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Istanbul Moderate

Istanbul, Istanbul

Updated: May 11, 2026, 6:00 PM

770500
Moderate

Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

Current Weather

20.1°C
Temperature
66%
Humidity
2.8
mph wind
Clear sky
Conditions

Pollutant Breakdown

77
PM2.5
µg/m³ · Fine particles
50
PM10
µg/m³ · Coarse particles
5.1
Ozone
ppb · Ground-level ozone
55.3
NO₂
ppb · Nitrogen dioxide
5
SO₂
ppb · Sulfur dioxide
9.2
CO
ppm · Carbon monoxide

Dominant pollutant: PM25

PM2.5 Forecast (next 7 days)

Sat
5/9
52
avg
Sun
5/10
56
avg
Mon
5/11
69
avg
Tue
5/12
73
avg
Wed
5/13
48
avg
Thu
5/14
36
avg
Fri
5/15
58
avg

Health Guidance

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Unusually sensitive people: Consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
General population: No restrictions for most people.
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Keep windows closed if AQI is Unhealthy or above. Use HEPA air purifiers indoors.

Data from: Turkey National Air Quality Monitoring Network (Ulusal Hava Kalitesi İzleme Ağı), World Air Quality Index Project

Is the air safe in Istanbul today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Istanbul is 77, which is classified as "Moderate". Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

The AQI scale runs from 0 to 500. Values of 0–50 are Good, 51–100 are Moderate, 101–150 are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, 151–200 are Unhealthy, 201–300 are Very Unhealthy, and 301–500 are Hazardous.

Air quality in Istanbul, Istanbul is monitored by local environmental agencies and reported through the World Air Quality Index project. Data is updated hourly and includes PM2.5, PM10, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide.

AQI Scale Reference

0–50
Good
51–100
Moderate
101–150
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
151–200
Unhealthy
201–300
Very Unhealthy
301+
Hazardous