Feb 25, 2019, 12:31 pm
Istanbul 'New' Airport ( IST/ISL ) - Master Thread ✈️
Oct 28, 2019, 7:59 am
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If not the dedicated international-domestic transfer passport booths are always empty so if you don't have checked baggage the transfer is completely doable if you don't have checked baggage.
In case you have checked baggage, the doability would depend on the airline combination.
By the way, if you miss your connecting flight due to the delay of the first flight, a walk-in ticket for your final destination can't be expensive than ₺449 ( 70 ) according to the Turkish Directorate of Civil Aviation rules.
Oct 29, 2019, 3:42 am
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Would you have checked baggage?
If not the dedicated international-domestic transfer passport booths are always empty so if you don't have checked baggage the transfer is completely doable if you don't have checked baggage.
In case you have checked baggage, the doability would depend on the airline combination.
By the way, if you miss your connecting flight due to the delay of the first flight, a walk-in ticket for your final destination can't be expensive than ₺449 ( 70 ) according to the Turkish Directorate of Civil Aviation rules.
If not the dedicated international-domestic transfer passport booths are always empty so if you don't have checked baggage the transfer is completely doable if you don't have checked baggage.
In case you have checked baggage, the doability would depend on the airline combination.
By the way, if you miss your connecting flight due to the delay of the first flight, a walk-in ticket for your final destination can't be expensive than ₺449 ( 70 ) according to the Turkish Directorate of Civil Aviation rules.
I think I will risk it, only choice now is to risk it or guarantee 4 hour wait till morning. Least there are plenty of flights to Izmir.
Oct 29, 2019, 1:08 pm
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Nov 1, 2019, 8:15 am
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WelcomePickups
Has anyone used Welcome Pickups from IST? Looks like it's a company/App out of Athen's. Looks like a good alternative now that there is no Uber in Istanbul.
Just looking for the best advice for a friend's family that's headed to IST.
Thanks!
Christopher
Just looking for the best advice for a friend's family that's headed to IST.
Thanks!
Christopher
Nov 3, 2019, 8:37 am
#216
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As a local, I would suggest not to use any transfer service from/to the airport as they are tourist scams.
Taxis and public transportation is the best way to go to/from Istanbul Airport.
Taxis and public transportation is the best way to go to/from Istanbul Airport.
Nov 3, 2019, 9:09 am
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Any chance as a tourist that taking a taxi can get scammed? If taking taxi will obviously have to have ot get Lira at the airport....
Nov 3, 2019, 9:13 am
#218
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The taxis in the airport should not be confused with the taxis in Atatürk Airport and the taxis in touristic areas. From the city to the airport, if you're going to stay in a touristic district, be sure that you pay the amount written on the Taximeter and the driver is not a scam. Just to clarify, there is no fixed fare on taxis in Istanbul.
Dec 5, 2019, 9:37 am
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The SkyTeam lounge has opened today and would serve SkyTeam Business Class, First Class & Elite Plus passengers.
Currently no update on PriorityPass access.
Source:
https://www.airporthaber.com/havacil...lonu-acti.html
Currently no update on PriorityPass access.
Source:
https://www.airporthaber.com/havacil...lonu-acti.html
Dec 8, 2019, 12:12 am
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Thanks.
Dec 8, 2019, 6:41 am
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Is this available to arriving passengers, or only for those departing? We will be flying from Paris to IST on Air France in business class. I would love to grab a shower on arrival (scheduled arrival time is 4:00 am) before we catch a domestic connection onward to Izmir.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Dec 10, 2019, 8:22 am
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One example
I see from Flight Radar 24 that once a month for the last 3 months, SQ392 from SIN to IST has diverted to ISL. Always towards the end of the month, 23/Nov, 18/Oct, and 27/Sep. There are a few other flights where the status is unknown (which is also unusual).
Does anyone know the reasons for these diversions I am planning this route for 20/Jan, and considering the connection risks.
Dec 10, 2019, 9:17 am
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The image you have provided is a common glitch of Flightradar24 because there is no proper ADS-B device at Istanbul Airport ( IST ).
Flights are not diverted to ISL-Istanbul Atatürk Aiport. In addition, ISL only serves cargo operations and VIP flights so there is no passenger terminal over there ( not anymore ).
So, be comfortable when booking connections from IST.
Flights are not diverted to ISL-Istanbul Atatürk Aiport. In addition, ISL only serves cargo operations and VIP flights so there is no passenger terminal over there ( not anymore ).
So, be comfortable when booking connections from IST.
Dec 11, 2019, 1:09 am
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Dec 23, 2019, 4:32 am
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The image you have provided is a common glitch of Flightradar24 because there is no proper ADS-B device at Istanbul Airport ( IST ).
Flights are not diverted to ISL-Istanbul Atatürk Aiport. In addition, ISL only serves cargo operations and VIP flights so there is no passenger terminal over there ( not anymore ).
So, be comfortable when booking connections from IST.
Flights are not diverted to ISL-Istanbul Atatürk Aiport. In addition, ISL only serves cargo operations and VIP flights so there is no passenger terminal over there ( not anymore ).
So, be comfortable when booking connections from IST.