Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport Lounges
Sabiha Gokcen Airport · Istanbul, Turkey
Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) is Istanbul's Asian-side gateway, and the four lounges we track split between the international and domestic sides. The Kepler Club is the airside international lounge on DragonPass, while the Turkish Airlines and LGM (Plaza Premium) CIP lounges sell pay-in entry on both the domestic and international concourses.
Content updated June 24, 2026
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This guide is compiled from airline, alliance and lounge-operator sources plus published access rules from Priority Pass and DragonPass — we haven't independently visited every Sabiha Gokcen Airport lounge yet. Nothing here is a paid placement, and the guide is updated as lounges open, close, renovate or change access policies. Read more about how we verify lounge data.
Last updated June 24, 2026
Where we'd actually go.
Kepler Club
The Kepler Club is the standout at SAW — an airside international lounge on the mezzanine level with a calm, modern feel, panoramic tarmac views and DragonPass access. It's the easiest membership-based way in if you're flying internationally out of Sabiha Gökçen.
Lgm International CIP Lounge
The LGM International CIP Lounge — a Plaza Premium operation on the international side — sells walk-in entry, so you can pay per visit without DragonPass or airline status before an international departure from SAW.
Turkish Airlines CIP Lounge
The Turkish Airlines CIP Lounge on the domestic side is the branded option for flyers heading elsewhere in Turkey, sold on a pay-in basis — a comfortable spot to wait before a domestic SAW departure.
Lgm Domestic CIP Lounge
The LGM Domestic CIP Lounge — Plaza Premium's domestic lounge at SAW — sells walk-in entry, giving domestic passengers a pay-per-visit alternative to the Turkish Airlines lounge.
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Kepler Club
★4.8Kepler Club is the airside international lounge at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, set on the mezzanine level after passport control and security. It's a calm, modern space with soft lighting,…
The LGM Domestic CIP Lounge is Plaza Premium's domestic lounge at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, on the domestic side of the airport. It sells walk-in pay-in entry, so domestic passengers can buy…
The LGM International CIP Lounge is Plaza Premium's international lounge at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, on the international side of the airport. It sells walk-in pay-in entry, so international…
The Turkish Airlines CIP Lounge sits on the domestic side at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, the airport's branded-airline option for passengers flying within Turkey. At SAW it is sold on a pay-in…
Sabiha Gokcen Airport lounges by terminal.
International Terminal
Sabiha Gökçen's international concourse holds the airport's airside membership lounge and a pay-in CIP lounge. The Kepler Club sits airside on the mezzanine level, reached after passport control and security, and is accessed on DragonPass. The LGM International CIP Lounge — a Plaza Premium operation — sells walk-in entry for international departures.
- —The Kepler Club is the airside international lounge, accessed on DragonPass
- —Kepler Club sits on the mezzanine level after passport control and security
- —The LGM (Plaza Premium) International CIP Lounge sells walk-in entry
- —Pay-in options mean you don't need airline status to get in
Domestic Terminal
On the domestic side, SAW has two pay-in CIP lounges. The Turkish Airlines CIP Lounge is the branded option for domestic flyers, while the LGM Domestic CIP Lounge — Plaza Premium's domestic lounge — offers a walk-in alternative. Both are sold on a pay-in basis, so no membership or status is required.
- —Two pay-in CIP lounges serve domestic departures
- —The Turkish Airlines CIP Lounge is the branded domestic option
- —The LGM (Plaza Premium) Domestic CIP Lounge sells walk-in entry
- —Both are pay-in, so you don't need airline status
How to get into lounges at SAW.
Sabiha Gökçen is mostly a pay-per-visit airport. The one membership-based lounge is the Kepler Club, which is reachable on DragonPass airside in the international area. The other three lounges — the Turkish Airlines CIP Lounge and the two LGM (Plaza Premium) CIP lounges — are sold on a pay-in basis, so you can buy entry without any airline status or alliance membership. Always check whether your lounge is on the international or domestic side before you clear security.
