Baggage pick up in transit in Istanbul airport [closed]

I will be traveling by Atlasglobal and I'll have a connecting flight with IndiGo. Since these are two separate flights booked, Atlasglobal is not ready to book my checked in baggage directly to destination Delhi. As I do not have visa I am not allowed to go out of transit area.

What is the way to collect baggage from belt? Do I need to get a visa?

Best Answer

To get to the luggage belt, you need to leave the secure area. As per the Frequently asked questions

If you will not leave the transit lounge at the airport you are not required to have transit visa. Otherwise, you have to make visa application to the nearest Turkish Representation.

Ie. there is no separate transit visa you could get.

While I obviously can't know, I will presume you are holding an Indian passport. (Source). According to the Visa Information For Foreigners page

India: Diplomatic passport holders are exempt from visa for their travels to Turkey up to 90 days. Ordinary, Special and Service passport holders are required to have visa to enter Turkey. Ordinary, Special and Service passport holders with a valid Schengen members or USA, UK, Ireland visa or residence permit may get their single entry e-Visas valid for one month via the website https://www.evisa.gov.tr, provided that they meet certain conditions.

so there. If you have a visa to any of the listed countries then an eVisa is now available, this was introduced last fall. Otherwise, you need a "sticker visa" ie one you apply for at the embassy and get affixed into your passport.

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Can I pick up my luggage on a connecting flight?

If your bag is tagged to your next or final destination, you may need to pick up your bags and place them on the connection drop-off belt. If it is not tagged to your next or final destination, then you will definitely need to pick up your bags and check them in for your next flight.

Can I get my luggage during transit?

That depends. If you booked the flights together at the same time, luggage will usually be "checked through" to your final destination. If you booked them separately, especially if it's different airlines, you'll probably have to pick up your luggage and check it in again.

Can I leave Istanbul airport during transit?

If you leave the airport, you will need an e-Visa. It's a quick and easy online process, which involves filling out this online application, paying the $50 fee (for US citizens), and printing your confirmed e-visa, and Be sure to apply at least 48 hours before the departure time from your original destination.

What happens to luggage during layovers?

On the label, it will say where the bag is headed to. If it says that it's heading to the layover destination, not the final one, then you'll get your checked luggage when you land at the layover destination. You can also ask the airline employee at the check-in desk to confirm its destination.

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