The Istanbul Airport, the biggest in Turkey, has inaugurated its first museum, aiming at transforming the terminal into a cultural hub. "We want Istanbul Airport to become a centre where culture and art meet," Kadri Samsunlu, CEO of the airport, said in a statement on Friday.

According to Samsunlu, airports hold an essential place in the minds of people as they are the first stop before discovering new destinations, reports Xinhua news agency. "With this mindset, we are continuing our efforts to transform the time spent at the airport into a unique travel experience.