Access to lounge facilities at Istanbul airports?
I have a nine hour layover and an Amex Gold Card.
Does the card give me access to lounge facilities at Istanbul airports, even if I have to pay for the facilities?
Best Answer
Istanbul is served by 2 airports, Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
There are quite a number of lounges, you can find info listed on the official website.
There doesn't appear to be any Amex lounges.
Primeclass lounges offer walk-in admission which have prices listed on this page.
More info from SleepingAirports
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Lounges are listed on their Official page.
SleepingAirports lists the following information:
If you are an economy class traveller, you can enter these lounges at Istanbul Sabiha airport either by purchasing a day pass or through a membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details (ie. facilities, hours, pass and membership information):
- LGM Domestic CIP Lounge - Location: Domestic Terminal, Airside, upper level. Free WiFi. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door (35 TL) • Priority Pass.
- LGM International CIP Lounge - Location: International Terminal, Airside, upper level. Free WiFi. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door (45 TL) • Priority Pass.
Additionally, there are three member/cardholder lounges: THY CIP •Wings Lounge.
I have been to the lounge at SAW (I think it was the LGM International one, but can't be sure) and there were only couches to sit, nowhere to sleep.
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Can I pay to use a lounge at Istanbul Airport?
If you are an economy class traveller at Istanbul Airport (IST), you can access the following airport lounges as long as you are willing to purchase a day pass, annual membership or pay at the door.What lounges are available at Istanbul Airport?
- Turkish Airlines Lounge - Departures. 214. ...
- "primeclass" Lounge. 284. ...
- Turkish Airlines Lounge Departures. Airport Lounges. ...
- Turkish Airlines Lounge - Arrivals. Airport Lounges. ...
- Primeclass Lounge. Airport Lounges. ...
- ISG Lounge. Airport Lounges. ...
- T\xfcrk Hava Yollar\u0131 Miles & Smiles Lounge. Airport Lounges. ...
- T\xfcrk Hava Yollar\u0131 Business Lounge.
Can you buy access to Turkish Airlines lounge?
Hasan Alhameedi, money can not buy entrance to Turkish Airlines lounges. You have to qualify for entrance by the amount of your miles or class category of your ticket (business class) with Turkish Airlines..Can you pay to use Turkish Airlines lounge?
On domestic flights, our Classic Plus members can enter Turkish Airlines Lounges and enjoy all the services on offer, even when traveling in Economy Class. Our Elite and Elite Plus members, along with one guest, have free entry to Turkish Airlines Lounges on both domestic and international flights.IGA Airport Lounge Review, Istanbul Airport - Watch Before You Visit!!
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