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TK in Istanbul Airport: Thread #2 - Lounges

Old Apr 2, 2019, 3:31 am
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Unlike like Atatrk Airport, at Istanbul Airport there is more than one international lounge. Eligibility depends on your travel of class and your frequent flyer card status. PLEASE READ THIS WIKI BEFORE ASKING QUESTIONS.

For discussions and questions regarding outstation lounges ( Moscow, Nairobi, Washington DC ) and all other domestic lounges ( including SAW ) please refer to the respective forum.
For PriorityPass Lounges in Istanbul Airport (IST) please consult this thread in the Europe forum or the Istanbul Airport Master Thread for questions regarding contract lounges.

This thread covers TK Lounges at IST airport.


Chart of Eligibility for Lounges:



Thanks to DELLAS for sharing this chart.

International Lounges:
Miles&Smiles Lounge: This lounge is open to all Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles Elite, Elite Plus card holders and Star Alliance Gold status holders along with one of their guests when flying Turkish Airlines or another Star Alliance member. Miles&Smiles Elite Plus members are also able to guest family members regardless of the number of people (spouse and children). Also Turkish Corporate Club members are allowed to access this lounge with one fellow guest who holds a valid boarding pass on Turkish Airlines.

To access this lounge take the elevators across gate C1 to the mezzanine level.

Business Lounge: This lounge would be open for all Business Class passengers on Turkish Airlines and Star Alliance partners. Unfortunately, no guests are allowed to this lounge.

To access this lounge take the elevators across gate E1 to the mezzanine level.

Both lounges are non-smoking. The nearest "terrace" (IST does not advertise smoking areas) is: For the business lounge: exit via the escalators, turn left and left again, past the public rest areas, and the terrace is on the right hand side. For the M&S lounge: exit via the escalators, turn right and right again, past the public rest areas, and the terrace is on the left hand side. In both cases a 3 minute walk.

Exclusive Lounge: No details, no plans as of yet
Arrivals Lounge: No details, no plans as of yet

Both the Business Lounge and the Miles&Smiles Lounge have showers, sleeping rooms and Turkish speciality food.

To use the sleeping rooms, you must have a connection time between 4h and 9h and the duration of one of your flights must be more than 8 hours. Unfortunately, Miles&Smiles Elite card holders and Star Alliance Gold card holders traveling in Economy Class are not eligible to use the sleeping room service. For sleeping room related issues please consult the this thread.

None of the international lounges have direct lounge access from the check-in hall; however, priority immigration and security checkpoint are available both for transfer passengers and passengers starting their journey in Istanbul.

Domestic Lounges:

The domestic lounge has two sections; one for Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles Classic Plus and Elite card holders, Star Alliance Gold card holders and Turkish Corporate Club members (if they have a same day onward international connection); and the other one for Business Class passengers and Miles&Smiles Elite Plus card holders.

Miles&Smiles Elite passengers, Star Alliance Gold card holders and Turkish Corporate Club members can invite one guest into the lounge. Miles&Smiles Elite Plus passengers can also guest one passenger or their family members regardless of the number of people (spouse and children). Miles&Smiles Classic Plus card holders do not have the right to guest someone.

The lounge has a separate entrance and check-in lobby from the street, along with a special valet parking drop-off point. Transfer passengers and passengers who decide to use the main terminal building can also access this lounge by using the elevators across gates G6 and G7. Be aware that there are no lounge signs within the terminal so it's advised to follow signs for gates G6 and G7.
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TK in Istanbul Airport: Thread #2 - Lounges

Old Jul 25, 2020, 1:35 pm
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I visited the miles and smiles lounge this week, the hot options were good.


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Old Aug 5, 2020, 8:49 am
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Am in the Miles & Smiles lounge at the moment. Pictures of the food above are accurate. Some hot options with prepackaged cold options. No alcohol served, only bottled sodas/water/juice and hot tea. Seems like lots of the areas are closed off including showers and sleeping rooms. Only one of the bathrooms is open. Fairly small crowd and was able to take a little booth overlooking below without anyone closer than 10 meters. Everyone is masked and most staff are also wearing plastic face shields.
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Old Aug 14, 2020, 7:53 am
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Currently in the TK domestic lounge. The Elite Plus & Business section is closed so all passengers are directed to the Classic Plus & Elite section.

