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Istanbul Air Quality Index (AQI) | Air Pollution

Real-time PM2.5, PM10 air pollution level in Istanbul Province

Last Updated: 2025-11-05 05:40:04 AM (Local Time)

Live AQI

80(AQI-US)

Air Quality is

Moderate

pm10 : 38 µg/m³

PM2.5 : 25 µg/m³

Good

050

Moderate

100

Poor

150

Unhealthy

200

Severe

300

Hazardous

301+

17 °C

Last Updated: 2025-11-05 05:40:04 AM (Local Time)

Map

Istanbul

Major Air Pollutants
Istanbul

Particulate Matter(PM2.5)

25µg/m³

Particulate Matter(PM10)

38µg/m³

Carbon Monoxide(CO)

383ppb

Sulfur Dioxide(SO2)

2ppb

Nitrogen Dioxide(NO2)

9ppb

Ozone(O3)

21ppb

AQI Graph

Historical Air Quality Data
Istanbul

24 Hours

AQI

Istanbul

AQI

04-11-2025Time05-11-2025

Time	Istanbul
05 AM	143
06 AM	143
07 AM	144
08 AM	149
09 AM	153
10 AM	154
11 AM	151
12 PM	138
01 PM	123
02 PM	105
03 PM	89
04 PM	86
05 PM	84
06 PM	86
07 PM	89
08 PM	95
09 PM	95
10 PM	102
11 PM	99
12 AM	97
01 AM	96
02 AM	94
03 AM	92
04 AM	90
05 AM	86

Min.at 5:04 PM on 4th Nov

154

Max.at 10:04 AM on 4th Nov

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AQI Trends - Annual Air Quality Changes
Istanbul, Istanbul Province, Turkey

AQI

Year

AQI

AQI	AQI
Mar 2020	69
Apr 2020	56
May 2020	41
Jun 2020	43
Jul 2020	41
Aug 2020	42
Sep 2020	58
Oct 2020	57
Nov 2020	95
Dec 2020	53
Jan 2021	56
Feb 2021	53
Mar 2021	51
Apr 2021	48
May 2021	47
Jun 2021	52
Jul 2021	54
Aug 2021	57
Sep 2021	61
Oct 2021	64
Nov 2021	77
Dec 2021	68
Jan 2022	59
Feb 2022	62
Mar 2022	55
Apr 2022	60
May 2022	50
Jun 2022	50
Jul 2022	41
Aug 2022	45
Sep 2022	43
Oct 2022	49
Nov 2022	59
Dec 2022	61
Jan 2023	62
Feb 2023	57
Mar 2023	56
Apr 2023	51
May 2023	50
Jun 2023	46
Jul 2023	49
Aug 2023	48
Sep 2023	51
Oct 2023	64
Nov 2023	60
Dec 2023	63
Jan 2024	56
Feb 2024	61
Mar 2024	67
Apr 2024	53
May 2024	45
Jun 2024	56
Jul 2024	55
Aug 2024	47
Sep 2024	50
Oct 2024	62
Nov 2024	63
Dec 2024	65
Jan 2025	80
Feb 2025	64
Mar 2025	69
Apr 2025	49
May 2025	41
Jun 2025	40
Jul 2025	55
Aug 2025	52
Sep 2025	51
Oct 2025	76
Nov 2025	114

Annual AQI Trends

2020

50AQI

2021

58AQI

16%

Rise

2022

53AQI

-9%

Fall

2023

54AQI

Rise

2024

57AQI

Rise

2025

59AQI

Rise

Overall Annual Percentage (%) change of AQI in (2020 to 2025)

Rise (Worsened AQI)

Most & Least Polluted Months

Most PollutedNovember, 2025114AQI

Least PollutedJune, 202540AQI

* This data analysis is from year 2020 - 2025

Istanbul's Locations
Real-time Air Pollution Level

Location

Status

AQI

PM2.5(µg/m³)

PM10(µg/m³)

Temp.(°C)

Humi.(%)

