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After clearing passport control and security in the International Terminal, walk towards the main duty-free area, also known as the Bosphorus area.
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Beside the LCW store, take the escalator up to the Mezzanine Floor. You'll find this near the Lego store and above the YOTELAIR hotel entrance.
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At the top of the escalator, turn right and look for the lounge entrance on the right-hand side.
How to find IGA International Lounge
International Terminal · Istanbul Airport (IST)
Airside - after Passport Control, turn left. The lounge is located on the Mezzanine Floor, above the main duty-free shopping area. Take the escalator near the Lego store up to the lounge, then turn right at the top of the escalator.
| Before or after security | After passport control · International Departures |
|---|---|
| Terminal | International Terminal |
| Level | Mezzanine |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours |
| Closest gates | under 5 minutes |
| Furthest gates | 15 to 20 minutes |
Where the lounge sits in International Terminal
Step-by-step directions
How to find this lounge
Entrance
Finding the lounge
Walk to your gate
Add your flight to see your gate and the walk from the lounge
Gate by gate — all 80 gates
- Gates A1–A5, B2, B4, C1–C4, B1A, B1BUp to 5 minutes
- Gates A6–A11, D1–D9, E1–E3, B3A, B3B, B5A, B5B, B6A, B6B, B7A, B7B, B8A, B8B, B9A, B9B, B10A, B10BUp to 10 minutes
- Gates B13–B17, D10–D17, E4, F1–F6, B12A, B12B, B18A, B18BUp to 15 minutes
- Gates F7–F9, F12–F19Up to 20 minutes
These are estimates. They do not include lifts, escalators or time spent queueing.
Directions and Transit from other Terminals
- From Domestic Terminal — up to 10 minutes on foot. Security has to be cleared again.
Inside the Lounge
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- Walking times calculated 6 Nov 2026
- Transfer times recorded 6 Nov 2026
- Step-by-step route checked by an editor 5 Nov 2026