23. Dec 2023: Turkish Airlines 6E11 (IGO011) from Delhi to Istanbul (2024)

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23. Dec 2023

Landed
The flight has landed. It arrived 7 months ago (18h 29min early).

DEL

Delhi
TERMINAL: 3
GATE: 3

->


4,572km / 2,822mi

IST

Istanbul
TERMINAL: 1
GATE: D17

24 Dec 06:10IST
23 Dec 21:30
00:40 UTC
8h 40min late

23 Dec 11:30UTC+03
24 Dec 06:00
08:30 UTC
18h 29min early

AIRLINE

NAME
IndiGo

IATA / ICAO
6E / IGO

COUNTRY
India
Airline Information
" : ""}23. Dec 2023: Turkish Airlines 6E11 (IGO011) from Delhi to Istanbul (5)`; if (activeHex in marker) { liveMap.removeLayer(marker[activeHex]); } const m = L.marker(activeMarker.getLatLng(), { icon: L.divIcon({ className: 'flt-marker', html: htmlc }), alt: activeHex, opacity: lp[7] != '' ? 0.9 : 0.6 }).addTo(liveMap).on('click', onPlaneClick); marker[activeHex] = m; document.getElementById(`mi-${activeHex}`).style.transform = `rotate(${lp[2]}deg)`; activeMarker = null; } activeHex = null; liveTrack = null; liveMarker = null; estTrack = null; document.getElementById('liveMapContainer').style.display = 'none'; document.getElementById('mapSearch').style.display = 'block';} /** * Recalculates the new position of a marker based on the time elapsed and its previous state. * @param {Object} liveMap */async function updateCalc(liveMap) { if (recalcInProg || liveMap.getZoom() < 6) { return; } recalcInProg = true; for (const [key, prevPos] of Object.entries(lastPos)) { if (key in marker && prevPos[3] >= 50 && !prevPos[6]) { const speed = prevPos[3] || 0; const interval = Date.now() - prevPos[4]; const dist = speed * interval / 1000 / 3600 * 1852; if (dist < 20) { continue; } // calculate next position const lat1 = toRad(prevPos[0]); const lon1 = toRad(prevPos[1]); const brng = toRad(prevPos[2]); const lat2 = Math.asin(sin(lat1) * cos(dist / r_earth) + cos(lat1) * sin(dist / r_earth) * cos(brng)); const lon2 = lon1 + Math.atan2(sin(brng) * sin(dist / r_earth) * cos(lat1), cos(dist / r_earth) - sin(lat1) * sin(lat2)); const lat2d = toDeg(lat2); const lon2d = toDeg(lon2); lastPos[key] = [lat2d, lon2d, prevPos[2], prevPos[3], Date.now(), prevPos[5], prevPos[6], prevPos[7]]; marker[key].setLatLng([lat2d, lon2d]); if (liveTrack && activeMarker == key) { const l = liveTrack.getLatLngs(); l.push(L.latLng(lat2d, lon2d, prevPos[5])); try { liveTrack.setLatLngs(l); } catch (e) { /* Catch error silently. */ } if (activeDest) { const tn = L.latLng(lat2d, lon2d); liveMap.removeLayer(estTrack); const arcOptions = { color: "lightgray", noClip: true, vertices: 100 }; estTrack = t.lng < tn.lng ? L.Polyline.Arc(activeDest, tn, arcOptions) : L.Polyline.Arc(tn, activeDest, arcOptions); estTrack.addTo(liveMap); tracks.push(estTrack); } } } } recalcInProg = false;}/** * Fetches data from a specific URL, handles errors and returns the JSON response. * @param {string} url */async function getData(url) { const response = await fetch(url, { headers: { Authorization: auth_token } }); if (!response.ok) { handleFetchErrors(response); return null; } if (sf === "") { document.getElementById("liveUpdErr").style.display = 'none'; document.getElementById("liveUpdNotFound").style.display = 'none'; } return response.json();}/** * Handles errors during fetch call * @param {Object} response */function handleFetchErrors(response) { if (sf !== "") return; const liveUpdErr = document.getElementById("liveUpdErr"); const liveUpdNotFound = document.getElementById("liveUpdNotFound"); const liveMapContainer = document.getElementById("liveMapContainer"); const mapSearch = document.getElementById("mapSearch"); if (response.status !== 404) { refreshsActive = false; liveUpdNotFound.style.display = 'none'; liveUpdErr.style.display = 'block'; liveMapContainer.style.display = 'none'; mapSearch.style.display = 'block'; document.getElementById("liveUpdErrCode").innerText = response.status; } else { liveUpdErr.style.display = 'none'; liveMapContainer.style.display = 'none'; mapSearch.style.display = 'block'; liveUpdNotFound.style.display = 'block'; }}async function updateMap(liveMap, fromZoom, clickHex) { if (documentIsHidden()) return; const bounds = liveMap.getBounds(); const url = constructURL(bounds, liveMap.getZoom(), clickHex); if (updateInProgressOrTooSoon(fromZoom)) return; recalcInProg = true; lastUpdate = Date.now(); updateInProg = true; const ld = await getData(url); if (!ld) { updateInProg = false; return; } processMapData(liveMap, ld, fromZoom, clickHex);}function documentIsHidden() { return typeof document.hidden !== "undefined" && document.hidden;}function constructURL(bounds, zoom, clickHex) { const widthText = screenWidth > 1000 ? 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"

