Airport lounges are a hidden gem that many travelers overlook. While they may seem like an unnecessary luxury, investing in lounge access can significantly enhance your travel experience. These exclusive spaces offer a peaceful respite from the chaos of the main terminal, providing a range of amenities to make your time at the airport more comfortable and productive.

Passengers flying from Istanbul Airport are really lucky in this regard because they have many options. There are 7 lounges at Istanbul Airport for the use of departing and transit passengers. 5 of them are on the international departures floor and 2 are on the domestic departures floor.

Welcome to the airport’s only terraced lounge. Immediately after passing through passport control, turn left and walk for 1 minute towards Piers A-B. You will see the alluring IGA Louge on top of YOTEL Air on your left. This is a pay for use lounge and is open to all airline passengers regardless of flight class.
If you have purchased it before, you can enter directly from the reception, or if you do not have a reservation, you can first purchase the service from the counter there and then enter the lounge.</span

IGA lounge accepts passengers in 3 different segments.

Meet & Greet Service passengers
If you have purchased a transit or departure passenger meet and greet package, this lounge is offered free of charge within the package and has no stay limit.

Passengers with daily packages
If you have purchased the Istanbul Airport daily package, you can use priority check-in, buggy cart, express passport control as well as IGA Lounge free of charge.

Only lounge customers
You can enter by purchasing 4 hours of lounge service.

Located in the middle of Istanbul Airport International departure terminal, right across from gate E1 and next to the buggy station, Turkish Airlines Business Lounge will offer you an experience beyond comfort. If you don’t like crowded lounges, this is the place for you. Additionally, unique flavors from Turkish cuisine are also served in this lounge.

Only passengers traveling in Business Class with Turkish Airlines or Star Alliance member airlines can benefit from Turkish Airlines Business Lounge. Unfortunately, it is not available for guest use and cannot be used by paying a fee. The only requirement is to be a Turkish Airlines business class passenger.

Turkish Airlines Miles and Smiles Lounge, which you can reach via the escalator right across from gate C1, does not compromise on quality like all other Turkish Airlines lounges.

Of course, in order to enter this lounge, you must travel in THY Business Class or be a Star Alliance Gold Member.

Business Class or First Class passengers of Airfrance, KLM, Korean Air, MEA, Tarom and Saudia Airlines, as well as passengers with Elite Plus Frequent Flyer status, can enter the Sky Team Lounge, located next to the İGA Lounge in the International Departures Terminal, free of charge.