İstanbul Airport (IST)
€38 per person · one-time pass, no membership · Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your flight
Lounge details last updated 18 August 2026
International Terminal
Domestic Terminal
How to get into a lounge at İstanbul Airport without membership?
| Route | Price | What you need | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Lounge Club pass | €38 | No membership · QR pass · up to 3 hours | Valid at the partner lounges listed on this page. The pass is issued for the airport; entry is subject to lounge capacity.Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your flight |
| Pay at the iGA desk | €50–€95.83 · ₺2,500 | Buy at the iGA desk, on igapass.com, in the İstanbul Airport app or through the call centre. Official iGA prices exclude VAT; the Pop Up price is a LoungePair listing. | [S34] [S37] |
| Buy online in advance | $44–$51 | LoungePair sells online passes for the three iGA lounges. iGA also sells iGA Pass Daily packages that combine Fast Track with one lounge visit. | Lounges: IGA Lounge · International departures, Pop up Lounge · International departures, IGA Lounge · Domestic departures[S37] |
| Card and membership programs | Program membership | Priority Pass and DragonPass are accepted at all three iGA lounges. Entry through travel programs allows a 3-hour stay. | Lounges: IGA Lounge · International departures, Pop up Lounge · International departures, IGA Lounge · Domestic departures[S35] |
| Turkish Airlines lounges | Not for sale | Turkish Airlines lounges cannot be bought. They admit eligible Turkish Airlines Business Class, Star Alliance Business, First and Gold passengers, and Miles&Smiles Elite members. | [S36] |
Which lounge is in which area?
| Lounge | Area | Hours | Door price | Max stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IGA LoungeTurn left after passport control. | International departuresafter passport control | 24 hours daily | €95.83 [S34]+ VAT, official iGA price | 6 hours [S34] |
| Pop up LoungeEnd of Pier A. | International departuresafter passport control | 24 hours daily | €50 [S37]LoungePair listing, at reception | 3 hours [S37] |
| IGA Lounge | Domestic departuresdomestic flights only | 24 hours daily | ₺2,500 [S34]+ VAT, official iGA price | 6 hours [S34] |
Door prices and maximum stays are operator / third-party listings checked on 14 October 2026; they change — our pass price above is live.
Questions about lounges at İstanbul Airport
Can I get into a lounge at İstanbul Airport without membership?
Yes. You can buy the pass on this page, pay at the iGA desk or buy online from a third-party site. Our pass is valid at the partner lounges listed on this page; entry is subject to lounge capacity.
How much does a walk-up lounge visit cost at İstanbul Airport?
Official iGA prices per adult are €95.83 + VAT for the international lounge and ₺2,500 + VAT for the domestic lounge. Passengers aged 65 and over get a 35% discount at the desks. LoungePair lists €50 at reception for the iGA Pop Up Lounge.
Which part of İstanbul Airport do I need?
For international flights, the iGA Lounge and the iGA Pop Up Lounge are after passport control. For domestic flights, use the iGA Lounge Domestic. There is no lounge on the arrivals floor.
What is the cheapest way into a lounge at İstanbul Airport?
The pass on this page costs €38 per person, with no membership. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your flight. Door prices listed on this page: €50–€95.83 · ₺2,500 (+ VAT, official iGA price; LoungePair listing, at reception). Third-party online passes: $44–$51. Door and online prices are listings checked on 14 October 2026; each currency is shown as published, not converted.
Can I cancel the pass?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your flight. This applies to the pass sold on this page.
Do children pay for lounge entry at İstanbul Airport?
Official iGA prices for children aged 7 to 12 are €47.92 + VAT (international) and ₺1,250 + VAT (domestic). LoungePair states that children under 2 enter free. These are the lounges' desk rules.
Which card programs work at İstanbul Airport lounges?
Priority Pass and DragonPass are accepted at the three iGA lounges. Turkish Airlines lounges cannot be bought; they admit eligible airline and status passengers only.
Sources
- [S34] https://www.istairport.com/hizmetler/kesfet/iga-pass-deneyimleri/iga-pass-premium-servisler/iga-lounge · checked 14 October 2026
- [S35] https://www.istairport.com/en/flights/airport-guides/transfer-passenger-guide/services/special-passenger-services/iga-lounge · checked 14 October 2026
- [S36] https://layoverindex.com/ist/lounges/ · checked 14 October 2026
- [S37] loungepair.com · checked 14 October 2026
- [S39] https://www.istairport.com/hizmetler/kesfet/iga-pass-deneyimleri/iga-pass-premium-paketler/iga-pass-daily · checked 14 October 2026
- [S42] https://www.ana.co.jp/en/gb/travel-information/lounges/istanbul/ · checked 14 October 2026
İstanbul Airport serves the city of İstanbul in Türkiye. The local time at this airport is Türkiye Standard Time. The partner lounges are located at International Terminal and Domestic Terminal. Every lounge here is open around the clock. All of the lounges offer Wi-Fi, and some also offer refreshments, alcoholic drinks and showers. Each lounge allows a stay of up to 2 hours. Some lounges also have a prayer room and a smoking area.
İstanbul Airport lounge access can be bought as a one-time pass even for a flight that lands overnight; the entry guide compares all five routes.
İstanbul Airport lounge guide lists which lounge sits in which terminal and what an economy passenger needs to know.