Originally Posted by
1dragonlady
My flight departs IST for Chicago at 6 am on the last Thursday of this October. I read that passengers heading to the USA have to go through extra security screening. I am thinking about arriving at IST around 10 pm the night before so I can check in and relax at the Turkish Business Lounge until boarding time.
Why do you wish to arrive at the airport this early? Spend the day/evening in the city and around midnight or later, take the airport bus or a taxi to the airport.