TAV Airports celebrates its 25th anniversary!

TAV Airports marks its quarter-century milestone. The company's journey, which began in Istanbul with 9 million passengers, has reached 107 million passengers and a portfolio of 15 airports in eight countries this year.

TAV Airports, a member of Groupe ADP, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Established on January 10, 2000, TAV Airports welcomed its first passengers at the newly opened Atatürk Airport international terminal and has served 1.5 billion passengers over the past quarter century.
 

TAV Airports CEO Serkan Kaptan stated, “TAV Airports has transformed into a global brand on a journey that began in a very different world compared to today. Born from the vision of our founders, Tepe and Akfen, TAV Airports grew by going public in 2007 and forming a portfolio of 10 airports within its first decade. Since 2012, we have continued our journey as member of Groupe ADP, the world's largest airport operations platform.”
 

“Today, we operate 15 airports in eight countries. Together with our service companies – ATÜ Duty-Free, BTA, Havaş, TAV Operation Services, TAV Technologies, and TAV Security – our global footprint extends to over 100 airports in more than 30 countries. In our first year, we served 9 million passengers; in 2024, we reached 107 million passengers. With 44,000 employees, including subsidiaries, and a market value of up to $3.2 billion last year, we have established ourselves as one of the world's leading airport operators, emerging from Türkiye.
 

“In the past three years, we implemented the largest investment program in our history, reaching €2.5 billion. We have secured the second 25 years of TAV Airports and built a strong foundation to continue our growth on a global scale. As part of this program, we opened a new terminal in Almaty in 2024. We will complete our investments in Antalya and Ankara in the first half of this year. Over the next three to four years, we plan to invest an additional €150-300 million in Almaty. Alongside ongoing tenders in Montenegro and Kuwait, we will continue to explore new opportunities worldwide.
 

“Many managers and colleagues who have significantly contributed to TAV Airports are no longer with us today. We honor their memory with respect and gratitude, and we remember everyone who played a part in bringing TAV Airports to this point with appreciation. Many individuals who started their careers here are now serving successfully in different parts of the sector, which fills us with pride. In our second 25 years, we will continue to strive to provide the best travel experience for our passengers and create the highest value for our stakeholders,” he added.

TAV Airports Milestones

• 2000: TAV Airports was established with the Istanbul Atatürk Airport BOT tender, completed the new terminal, and began operations, welcoming its first passengers.
• 2005: TAV Technologies was founded.
• 2006: Took over the construction and operation of Ankara Esenboğa domestic and international terminals. Izmir Adnan Menderes was added to the portfolio. Acquired 60% of Havaş. TAV Security was established.
• 2007: Opened new terminals in Tbilisi and Batumi airports. Went public. Acquired full ownership of Havaş.
• 2008: Monastir Airport was opened.
• 2009: Alanya-Gazipaşa started operations. Began operations at Enfidha Airport. Havaş partnered with TGS by 50%.
• 2010: Began operating Skopje and Ohrid airports in North Macedonia.
• 2011: Completed construction of the new terminal in Skopje and modernization works at Ohrid Airport. Took over the management of commercial areas in Riga, Latvia.
• 2012: Groupe ADP acquired 38% of the shares from founding partners Tepe and Akfen. Started operating Saudi Arabia's Medina Airport with consortium partners.
• 2013: Croatia’s Zagreb Airport was added to the portfolio.
• 2014: Began operations at Milas-Bodrum Airport domestic terminal. Opened Izmir domestic terminal.
• 2015: Opened a new terminal in Medina. Began operations at Milas-Bodrum Airport international terminal.
• 2017: Akfen sold its remaining 8% share to Groupe ADP. Opened a new terminal in Zagreb.
• 2018: Became equal partners with Fraport at Antalya Airport.
• 2019: Atatürk Airport closed. Havaş, BTA, and ATÜ Duty-Free began operations at Istanbul Airport.
• 2021: Acquired and started operating Kazakhstan's Almaty Airport. Extended Antalya's operation period to 2052 with Fraport.
• 2022: Extended the operation period at Ankara Esenboğa to 2050.
• 2024: Opened the new international terminal in Almaty.

About TAV Airports

TAV Airports provides integrated services in all areas of airport operations, with a global footprint at over 100 airports in more than 30 countries. A member of Groupe ADP, TAV Airports is part of the leading airport management platform globally. Through its subsidiaries, TAV is active in airport service businesses, including duty-free, food and beverage, ground handling, IT, private security and commercial area management. The company is quoted on Istanbul Stock Exchange.