DragonPass
DragonPass opens the Kepler Club, the airside international lounge on the mezzanine level. It's the single membership worth carrying at SAW, as it's the only lounge here covered by a lounge-access program rather than pay-in entry.
DragonPassWalk-in day pass
Most SAW lounges sell entry on a pay-in basis, including the Turkish Airlines CIP Lounge and both LGM (Plaza Premium) CIP lounges on the domestic and international sides. The Kepler Club also welcomes pay-in guests alongside DragonPass holders. Booking ahead online, where available, is usually cheaper than paying at the door.
Turkish Airlines CIP Lounge
The Turkish Airlines CIP Lounge on the domestic side is the airport's branded-airline option. At SAW it is sold on a pay-in basis, so you can buy entry rather than relying solely on a premium ticket or status.
Turkish AirlinesKnow before you go.
International vs domestic
- —SAW splits its lounges between the international and domestic sides — pick a lounge that matches the side you're flying from.
- —The Kepler Club and the LGM International CIP Lounge serve international departures; the Turkish Airlines and LGM Domestic CIP lounges serve domestic flights.
- —Clear passport control and security on the international side before looking for the Kepler Club, which sits airside on the mezzanine level.
Lead with DragonPass
- —If you carry DragonPass, the Kepler Club is your lounge — it's the only SAW lounge covered by a membership program.
- —The other three lounges are pay-in, so the membership matters less than simply buying entry on the day.
- —No Priority Pass coverage is listed at SAW, so don't count on it here — DragonPass or a pay-in ticket is the way in.
Pay-per-visit strategy
- —All four SAW lounges accept pay-in guests, so you can get in without airline status or alliance membership.
- —Where online booking is offered, reserving ahead is usually cheaper than paying at the door and locks in entry at busy times.
- —Both Plaza Premium (LGM) lounges sell walk-in entry — a reliable fallback on either the domestic or international side.
Timing & comfort
- —SAW gets busy around the early-morning and evening departure banks — arrive with time to spare if you want a relaxed lounge stay.
- —The Kepler Club is the calmest option, with low noise levels and tarmac views, good for working or unwinding before an international flight.
- —Lounges can fill at peak; the pay-in CIP lounges are useful overflow options if your first choice is crowded.
Frequently asked, frequently answered.
We track four lounges at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (SAW). The international side has the Kepler Club and the LGM (Plaza Premium) International CIP Lounge, and the domestic side has the Turkish Airlines CIP Lounge and the LGM Domestic CIP Lounge.
Yes. DragonPass is accepted at the Kepler Club, the airside international lounge on the mezzanine level at SAW. It's the only Sabiha Gökçen lounge covered by a lounge-membership program — the other three are sold on a pay-in basis.
Yes. All four SAW lounges accept pay-in guests, including the Turkish Airlines CIP Lounge and both LGM (Plaza Premium) CIP lounges. You can buy entry without DragonPass or airline status. Where online booking is offered, it's usually cheaper than paying at the door.
We don't list Priority Pass coverage at Sabiha Gökçen. The Kepler Club is reachable on DragonPass, and the Turkish Airlines and LGM (Plaza Premium) CIP lounges are pay-in, so plan to use DragonPass or buy entry rather than relying on Priority Pass here.
The Kepler Club is the best international option — an airside lounge on the mezzanine level with a calm, modern feel and tarmac views, reachable on DragonPass. If you'd rather pay in, the LGM (Plaza Premium) International CIP Lounge sells walk-in entry.
Yes. The domestic side has the Turkish Airlines CIP Lounge and the LGM (Plaza Premium) Domestic CIP Lounge, both sold on a pay-in basis. Either works as a comfortable place to wait before a domestic SAW departure.
Yes. The two LGM CIP lounges at SAW are Plaza Premium operations — one on the international side and one on the domestic side. Both sell walk-in pay-in entry, so you don't need airline status to use them.
The Kepler Club is in the International Terminal, airside. After passport control and security, turn left and take the escalator on your right up to the mezzanine level, where the lounge is located.