Layover at Istanbul Atatürk Airport, where flights were purchased on different tickets
Me and my family (Maltese nationals) are travelling from Malta to South Africa via Istanbul and Dubai (Malta to Istanbul KM1200, Istanbul to Dubai EK124, Dubai to Johannesburg EK767). The flights arriving and departing from Istanbul airport are booked on different tickets unfortunately, so we will have to pick up luggage and check it in again (I have confirmed this with both Air Malta and Emirates).
We have a 2 hour 20 mins layover between the two flights, is that enough to get through security and passport control, reclaim our luggage and check it in again?
Also, we have already gotten eVisas for Turkey and done online check in for the Emirates flights to try and make things as quick and streamlined as possible. Is there anything else we can do to try and speed up the process of getting through the airport? Is Atatürk particularly difficult to navigate through?
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Are layovers connecting flights?
A layover is a broad term that means any connection between flights. This could include a stop as short as 30 minutes (depending upon the airport) or as long as four hours (or up to 23 hours and 59 minutes on international flights).Can you leave Istanbul airport between connecting flights?
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 if I miss my connecting flight Turkish Airlines?
If you will miss a connecting flight Turkish Airlines will take care of that \u2014 mostly, according to the Turkish Airlines missed flight policy, you will be offered another flight completely for free. If it is a self transfer flight (you booked flights separately) \u2014 it is your responsibility.Do I have to go through security again for connecting flight in Istanbul?
In Turkey, as in most of the world, clearing immigration is not required for an international to international connection. The passenger can remain airside, and does not need to enter Turkey. HOWEVER, the transfer passenger may have to go through transfer security inspection.12 Hour LAYOVER in ISTANBUL AIRPORT!! Turkish Kebabs + YOTELAIR Room Tour | IST Airport, Turkey
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