Originally Posted by LimaFoxtrotRomeo

Dear TK specialists, I have an upcoming ECN-IST-CDG trip. All in J on TK on a single PNR. Arrival into IST is 13:50 and onward flight to CDG is 15:30, so I'm perfectly relaxed about timing assuming no significant delays on the first leg. I'm just hoping for sufficient time to visit the famous lounge.

I have two questions: Is ECN considered a 'clean' departure point for direct disembarkation into the departures area or will I most likely need to re-clear transit security upon arrival in IST? And secondly is lunchtime a relatively quiet period at IST or is there a significant bank of flights around that time?