Aksaray

Moderate

Alibeykoy

Poor

107

Avcilar

Poor

102

Moderate

Moderate

Moderate

Poor

124

Moderate

Moderate

Moderate

Moderate

Moderate

Moderate

Moderate

Good

Moderate

Moderate

Moderate

Moderate

Poor

107

Moderate

Moderate

Moderate

Moderate

Moderate

Poor

105

Turkey's Metro Cities
Air Quality Index

Ankara

Antalya

Bursa

137

Gaziantep

Istanbul

Izmir

158

Trabzon

Air Quality Calendar 2025
Istanbul

2025

AQI

January

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
29 Dec -	30 Dec -	31 Dec -	1 Jan 97	2 Jan 111	3 Jan 83	4 Jan 65
5 Jan 53	6 Jan 66	7 Jan 78	8 Jan 63	9 Jan 71	10 Jan 84	11 Jan 81
12 Jan 54	13 Jan 43	14 Jan 40	15 Jan 42	16 Jan 41	17 Jan 66	18 Jan 108
19 Jan 122	20 Jan 107	21 Jan 76	22 Jan 106	23 Jan 111	24 Jan 117	25 Jan 84
26 Jan 76	27 Jan 84	28 Jan 99	29 Jan 82	30 Jan 77	31 Jan 101	1 Feb 120

February

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
26 Jan 76	27 Jan 84	28 Jan 99	29 Jan 82	30 Jan 77	31 Jan 101	1 Feb 120
2 Feb 109	3 Feb 103	4 Feb 101	5 Feb 51	6 Feb 54	7 Feb 53	8 Feb 52
9 Feb 51	10 Feb 51	11 Feb 54	12 Feb 57	13 Feb 61	14 Feb 61	15 Feb 64
16 Feb 62	17 Feb 58	18 Feb 55	19 Feb 49	20 Feb 50	21 Feb 51	22 Feb 50
23 Feb 50	24 Feb 50	25 Feb 51	26 Feb 71	27 Feb 70	28 Feb 72	1 Mar 74

March

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
23 Feb 50	24 Feb 50	25 Feb 51	26 Feb 71	27 Feb 70	28 Feb 72	1 Mar 74
2 Mar 73	3 Mar 67	4 Mar 56	5 Mar 57	6 Mar 61	7 Mar 62	8 Mar 68
9 Mar 83	10 Mar 87	11 Mar 93	12 Mar 87	13 Mar 67	14 Mar 65	15 Mar 63
16 Mar 62	17 Mar 59	18 Mar 51	19 Mar 51	20 Mar 65	21 Mar 68	22 Mar 72
23 Mar 79	24 Mar 74	25 Mar 73	26 Mar 72	27 Mar 69	28 Mar 76	29 Mar 76
30 Mar 79	31 Mar 56	1 Apr 58	2 Apr 55	3 Apr 58	4 Apr 58	5 Apr 57

April

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
30 Mar 79	31 Mar 56	1 Apr 58	2 Apr 55	3 Apr 58	4 Apr 58	5 Apr 57
6 Apr 43	7 Apr 36	8 Apr 40	9 Apr 42	10 Apr 44	11 Apr 48	12 Apr 44
13 Apr 58	14 Apr 55	15 Apr 44	16 Apr 55	17 Apr 50	18 Apr 50	19 Apr 54
20 Apr 43	21 Apr 56	22 Apr 73	23 Apr 48	24 Apr 39	25 Apr 47	26 Apr 42
27 Apr 45	28 Apr 46	29 Apr 45	30 Apr 44	1 May 44	2 May 47	3 May 51

May

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
27 Apr 45	28 Apr 46	29 Apr 45	30 Apr 44	1 May 44	2 May 47	3 May 51
4 May 37	5 May 48	6 May 56	7 May 56	8 May 67	9 May 55	10 May 49
11 May 41	12 May 46	13 May 34	14 May 31	15 May 34	16 May 37	17 May 40
18 May 39	19 May 33	20 May 31	21 May 31	22 May 33	23 May 37	24 May 37
25 May 38	26 May 34	27 May 35	28 May 36	29 May 38	30 May 37	31 May 33

