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
Mar 9, 2017, 11:49 pm
#616
Join Date: Nov 2005
Programs: BA Gold, TP Silver
Posts: 888
I am looking at flying TK connecting through Istanbul. Due to the timings I will either have a 18hour connect or 24 hour connection. If I pick the 24 hour connection will I be eligible to the hotel as even if I took the earlier connection it will still be eligible for the hotel?
Mar 10, 2017, 10:31 am
#618
Moderator, Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles & Accor ALL
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: BRU
Programs: TK*G, Accor ALL Platinum
Posts: 7,592
Mar 18, 2017, 1:22 am
#619
Join Date: Nov 2005
Programs: BA Gold, TP Silver
Posts: 888
J and E+ - no Renaissance availability. Gorion instead after 20 minutes wait. Quite nice breakfast. Only person in shuttle bus both ways.
Mar 18, 2017, 4:20 am
#620
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: CDG
Programs: TK Elite
Posts: 1,611
A few questions from my side:
- My flight lands at 2PM in Istanbul, next flight is N+1 at 09:30 AM, can I immediately go to the hotel upon arrival?
- Does business class allow the staff to put you in a better hotel?
- Is it possible to go to/from hotel by your own means or you have to use their own provided (and often very delayed) shuttle?
Thanks
- My flight lands at 2PM in Istanbul, next flight is N+1 at 09:30 AM, can I immediately go to the hotel upon arrival?
- Does business class allow the staff to put you in a better hotel?
- Is it possible to go to/from hotel by your own means or you have to use their own provided (and often very delayed) shuttle?
Thanks
Mar 18, 2017, 5:04 am
#621
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Accra
Programs: Skywards Gold, TK Elite +, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 222
A few questions from my side:
- My flight lands at 2PM in Istanbul, next flight is N+1 at 09:30 AM, can I immediately go to the hotel upon arrival?
- Does business class allow the staff to put you in a better hotel?
- Is it possible to go to/from hotel by your own means or you have to use their own provided (and often very delayed) shuttle?
Thanks
- My flight lands at 2PM in Istanbul, next flight is N+1 at 09:30 AM, can I immediately go to the hotel upon arrival?
- Does business class allow the staff to put you in a better hotel?
- Is it possible to go to/from hotel by your own means or you have to use their own provided (and often very delayed) shuttle?
Thanks
2. Yes, flying J gets you a better hotel. I was the only J pax in a shuttle with a bunch of Y pax and they first stopped at the Renaissance Polat to drop me off then took the rest of them to another hotel.
3. Yes, you can take your own transportation to the hotel which is what I normally do if there's more than a 5 minute wait.
Mar 19, 2017, 2:14 pm
#622
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Edinburgh
Programs: BA Gold, HHonors Gold, Priority Pass
Posts: 759
I'm currently in the Green Park Hotel Gurman, it's good for a night I think. Internet works reasonably good, my pickup time is 6am so I miss breakfast sadly
Apr 8, 2017, 10:35 am
#624
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: ARN
Programs: BAEC Gold, TK*Elite+, EBD, FBG, EKS, IHG Royal Ambassador
Posts: 768
I was put into Mercure Istanbul Topkapi, when I arrived around 23:00 on April 3. I was picked up at 10:10 the morning after for a flight at 13:05. I was flying J. I haven't got anything to complain about, regarding the hotel. Seems to be fairly new, nice bed etc. I hung around in the bar until it closed, then went to bed.
http://www.mercure.com/gb/hotel-9135...pi/index.shtml
http://www.mercure.com/gb/hotel-9135...pi/index.shtml
Apr 8, 2017, 12:27 pm
#625
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Poland
Posts: 869
We will have a 9 hr, 45 minute layover in each direction. Are they firm about the 10hr minimum? If not, is there a specific Priority Pass lounge that you guys would recommend for a short nap?
Apr 8, 2017, 12:30 pm
#626
Join Date: May 2009
Location: SIN (with a bit of ZRH sprinkled in)
Posts: 9,456
There are 3 Priority Pass lounges in IST. I don't know which one is best for "taking a nap".. if you've unlimited access with your priority pass, why not try all of them?
Apr 9, 2017, 11:10 am
#627
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Poland
Posts: 869
I recently signed up for the Chase Sapphire Reserve. Still trying to figure out if they limit how many lounge uses per day and I'm reading mixed things about kids over the age of 12 being free or not. We haven't booked yet; it might make more sense with the kids to pay a little more to go through a different location without the long layover.
Last edited by TravelingNomads; Apr 9, 2017 at 12:41 pm
Apr 9, 2017, 2:27 pm
#628
Join Date: May 2009
Location: SIN (with a bit of ZRH sprinkled in)
Posts: 9,456
Thank you! Unfortunately, I kinda figured that would be the case, but wanted to ask just in case.
I recently signed up for the Chase Sapphire Reserve. Still trying to figure out if they limit how many lounge uses per day and I'm reading mixed things about kids over the age of 12 being free or not. We haven't booked yet; it might make more sense with the kids to pay a little more to go through a different location without the long layover.
I recently signed up for the Chase Sapphire Reserve. Still trying to figure out if they limit how many lounge uses per day and I'm reading mixed things about kids over the age of 12 being free or not. We haven't booked yet; it might make more sense with the kids to pay a little more to go through a different location without the long layover.
Apr 12, 2017, 10:37 pm
#629
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: LAX
Programs: TK M&S, LH MM, Global Entry, Hertz Gold, Sixt Platinum
Posts: 1,087
Data point: I took advantage of the hotel offer four times in the last month, twice in business, twice in economy. Got sent to WOW hotel on economy booking and Renaissance Polat on business.
Wait time for transport at hotel desk ranged from 5 to 15 minutes.
Wait time for transport at hotel desk ranged from 5 to 15 minutes.
Apr 25, 2017, 9:14 am
#630
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: NYC/Northern NJ
Programs: 1K - UAL, Platinum DL, Marriott, Hilton, SPG
Posts: 1,815
Maybe someone knows the answer -
Flying into IST in Business Class from Italy but flying out to Germany 8 hr 35 minutes later via Economy (Due to award travel structure) on TK. Would I qualify for hotel voucher or lounge sleeper area based on inbound class of service or outbound? Next leg - connecting to Lufthansa in Business.
Flying into IST in Business Class from Italy but flying out to Germany 8 hr 35 minutes later via Economy (Due to award travel structure) on TK. Would I qualify for hotel voucher or lounge sleeper area based on inbound class of service or outbound? Next leg - connecting to Lufthansa in Business.