airports.
When the first semester break of the 2026-2027 academic year began, there was a surge in passenger traffic at Istanbul and Sabiha Gökçen airports. While IGA took precautions at terminal entrances, ISG stated that congestion was expected in terminals and parking lots on November 14-15 and recommended using public transportation.
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