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Istanbul Expo Center: The Exhibitor's Guide
Istanbul Expo Center (İFM) in Yeşilköy offers 6 halls and roughly 55,000 m² of covered space in an easily accessible city location. It hosts international fairs such as WIN Eurasia (10–13 June 2026) and Beauty Eurasia (2–4 September 2026). The ground rule for a smooth İFM participation matches every major venue: contract your stand builder 8–12 weeks before the show and complete technical approvals 3–6 weeks before opening.
This guide looks at İFM from the exhibitor's perspective: the venue's characteristics, its headline fairs, how build-up and dismantling typically run, the technical rules to expect and how to choose the right stand type. Remember that every fair publishes its own regulations — the organiser's exhibitor manual is always the final word.
Know the venue: 6 halls, 55,000 m²
İFM is located in Yeşilköy and is known for its proximity to Istanbul's central districts — an advantage for both visitor traffic and build logistics. With 6 halls and roughly 55,000 m² of covered space, the venue is well scaled for mid-size and large international fairs.
The interconnected hall layout keeps visitor flow smooth at fairs that span multiple halls. The classic positioning criteria apply here as anywhere: hall entrances, main aisles and proximity to registration. Reviewing the floor plan early with your stand builder is the surest way to a strong plot. For the wider picture, see our Istanbul exhibition venues guide.
Headline fairs on the İFM calendar
Two fairs on İFM's 2026 calendar stand out for international exhibitors: WIN Eurasia, the manufacturing industry's flagship meeting, runs 10–13 June 2026, and Beauty Eurasia, the region's cosmetics export fair, follows on 2–4 September 2026. At both shows, well-positioned plots sell out early.
Whichever fair fits your sector, the first task after booking space is to define clear objectives and build the stand budget around them. Exhibitors heading to WIN Eurasia will find show-specific detail in our WIN Eurasia exhibitor guide.
Build-up and dismantling
Build-up windows at İFM fairs typically open 2–4 days before the show; custom stands get more time, shell schemes less. The city location eases logistics, but vehicle time slots and loading bay usage are managed by the organiser — keep track of deadlines for registering truck plates and crew badges.
Dismantling starts on closing night at most fairs and is expected to finish quickly. Working with an experienced installation crew ensures the job is done within the narrow window and that the stand comes down undamaged, ready to be stored for its next outing.
Technical rules and approvals
For space-only participation, submitting your stand project for organiser approval is standard practice at İFM fairs too: dimensioned drawings, a structural report for tall builds, an electrical plan and the requested power load. Height limits, closed-wall ratios and rigging rules vary by fair.
Electricity connection fees, rigging charges and similar organiser services usually sit outside the stand builder's quote and are paid directly to the organiser — budget them separately to avoid surprises. The full process is covered in our guide to structural, electrical and rigging approvals.
Stand type and budget for İFM
Indicative 2026 prices at İFM's international fairs match the Turkish market at large: shell scheme and rental solutions at roughly €60–150 per m², modular systems at €150–280, maxima stands at €180–320 and custom wooden builds at €350–700 per m². At export-driven fairs, the trust a custom build creates with foreign buyers usually repays the difference.
Producing in Istanbul is a clear advantage for İFM projects: short transport, workshop backup during build-up and fast turnaround on last-minute graphic changes. If you exhibit more than once a year, storing the stand's core structure and refreshing only the graphics cuts total cost substantially.
Your İFM project, handled end to end
The key to standing out at İFM is early planning, a complete approval file and a site crew that is ready on day one. At FUAR YAPIM we deliver İFM projects turnkey — design, production and installation under one roof. Request your quote here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Istanbul Expo Center and how big is it?
İFM is located in Yeşilköy, Istanbul, with 6 halls and roughly 55,000 m² of covered space. Its city-side location is an advantage for both visitors and build logistics.
Which major fairs run at İFM in 2026?
The two international highlights are WIN Eurasia (10–13 June 2026) and Beauty Eurasia (2–4 September 2026). Always confirm current dates through the organisers' official channels.
How long is build-up at İFM?
The build-up window typically opens 2–4 days before the show. A mid-size custom stand fits comfortably in that window; modular and maxima systems usually go up in a single day.
What approvals does a custom stand need at İFM?
Space-only exhibitors submit dimensioned drawings, a structural report for tall builds and an electrical plan to the organiser, usually 3–6 weeks before the fair. The exhibitor manual defines the binding rules.
What does a stand cost at İFM?
Indicative 2026 ranges: shell scheme €60–150 per m², modular €150–280, maxima €180–320 and custom wooden builds €350–700 per m². The exact figure depends on design, size and equipment.