The TV area is open but the children's play zone is closed. Also, the PlayStation's were removed.

The only available food options are pre-packaged veggie sandwiches, olive thymes, and vanilla&chocolate cakes.
The only available drink options are water, peach juice, cherry juice, soda, tea, and coffee.

The lounge is half-full at the moment.
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Old Aug 17, 2020, 3:08 pm
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Was in the M&S int'l lounge at 4am on Sunday morning. The J lounge was closed and that wing was not accessible (not sure if it is due to Covid or just closed overnight?) Around 5am, they started serving up cheese & tomato paninis, but that was the only warm food available. Lounge was actually fairly crowded, despite the early time and Covid.
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Old Aug 19, 2020, 10:50 am
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IST Domestic: Open with limited food. Still buses to gate. Izmir completely closed, pretty disappointed.
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Old Aug 22, 2020, 9:47 am
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IAD lounge was open this week. prepackaged foods only. beer/liquor was available.
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Old Aug 23, 2020, 5:58 am
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is it possible to stay in the TK lounge in IST over night or does the lounge close due to covid? layover @ IST will be from 2330pm until 0830am...
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Old Aug 23, 2020, 6:57 am
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Originally Posted by LH600
is it possible to stay in the TK lounge in IST over night or does the lounge close due to covid? layover @ IST will be from 2330pm until 0830am...
The Miles&Smiles Lounge is 7/24 open.
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Old Aug 23, 2020, 9:13 am
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Was in the international Miles&Smiles lounge a few days ago at breakfast time and offerings are very sparse. The only hot item was a panini, and then there was a small choice of individually packaged salads and side dishes, all of which looked terrible. No alcohol, no fresh drinks, no desserts. The IGA lounge has far better options these days, including alcohol.
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Old Aug 23, 2020, 10:04 am
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Originally Posted by zeer0
Was in the international Miles&Smiles lounge a few days ago at breakfast time and offerings are very sparse. The only hot item was a panini, and then there was a small choice of individually packaged salads and side dishes, all of which looked terrible. No alcohol, no fresh drinks, no desserts. The IGA lounge has far better options these days, including alcohol.
Business class pax are allowed in the IGA lounge as well as Miles and Smiles lounge?

Thanks!
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Old Aug 23, 2020, 10:44 am
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Originally Posted by daisymay2
Business class pax are allowed in the IGA lounge as well as Miles and Smiles lounge?

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No, iGA Lounge is the PriorityPass lounge at the airport and also allows non *A airlines Business Class pax. Also there is a pay at the counter option for 40 + tax
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Old Aug 23, 2020, 3:17 pm
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Originally Posted by ISTFlyer
No, iGA Lounge is the PriorityPass lounge at the airport and also allows non *A airlines Business Class pax. Also there is a pay at the counter option for 40 + tax
With regards to contract lounges, I was recently at Krakow airport and found out that the whole Lufthansa Group has suspended contract lounges access globally for the rest of 2020. Anyone knows which is the current policy of TK here?
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Old Aug 24, 2020, 8:33 am
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Originally Posted by ISTFlyer
No, iGA Lounge is the PriorityPass lounge at the airport and also allows non *A airlines Business Class pax. Also there is a pay at the counter option for 40 + tax
Sorry I don't understand what you are saying? Do you mean non Star Alliance Business class pax are allowed and TK business class pax are not?
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Old Aug 24, 2020, 8:58 am
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Originally Posted by daisymay2
Sorry I don't understand what you are saying? Do you mean non Star Alliance Business class pax are allowed and TK business class pax are not?
Yes, most non-*A airlines contract the iGA Lounge for their elites and Business Class passengers.
However, as TK has a lounge Turkish Airlines Business pax and elites are not eligible for the iGA Lounge.
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Old Aug 24, 2020, 12:06 pm
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Originally Posted by zeer0
Was in the international Miles&Smiles lounge a few days ago at breakfast time and offerings are very sparse. The only hot item was a panini, and then there was a small choice of individually packaged salads and side dishes, all of which looked terrible. No alcohol, no fresh drinks, no desserts. The IGA lounge has far better options these days, including alcohol.
care to elaborate on whats available at the IGA lounge during covid? Im gonna be in IST in a week and although I might check out the Turkish business class lounge if theyre not serving alcohol Ill hang out at the IGA. I have access via priority pass.
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