Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Announces Conclusion of Malaysia Airports’ Strategic Collaboration with IC Holding
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (ISG), the second largest airport in Türkiye wishes to announce the successful conclusion of its operator Malaysia Airports’ strategic collaboration with IC Holding.
Together with IC Holding, Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) embarked on an extensive optimization exercise of its airport operations since December 11, achieving significant enhancements in ISG’s management and operational efficiencies, aligning with the MAHB’s goals for operational excellence and sustainable growth. The initiative expected to conclude by the end of June 2024.
The strategic collaboration between MAHB and IC Holding has successfully strengthened ISG’s operational framework and set a solid foundation for future growth. Malaysia Airports looks forward to continuing its journey towards excellence and fulfilling its commitment to execution of its strategic initiatives aligned with its vision.
About ISG
Located in Türkiye’s most populous city, Istanbul, Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (ISG) serves as a hub on the metropolis’ Anatolian side for major carriers operating in Europe and the Middle East. It has been one of the fastest growing airports over the past few years, named as Türkiye’s 2nd and Europe’s 8th busiest airport. ISG was founded by Limak-GMR-Malaysia Airports consortium and carried out its activities as of 1 May 2008. MAHB became the sole operator of Sabiha Airport on 23 October 2014 by acquiring 100% of ISG. With 41 million passenger capacity, ISG serves 164 destinations (124 international and 40 local) across 52 countries.
About Malaysia Airports Holding
Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB), which has been operating airports since 1991, currently operates 39 airports, 5 of which are international, and serves more than 100 connection opportunities to 44 million passengers and 47 airlines in the transportation of one million tons of cargo. Kuala Lumpur Airport, operated by MAHB, has been one of the top 10 airports in the world every year since its opening in 1998, and was also named the “World’s Best Airport” and awarded in its category (25 million passengers) for two consecutive years in 2005-2006.
