Lounge Frog guide
IGA Lounge vs iGA Pop Up Lounge
IGA Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.6/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.6/5 for iGA Pop Up Lounge. IGA Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, space, drinks & bar, coffee, wi-fi, power outlets, workspace, restrooms, cleanliness, staff & service and views & light. Both are in International Terminal at IST. DragonPass, LoungeKey and Priority Pass each get you into both.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | IGA Lounge | iGA Pop Up Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.6/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 5.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Quiet | 5.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Food | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 5.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Showers | 4.0/5 | Not rated |
| Restrooms | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 5.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 4.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | Not rated | 2.0/5 |
| Terminal | International Terminal | International Terminal |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | A6 |
| Hours | Open 24 hours | Open 24 hours |
| Bar | Full bar | Beer & wine |
| Shower rooms | 6 | None on record |
| Guests | Priority Pass, DragonPass and LoungeKey members: guests per the card's allowance. iGA Pass cardholders and partner-airline passengers admitted; day passes sold (about $49). | Priority Pass and DragonPass members: guests per the card's allowance. Day passes sold (about $44). |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- DragonPass, LoungeKey, Priority Pass
- Only IGA Lounge
- None
- Only iGA Pop Up Lounge
- None
Cards whose lounge benefits cover both: Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Altitude Black, Altitude Reserve (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card, Business Platinum Card (Canada), Carte Platinum (France), Centurion Card, Diners Club Black Metal Edition, Emirates Skywards Infinite, Infinia Metal Edition, JetBlue Premier Card, Magnus, Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant, Palladium, Passport Visa Infinite+, Platinum Card (Germany), Platinum Card (Netherlands), Platinum Card from Charles Schwab, Platinum Card from Morgan Stanley, Premier World Elite Mastercard, Prestige (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Reserve, Reserve Card, Ritz-Carlton Credit Card, Sapphire Reserve, Sapphire Reserve for Business, Strata Elite, The Platinum Card, The Platinum Card (Australia), The Platinum Card (Canada), The Platinum Card (Hong Kong), The Platinum Card (India), The Platinum Card (Singapore), The Platinum Card (UAE), The Platinum Card (UK), Vantage Visa Infinite, Venture X, Venture X Business, VOYAGE Card. Access lists are a guide, not a guarantee; check each program's rules before you go.
Quick answers
Which is better, IGA Lounge or iGA Pop Up Lounge?
IGA Lounge is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.6/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.6/5 for iGA Pop Up Lounge. IGA Lounge is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, space, drinks & bar, coffee, wi-fi, power outlets, workspace, restrooms, cleanliness, staff & service and views & light.
Can one membership get me into both IGA Lounge and iGA Pop Up Lounge?
Yes. DragonPass, LoungeKey and Priority Pass are listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are IGA Lounge and iGA Pop Up Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in International Terminal at Istanbul Airport.
Which has showers, IGA Lounge or iGA Pop Up Lounge?
IGA Lounge has 6 showers; iGA Pop Up Lounge has none on record.