June

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
1 Jun 32	2 Jun 31	3 Jun 34	4 Jun 34	5 Jun 38	6 Jun 42	7 Jun 40
8 Jun 42	9 Jun 46	10 Jun 44	11 Jun 48	12 Jun 49	13 Jun 49	14 Jun 42
15 Jun 37	16 Jun 36	17 Jun 39	18 Jun 45	19 Jun 47	20 Jun 47	21 Jun 42
22 Jun 39	23 Jun 33	24 Jun 35	25 Jun 36	26 Jun 37	27 Jun 37	28 Jun 39
29 Jun 36	30 Jun 30	1 Jul 50	2 Jul 51	3 Jul 39	4 Jul 51	5 Jul 51

July

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
29 Jun 36	30 Jun 30	1 Jul 50	2 Jul 51	3 Jul 39	4 Jul 51	5 Jul 51
6 Jul 54	7 Jul 56	8 Jul 55	9 Jul 54	10 Jul 62	11 Jul 52	12 Jul 48
13 Jul 47	14 Jul 50	15 Jul 56	16 Jul 55	17 Jul 58	18 Jul 59	19 Jul 52
20 Jul 43	21 Jul 54	22 Jul 54	23 Jul 65	24 Jul 65	25 Jul 58	26 Jul 53
27 Jul 51	28 Jul 63	29 Jul 68	30 Jul 71	31 Jul 60	1 Aug 51	2 Aug 53

August

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
27 Jul 51	28 Jul 63	29 Jul 68	30 Jul 71	31 Jul 60	1 Aug 51	2 Aug 53
3 Aug 52	4 Aug 50	5 Aug 53	6 Aug 56	7 Aug 57	8 Aug 62	9 Aug 56
10 Aug 55	11 Aug 55	12 Aug 54	13 Aug 55	14 Aug 51	15 Aug 53	16 Aug 55
17 Aug 51	18 Aug 52	19 Aug 53	20 Aug 48	21 Aug 50	22 Aug 54	23 Aug 62
24 Aug 52	25 Aug 48	26 Aug 43	27 Aug 39	28 Aug 38	29 Aug 45	30 Aug 53
31 Aug 64	1 Sep 56	2 Sep 54	3 Sep 61	4 Sep 61	5 Sep 57	6 Sep 55

September

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
31 Aug 64	1 Sep 56	2 Sep 54	3 Sep 61	4 Sep 61	5 Sep 57	6 Sep 55
7 Sep 53	8 Sep 51	9 Sep 53	10 Sep 59	11 Sep 62	12 Sep 57	13 Sep 47
14 Sep 43	15 Sep 44	16 Sep 48	17 Sep 51	18 Sep 51	19 Sep 48	20 Sep 48
21 Sep 52	22 Sep 49	23 Sep 49	24 Sep 54	25 Sep 52	26 Sep 51	27 Sep 47
28 Sep 41	29 Sep 43	30 Sep 45	1 Oct 58	2 Oct 57	3 Oct 71	4 Oct 70

October

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
28 Sep 41	29 Sep 43	30 Sep 45	1 Oct 58	2 Oct 57	3 Oct 71	4 Oct 70
5 Oct 72	6 Oct 85	7 Oct 91	8 Oct 75	9 Oct 65	10 Oct 85	11 Oct 75
12 Oct 74	13 Oct 95	14 Oct 80	15 Oct 71	16 Oct 62	17 Oct 63	18 Oct 117
19 Oct 89	20 Oct 63	21 Oct 67	22 Oct 94	23 Oct 85	24 Oct 59	25 Oct 58
26 Oct 75	27 Oct 56	28 Oct 69	29 Oct 70	30 Oct 114	31 Oct 98	1 Nov 113

