@@TheWanderlustDairies Unless you have specific credentials such as elite status, premium tickets, or other access methods that are required for entry, you cannot gain access to this lounge. Thanks for the question and remember: it costs nothing to subscribe-so please do!
Hi there, thanks so much for the informative video! I'm flying business but just realized I don't have access to the lounge and/or private room in Istanbul eventhough my layover is 8 hours because I got my ticket through a 3rd party. Can I buy a day pass before my flight or I can only buy when I get there?
Hi! I found the info here: www.turkishairlines.com/en-int/miles-and-smiles/program-content/benefits-and-privileges/ Thanks for the question! Tell your friends and please subscribe (if you haven't already).
@@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuidethe thing is a hotel in the city you will need a visa. I don’t understand why they can’t give you a suite for 9 hrs and longer…
Right. But, Turkish Airlines is now offering hotel rooms for Economy Class passengers having a connection time of 12 hours or longer and Business Class passengers having a connection time of 9 hours or longer flying from outside Türkiye who have connecting flights departing from Istanbul Airport to their onward destination outside of Türkiye. See the complete details here www.turkishairlines.com/en-us/flights/hotel-service/
Good question! Once admitted to the lounge, turn to the right and there is a desk with a sign behind it that reads "Private Suites". The employee there will check your eligibility. Thanks for the question! Tell your friends and please subscribe (if you haven't already).
@@wanderrhea Hey--- a girl's gotta dream! Yes, it appears that day passes are available. See the info here: www.turkishairlines.com/en-tr/miles-and-smiles/program-content/benefits-and-privileges/index.html Thanks for the comment! and please subscribe (if you haven't already).
I think so, yes. You need a layover between 4-9 hours and to be connecting to/from a longhaul Turkish flight in business class (of at least eight hours). Thanks for the comment! and please subscribe (if you haven't already).
It was easy for me. I think only one other suite was taken at the time. But, the rules are specific and I list them in the video. Thanks for the questions and please subscribe (if you haven't already)!
Hi, I have a 9.5 hrs layover at Istanbul airport. I have a priority pass with unlimited free visits. I understand the Priority pass allows only 3 hours max stay at IGA. Can I swipe my card again after 3 hours and use it? I want to stay there for atleast 8 hours. Also pls let me know if there are any other lounges in Istanbul airport accepting Priority Pass. Appreciate your help. Thanks and Cheers.
Hi! Are you flying domestic or international? According to the Priority Pass site, there is an IGA lounge in both domestic and international terminals. There is also an IGA Sleep Pod site in the international terminal which is covered by your Priority Pass. There is also a SkyTeam lounge there. So, unless you have specific credentials such as elite status, premium tickets, or other access methods that are required for entry, your only options will be with your Priority Pass. Yes, I think there is a three-hour limit. Thanks for the question and remember: it costs nothing to subscribe-so please do!
@@TheWanderlustDairies All Turkish Airlines Business Class passengers So, below are all who can access the Turkish Air Lounge Miles&Smiles: -Turkish Airlines Economy Class passengers who are Star Alliance Gold members, and one guest -Turkish Airlines passengers who are Turkish Airlines Club Card holders and their one guest -Economy Class passengers who are Miles&Smiles Elite, Elite Plus members and flying on Star Alliance member airlines, and one guest -Star Alliance member airlines’ Economy Class passengers who are Star Alliance Gold members, and one guest can benefit from our lounge. -Turkish Airlines Economy Class passengers who are Miles&Smiles Elite or Elite Plus members, and one guest or family member (spouse and child/children up to 25 years of age). The spouse and the child/children are required to enter the lounge together with the member. Children over 25 years of age may enter the lounge at an additional charge. -Passengers who upgrade to Business Class on domestic flights cannot benefit from the lounge service.
I don;t think so. To use the sleeping rooms, you must have a connection time between 4h and 9h and the duration of one of your flights should be more than 8 hours. It appears that day passes are available. See the info here: www.turkishairlines.com/en-tr/miles-and-smiles/program-content/benefits-and-privileges/index.html Thanks for the comment! and please subscribe (if you haven't already).
Well, you can only get a room IF your layover is between 4 and 9 hours. So, the longest time you could stay is nine hours. Thanks for the comment and remember: it costs nothing to subscribe-so please do!
The suites are a long the right side of the hallway and the bathrooms are along the left. I think there are about ten of each. Regardless, you need to exit your bedroom to get to the bathroom. Thanks for the question!
Thx for the Viedo. Was the room for free?
Yes, there was no charge. But, again, you must have a layover of 4-9 hours. Thanks for the comment and please subscribe!
@@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuide Hi, Is this for only business class or economy too? Thanks
@@TheWanderlustDairies Unless you have specific credentials such as elite status, premium tickets, or other access methods that are required for entry, you cannot gain access to this lounge. Thanks for the question and remember: it costs nothing to subscribe-so please do!
Real luxury..tank you
Thanks so much for the comment, and please subscribe and tell your friends (if you haven’t already).
Hi there, thanks so much for the informative video!
I'm flying business but just realized I don't have access to the lounge and/or private room in Istanbul eventhough my layover is 8 hours because I got my ticket through a 3rd party. Can I buy a day pass before my flight or I can only buy when I get there?
