Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport handled a record 165,473 passengers across 889 flights on June 28, setting a new all-time daily traffic record as summer holiday travel accelerated across Türkiye.

The milestone came just days after schools across the country closed for the summer break, driving a sharp increase in domestic and international travel demand.

Passenger traffic surged throughout the weekend as families and holidaymakers departed for destinations across Türkiye and abroad, making June 28 the busiest day in the airport's history.

The combination of strong domestic and international demand pushed daily operations to a record 889 flights, carrying a total of 165,473 passengers.

Located on Istanbul's Asian side, Sabiha Gökçen International Airport serves millions of passengers each year from Istanbul as well as neighbouring provinces, making it one of Türkiye's busiest aviation hubs.

Airport officials said the start of the summer holiday season significantly boosted domestic and international travel demand, resulting in the highest daily passenger volume ever recorded at the airport. (ILKHA)