" + e[9] + "

" : "") + "23. Dec 2023: Turkish Airlines 6E11 (IGO011) from Delhi to Istanbul (6)"; const m = L.marker(currentPos, { icon: L.divIcon({ className: 'flt-marker', html: htmlc }), alt: e[0], opacity: e[3] ? 0.9 : 0.6 }).addTo(liveMap).on('click', onPlaneClick); marker[e[0]] = m; markerType[e[0]] = des; newMarker[e[0]] = true; lastPos[e[0]] = [e[4], e[5], e[2], e[6], Date.now(), e[7], e[8], e[9]]; document.getElementById("mi-" + e[0]).style.transform = "rotate(" + e[2] + "deg)";}function removeUnusedMarkers(liveMap) { for (const m in marker) { if (!(m in newMarker) && m != activeHex) { liveMap.removeLayer(marker[m]); delete marker[m]; } }}function onPlaneClick(e) { if (sf != "") { return; } updateInProg = true; const liveMap = e.target._map; const hex = e.target.options.alt; if (hex == activeHex) { return; } updateTrack(liveMap, `/${lang}/live/track_hex/${hex}`, hex, e);}function onMoveend(e) { localStorage.setItem('livemapCenter', JSON.stringify(e.target.getCenter())); localStorage.setItem('livemapZoom', e.target.getZoom()); updateMap(e.sourceTarget, false); } function onZoomed(e) { updateMap(e.sourceTarget, true) }// Define a utility function for creating a markerfunction createMarker(latLng, iconClass, htmlContent, alt, opacity) { return L.marker(latLng, { icon: L.divIcon({ className: iconClass, html: htmlContent }), alt: alt, opacity: opacity, }).on('click', onPlaneClick);}function updateTrack(liveMap, url, hex, e) { let prevCoord = null; let prevCoordFull = null; getData(url).then(function (ld) { if (!ld) { return; } const hadNoHex = hex === ""; if (hex === "" && url.includes("hex")) { hex = ld[0]; } else if (hex === "") { hex = ld[1]; } if (activeMarker && hex !== activeHex) { // Reset old marker const lp = lastPos[activeHex]; const des = markerType[activeHex]; const htmlc = (hadTitles ? "

" + lp[7] + "

" : "") + "23. Dec 2023: Turkish Airlines 6E11 (IGO011) from Delhi to Istanbul (7)`; liveMap.removeLayer(marker[activeHex]); const m = L.marker(activeMarker.getLatLng(), { icon: L.divIcon({ className: 'flt-marker', html: htmlc }), alt: activeHex, opacity: lp[7] != '' ? 0.9 : 0.6 }).addTo(liveMap).on('click', onPlaneClick); marker[activeHex] = m; markerType[activeHex] = des; document.getElementById("mi-" + activeHex).style.transform = "rotate(" + lp[2] + "deg)"; activeMarker = m; } // Set new marker const target = e ? e.target : marker[hex]; if (hex !== activeHex && target) { const lp = lastPos[hex]; const des = markerType[hex]; const htmlc = (hadTitles ? "

" + lp[7] + "

