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One of the most beautiful and spacious airport lounges I've been to! I had an early morning flight and i arrived at this lounge around 4am- so glad they are open 24/7. Despite being super early, they did have limited selection of hot food. They even had an omelette station that opened a little later. Very clean, so many people working in every area keeping it clean. They have showers, a prayer room and many seats.
Very large lounge in IST that allows access to multiple airlines. I was on KLM and went in for a quick bite before my flight. You can your board card at the booth as you enter and even when you exit. Plenty of food and seating. Lots of hot and cold food options, so there's something for everyone. Everything is partitioned into multiple areas. The self-serve espresso machine made pretty good coffee.
I was able to spend my 6-hour layover in the iga lounge in Istanbul. It definitely was worth it! I really needed the time to refresh and this Lounge was great. They have many items to choose from to eat that or local to the area. I really enjoyed the lentils. I had chicken over rice with lentils and I really appreciated how fresh and hot everything was. There were many drink options from coffee or soft drinks. I also enjoyed a drink at the bar what's not show which had a limited selection. They also have showers in the back room however I chose to shower somewhere else. There is a lot of seating. The service was really good because all of the food was quick to order period on my second round I was able to enjoy freshly grilled lamb. I wouldn't mind stopping by this Lounge again.
This is my second time in Istanbul, and I'm so glad we didn't have to wait long to get seated. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the relaxing atmosphere--with lots of seating--made the airport chaos feel miles away.
The lounge is fairly clean, with ample seating space that makes it easy to find a spot to relax. I have priority pass so it allows 3 hours of access. The shower area is also kept clean, although it would be more convenient if towels were provided. The food is served buffet style, and there's a coffee/tea bar for beverages. While the food wasn't to my liking, it seemed to be enjoyed by other patrons. Unfortunately, the staff wasn't very friendly or helpful, which was a bit disappointing.
This lounge was amazing! The buffet had a great variety of local and authentic food. There was lots of seating and plenty of spots to charge your devices. They also had a shower, spa, spacious restroom, and a smoking area. I took off one star because the guy at the front desk charged me for entry when it should've been free. I had to reach out to customer service to get my money back.
If your flight gets delayed while in Istanbul, it's not the worst problem to have... not with a lounge like this anyway. This lounge is massive! It's almost like a hotel. It tastes up an entire floor. I was a bit worried when I saw the line that the lounge wouldn't be able to accommodate everyone but somehow there was space. This lounge has everything from buffet style food to a children's play area, prayer rooms, showers, free massages and napping spaces. It's really impressive. I didn't make use of all the services, but I did check out the food. It was all traditional Turkish fare. Don't expect pizza or burgers here. The salads and desserts are self serve but they all have served food as well. There was rice, chicken, falafel, some puffed pastries. They even have hot soups. All very good. The line moved quickly as well especially considering the number of people. The staff is very attentive as well. They're always cleaning up the tables and seats. Be careful not to leave things around or they might throw it away accidentally! There were some things I didn't like as much about the lounge. They did have outlets for working and some designated work stations but the WiFi situation was kind of annoying. I was already aware from previous layovers at the airport that you need to request a designated code to access the WiFi, but I didn't think the same would apply in the lounge. I thought they'd have a separate WiFi but I guess not. You need to actually find a kiosk, scan your passport and get a personalized code. It would be better if it was just open WiFi. Also the code is only valid for 4 hours. Another thing I didn't love were the bathrooms. I was happy to see they had showers but they weren't as clean as I would expect. They also don't have family changing rooms from what I saw. Even with its flaws, this is still one of the best lounges I've visited.
Clean bathrooms and lots of service workers. There's a dessert bar, salad bar and a non self serve hot bar. There's no Turkish pizzas here tho. Got the rice with chicken and kebab. The chicken and kebab were dry. I did get my flavored water in with cinnamon, lemon and cucumber. There's no massage on Monday or Thursday so I'm a bit sad about that.
