1 / 6Turkey's new Istanbul Airport began operations on April 6, replacing Istanbul Ataturk as the city's international airport. The cost of construction is estimated at $12 billion(Rs 82,800 crore). Photo Credit- IGA
2 / 6The air traffic control tower at Istanbul New Airport is shaped like a tulip, a popular and symbolic flower in Turkish culture. Photo Credit-IGA
3 / 6The new airport covers 76 million square meters (more than 818 million square feet or 18,780 acres) and can currently handle 90 million passengers a year in phase one. Photo Credit-IGA
4 / 6Once completely operational it will be able to handle 200 million passengers a year. Photo Credit-IGA
5 / 6There will be 55,000 square meters of Duty Free shops. This area is inspired by the Bosphorus, a famous waterway in Turkey and it will have seven sections with different concepts, including “Fashion Garden,” “Family Palace” and “Style Beach,” each selling brands related to its theme. Photo Credit-IGA
6 / 6Four phases of the airport will be constructed by 2025 at the total cost of $12 billion. Photo Credit-IGA
