AT least 10 people are reported dead following a gun and bomb attack on Istanbul's Ataturk international airport with reports of at least one suicide bomber.

A further 20 people are also reported to have been wounded with casualties being reportedly rushed to hospital in taxis.

Police are said to have opened fire to stop the suspects at an entry point.

Reports also state that the attackers detonated explosives at the entrance to the international terminal.

"Ten people have been killed according to a preliminary toll," Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag said.