Oh man, this was my first lounge experience and it was so great! Very refreshing to enter such a lavish space and get to relax during a 9hr layover !! I landed very early in the morning and was able to go into the IGA Lounge and rest in a comfortable area. They have lockers when you first enter that you can use to lock up valuables and then proceed to a nice buffet with healthy options. They have several different spaces for resting, some where kids are allowed, some that are adult only for quieter areas. I went to an adult-only area that had peaceful music, comfy seating and just fell asleep. I took a look at the buffet, but nothing really appealed to me. It all looked very healthy and (I assume) somewhat traditional to Turkey, but having a sensitive stomach, I didn't want to try anything too out of my norm before a 13 hour flight. With the lounge pass, you are granted 6 hours in the lounge (I think I stayed for almost the full 6). No one kicked me out... and I'm not sure how they'd track it/you if you stayed longer, but I ventured out to explore the rest of the huge airport so it was a great amount of time for me to spend in the lounge. I actually purchased the lounge pass on my incoming flight -- I initially had an 8 hr layover which ended up changing to a 2 hr layover. The folks at the front desk definitely seemed confused that I wanted to see if I could change my entry day to 8 days later, but they assured me that I could do just that. I was skeptical, but luckily I was able to enter with no problem when I was leaving and it all worked out great! There are several lounges at the airport, but I thought this was a pretty good deal with so many amenities! I definitely recommend this lounge! Also forgot to mention, the upscale decor was so nice, I saw several people maintaining the buffet, cleaning restrooms, tidying up and keeping this place very clean! Loved it!
Lounge was on the ABCDE Gate side. Which is the left side of the airport when you come out from customs. It's very large and clean. I personally like the food they offered. Refreshing salads, cheese, pastries and some hot food options. Service is on point. They will clean quietly after you leave. Very comfortable lounge in the middle of the best shopping area!
Great place to refuel; best moussaka so far in all of the Middle Eastern lounges. The fam agrees and hoping our next stop is just as great
4 months ago
Not the most exciting of lounges at 0430 but it was clean, plenty of room, staff was so diligent at budding tables, being helpful. But even after 3 weeks in-country, this was not what I'm used to for breakfast, but it was fuel for the long day of flights ahead and I wasn't overly full in an ugly way. A pleasant place to wile away the time. WiFi was iffy at times read more
The iGA Lounge at Istanbul Airport (IST) is a large, premium travel lounge offering extensive amenities like dining, showers, and relaxation areas for international and domestic departures, accessible via iGA Pass, partner airlines, or lounge programs like Priority Pass. It features a unique outdoor terrace, multiple food stations, and services such as massage (on select days) and prayer rooms, making it a comfortable option for various travelers, though it can get busy. I was shocked to learn this lounge had a less than 5 star rating. Travelers have gotten impatient and should realize the staff is working hard to maintain everything. Personally I give this lounge a 4.5 rating on a bad day. This lounge has a pool table which is really awesome. Checkout the video below I posted on YouTube about this lounge: https://youtube.com/shorts/MGsjAm06LcU?si=-_L3Y97bc5fpMpr3 read more
I had left my hotel at 4:30 am for my 8:00 am flight and it took me over 2 hours to get through security just to get to this lounge which we spent maybe 30-40 minutes in. Our gate had not even been announced yet and I was worried we'd be late boarding our flight. Luckily, the line to get in was not super long, but pay attention because they do have a separate line for priority pass and business class guests. It was a rush to get some food and drinks while we were there. The omelet station was a long line once I had a walk through. We found the drinks station which was coffee and tea but after 2 hours in line, I opted for the bar where we got some vodka pineapples. I walked around the buffet and saw that they had an olive bar and some pastries. The hot food included beef sausage, fried potatoes, and scrambled eggs. I saw that they had showers, a prayer room, a smoking room, and separate sleeping areas. The place is huge and I wish we had more time to spend in it but we were pressed for time even though we had arrived at 5 am thinking we'd have plenty of time to go through security. Unfortunately, we wanted to check our bags so that's why it took so long. The IGA Lounge is a solid lounge if you have access and time to spare. read more
