Istanbul (IST)
Connection times, lounges, and transit rules for IST.
Can exit airside
No transit visa needed
Security rescreening required
Min connection time
Same terminal
60min
Different terminal
90min
LOUNGES
Turkish Airlines Business Lounge
Terminal Main · Turkish Airlines Business Class, Miles&Smiles Elite Plus
IST Lounge (formerly Primeclass)
Terminal Main · Priority Pass, Lounge Key, Mastercard Black
DAY ROOMS
No day room data available.
Istanbul Airport (IST) opened 2019 and is enormous. Allow extra connection time. US passport holders need an e-Visa (~$50) to enter Turkey, but can transit airside without one. City center is ~45 min by Havaist bus.