Quick answer: Istanbul Airport (IST) has lounges anyone can use and lounges that need airline status. The flagship iGA Lounge (rated one of the world's best by Skytrax) is open to Priority Pass, LoungeKey and Dragonpass holders or via a paid walk-in day pass (around €100, 2026). YOTELAIR's Revolve lounge is also walk-in (around €65). The Turkish Airlines lounges are excellent but eligibility-only (Business class or Star Alliance Gold). The former SkyTeam lounge is closed after a 2024 fire. Lounge prices change often, so book through igapass.com for the current rate.
All lounges sit airside, after security and passport control, mostly around the central concourse area. This guide covers which lounges exist, which you can enter without business class or status, what they cost, and what is inside.
| Lounge | How to get in | Walk-in / pay? |
|---|---|---|
| iGA Lounge (International) | Priority Pass, LoungeKey, Dragonpass, iGA Pass, or day pass | Yes, ≈ €100 (3h on Priority Pass) |
| iGA Lounge (Domestic) | Priority Pass, Dragonpass, iGA Pass, or day pass | Yes |
| Revolve by YOTELAIR | Pay at the door (international transit) | Yes, ≈ €65 |
| Turkish Airlines Business | TK Business class or Star Alliance Gold | No, eligibility only |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles | Miles&Smiles Elite / Star Alliance Gold | No, eligibility only |
| SkyTeam Lounge | Closed since the 2024 fire | Closed |
Which lounges does Istanbul Airport have?
IST has several lounges, almost all clustered around the central airside concourse where the piers meet. The main ones are the airport's own iGA Lounge (a large international lounge plus a smaller domestic one), Turkish Airlines lounges (the airline's home hub, so these are big), and the walk-in Revolve lounge run by the YOTELAIR airside hotel. The old SkyTeam lounge is no longer available. To picture where each sits, our Istanbul Airport terminal guide explains the concourse layout (A, B, D, F for international, G for domestic).
Can you get into a lounge without business class or status?
Yes. This is the key question for most travellers, and at IST you have two solid options even in economy with no airline status:
- iGA Lounge accepts Priority Pass, LoungeKey and Dragonpass, and also sells a walk-in day pass at the door. Priority Pass and Dragonpass entries are capped at about 3 hours; a paid day pass allows a longer stay.
- Revolve by YOTELAIR is a pay-at-the-door lounge in the international transit area, so you can simply buy entry on the spot.
The Turkish Airlines lounges, by contrast, cannot be bought into and do not accept lounge cards: they are for Turkish Airlines Business class passengers, Star Alliance Gold members and Miles&Smiles elites only.
How much is a lounge day pass at Istanbul Airport?
For the iGA Lounge, the walk-in day pass is around €100 per person as of 2026, though published figures vary, so check the live price and book on the official igapass.com rather than relying on a fixed number. Revolve by YOTELAIR is cheaper at roughly €65 per person, with food and drink included. If you only need somewhere to nap, iGA also has paid rest pods near the gates charged by the hour, which work out cheaper than a full lounge for a short rest.
What is inside the iGA Lounge?
The international iGA Lounge is the showpiece, rated by Skytrax as one of the best airport lounges in the world and the only IST lounge with an outdoor terrace. It runs 24/7 and offers hot buffet stations with Turkish and international dishes, a bar, showers, quiet rest and sleeping areas, free Wi-Fi, business workstations, a children's area and even a complimentary massage service. It is large, but it has also been busier since the SkyTeam closure, so at peak times Revolve is a good fallback.
The Turkish Airlines lounges
As the home carrier, Turkish Airlines runs two big international lounges. The Business Lounge, near Gate E1, is famous for being more like a small resort, with à-la-carte dining, a cinema, golf and flight simulators, a library and sleeping rooms. The Miles&Smiles Lounge, near Gate C1, serves elite frequent flyers and Star Alliance Gold members. There are also renovated Turkish Airlines lounges in the domestic terminal (Concourse G). All of them are access-by-eligibility, not pay-in.
Is the SkyTeam lounge at Istanbul Airport open?
No. The SkyTeam lounge closed after a fire in May 2024 and remains closed, with no reopening date confirmed. SkyTeam premium passengers (for example Air France, KLM, Korean Air and Saudia) are currently directed to the iGA Lounge instead, which is one reason that lounge has felt fuller. If an older guide points you to a SkyTeam lounge at IST, it is out of date.
Where are the lounges?
Everything is airside. On the international side, the iGA Lounge sits on the mezzanine after passport control toward the A and B gates, the Turkish Airlines Business and Miles&Smiles lounges are by Gates E1 and C1 on the central concourse, and Revolve is on the departures floor in the duty-free transit area. The domestic iGA and Turkish Airlines lounges are in Concourse G. Since the airport is large, check your gate first so you pick a lounge near your departure; see our duty-free guide for the central hub they all branch from.
Frequently asked questions
Can I pay to enter a lounge at Istanbul Airport?
Yes. The iGA Lounge sells a walk-in day pass (around €100 in 2026) and Revolve by YOTELAIR is pay-at-the-door (around €65). Turkish Airlines lounges cannot be bought into.
Does the iGA Lounge accept Priority Pass?
Yes. The iGA Lounge accepts Priority Pass, LoungeKey and Dragonpass, with Priority Pass and Dragonpass entries capped at about 3 hours.
Is the SkyTeam Lounge open at Istanbul Airport?
No. It has been closed since a fire in May 2024, with no reopening date. SkyTeam passengers are redirected to the iGA Lounge.
How much is the iGA Lounge walk-in?
Around €100 per person as of 2026, but prices change, so confirm the current rate and book on igapass.com.
Can economy passengers use the Turkish Airlines lounges?
Only with status. The TK lounges are for Business class, Star Alliance Gold and Miles&Smiles elite passengers, and do not accept lounge cards or walk-ins.
Are Istanbul Airport lounges open 24 hours?
The iGA Lounge and Revolve by YOTELAIR operate 24/7, in line with the airport's round-the-clock operation.
Sources: Istanbul Airport (istairport.com) lounge guide; iGA Pass (igapass.com); Priority Pass; YOTELAIR. Lounge access prices change frequently, so treat figures as a 2026 reference and confirm the current rate before you travel. The SkyTeam lounge closure follows the May 2024 fire.
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.