Türkiye Aviation Permits

Overflight permits required for most foreign aircraft. ECAC-compliant general aviation flights may be exempt from the permit requirement. Applications filed through the SHBYS (Web-based Civil Aviation Information Management System) and via AFTN. Permit valid -24/+72 hours from requested schedule. Turkey is NOT an EU/EASA member state but is an ECAC member.

1. Register in the SHBYS (Web-based Civil Aviation Information Management System) via a Turkish representative 2. Submit overflight request through SHBYS and/or AFTN at least 48 working hours before departure 3. Required information: aircraft type/registration, operator details, crew list, route details, entry/exit points in Turkish airspace, altitude, estimated times 4. ECAC-compliant GA flights may be exempt — verify current AIP Gen 1.2 5. No CAA processing fees 6. Permit valid -24/+72 hours from requested schedule 7. Navigation charges billed via Eurocontrol CRCO

Landing permits are MANDATORY for ALL flights to land at any Turkish airport — including private non-revenue, charter, scheduled, and cargo operations. This is one of the strictest permit regimes in Europe. Full documentation required. Operators must register in the SHBYS system through a Turkish-based representative or contracted Representative, Surveillance and Management Organization. EASA TCO is NOT required (Turkey is not an EU/EASA state), but Turkish DGCA has its own safety oversight requirements.

1. MANDATORY FOR ALL FLIGHTS (including private non-revenue): a) Operator must be identified in SHBYS via Turkish-based representative or contracted Representative, Surveillance and Management Organization b) Submit landing permit application through SHBYS at least 2-3 working days before flight c) Required documents: - Aircraft Registration Certificate - Airworthiness Certificate - Insurance Certificate (third-party liability coverage) - Air Operator Certificate (AOC) for commercial operators - Pilot licenses and medical certificates - Route details, altitude, entry/exit points - Passenger/crew manifest d) Permits typically approved within 24-48 hours 2. Emergency/air ambulance flights: expedited processing possible within hours 3. SLOTS: Istanbul airports require slot coordination: - Istanbul Airport IST (LTFM): primary hub, Level 3 coordinated - Sabiha Gokcen SAW (LTFJ): Level 3 coordinated - Antalya (LTAI), Ankara Esenboga (LTAC): coordinated during peak periods 4. Engage local handler at destination airport 5. Service tariff: https://web.shgm.gov.tr/en/kurumsal/4007-service-tariff