" : "") + "23. Dec 2023: Turkish Airlines 6E11 (IGO011) from Delhi to Istanbul (8)`; const m = L.marker(target.getLatLng(), { icon: L.divIcon({ className: 'flt-marker', html: htmlc }), alt: hex, opacity: ld[3] ? 0.9 : 0.6 }).addTo(liveMap).on('click', onPlaneClick); marker[hex] = m; liveMap.removeLayer(target); activeMarker = m; if (!e) { document.getElementById("mi-" + hex).style.transform = "rotate(" + lp[2] + "deg)"; } } refreshsActive = true; recalcInProg = true; arcs = []; curArc = []; arcCol = ""; prevCoord = []; track = ld[23]; if (sf === "") { if (ld[0] !== "") { domElements.get("liveFlnr").href = `/${lang}/live/flight_details/${ld[10]}`; domElements.get("liveFlnr").innerText = ld[0]; } else { domElements.get("liveFlnr").innerText = ""; domElements.get("liveFlnr").href = ""; } if (ld[21]) { domElements.get("liveAirline").innerText = ld[21]; } else { domElements.get("liveAirline").innerText = ""; } domElements.get("liveHex").innerText = ld[1]; if (ld[2] !== "" && ld[2] !== ld[0]) { domElements.get("liveCallsign").innerText = ld[2]; } else { domElements.get("liveCallsign").innerText = ""; } if (ld[3] !== "") { domElements.get("liveReg").href = `/${lang}/planes/${ld[3]}`; domElements.get("liveRegBlock").style.display = "block"; domElements.get("liveReg").innerText = ld[3]; } else { domElements.get("liveReg").innerText = "NA"; domElements.get("liveRegBlock").style.display = "none"; domElements.get("liveReg").href = ""; } if (ld[4] !== "NA") { if (domElements.get("liveRouteContainer")) { domElements.get("liveRouteContainer").style.display = "block"; } domElements.get("liveDep").innerText = ld[5]; domElements.get("liveDepFlag").src = "/staticfiles/" + ld[6].toLowerCase() + ".svg"; domElements.get("liveDep").href = `/${lang}/airport/${ld[5]}/${ld[4]}`; domElements.get("liveDepTime").innerText = ld[11]; if (ld[19] && ld[19] !== "+0") { domElements.get("liveDepDelay").innerText = ld[19]; } else { domElements.get("liveDepDelay").innerText = ""; } } else { domElements.get("liveDep").innerText = "NA"; domElements.get("liveDepTime").innerText = ""; domElements.get("liveDepDelay").innerText = ""; if (domElements.get("liveRouteContainer")) { domElements.get("liveRouteContainer").style.display = "none"; } } if (ld[7] !== "NA") { if (domElements.get("liveRouteContainer")) { domElements.get("liveRouteContainer").style.display = "block"; } domElements.get("liveArr").innerText = ld[8]; domElements.get("liveArrFlag").src = "/staticfiles/" + ld[9].toLowerCase() + ".svg"; domElements.get("liveArr").href = `/${lang}/airport/${ld[8]}/${ld[7]}`; domElements.get("liveArrTime").innerText = ld[12]; if (ld[20] && ld[20] !== "+0") { domElements.get("liveArrDelay").innerText = ld[20]; } else { domElements.get("liveArrDelay").innerText = ""; } } else { domElements.get("liveArr").innerText = "NA"; domElements.get("liveArrTime").innerText = ""; domElements.get("liveArrDelay").innerText = ""; if (domElements.get("liveRouteContainer")) { domElements.get("liveRouteContainer").style.display = "none"; } } if (ld[10] !