One of the most beautiful and spacious airport lounges I've been to! I had an early morning flight and i arrived at this lounge around 4am- so glad they are open 24/7. Despite being super early, they did have limited selection of hot food. They even had an omelette station that opened a little later. Very clean, so many people working in every area keeping it clean. They have showers, a prayer room and many seats. read more
11 days ago
Very large lounge in IST that allows access to multiple airlines. I was on KLM and went in for a quick bite before my flight. You can your board card at the booth as you enter and even when you exit. Plenty of food and seating. Lots of hot and cold food options, so there's something for everyone. Everything is partitioned into multiple areas. The self-serve espresso machine made pretty good coffee. read more
10 months ago
I was able to spend my 6-hour layover in the iga lounge in Istanbul. It definitely was worth it! I really needed the time to refresh and this Lounge was great. They have many items to choose from to eat that or local to the area. I really enjoyed the lentils. I had chicken over rice with lentils and I really appreciated how fresh and hot everything was. There were many drink options from coffee or soft drinks. I also enjoyed a drink at the bar what's not show which had a limited selection. They also have showers in the back room however I chose to shower somewhere else. There is a lot of seating. The service was really good because all of the food was quick to order period on my second round I was able to enjoy freshly grilled lamb. I wouldn't mind stopping by this Lounge again. read more
This is my second time in Istanbul, and I'm so glad we didn't have to wait long to get seated. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the relaxing atmosphere--with lots of seating--made the airport chaos feel miles away. read more
2 years ago
The lounge is fairly clean, with ample seating space that makes it easy to find a spot to relax. I have priority pass so it allows 3 hours of access. The shower area is also kept clean, although it would be more convenient if towels were provided. The food is served buffet style, and there's a coffee/tea bar for beverages. While the food wasn't to my liking, it seemed to be enjoyed by other patrons. Unfortunately, the staff wasn't very friendly or helpful, which was a bit disappointing. read more
This lounge was amazing! The buffet had a great variety of local and authentic food. There was lots of seating and plenty of spots to charge your devices. They also had a shower, spa, spacious restroom, and a smoking area. I took off one star because the guy at the front desk charged me for entry when it should've been free. I had to reach out to customer service to get my money back. read more
If your flight gets delayed while in Istanbul, it's not the worst problem to have... not with a lounge like this anyway. This lounge is massive! It's almost like a hotel. It tastes up an entire floor. I was a bit worried when I saw the line that the lounge wouldn't be able to accommodate everyone but somehow there was space. This lounge has everything from buffet style food to a children's play area, prayer rooms, showers, free massages and napping spaces. It's really impressive. I didn't make use of all the services, but I did check out the food. It was all traditional Turkish fare. Don't expect pizza or burgers here. The salads and desserts are self serve but they all have served food as well. There was rice, chicken, falafel, some puffed pastries. They even have hot soups. All very good. The line moved quickly as well especially considering the number of people. The staff is very attentive as well. They're always cleaning up the tables and seats. Be careful not to leave things around or they might throw it away accidentally! There were some things I didn't like as much about the lounge. They did have outlets for working and some designated work stations but the WiFi situation was kind of annoying. I was already aware from previous layovers at the airport that you need to request a designated code to access the WiFi, but I didn't think the same would apply in the lounge. I thought they'd have a separate WiFi but I guess not. You need to actually find a kiosk, scan your passport and get a personalized code. It would be better if it was just open WiFi. Also the code is only valid for 4 hours. Another thing I didn't love were the bathrooms. I was happy to see they had showers but they weren't as clean as I would expect. They also don't have family changing rooms from what I saw. Even with its flaws, this is still one of the best lounges I've visited. read more
