Istanbul Boeing 737 Flight Simulator with Optional Real Flight

Be the captain pilot today!

Istanbul Flight Center offers a realistic aviation experience for everyone from aspiring pilots to aviation enthusiasts.

Experience Türkiye’s largest fixed-base Boeing 737-800 NG simulator, featuring realistic aircraft cockpit controls, 180-degree visual technology, and an advanced 7.1 sound system.

During the simulator experience, guests are accompanied by experienced pilot instructors and can choose from more than 24,000 airports worldwide. Experience simulated takeoffs, cruising, and landings while selecting different weather conditions, day and night scenarios, special approaches, and technical malfunction scenarios.

Before the simulator session, your instructor provides a short briefing and training according to your selected scenario. You can choose from prepared scenarios or create your own flight route within the duration of your booked experience.

No previous flight experience is required. The instructor accompanies participants throughout the session.

Guests can also explore a real aircraft cabin, take photos wearing a captain pilot uniform, and receive a commemorative certificate and an Istanbul Flight Center branded aviation-themed keychain.

The 1-hour real flight experience takes place at Hezarfen Airport (if option selected).

Guests are required to arrive approximately 30 minutes before the scheduled flight time. Before departure, an approximately 30-minute briefing is provided, covering the flight process, planned route, and basic safety information (if option selected).

The flight departs from Hezarfen Airport and follows Istanbul’s Bosphorus route toward the Black Sea before returning to Hezarfen Airport (if option selected).

Subject to suitable weather, safety, and operational conditions, guests may have the opportunity to control the aircraft for approximately 5–7 minutes under direct pilot supervision (if option selected).

Photo and video recording are permitted during both the simulator and real flight experiences.