== null) { domElements.get("liveLink").href = `/${lang}/live/flight_details/${ld[10]}`; domElements.get("liveLink").style.display = "block"; } else { domElements.get("liveLink").style.display = "none"; } const lt = track[track.length - 1]; domElements.get("liveAlt").innerText = lt[3] + " ft"; domElements.get("liveSpeed").innerText = lt[5] + " kts"; domElements.get("liveTrack").innerText = lt[4] + "°"; if (ld[18] !== "") { domElements.get("planePic").src = ld[18]; domElements.get("planePic").style.display = "block"; } else { domElements.get("planePic").style.display = "none"; } if (ld[22]) { domElements.get("liveType").innerText = ld[22]; domElements.get("liveTypeBlock").style.display = "block"; } else { domElements.get("liveTypeBlock").style.display = "none"; domElements.get("liveType").innerText = "NA"; } } // update upper items if relevant const liveStatusInd = domElements.get("liveStatusInd"); const liveStatusText = domElements.get("liveStatusText"); if (liveStatusInd && true) { if (!domElements.has("liveTrackHB")) { domElements.set("liveAltHB", document.getElementById("liveAltHB")); domElements.set("liveSpeedHB", document.getElementById("liveSpeedHB")); domElements.set("liveTrackHB", document.getElementById("liveTrackHB")); domElements.set("liveDataHB", document.getElementById("liveDataHB")); } liveStatusInd.innerText = ld[17] ? "Live" : "Landed"; const lt = ld[23][ld[23].length - 1]; if (domElements.get("depTimeLiveHB")) { domElements.get("depTimeLiveHB").innerText = ld[11]; domElements.get("arrTimeLiveHB").innerText = ld[12]; domElements.get("depDelHB").innerText = ld[19]; domElements.get("arrDelHB").innerText = ld[20]; domElements.get("liveAltHB").innerText = lt[3]; domElements.get("liveSpeedHB").innerText = lt[5]; domElements.get("liveTrackHB").innerText = lt[4]; } if (!ld[17]) { domElements.get("liveDataHB").style.display = "none"; } } if (liveStatusText && ld[17]) { liveStatusText.innerText = ""; } if (ld[13] !== null && ld[14] !== null && track.length > 0 && Math.abs(ld[13] - track[0][1] / 1e5) > 1 && Math.abs(ld[14] - track[0][2] / 1e5) > 1) { arcs.push([[[ld[13], ld[14]], [track[0][1] / 1e5, track[0][2] / 1e5]], "lightgray", true]); } prevCoord = null; prevCoordFull = null; lp = null; for (const entr in track) { const p = track[entr]; if (p[1] === null || p[2] === null || p.length == 0) { continue; } let col = "green"; if (prevCoord && (Math.abs(prevCoord[0] - p[1] / 1e5) > 1 || Math.abs(prevCoord[1] - p[2] / 1e5) > 1)) { arcs.push([curArc, arcCol, false]); arcCol = ""; arcs.push([[[prevCoord[0], prevCoord[1]], L.latLng(p[1] / 1e5, p[2] / 1e5, p[3])], "lightgray", true]); curArc = [L.latLng(p[1] / 1e5, p[2] / 1e5, p[3])]; } else if (arcCol !== col) { if (curArc.length > 0) { arcs.push([curArc, arcCol, false]); } if (prevCoord) { curArc = [prevCoord]; } else { curArc = []; } arcCol = col; } prevCoordFull = [p[1] / 1e5, p[2] / 1e5, p[4], p[5], Date.now(), p[3], false, ld[0]]; prevCoord = L.latLng(p[1] / 1e5, p[2] / 1e5, p[3]); curArc.push(prevCoord); if (p[4] !== 0) { lastTrack = p[4]; } } if (curArc.length > 0) { arcs.push([curArc, arcCol]); } if (ld[15] !== null && ld[16] !