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Turkish Airlines Lounge Business

Istanbul Airport · Istanbul

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Editorial score

4.9/ 5

14 of 15 metrics scored

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Turkish Airlines Lounge Business, IST

At a glance

One of five lounges in International Terminal, and the best-rated of them. An enormous hub flagship lounge with room to get work done in peace, food and drink worth arriving early for, and showers worth building a layover around. It seats around 765, leaves drinks self-serve, and has 20 shower suites to freshen up in. It's open around the clock, so a red-eye or a dawn departure is covered. It opened in 2019. Among the best lounges we track: worth a longer connection. Recorded access options include Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access and Turkish Airlines Lounge. Entry conditions and availability apply.

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Who gets in

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Entry and guest policy

Business Class passengers on Turkish Airlines or Star Alliance international flights: no guests. Star Alliance First Class passengers: 1 guest. Elite status alone (Miles&Smiles Elite/Elite Plus, Star Alliance Gold) gives access to the Miles&Smiles lounge, not this one.

Location & opening hours

Istanbul Airport · International Terminal · Near gate E1

International departures, airside after passport control; take the escalators opposite gate E1 up to the lounge level. Business Class passengers can also use a dedicated entrance reached from the International Departures Fast Track via the Moda Meydanı (Luxury Square) area.

Opening hours
  • Open 24 hours
Local time · Europe/Istanbul
Lounge history

Opened 2019

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Editorial ratings

14 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.

Seating & comfort
5
Quiet
5
Space
5
Food
5
Drinks & bar
5
Coffee
5
Wi-Fi
5
Power outlets
5
Workspace
4
Showers
5
Restrooms
5
Cleanliness
5
Staff & service
5
Views & light
5
What a 5 means for each metric
Seating & comfort
plenty of comfortable seats, easy to find one
Quiet
calm enough to work, read, or nap
Space
never feels packed, even at peak
Food
real meals, fresh and varied
Drinks & bar
good pours, real selection, no nickel-and-diming
Coffee
barista-made, not a push-button machine
Wi-Fi
fast and reliable for video calls
Power outlets
an outlet at every seat
Workspace
desks, quiet rooms, phone booths
Showers
clean, available without a long wait
Restrooms
clean, plentiful, well kept
Cleanliness
tables bussed fast, nothing sticky
Staff & service
attentive, friendly, quick
Views & light
tarmac views, natural light

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Quick answers

Who can get into Turkish Airlines Lounge Business?

Turkish Airlines Lounge Business lists access through Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access and Turkish Airlines Lounge. Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Business Class passengers on Turkish Airlines or Star Alliance international flights: no guests. Star Alliance First Class passengers: 1 guest. Elite status alone (Miles&Smiles Elite/Elite Plus, Star Alliance Gold) gives access to the Miles&Smiles lounge, not this one. Lounge Frog last checked this in November 2026.

What are the opening hours of Turkish Airlines Lounge Business?

Turkish Airlines Lounge Business is open Open 24 hours (local time, Europe/Istanbul). Lounge Frog last checked this in November 2026.

Where is Turkish Airlines Lounge Business?

Turkish Airlines Lounge Business is in International Terminal at Istanbul Airport (IST), near gate E1. International departures, airside after passport control; take the escalators opposite gate E1 up to the lounge level. Business Class passengers can also use a dedicated entrance reached from the International Departures Fast Track via the Moda Meydanı (Luxury Square) area.

Does Turkish Airlines Lounge Business have showers and a bar?

Turkish Airlines Lounge Business has 20 shower suites, self-serve drinks and seating for about 765.

How good is Turkish Airlines Lounge Business?

Lounge Frog rates Turkish Airlines Lounge Business 4.9 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.

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