Turkish Airlines Lounge MilesandSmiles
★4.1(974 reviews)IST · Departure
Turkish Airlines' frequent-flyer lounge at IST — Star Alliance Gold and Business access on the mezzanine.
The Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles Lounge is the airline's frequent-flyer lounge at Istanbul Airport, on the mezzanine floor of the International Terminal. It sits alongside the flagship Business Lounge as a second Turkish Airlines space, blending traditional Turkish design elements with modern amenities: warm wood tones, intricate tilework, soft ambient lighting and plush seating areas. The layout is spacious and well-organised, with private rooms, conference rooms, a workstation area, a children's area and a TV area. Food runs to a hot buffet with complimentary snacks, and a full bar pours wine, beer and spirits, with showers for freshening up. Access is for Star Alliance Gold members and Turkish Airlines Business passengers, making it a comfortable retreat whether you're travelling solo, on business or with family.
Crowding · comfortable
A comfortable place to work, with a dedicated workstation area, desktop computers, a printer, conference rooms and private rooms. Soft lighting and a calm layout suit focused work or a quick meeting before a flight.
✓ Printer available
A hot buffet with complimentary snacks anchors the food, served alongside hot and cold beverages. The full bar pours house wine and beer plus spirits. As Turkish Airlines' frequent-flyer lounge, the spread is generous and refreshes through the day to suit Istanbul's long-haul banks.
Dietary: Vegetarian options
On the mezzanine floor of the International Terminal departures, airside after passport control and security — follow the Turkish Airlines lounge signage toward the D area.
- 01Clear security and passport control in the International Terminal
- 02Head to the departures mezzanine floor
- 03Follow Turkish Airlines lounge signage toward the D area
- 04Arrive at the Miles&Smiles Lounge
Landmarks: International departures mezzanine · D area
ℹ Mezzanine Floor,D
Star Alliance GoldIncluded: Complimentary snacks · Complimentary hot buffet · Complimentary soft drinks · Complimentary house wine and beer · Complimentary liquor
Star Alliance Gold Status or Business Class Ticket
Flying from IST without status? These lounges sell day passes:
See bookable lounges at ISTMake the most of it.
Access is for Star Alliance Gold members and Turkish Airlines Business passengers — your status or ticket is the route in.
It's a separate space from the flagship Business Lounge, so check which Turkish Airlines lounge your boarding pass directs you to.
Showers are available — useful before or after a long-haul flight.
The workstation area and private rooms make it a solid choice for business travellers.
It's airside on the mezzanine of the International Terminal, for international Star Alliance departures.
Quick answers.
The Miles&Smiles Lounge is for Star Alliance Gold members and Turkish Airlines Business passengers on an eligible flight.
It's Turkish Airlines' frequent-flyer lounge, a separate space on the mezzanine floor; the flagship Business Lounge is the larger, more lavish option. Your boarding pass will indicate which you're directed to.
Yes — the lounge has shower facilities for freshening up before or after a flight.
