Turkish Barber at Istanbul Airport (IST): Haircut & Hot Towel Shave
Quick answer: Yes, Istanbul Airport (IST) has a barber. The Parisli Cemil hair salon has two branches: one airside in the international departures area, next to YOTEL near the A–B gates, open 24/7, and one landside on the departures floor, opposite Check-in Area F. You can get a haircut, a beard trim and a traditional Turkish hot towel shave; cards (Visa, Mastercard, Troy) are accepted. Plan roughly 30 to 45 minutes for a cut and shave.
Is there a barber at Istanbul Airport?
Yes. Istanbul Airport's barber and hair salon service is Parisli Cemil, listed on the airport's official services pages, and its airside branch is listed as open 24/7 in the airport's official directory, which makes it one of the few places in Europe where you can get a proper Turkish shave at 3 a.m. between flights. Haircuts, beard trims and colouring are on the menu, and the salons also offer manicure and pedicure. The table sums it up.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Salon | Parisli Cemil (two branches) |
| Airside branch | International departures, next to YOTEL, near Gates A–B — open 24/7 |
| Landside branch | Departures floor, opposite Check-in Area F |
| Services | Haircut, beard trim, hot towel shave, colouring, manicure, pedicure |
| Payment | Visa, Mastercard, Troy |
| Time to plan | ~30–45 min for a cut and shave |
Where exactly are the two salons?
The branch most travellers use is airside, in the international departures area next to YOTEL, by the junction of the A and B gates. If you are past security, follow the signs toward the A–B pier and the YOTEL airside entrance; the salon sits beside it and stays open day and night. The second branch is landside, on the departures floor opposite Check-in Area F, handy if you want a cut before you fly or you are seeing someone off. If you get lost, any information desk (or the airport call centre, 444 1 442) can point you to the nearest one.
What does a traditional Turkish shave include?
A classic Turkish shave is a short ritual rather than a quick scrape: the barber softens the skin with a hot towel, works up a thick foam, then shaves with a straight razor, and usually finishes with cologne or a soothing balm. Many barbers will also tidy the eyebrows and trim stray hairs on request. At the airport the experience is compressed into a practical format, but the hot towel and straight razor are exactly what the classic version promises, and a fresh shave before a long overnight flight is one of the more underrated layover upgrades.
How much money and time should you plan?
The airport does not publish a public price list for Parisli Cemil, and airport services in general cost more than the same service in the city, so treat it as a convenience purchase and check the price board or ask at the desk before you sit down. Cards are accepted (Visa, Mastercard and Turkey's Troy network), so you do not need Turkish lira in cash. Time-wise, a haircut alone usually fits in about half an hour; a cut plus a hot towel shave is safer to plan at 45 minutes. Keep a comfortable buffer to your boarding time, and if you are tight, the shave is the part to skip.
What other freshen-up options does IST have?
If your goal is to feel human again mid-journey rather than to get a haircut, Istanbul Airport has several alternatives on the international side. XpresSpa runs four points (near Gate B1, near Pier F, at Gate F7 and by Gates A3–A5) with massages and facials, and Ambassador SPA on the Museum and iGA Lounge floor offers massage packages. A shower at the iGA Shower facility on the same floor costs €10 including VAT. For a longer reset, see our guides to the IST lounges, the sleeping pods and YOTEL airside, or start from the full Istanbul Airport guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a barber at Istanbul Airport?
Yes. The Parisli Cemil hair salon has two branches at IST: airside in the international departures area next to YOTEL (near the A–B gates), and landside on the departures floor opposite Check-in Area F.
Is the Istanbul Airport barber open at night?
The airside branch next to YOTEL is listed as open 24/7 in the airport's official directory, so it works for night layovers and early departures. For the landside branch, check locally, as its hours are not published.
Can you get a traditional Turkish shave at IST?
Yes. The salon offers the classic routine: a hot towel to soften the skin, foam, a straight razor shave and a finishing balm or cologne, plus beard trims and haircuts.
How much does a haircut cost at Istanbul Airport?
Prices are not published on the airport's site and airport services usually cost more than in the city, so check the price board or ask at the desk first. Visa, Mastercard and Troy cards are accepted.
How much time do I need for a cut and shave before my flight?
Plan about 30 minutes for a haircut and up to 45 minutes for a cut plus a hot towel shave, and keep a buffer to boarding. If time is short, skip the shave rather than the buffer.
About the author. Anastasia Maisuradze writes about Istanbul Airport and travel across Türkiye, with a focus on practical, current airport guidance for connecting and departing passengers.
Locations, hours and services were checked against the official Istanbul Airport services pages (istairport.com) in July 2026 and can change. Confirm prices at the salon desk before your treatment. This is an independent guide and is not affiliated with the airport.
