Airport Lounge Prices
Lounge entry fees vary by airport, by domestic/international side and by access method. On this page you will find what determines the price, which access route is economical for whom, and the current entry fee via Premium Lounge Club.
Premium Lounge Club entry fee
Premium Lounge access costs €38 per person. The price shown is final. It covers up to 3 hours of use and requires no membership or annual fee.
Included in the fee:
- Unlimited alcoholic & soft drinks
- Hot & cold open buffet
- Rest area
- Shower & refresh
- Workspace
Children under 2 enter free of charge. Children aged 2 and over pay the adult rate and enjoy all privileges equally.
What determines a lounge's price?
Seeing a twofold difference between two lounges in the same city is normal. Four main factors set the fee:
- Airport and terminal — terminal rents feed straight into the entry fee. Large international terminals sit at the expensive end, regional airports at the affordable end. The scale gap is visible in the directory too: İstanbul Airport lists 5 lounges, while Diyarbakır Airport has a single one.
- Domestic vs international — international lounges are larger, have richer menus and include alcoholic drinks; the difference shows in the price.
- Length of stay — a 2-hour entry and a 3-hour entry are priced differently. Overstays incur an extra charge at most lounges. The gap can appear inside a single airport: Plaza Premium Bosphorus Lounge declares a limit of 2 hours, while Kepler Hotel & Lounge declares 3 hours.
- Operator— airline lounges, independent operators and the airport operator's own halls are priced differently.
Which access method is economical for whom?
There are four ways into a lounge, and which one is cheap depends entirely on how many times a year you fly:
| Method | Cost structure | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| One-time purchase | Fixed fee per entry, no annual fee | Flying 1–6 times a year |
| Membership programme | Annual fee + sometimes a per-entry charge | Flying 10+ times a year |
| Credit card privilege | Depends on card fee and spending conditions | Existing cardholders |
| Business-class ticket | Included in the fare difference | Those already flying business |
For a passenger flying a few times a year, a membership fee divided by the entries actually used ends up above the one-time price. See the detailed comparison on the how to enter a lounge page.
What to check when comparing prices
The advertised amount is not always what you end up paying. Before booking, check:
- Stay limit and overstay fee — a 2-hour entry can turn into an extra charge if your flight is delayed.
- Whether alcohol is included — at most domestic lounges it is not.
- Whether showers are included — some locations charge separately.
- Child policy — the age limit and free-entry conditions vary by operator.
- Cancellation terms — digital entry passes are non-refundable with most providers.
At which airports is it valid?
The Premium Lounge Club network covers 650+ airports. During booking you simply select the airport you are flying from and indicate whether your flight is domestic or international.
For Istanbul Airport specifics — options and terminal details — see the Istanbul Airport lounge guide.
Frequently asked questions
How much do airport lounges cost?
In Türkiye, lounge entry fees are roughly €54–120 per person. The main factors are the airport, whether it is the domestic or international side, the lounge operator and the length of stay. Premium Lounge access via Premium Lounge Club is €38 per person and covers up to 3 hours of use with an unlimited open buffet.
What is included in the lounge fee?
A standard lounge entry includes open-buffet food, unlimited hot and cold drinks, Wi-Fi and use of the rest areas. Most international lounges also include alcoholic drinks. Showers may be included or charged separately depending on the location; services such as massage and private rooms are usually charged separately.
Is there a lounge fee for children?
Children under 2 enter free of charge. Children aged 2 and over pay the adult rate and enjoy all lounge privileges equally.
Would eating in the terminal be cheaper than buying lounge access?
A main dish and a drink for one person at airport terminals often lands in the €25–40 range. For a passenger waiting more than two hours who will eat during that time, lounge entry usually approaches break-even; add Wi-Fi, rest areas and showers and it closes the gap. For short waits, eating in the terminal is more economical.
Why do lounge prices differ between airports?
The entry fee is set by the lounge operator, and the cost items differ by airport: terminal rent, staffing, menu content and the size of the lounge. Lounges in busy international terminals are typically more expensive than domestic lounges in the same city.
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No membership required — booking takes just a few steps. Your entry pass is delivered by e-mail once your payment is confirmed.
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