== null && prevCoord && (Math.abs(prevCoord.lat - ld[15]) > 0.1 || Math.abs(prevCoord.lng - ld[16]) > 0.1)) { arcs.push([[prevCoord, [ld[15], ld[16]]], "lightgray", true]); activeDest = L.latLng(ld[15], ld[16]); } for (const idx in tracks) { tracks[idx].remove(); } tracks = []; for (const idx in arcs) { const a = arcs[idx]; if (a[2]) { if (a[0][0][1] > a[0][1][1]) { const temp = a[0][0]; a[0][0] = a[0][1]; a[0][1] = temp; } p = L.Polyline.Arc(a[0][0], a[0][1], { color: a[1], noClip: true, vertices: 100 }); estTrack = p; } else { p = L.hotline(a[0], { palette: { 0: 'lightgray', 0.1: 'green', 0.5: 'yellow', 0.7: 'orange', 1: 'red' }, min: 0, max: 36000, outlineWidth: 0, weight: 4, noClip: true }); liveTrack = p; } p.addTo(liveMap); tracks.push(p); } if (prevCoordFull) { lastPos[hex] = prevCoordFull; } if (prevCoord) { if (e) { const i = e.sourceTarget; i.setLatLng(prevCoord); activeMarker = i; if (lastTrack) { document.getElementById("mi-" + hex).style.transform = "rotate(" + lastTrack + "deg)"; } if (!refreshs && !viewSet) { liveMap.setView(prevCoord, 8); } } else { if (!activeMarker) { var des = TypeDesignatorIcons[ld[22]]; if (!des) { des = DefaultIcon; } activeMarker = L.marker(prevCoord, { icon: L.icon({ iconUrl: svgPathToURI(des.path,des.size,false,true), iconSize: liveMap._zoom > 7 ? sizes[0] : sizes[1] }), rotationAngle: prevCoordFull[2], rotationOrigin: "center center", opacity: 0.8, title: hex }).addTo(liveMap); } else { activeMarker.setLatLng(prevCoord); } } if (e || hadNoHex) { // Only set refresh on first click or for live flight tracks (no hex given then) if (trackRefresh) { window.clearInterval(trackRefresh); } if (ld[17]) { trackRefresh = window.setInterval(function () { if (refreshsActive) { updateTrack(liveMap, url, hex, null); } }, 3000); } } } if (!refreshs && !viewSet) { liveMap.setView(prevCoord, 8); } if (sf === "") { domElements.get("liveMapContainer").style.display = 'block'; if (document.getElementById("mapSearch")) { document.getElementById("mapSearch").style.display = 'none'; } } activeHex = hex; updateInProg = false; recalcInProg = false; });} function buildLiveMap(liveMap,activeHex) { const osmUrl = 'https://a.tile.openstreetmap.org/{z}/{x}/{y}.png'; const osmAttrib = '© OpenStreetMap'; const osm = new L.TileLayer(osmUrl, { attribution: osmAttrib }); liveMap.attributionControl.setPrefix(''); liveMap.addLayer(osm); updateMap(liveMap, false,activeHex); liveMap.on('zoomend', onZoomed); liveMap.on('moveend', onMoveend); } function buildTrackMap(liveMap, url) { const osmUrl = 'https://a.tile.openstreetmap.org/{z}/{x}/{y}.png'; const osmAttrib = '© OpenStreetMap'; const osm = new L.TileLayer(osmUrl, { attribution: osmAttrib }); liveMap.attributionControl.setPrefix(''); liveMap.addLayer(osm); updateTrack(liveMap, url, "", null); } loadScript("/js/leaflet.js?20220413" ,function() { // set up the map map = new L.map('map-flight',{sleep:false,minZoom:0, gestureHandling: false}); map.whenReady(() => map.gestureHandling?._handleMouseOver?.()); // create the tile layer with correct attribution map.fitBounds([[28.56861,28.72778],[41.26222,77.11222]]); viewSet = true; dep=[28.56861,77.11222]; arr=[41.26222,28.72778]; var osmUrl='https://a.tile.openstreetmap.org/{z}/{x}/{y}.png'; var osmAttrib='© OpenStreetMap'; var osm = new L.TileLayer(osmUrl, {attribution: osmAttrib}); map.attributionControl.setPrefix(''); map.addLayer(osm); if (dep[1]

