A heavy snowstorm disrupted Istanbul’s transport network on Saturday, with several airlines canceling hundreds of flights in and out of the city’s Ataturk and Sabiha Gokcen airports. /CFP Photo

The heavy snowfall began on Friday evening, and reached a depth of as much as 40 cm in some outlying areas of Istanbul overnight. /CFP Photo

The snowstorm caused havoc on roads, with many drivers abandoning their vehicles and setting off on foot. /CFP Photo