Clean bathrooms and lots of service workers. There's a dessert bar, salad bar and a non self serve hot bar. There's no Turkish pizzas here tho. Got the rice with chicken and kebab. The chicken and kebab were dry. I did get my flavored water in with cinnamon, lemon and cucumber. There's no massage on Monday or Thursday so I'm a bit sad about that. read more
Oh man, this was my first lounge experience and it was so great! Very refreshing to enter such a lavish space and get to relax during a 9hr layover !! I landed very early in the morning and was able to go into the IGA Lounge and rest in a comfortable area. They have lockers when you first enter that you can use to lock up valuables and then proceed to a nice buffet with healthy options. They have several different spaces for resting, some where kids are allowed, some that are adult only for quieter areas. I went to an adult-only area that had peaceful music, comfy seating and just fell asleep. I took a look at the buffet, but nothing really appealed to me. It all looked very healthy and (I assume) somewhat traditional to Turkey, but having a sensitive stomach, I didn't want to try anything too out of my norm before a 13 hour flight. With the lounge pass, you are granted 6 hours in the lounge (I think I stayed for almost the full 6). No one kicked me out... and I'm not sure how they'd track it/you if you stayed longer, but I ventured out to explore the rest of the huge airport so it was a great amount of time for me to spend in the lounge. I actually purchased the lounge pass on my incoming flight -- I initially had an 8 hr layover which ended up changing to a 2 hr layover. The folks at the front desk definitely seemed confused that I wanted to see if I could change my entry day to 8 days later, but they assured me that I could do just that. I was skeptical, but luckily I was able to enter with no problem when I was leaving and it all worked out great! There are several lounges at the airport, but I thought this was a pretty good deal with so many amenities! I definitely recommend this lounge! Also forgot to mention, the upscale decor was so nice, I saw several people maintaining the buffet, cleaning restrooms, tidying up and keeping this place very clean! Loved it! read more
2 years ago
Lounge was on the ABCDE Gate side. Which is the left side of the airport when you come out from customs. It's very large and clean. I personally like the food they offered. Refreshing salads, cheese, pastries and some hot food options. Service is on point. They will clean quietly after you leave. Very comfortable lounge in the middle of the best shopping area! read more
3 years ago
We were on a six hour layover early part of October on our way to Egypt. SFO to IST to CAI. As part of our Priority Pass membership we were able to enter the IGA Lounge located on the mezzanine. No more than three hours stay in the lounge it stated. Obviously our layover was greater. By the time we made our way to the lounge, there was a queue. We showed our boarding passes. Then scanned them for entry into the lounge. It's a huge footprint. A great place to unwind and relax for a few hours before you get on your next flight. Highlight was their take on pizza flatbread. Every twenty minutes if you miss it. There's only so many out of the oven at a time. There's a pasta station, salad station, hot food station, and dessert station. Non alcoholic beverages and a couple of bars. We enjoyed this lounge. Afterwards we hustled over to our departure gate. I saw showers but the area appeared closed while we were there. read more
2 years ago
One of the best lounges there is! There is often a live string quartet or ensemble playing at the entrance. The food is fantastic with three hot food counters where food is cooked in front of you. The absolute favorite is the Pide counter. This disappears as soon as the chef brings the pide out! There is a whole salad area and cold mezze section. Around the corner is a coffee section with a selection of traditional Turkish biscuits- my favorite! The seating is varied with different types of areas all around the huge lounge. You can lay back, lounge or sit at a cafe style area. The one thing that is a little frustrating is the Wi-Fi. It's available but you have to register and get a code at a Wi-Fi stop. Other than that, sit back and relax and this lounge and indulge in a Turkish feast! read more
11 months ago
3 years ago
