Turkish Airlines Lounge Business
★4.3(3,580 reviews)IST · International Terminal
Turkish Airlines' flagship at IST — one of the largest and most lavish airline lounges in the world.
The Turkish Airlines Business Lounge is the airline's flagship at Istanbul Airport, occupying a vast space in the International Terminal departures area. Spanning more than 60,000 square feet, it blends traditional Turkish design with contemporary luxury — high ceilings, warm lighting and decor that reflects Turkey's cultural heritage. The space is divided into distinct zones: cozy nooks for relaxing, lively food stations, quiet corners for privacy, a workstation area, private rooms, conference rooms and a children's area. Food runs from a hot buffet to complimentary snacks, with a full bar pouring wine, beer and spirits, and showers for freshening up. Access is for Turkish Airlines Business passengers and Star Alliance Gold members, and it's widely regarded as one of the largest and most lavish airline lounges in the world.
Crowding · busy at peak
A strong place to work before a flight, with a dedicated workstation area, desktop computers, conference rooms and quiet corners. Good for focused work or a quick meeting, backed by Wi-Fi and plenty of seating.
✓ Printer available
Food is a centrepiece — live food stations serve hot dishes alongside complimentary snacks, with hot and cold beverages throughout. The full bar pours house wine and beer plus spirits. The scale of the lounge means a wide spread that refreshes through the day to suit Istanbul's heavy long-haul departure banks.
Dietary: Vegetarian options
On the departure level of the International Terminal, airside after passport control and security — follow the Turkish Airlines lounge signage.
- 01Clear security and passport control in the International Terminal
- 02Head to the departure level
- 03Follow Turkish Airlines lounge signage
- 04Arrive at the Turkish Airlines Business Lounge
Landmarks: International departures level · Central terminal area
ℹ Departure level,Departure
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 Turkish Airlines Business passengers and Star Alliance Gold members — your ticket or status is the route in.
The lounge is enormous, so give yourself time to explore the different zones rather than settling in the first room.
Showers are available — useful before or after a long-haul flight.
Quiet corners and private rooms are worth seeking out if the food stations get lively.
It's airside in the International Terminal, for international Turkish Airlines and Star Alliance departures.
Quick answers.
The Turkish Airlines Business Lounge is for Turkish Airlines Business passengers and Star Alliance Gold members on an eligible flight.
It spans more than 60,000 square feet, making it one of the largest airline lounges in the world, with distinct food, relaxation and work zones.
Yes — the lounge has shower facilities, handy before or after a long-haul flight.
