A Hidden Gem for Layovers in Istanbul: The Domestic Flight Lounge
add_circle Pros
- Free access with our T-Bank membership - what a bonus!
- Decent food selection to fill your belly and recharge
- Power outlets everywhere to keep your devices juiced up
- Separate chairs for some R&R - a nice touch
- Tasty food that's worth every penny
- Wi-Fi's available - a must-have for any traveler
- Alcohol's on tap - a nice perk
remove_circle Cons
- Not a lot of seating - you might have to wait for a spot
- Bathrooms could use a good cleaning
- Not the cheapest option - but our T-Bank membership made it worth it
- Food's not the most exciting - but it's decent
- Not the biggest selection of desserts - but what they have is sweet
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Editor's Summary
We got stuck in Istanbul for 4 hours during our layover from Moscow to Antalya, and I'm so glad we stumbled upon this lounge. It's a total lifesaver for anyone with a domestic flight. The Every app made it easy to scan in, and our Premium T-Bank membership paid off big time, saving us 7200 rubles that would've gone towards lounge access. The food's not the most exciting, but it's decent, and there's a good variety of options to fill your belly and recharge. Plus, power outlets are scattered everywhere, so you can juice up your devices. I was pleasantly surprised by how tasty the food was - it's definitely worth every penny, and the separate chairs for some R&R are a nice touch.
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We got stuck in Istanbul for 4 hours during our layover from Moscow to Antalya, and I'm so glad we stumbled upon this lounge. It's the go-to spot for domestic flights, so you've got to find it. We used our Every app to scan in - our Premium T-Bank membership paid off big time, saving us 7200 rubles that would've gone towards lounge access. That was a nice little bonus.
The lounge isn't exactly packed with seats, so we grabbed some food from the counter. The selection's decent, with enough to fill your belly and recharge. Plus, power outlets are scattered everywhere, so you can juice up your devices. They even have separate chairs for some R&R. I was surprised by how tasty the food was - we're talking rice, pasta, meat, and chicken. The veggies are marinated, and the desserts are sweet. You'll find tea, coffee, wine, beer, water, and soda on tap. The bathrooms could use a good cleaning, but I guess they're just too busy in here. Wi-Fi's available at the counter, and it works like a charm. The best part? No one's checking how long you've been here. You can just relax and enjoy your layover.
We managed to catch some Z's, and that's what it's all about. I'd definitely recommend this lounge to anyone with a layover in Istanbul.