Quick answer: Yes, Istanbul Airport (IST) has left-luggage storage, run by iGA's concession (Emanet Bagaj) and open 24 hours. There is a staffed office in Arrivals opposite Exit 13 and self-service lockers on the Departures level near Gates 1 and 6. You pay per bag per 24 hours in Turkish Lira by bag size, roughly ₺210 (≈$4.5 at July 2026 rates) for a small bag up to about ₺860 (about $18) for XXL items as of 2026. Prices change often, so confirm the current rate at the desk.
Storing bags at IST is useful on a long layover, before an early check-in, or when you want to explore Istanbul between flights without dragging your luggage. This guide covers where the storage is, what it costs, what sizes it takes, and the related wrapping and trolley services.
| At a glance | IST left luggage |
|---|---|
| Operator | iGA left-luggage concession (Emanet Bagaj) |
| Hours | 24 hours, every day |
| Where (Arrivals) | Staffed office opposite Exit 13, by the domestic exit |
| Where (Departures) | Self-service lockers near Gates 1 and 6 |
| Pricing | Per bag, per 24 hours, in Turkish Lira, by size |
| Max stay | No fixed limit; billed per day |
| Payment | Card or cash, paid on collection |
Is there luggage storage at Istanbul Airport?
Yes. IST has an official left-luggage service operated by iGA's concession (Emanet Bagaj), with both a staffed office and self-service smart lockers. It runs around the clock, so you can drop a bag at any hour and collect it on the way back. It is one of the busier airport storage operations in Europe because IST is a single huge terminal and a major Turkish Airlines transfer hub.
Where is the left-luggage office at IST?
There are two landside locations, so pick the one nearest where you arrive or depart:
- Arrivals — a staffed left-luggage office opposite Exit 13, next to the domestic passenger exit (around Meeting Point 4). Best if you have just landed and want to leave a bag before heading into the city.
- Departures — self-service storage lockers near Gates 1 and 6 on the departures level. Handy if you arrive early and want to free your hands before check-in opens.
Both are landside (before security). Some travel sites mention an extra desk airside near the iGA Lounge for transit passengers, but that is not confirmed on iGA's official pages, so if you are connecting and stay airside, ask staff or check at an information desk rather than relying on it.
How much does luggage storage cost at Istanbul Airport?
You are charged per bag, per 24-hour day, in Turkish Lira, and the price depends on the bag size. As a 2026 reference the tariff runs roughly from ₺210 (roughly $4.5) for a small bag up to about ₺860 (around $18) for XXL items, with cabin-size and hold-size bags in between. Note that iGA's own pages have shown different figures at different times, so treat any number as approximate and check the current rate at the desk. You pay on collection, by card or cash.
| Bag size | What it fits | Approx. per 24h (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Small | Plastic / duty-free bag, small backpack | ≈ ₺210 (≈$4.5) |
| Medium | Cabin-size case | ≈ ₺270 (≈$5.5) |
| Large | Standard hold suitcase | ≈ ₺550 (≈$12) |
| XL | Oversized case | ≈ ₺690 (≈$15) |
| XXL | Bicycle, e-scooter, TV, surfboard | ≈ ₺860 (≈$18) |
Prices change frequently, so use this only to budget. The desk or the official istairport.com page has the live tariff.
What size bags can you store, and for how long?
The service takes everything from a small duty-free bag up to oversized items such as bicycles, e-scooters, TV sets and surfboards, which is why there is an XXL tier. There is no fixed maximum stay; you simply pay for each 24-hour period when you collect the bag. iGA does not publish a separate weight limit or a prohibited-items list for storage, so if you are storing something unusual or valuable, confirm it is accepted when you drop it off.
What other baggage services are at the airport?
IST has two services that often go with storage:
- Luggage wrapping — the iGA Luggage Wrap counters shrink-wrap, box or bubble-wrap fragile bags. They are on the departures floor just behind security, around Gates 2, 3, 4 and 6. A quick wrap is in the region of ₺85 (about $2) per bag, with a discount for passengers aged 65 and over.
- Baggage trolleys — free carts are available at about 65 pick-up points across the terminal. They are taken with a small deposit, so keep the receipt to reclaim it.
For the wider airport, see our terminal guide for the concourse layout and the Istanbul Airport guide for getting to the city while your bags are stored.
Frequently asked questions
Does Istanbul Airport have luggage storage?
Yes. IST has an official left-luggage service run by iGA's concession (Emanet Bagaj), with a staffed office in Arrivals and self-service lockers in Departures, open 24 hours.
Where is the left-luggage office at Istanbul Airport?
There is a staffed office in Arrivals opposite Exit 13, and self-service lockers on the Departures level near Gates 1 and 6. Both are landside, before security.
How much does it cost to store a bag at Istanbul Airport?
You pay per bag per 24 hours in Turkish Lira, by size, roughly ₺210 (roughly $4.5) for a small bag up to about ₺860 (around $18) for XXL items as of 2026. Prices change, so confirm at the desk.
Is luggage storage at Istanbul Airport open 24 hours?
Yes. The left-luggage office and the storage lockers operate around the clock, in line with the airport's 24-hour operation.
Can I store large items like bikes or surfboards?
Yes. There is an XXL tier for oversized items such as bicycles, e-scooters, TV sets and surfboards, charged at a higher daily rate.
How long can I leave my luggage at Istanbul Airport?
There is no fixed maximum. You are billed for each 24-hour period and pay the total when you collect the bag.
Sources: Istanbul Airport (istairport.com) left-luggage, baggage-services and baggage-wrap pages; Emanet Bagaj (the operator) for lockers. Storage and wrapping prices are quoted in Turkish Lira, change frequently, and iGA's own listings have varied, so treat figures as a 2026 reference and confirm current rates at the desk.
About the author
Anastasia Maisuradze writes about Istanbul Airport services and arrivals. She checks prices and facilities against official airport sources each season. Figures listed reflect 2026 and can change; confirm the current rate at Istanbul Airport before you rely on it.