Can You Buy Feminine Products at Istanbul Airport? (2026)
Quick answer: Yes. You can buy feminine hygiene products at Istanbul Airport (IST). Pads, tampons and liners are stocked by the airport pharmacies, including one that is open 24 hours, and by the convenience stores and general shops around the terminal. They are available both before and after security, so you are covered whether you are still landside or already at your gate.
Running out of period supplies while travelling is a common worry, and the good news is that IST is well stocked. Here is exactly where to look and what to expect.
Where to buy feminine products at Istanbul Airport
The most reliable option is one of the airport pharmacies, which carry a full range of pads, tampons and panty liners alongside other travel essentials. The pharmacy is also the best place to pick up pain relief for cramps, wet wipes or anything else you might have forgotten.
- Pharmacies: there are pharmacies on the departure floor. Melike Sultan Pharmacy, near entrance gates 6 and 13, is open 24 hours, so you can buy supplies at any time of day or night.
- Convenience stores and general shops: the small food and travel shops throughout the terminal usually keep basic feminine-care items near the till, handy for a quick grab on the way to your gate.
If you are already through security
Once you pass passport control you stay in the airside area, and the shops there also stock everyday essentials, so you do not need to go back out. If you specifically need something from a pharmacy after passport control, go to the nearest information desk: the airport runs a free medicine and pharmacy delivery service that brings your item to you airside.
At a glance
| Where | What you will find | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy (Melike Sultan) | Full range: pads, tampons, liners | 24 hours |
| Convenience stores | Basic pads and tampons | Long daily hours |
| Airside (after security) | Shop essentials, or pharmacy delivery via info desk | During flights |
Practical tips
- Prices are in Turkish lira, and cards are accepted almost everywhere, so you do not need cash for a quick purchase.
- If you use a specific brand, pack a small supply in your carry-on, as the exact brand you prefer may not always be in stock.
- The pharmacy is also the place to ask for other health items, from pain relief to travel remedies. See our airport medical services guide for the full picture.
Frequently asked questions
Can you buy tampons and pads at Istanbul Airport? Yes. The airport pharmacies stock a full range, and Melike Sultan Pharmacy near gates 6 and 13 is open 24 hours. Convenience stores around the terminal also carry basics.
Is there anywhere to buy them after security? Yes. Airside shops keep everyday essentials, and if you need a pharmacy item specifically, the information desk can arrange a free delivery to you.
Do the shops take cards? Yes, cards are widely accepted and prices are in Turkish lira, so a small purchase is easy without local cash.
Can you take feminine products through airport security? Yes. Pads, tampons and menstrual cups all travel fine in your hand luggage with no quantity limit, because they are not liquids. Only liquid or gel items, such as an intimate wash larger than 100 ml, fall under the usual carry-on liquid rules.
Sources: Istanbul Airport (istairport.com) pharmacy and shopping information. Shops, brands and hours can change, so check on arrival. Details reflect 2026.
About the author
Anastasia Maisuradze is a Turkey-based travel writer who covers Istanbul Airport end to end, including the practical shops and services travellers reach for on the day they fly.