We were transiting to the Maldives and have been traveling for 25 hours including layovers. We arrived in Istanbul around 23:30 and lucky for us, IGA Lounge is open 24 hours. They are fully staffed and you would never guess that it's the middle of the night because the food is fresh and the staff are upbeat and so welcoming. After transiting for so long, I longed for a hot shower and was able to get into a shower room right away. The valet in the women's restroom was so sweet and she asked me if I needed the shower in Turkish. I said yes and she handed me towels, a shower loofah, and Q-tips. The shower room was huge and clean. There was a bench to put your stuff on, a vanity, mirror, and hair dryer. They provide shampoo and body wash and the flooring in the shower was slats of teak over tiles so you don't have to worry about slipping. The bathmat outside the shower is also teak. The valet was so sweet and I tipped her $5 USD. She saw me walk out with my hair a mess and offered a comb but I declined since my hair is super easy and tamed itself as it dried. Now onto the lounge...it is huge!! It is the largest lounge I have been in ever and the Delta one in ATL is 25k sq ft!! There is a private duty free shop INSIDE the lounge and they were running a sale of buy 3, get the 4th free. The food was absolutely delicious at midnight and was ao fresh! The baba ghanoush was the best I've ever had!! The yogurt soup was amazing and the ezogelin soup was a tangy, tomato based soup with either lentils or garbanzo beans. They have a refreshments area with soft drinks, espresso machine, and fresh, hot tea. They also have a full bar and pour strong drinks. It could be the tip since we're American and tipping is apart of our culture, but $5 USD is equivalent to 1/100 of what the average individual makes in a month. Because our layover was only 2 hours, we only stayed in the lounge for less than an hour and had to walk so far to F17. This is definitely a place to recharge and clean up after a long haul! read more
This is a huge lounge. Considering this airport has so many flights and long layover connections this is still always busy. They have a great hot and cold mezze selection and the hot bar food options change often. They have full bar with drinks including Turkish rake and Turkish coffee that's made to order. They also have the usual coffee machines that vend coffee in latte/cappuccino style. Do try their fresh Turkish coffee pots. Of the food I liked the hot selection better and the pide station. Be mindful, they are served hot and every 20 Min. And run out within minutes. So line up!! Their Kafka and pasta station is also great. I didn try thr showers but they have a luggage storage but you would be lucky to find a spot. If you do, you can stroll ard at ease and enjoy the views the lounge had to offer of the terminal read more
2 years ago
If you can get into this lounge for free then a decent place to visit. There are a few other lounges that are better than this one. Nice that they have hot showers with fresh towels. Food items are okay but not many options. Wi-Fi has decent speeds and one good thing about this place are the tall open ceilings of the airport and can people watch from above. :-) There was a delicious dish with eggs, cheese, and tomato called Menemen. For sure would return when in Istanbul. read more
At first, this lounge seemed like the coldest of all time. Huge seating area. Showers. Nice bar. Pool table. Lots of food kiosks. Kids play area. Duty free shop inside. But... the food is pretty weak. Cheese, olives, yogurt. All this kulaks have the same thing. And it's heck of far from many of the gates. read more
2 years ago
An enormous 60,000 square foot with all the amenities. The bar is located on a lower level overlooking the terminal. The food selection is a little on the light side. read more
1 year ago
An average lounge which is too crowded and staff is rude and least helpful. Bartender has an attitude as if he works at Vanderpump's. I hopped there to get a shower since Turkish Lounge had its showers closed. For those who like to smoke there is a smoking terrace which is a good place to get some fresh air ( well that's relative considering all the jet fuel fumes in the air ). If you have priority pass and want to hop lounges, it's worth checking out. If you're paying out if pocket, spend your money elsewhere. read more
Very large lounge with plenty of seating, duty free store, good bathrooms, showers, even a massage area. Now why only 3 stars? Food was just ok, I was here for breakfast and the options were minimal, especially if you don't like olives. Plus when I went to the nice big bar they have and asked for a mimosa they just said NO, they wouldn't serve me any drinks, from what I saw online seems they may only serve light beer which doesn't make sense while having such a big bar with liquor bottles. Oh well, at least I ate. read more
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