Jul 21, 2015, 8:54 pm
Last edit by: ISTFlyer
It's strange this thread has no Wiki, so here it is, created 7/21/2015
PLEASE READ THE OP Post first
For case related questions ( ex: Am I eligible, etc... ) contact[email protected] first before posting your question here.
TK free hotel room rules:
Note:
- You still need e-VISA to enter Turkish for a Tour or Hotel. The prices vary by countries ($60 USD for Canadian, $20 for USA, etc...)
You can apply here at https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/
Tour website is at http://www.istanbulinhours.com/
There are 3 tours offered (Schedule)
A Bosphorus cruise, with food and drinks, is available for business class passengers of more than 7 hour layover (€183 as of Nov. 2017)
Here's a list of the common hotels that are reported in this thread:
Marriott Renaissance Polat Istanbul Hotel (72% TripAdvisor – most common)
Akgün Istanbul Hotel (44% TripAdvisor–common – far from the airport)
Wow Airport Hotel (56% TripAdvisor–common - very close to airport)
DoubleTree
Wyndham İstanbul Petek (92% TripAdvisor)
Radisson Blu Conference & Airport Hotel (53% TripAdvisor)
Hilton Garden Inn
Courtyard by Marriott Istanbul International Airport
Gonen Hotel Istanbul
Pullman Istanbul Airport Hotel
PLEASE READ THE OP Post first
For case related questions ( ex: Am I eligible, etc... ) contact[email protected] first before posting your question here.
TK free hotel room rules:
A complimentary hotel accommodation (maximum 2 nights) will be provided to our valuable passengers when there are more than 10 hours (for economy cabin passengers) and 7 or more hours (for business cabin passengers) waiting during their international connecting flights due to Turkish Airlines’ schedule structure. However, if your destination can be reached by an alternative flight to your first flight and the waiting time is less, you cannot take advantage of the hotel service. This service is not applicable when there is a shorter connection available within the time frame mentioned above. The first and the connecting flights must be with Turkish Airlines. All passengers must hold a confirmed reservation for the first and the connecting flights. Complimentary accommodation will be arranged with Turkish Airlines’ corporate partners and will be provided through the “Hotel Desk” located after the customs’ check point at the arrival. Passengers must check for any visa requirements when entering Turkey. In the event where a visa is not granted, Turkish Airlines assumes no responsibility for providing complimentary hotel accommodation.
Note:
- You still need e-VISA to enter Turkish for a Tour or Hotel. The prices vary by countries ($60 USD for Canadian, $20 for USA, etc...)
You can apply here at https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/
Tour website is at http://www.istanbulinhours.com/
There are 3 tours offered (Schedule)
- Tour 1 8:30am - 11am - Sightseeing Tour
- Tour 2 9am - 3pm - Tour
- Tour 3 9am - 6pm - Tour
- Tour 4 12pm - 6pm - Tour
- Tour 5 4pm - 9pm - Cultural Walk Tour
A Bosphorus cruise, with food and drinks, is available for business class passengers of more than 7 hour layover (€183 as of Nov. 2017)
Here's a list of the common hotels that are reported in this thread:
Marriott Renaissance Polat Istanbul Hotel (72% TripAdvisor – most common)
Akgün Istanbul Hotel (44% TripAdvisor–common – far from the airport)
Wow Airport Hotel (56% TripAdvisor–common - very close to airport)
DoubleTree
Wyndham İstanbul Petek (92% TripAdvisor)
Radisson Blu Conference & Airport Hotel (53% TripAdvisor)
Hilton Garden Inn
Courtyard by Marriott Istanbul International Airport
Gonen Hotel Istanbul
Pullman Istanbul Airport Hotel
FAQ 8: Free hotel/tour/cruise when connecting at IST
Dec 29, 2013, 7:19 am
#181
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I was put in the Marriott at IST.
The overall procces took ages. TK really seems to wait for a minimum number of hotel pax to show up, group them together and send them off...
The overall procces took ages. TK really seems to wait for a minimum number of hotel pax to show up, group them together and send them off...
Dec 31, 2013, 3:26 pm
#182
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That is why you should offer to arange your own transport,then they will imediately give you the voucher,and your of to the hotel for something like 10usd,otherwise they wait for a small bus to fill up,as I said you also stand a very good chance to get a closer hotel. Check inn will also be much faster,since your on your own,this can take quite some time when there is a TK group of 20 people late at night.
Jan 1, 2014, 4:24 am
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That is why you should offer to arange your own transport,then they will imediately give you the voucher,and your of to the hotel for something like 10usd,otherwise they wait for a small bus to fill up,as I said you also stand a very good chance to get a closer hotel. Check inn will also be much faster,since your on your own,this can take quite some time when there is a TK group of 20 people late at night.
