Transferring/Transit at Istanbul Atatürk airport
Oct 20, 2012, 6:10 pm
#16
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Thanx folks. That helps.
Oct 22, 2012, 11:33 am
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Nov 25, 2012, 11:44 pm
#19
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No, you will not need a visa unless you formally enter Turkey.
Nov 30, 2012, 6:00 am
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Dec 9, 2012, 10:56 pm
#21
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Flying TLV-IST-JFK with about an hour layover. Can I make the lounge? (Flying in C)
Dec 10, 2012, 12:07 am
#22
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I'd say no chance. For US-bound flights you need to go through the additional "interview", which can kill anything between 10 and 30 minutes. The only good news might be that typically flights to JFK leave from gate 219, the closest to the TK Lounge.
IF your transfer process is fast and IF your gate is close to the lounge, you can enjoy 15 minutes there...
IF your transfer process is fast and IF your gate is close to the lounge, you can enjoy 15 minutes there...
Dec 30, 2012, 3:44 am
#23
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I'm in a similar situation as OP.
I am flying TK from JFK-IST-TLV on a Taca/Avianca Award , with a 1 hour connection. Assuming the JFK flight lands on time, will I make it? I'm TK Gold via Status Match if that matters.
If not, will there be any trouble moving me to the next TK flight to TLV? Right now they're on a 4x daily schedule..
I am flying TK from JFK-IST-TLV on a Taca/Avianca Award , with a 1 hour connection. Assuming the JFK flight lands on time, will I make it? I'm TK Gold via Status Match if that matters.
If not, will there be any trouble moving me to the next TK flight to TLV? Right now they're on a 4x daily schedule..
Dec 30, 2012, 3:53 am
#24
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I'm in a similar situation as OP.
I am flying TK from JFK-IST-TLV on a Taca/Avianca Award , with a 1 hour connection. Assuming the JFK flight lands on time, will I make it? I'm TK Gold via Status Match if that matters.
If not, will there be any trouble moving me to the next TK flight to TLV? Right now they're on a 4x daily schedule..
I am flying TK from JFK-IST-TLV on a Taca/Avianca Award , with a 1 hour connection. Assuming the JFK flight lands on time, will I make it? I'm TK Gold via Status Match if that matters.
If not, will there be any trouble moving me to the next TK flight to TLV? Right now they're on a 4x daily schedule..
Should your inbound flight be late and you can't make the TLV flight you will be rebooked on the next available flight. Your TK status will help you getting on that flight should it be fully booked.
Dec 30, 2012, 6:41 am
#25
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MCT at IST International/International is one hour, however you have to keep in mind the extra security protocol for any TLV bound flights.
Should your inbound flight be late and you can't make the TLV flight you will be rebooked on the next available flight. Your TK status will help you getting on that flight should it be fully booked.
Should your inbound flight be late and you can't make the TLV flight you will be rebooked on the next available flight. Your TK status will help you getting on that flight should it be fully booked.
Dec 30, 2012, 7:41 am
#26
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TLV procedures are pretty much the same everywhere: secondary security screening, a brief Q&A by officials and sterile gate area (meaning you can't leave after security).
Jan 2, 2013, 9:23 am
#27
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In addition to that, the additional security screening for Israel/US/Canada/UK flights has a separate line for TK Elite and Elite Plus members to speed up the process if that helps at all.
Jan 3, 2013, 11:53 am
#28
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Every time I've been transiting through IST for the additional securityt o the US, I've seen the TK E and E+ posters, but there is no actual line there. There has only been one line available for everyone to use which is usually a bit chaotic.
Jan 4, 2013, 2:29 am
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Jan 4, 2013, 3:40 am
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Good idea! Guess I need to push more!