Istanbul, Turkey · Terminal International Departures (single terminal)
Istanbul Airport (IST) Lounge Guide
2 premium lounges accessible to business class, first class, and elite status travelers.
Lounges
All premium lounges at IST
Turkish Airlines Business Lounge
Turkish Airlines / Star Alliance · International departures, upper level, near Gate F
4.9★- Hours
- 24 hours daily
- Access
- Turkish Airlines business class, Star Alliance Gold
- Food
- Enormous buffet with Turkish and international cuisine, pide station, kebab grill, patisserie
- Drinks
- Full bar, Turkish tea, fresh juices, cocktails
✓ WiFi✓ Showers✓ Spa✓ Sleep area“Easily one of the top 3 business class lounges in the world. The sheer scale is staggering — a cinema, a library, fresh pide baked to order, and a sleep area. Arrive early and enjoy it.”
IGA Lounge
Independent · International departures, near Gate G
4.0★- Hours
- 24 hours daily
- Access
- Priority Pass, business class on select carriers
- Food
- Hot and cold buffet, Turkish dishes
- Drinks
- Full bar, cocktails
✓ WiFi✓ Showers“A large independent lounge and a good alternative if the TK lounge is crowded. Solid Turkish food.”
Getting There
How to get to the lounges
Istanbul Airport is located 35km from the city centre. The Havaist bus service runs from Taksim and other city points, taking 60–90 minutes depending on traffic. The airport metro line opened in 2024, connecting to the M11 line.
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