Jan 1, 2014, 9:08 am
#184
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Arrival Lounge is for TK C pax and MS Elite+ members only. And iirc Elite+ traveling in Economy/Comfort class will only be allowed entry when arriving on a 6h+ TK flight.
Jan 1, 2014, 1:38 pm
#185
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Based on my experience you have to wait not only for the transfer bus, but while the staff arranges accommodation. I was alone on the bus both way, but had to wait 15-20 minutes in the lounge. The new arrival lounge is open, so you can wait there as a star gold member or business pax.
If there were no other people waiting for accomodation I realy cannot understand how it can possiblt take them 20 min to arrange the accom,the office is well staffed.
Jan 16, 2014, 8:47 am
#186
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I'm writing this from the Renaissance Polat Istanbul Hotel on an overnight layover. The process was easy. Maybe 15-20 people were taken to buses, and only 2 of us went to the Renaissance. I was in Business class, not sure about the other person. The rest went on another bus. Nice hotel, if a little dated and its right on the water.
My departure is 7:45 tomorrow, and Turkish arranged pickup at 4am. Its maybe 10 minutes to the airport. I want to enjoy the CIP lounge, but that's a bit excessive. I'm leaning towards a cab at a more reasonable hour.
My departure is 7:45 tomorrow, and Turkish arranged pickup at 4am. Its maybe 10 minutes to the airport. I want to enjoy the CIP lounge, but that's a bit excessive. I'm leaning towards a cab at a more reasonable hour.
Last edited by BTA; Jan 16, 2014 at 10:59 am
Jan 17, 2014, 5:08 am
#187
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Jan 19, 2014, 3:26 pm
#188
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That is why you should offer to arange your own transport,then they will imediately give you the voucher,and your of to the hotel for something like 10usd,otherwise they wait for a small bus to fill up,as I said you also stand a very good chance to get a closer hotel. Check inn will also be much faster,since your on your own,this can take quite some time when there is a TK group of 20 people late at night.
Jan 19, 2014, 9:33 pm
#190
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Jan 21, 2014, 8:28 am
#191
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So this is my flight:
TK 18 H 05JUN YYZ-IST* 2250 1540 06JUN
TK1981 H 07JUN IST-LGW* 1100 0905
We will hopefully qualify for the hotel. We intend to get our own transfers to and from the hotel.
Do they deal with Intercontinental or Crowne Plaza in IST for Transit passengers?\
Aslo we land at 340pm. Wtill the hotel provide us with dinner and then breakfast in the morning?
TK 18 H 05JUN YYZ-IST* 2250 1540 06JUN
TK1981 H 07JUN IST-LGW* 1100 0905
We will hopefully qualify for the hotel. We intend to get our own transfers to and from the hotel.
Do they deal with Intercontinental or Crowne Plaza in IST for Transit passengers?\
Aslo we land at 340pm. Wtill the hotel provide us with dinner and then breakfast in the morning?
Last edited by djjaguar64; Jan 24, 2014 at 9:45 am
Jan 25, 2014, 7:04 am
#192
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Sent an email to check if my connection qualified for a hotel and got this response:
Dear sir/madam
Passengers are entitled to free hotel accomodation just they need to apply to hotel desk office which is near the sturbucks cafe on arrival floor
For hotel accomodation we do not have any booking or listing
Dear sir/madam
Passengers are entitled to free hotel accomodation just they need to apply to hotel desk office which is near the sturbucks cafe on arrival floor
For hotel accomodation we do not have any booking or listing
Jan 25, 2014, 8:48 am
#193
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So this is my flight:
TK 18 H 05JUN YYZ-IST* 2250 1540 06JUN
TK1981 H 07JUN IST-LGW* 1100 0905
We will hopefully qualify for the hotel. We intend to get our own transfers to and from the hotel.
Do they deal with Intercontinental or Crowne Plaza in IST for Transit passengers?\
Aslo we land at 340pm. Wtill the hotel provide us with dinner and then breakfast in the morning?
TK 18 H 05JUN YYZ-IST* 2250 1540 06JUN
TK1981 H 07JUN IST-LGW* 1100 0905
We will hopefully qualify for the hotel. We intend to get our own transfers to and from the hotel.
Do they deal with Intercontinental or Crowne Plaza in IST for Transit passengers?\
Aslo we land at 340pm. Wtill the hotel provide us with dinner and then breakfast in the morning?
Meals accommodations are excluded.
Jan 25, 2014, 8:54 am
#194
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Jan 25, 2014, 9:28 am
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