PLANE

MODEL
TC-LKD Boeing B777-300ER

ICAO IDENTIFIER
4BB164

SEAT CONFIGURATION
531 seats
7 Business524 Economy

FIRST FLIGHT
May 2009
15 years ago
Plane Information

GENERAL ROUTE INFO

FREQUENCY:

daily
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

DIRECT DISTANCE
4,572km 2,841mi

ACTUAL DISTANCE
4,719km 2,932mi
+3%

FLIGHT TIME
7 hours 0 min

FLIGHTS / WEEK
15 Flights
PUNCTUALITY
2 Flights/week delayed
89% On-Time Performance
Delay Statistics

SEATS / WEEK
463 seats/Flight
30,588 seats/week
Route Info

CO2 EMISSIONS

Economy
599kg

Business
1,212kg
23. Dec 2023: Turkish Airlines 6E11 (IGO011) from Delhi to Istanbul (2024)

FAQs

Is 2 hour layover enough for an international flight in Istanbul? ›

Before your flight

First, check out the following before planning your connecting flight at Istanbul Airport. Ensure enough buffer time between flights, especially if on different airlines or ticketing. 90 minutes is considered the minimum for domestic connections, while 130 minutes is ideal for international ones.

How much time do I need to transfer to Istanbul Airport? ›

If your connection s within IST, two hours is a safe bet (though the official minimum is one hour). If you'll need to transfer between airports, anything less than four hours will make for a stressful connection.

Do I have to go through security again for connecting flight in Istanbul? ›

If you have a single ticket:

You will not need to go through customs or immigration. Proceed to the transfer desk of your connecting airline. Check in for your connecting flight and receive your boarding pass. Go to the security checkpoint and pass through.

Do you have to pick up baggage between connecting flights with international Turkish Airlines? ›

Disembark from the aircraft with your cabin baggage only. Complete your check-in procedures at the transit check-in counter of the airline you will continue your travel with and go to the boarding gate. After completing your flight, you can get your baggage from the airport at the arrival point.

Is 50 minutes of layover enough for International flight? ›

The recommended layover time for international flights is generally longer, as you will have to go through customs and immigration before boarding your next flight. In most cases, a 30-minute layover for domestic flights and an hour for international flights is considered a minimum, or short, layover.

Is 1 hour layover enough for international connecting flight? ›

Travel advisers say there's a lot to take into account when booking connecting flights, but a general rule of thumb is 60-90 minutes between domestic flights and at least two to three hours for international itineraries.

How long does it take to get through customs at Istanbul Airport? ›

How long does it take to get through customs at istanbul airport? Clearing customs at Istanbul Airport takes between 30 to 50 minutes. However, this duration may change based on the time of day and the number of passengers.

How long does it take to walk through Istanbul Airport? ›

Give yourself at least 2 to 3 hours for connections at Istanbul Airport, especially if you have to clear immigration or switch terminals. The airport is very large, and it can take 50-60 minutes just to walk between gates. Check with your airline on minimum connection times for your itinerary.

How long does it take to get through security at Istanbul Airport? ›

If you're traveling on a foreign passport, it can take 50-60 minutes to get through immigration at Istanbul Airport.

Is Turkish Airlines good for international flights? ›

Turkish Airlines is a comfortable airline that offers flights to hundreds of destinations around the world. And while the airline app certainly leaves something to be desired, the flight experience, entertainment options, and free stopover or tour options for international passengers can more than make up for it.

Do I need transit visa if I have connecting flight from Istanbul? ›

However, if you are transiting through Turkey, you will not require a transit visa if you don't plan on leaving the airport transit area. A transit visa is only required if you will be stepping out of the airport for some sightseeing and if you will be staying in the country overnight.

Do I need to go through TSA again for connecting flight? ›

For connecting domestic flights, you almost never have to exit and reenter security, though there are some exceptions at airports where the terminals aren't all connected. For domestic-to-international connection, it's still pretty rare that you have to exit and reenter security, even if you're changing terminals.

Does your luggage get transferred on a connecting international flight? ›

If you're connecting between flights, you may be required to collect and re-check your baggage. This depends on the process at the airport where your connection takes place. If you have booked a through ticket, in most cases you can have your bag through checked to your final destination.

How many bags can I take on Turkish Airlines Economy Class? ›

One piece of cabin baggage per passenger not to exceed 23x40x55 in size and 8 kg in weight and one personal item as bag per passenger not to exceed 40x30x15 in size can be taken on board in the Economy Class.

Who is responsible if I miss a connecting flight? ›

If you missed your connection due to the fault of the airline, the airline should rebook you on the next available flight to your destination. If the missed connection means that the flight is no longer serving the purpose of your original travel plan, you may also want to make use of your rights of reimbursem*nt.

Is a 2 hour layover enough for an international flight? ›

Two to three hours is the minimum recommended time for an international layover, but more might be needed.

Do I need a visa for a 2 hour layover in Istanbul? ›

Generally, if you only have a layover in Turkey but do not leave the airport's international transit area and are travelling with a single airline, you will most likely not require a transit visa. It is advised, however, to verify the formalities with the airline and the Turkish Embassy or Consulate.

Can you leave the airport during an international layover in Istanbul? ›

Yes, you are allowed to leave Istanbul Airport during a layover as long as you are exempt from visa requirements or have obtained a valid visa.

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