Antalya Airport Secures Level 4+ Carbon Accreditation

Antalya Airport (AYT) has achieved Level 4+ 'Transition' accreditation under the global Airport Carbon Accreditation program. The upgrade makes the Mediterranean holiday gateway only the second airport in Turkey to reach this tier of the carbon reduction certification.

Operated by Fraport TAV Antalya Airport, the facility has demonstrated that its carbon management plan is fully aligned with the global objectives of the Paris Agreement. The milestone supports the joint venture's active efforts to hit a target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

To secure the Level 4+ tier, the airport expanded its carbon footprint monitoring to include Scope 3 emissions in compliance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. Airport management also increased joint initiatives with airside airlines, ground handlers, and commercial partners to encourage emissions reductions across the entire airport ecosystem.

A primary operational driver of the upgrade has been the increased utilization of 400 Hz fixed ground power systems. By drawing electricity from the passenger boarding bridges during 2025, commercial aircraft on stand reduced their reliance on onboard auxiliary power units. According to airport environmental reports, this single operational optimization prevented approximately 24,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions over the course of the year.

The decarbonization progress coincides with a major physical transformation of the hub. The airport recently completed the first phase of a massive capacity expansion, which added 132,000 square meters to international Terminal 2 and 38,000 square meters to the domestic terminal. The new terminal facilities are built to meet LEED Gold standards, integrating energy-efficient lighting and smart building management systems.

These upgrades are essential for managing the climate impact of the airport's rapid growth. Antalya Airport handled a record-breaking 39.2 million passengers and 229,000 flights in 2025.

Serkan Kaptan, the CEO of TAV Airports, emphasized the operator's long-term commitment to sustainable operations. "We are working with determination towards our goal of making all airports we operate carbon neutral by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 at the latest," Kaptan said. "We see environmental responsibility as an integral part of operational excellence."

By stepping up to Level 4+, Antalya Airport joins sister gateway Ankara Esenboğa Airport in the top ranks of Turkey's green aviation hubs. The operator next plans to focus on airside fleet electrification and on-site solar power installations to further decrease its Scope 1 and Scope 2 footprints.