Hi! I found the info here: www.turkishairlines.com/en-int/miles-and-smiles/program-content/benefits-and-privileges/ Thanks for the question! Tell your friends and please subscribe (if you haven't already).
My layover is 14 hours. Will this work?
For layovers more than nine hours, my understanding is that they give you a hotel room in the city! Thanks for the question. Please subscribe!
@@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuidethe thing is a hotel in the city you will need a visa. I don’t understand why they can’t give you a suite for 9 hrs and longer…
Great point! @@sylviachan8304
What is the music you use on your video 😄😁😁👍👍really good
Song: Vital Whales. Artist: Unicorn Heads. Thanks for the comment and please subscribe (if you haven't already)!
so if you have 14 hour layover, you can't get a suite?
Right. But, Turkish Airlines is now offering hotel rooms for Economy Class passengers having a connection time of 12 hours or longer and Business Class passengers having a connection time of 9 hours or longer flying from outside Türkiye who have connecting flights departing from Istanbul Airport to their onward destination outside of Türkiye. See the complete details here www.turkishairlines.com/en-us/flights/hotel-service/
Hi, where do you have to go in the airport to see if you are able to get a suite?
Good question! Once admitted to the lounge, turn to the right and there is a desk with a sign behind it that reads "Private Suites". The employee there will check your eligibility. Thanks for the question! Tell your friends and please subscribe (if you haven't already).
Can you buy a day lounge pass? If so, how? Thanks so much. Have a 10-hr layover here from TLV-LAX
Are you flying business?
@@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuide
unfortunately no….someday 🤞🏽
@@wanderrhea Hey--- a girl's gotta dream! Yes, it appears that day passes are available. See the info here: www.turkishairlines.com/en-tr/miles-and-smiles/program-content/benefits-and-privileges/index.html Thanks for the comment! and please subscribe (if you haven't already).
Can you get the suite on both your inbound and outbound flight?
I think so, yes. You need a layover between 4-9 hours and to be connecting to/from a longhaul Turkish flight in business class (of at least eight hours). Thanks for the comment! and please subscribe (if you haven't already).
Is it easy to get a suite room? limited?
It was easy for me. I think only one other suite was taken at the time. But, the rules are specific and I list them in the video. Thanks for the questions and please subscribe (if you haven't already)!
Hi, I have a 9.5 hrs layover at Istanbul airport. I have a priority pass with unlimited free visits. I understand the Priority pass allows only 3 hours max stay at IGA. Can I swipe my card again after 3 hours and use it? I want to stay there for atleast 8 hours. Also pls let me know if there are any other lounges in Istanbul airport accepting Priority Pass. Appreciate your help. Thanks and Cheers.
Hi! Are you flying domestic or international? According to the Priority Pass site, there is an IGA lounge in both domestic and international terminals. There is also an IGA Sleep Pod site in the international terminal which is covered by your Priority Pass. There is also a SkyTeam lounge there. So, unless you have specific credentials such as elite status, premium tickets, or other access methods that are required for entry, your only options will be with your Priority Pass. Yes, I think there is a three-hour limit. Thanks for the question and remember: it costs nothing to subscribe-so please do!
@@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuide I'm flying international.
@@TheWanderlustDairies All Turkish Airlines Business Class passengers
So, below are all who can access the Turkish Air Lounge Miles&Smiles:
-Turkish Airlines Economy Class passengers who are Star Alliance Gold members, and one guest
-Turkish Airlines passengers who are Turkish Airlines Club Card holders and their one guest
-Economy Class passengers who are Miles&Smiles Elite, Elite Plus members and flying on Star Alliance member airlines, and one guest
-Star Alliance member airlines’ Economy Class passengers who are Star Alliance Gold members, and one guest
can benefit from our lounge.
-Turkish Airlines Economy Class passengers who are Miles&Smiles Elite or Elite Plus members, and one guest or family member (spouse and child/children up to 25 years of age). The spouse and the child/children are required to enter the lounge together with the member. Children over 25 years of age may enter the lounge at an additional charge.
-Passengers who upgrade to Business Class on domestic flights cannot benefit from the lounge service.
@@TheNoNonsenseTravelGuide Thanks so much for sharing this information.
@@TheWanderlustDairies Welcome!
My layover is 23 hours, am I eligible for a private suit?
I don;t think so. To use the sleeping rooms, you must have a connection time between 4h and 9h and the duration of one of your flights should be more than 8 hours. It appears that day passes are available. See the info here: www.turkishairlines.com/en-tr/miles-and-smiles/program-content/benefits-and-privileges/index.html Thanks for the comment! and please subscribe (if you haven't already).
How many hours u can stay at the room?
Well, you can only get a room IF your layover is between 4 and 9 hours. So, the longest time you could stay is nine hours. Thanks for the comment and remember: it costs nothing to subscribe-so please do!
Thanks my connection more than 9 hours , hope I can get a room )))
@@sophias438 If our connection is more than 9 hours, they will give you a room in the city!
Does each suite have its own bathroom?
The suites are a long the right side of the hallway and the bathrooms are along the left. I think there are about ten of each. Regardless, you need to exit your bedroom to get to the bathroom. Thanks for the question!