November

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
26 Oct 75	27 Oct 56	28 Oct 69	29 Oct 70	30 Oct 114	31 Oct 98	1 Nov 113
2 Nov 83	3 Nov 120	4 Nov 141	5 Nov -	6 Nov -	7 Nov -	8 Nov -
9 Nov -	10 Nov -	11 Nov -	12 Nov -	13 Nov -	14 Nov -	15 Nov -
16 Nov -	17 Nov -	18 Nov -	19 Nov -	20 Nov -	21 Nov -	22 Nov -
23 Nov -	24 Nov -	25 Nov -	26 Nov -	27 Nov -	28 Nov -	29 Nov -
30 Nov -	1 Dec -	2 Dec -	3 Dec -	4 Dec -	5 Dec -	6 Dec -

Health Advice For People Living In
Istanbul

1.8Cigarettes per day

Weekly 12.6 Cigarettes

Monthly 54 Cigarettes

Breathing the air in this location is as harmful as smoking 1.8 cigarettes a day.

Source:

Berkeley Earth

Disclaimer: This cigarette-equivalent estimate is based on the average PM2.5 concentration over the last 24 hours, assuming continuous exposure during that time.

Solutions for Current AQI

Air PurifierTurn On
Car FilterMust
N95 MaskMust
Stay IndoorMust

Must turn on the air purifier to enjoy fresh air.

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Prevent Health Problems: Understand Your Risks

Istanbul

Asthma
Heart Issues
Allergies
Sinus
Cold/Flu
Chronic (COPD)

Mild Chances of Asthma

Asthma

Risk of Asthma symptoms is Mild when AQI is Moderate (50-150)

Moderate symptoms including frequent wheezing, noticeable shortness of breath, chest tightness, and persistent cough.

Do's :

Limit outdoor activities when AQI is poor.
Clean indoor air with an air purifier to reduce exposure.
Soothe the respiratory tract with herbal teas or warm water to help alleviate symptoms.

Don'ts :

Exercise outdoors without a mask.
Stay in smoky areas with strong fumes.

Disclaimer: The above health risks are precautionary suggestions based on current AQI levels. You may not feel the effects immediately, but prolonged exposure to air pollution can contribute to these health conditions over time. AQI.IN is neither a medical expert nor a provider of medical advice. Please consult a doctor if you experience any of the above similar symptoms.

Most Polluted Cities 2025
Turkey

Analyze the real-time most air polluted cities in the country.

Most Polluted Cities Live Ranking 2025

World's Most PollutedCity Rankings (2024)

World's Most PollutedCountry Rankings(2024)

RankCityAQIAQI Status

Standard Value

Eregli, Turkey

Karabuk, Turkey

Izmir, Turkey

Menderes, Turkey

Izmir, Turkey

Duzce, Turkey

Bursa, Turkey

Turgutlu, Turkey

Kilimli, Turkey

10.

Gokcebey, Turkey

Poor

9xabove Standard

Last Updated: 05 Nov 2025, 02:45 AM

AQI City Rankings

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Istanbul's AQI Data Analytics Solutions
Air quality data monitoring platforms

Mobile App

Smart TV App

Web Dashboard

API

Widgets

Mobile App

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Your area’s real-time data with detailed parameters.

Personalized health advice as per current AQI.

Analytical data to identify trends and conditions.

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Air Quality FAQs
at Istanbul

Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality

What is the current AQI level in Istanbul?

The current real-time AQI level in Istanbul is 80 (Moderate) due to recent rainfall by 0.02mm/hr. This was last updated 2025-11-05 05:40:04 AM (Local Time).

When was the best AQI level in Istanbul in the last 24 hours?

The best AQI level was 84 (Moderate) at 5:04 PM, Nov 4, 2025 (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

When was the worst AQI level in Istanbul in the last 24 hours?

The worst AQI level was 154 (Unhealthy) at 10:04 AM, Nov 4, 2025 (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

What is the current trend of AQI levels in Istanbul during last 24 hours?

The AQI levels in Istanbul have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours. The levels have increased by highest 154 at 10:04 AM, Nov 4, 2025 (Local Time), lowest 84 at 5:04 PM, Nov 4, 2025 (Local Time).

What actions are recommended as per the current AQI level in Istanbul?

Current AQI levels are acceptable; however, some pollutants may be a concern for a small number of sensitive individuals.