【Airport Tour】How to Transit at Istanbul International (IST) Airport

[@fattony9227]

Thanks for uploading this very helpful video. Here is my break down of the different steps: 1- 0:01 Deboard the airplane. 2- 0:28 Take escalator upstairs. 3- 01:27 Follow "Transfers" (blue). 4- 04:45 Take escalator down and keep following "Transfers" (blue). 5- 06:00 Check your flight/gate numbers. 6- 05:55 Follow "International Transfers" (red). 7- 11:50 Go through "International Transfers" for security check. 8- 12:14 Follow "International Departures" (blue). 9- 12:50 Check your flight/gate again. 10- 13:25 Take escalator up. 11- 14:50 Find the correct direction to your gate. Enjoy your flight!

[@fattony9227]

14:50 Take a look at the signs for the gates. Unless your gate is within a short walking distance, I suggest paying for an IGA buggy ride, around 6 euros/dollars. If you are over 65, it is a free service.

[@raniakarim4708]

Thank you.

[@nargishdesouza5207]

Very helpful. Thanx

[@mabelcentura7602]

how long you walked

[@davechristian1149]

Emplane (deboard)

[@aka3981]

Thanks! I am travelling in 4 days and I haven’t been to Istanbul Airport yet. This made it much clearer!

[@EsmeraldaHoxha91]

Whoever did this. Thank you 🙏

[@letaandriusaityte8959]

Thank you so much for sharing this... i'm flying tonight and this made it much more clear on how the airport looks like!

[@zche-]

Airport worker helpful or not

[@Yass-fi3nt]

how much time did you take ?

[@jasperangeles5944]

Thank you so much for this video! You're heaven sent.

[@farahhernandez582]

Thank you so much! Wishing everyone's travels go perfectly smoothly!

[@Boxer8998]

I really appreciate your video sir👍👍👍👍👍

[@JonWitsellPhotographicArts]

Thank you for stopping for the signs!! Will be flying through here shortly.

[@neilmcbeath954]

I did this in May, 2022 travelling Muscat-Istanbul-London. It was a nightmare. I had two hours in which to transit, but the distances involved were so ridiculously long that I only just made it to the gate in time. I am 72, but still fit enough to run when necessary. God knows what people do if they are less fit, less experienced travelers, or travelling with children.

[@mmezohud7203]

I am travelling next week making Istanbul transit with two children and I am already freaking out

[@neilmcbeath954]

@@mmezohud7203Best of luck! You will need it. I saw one harassed mother trying to coax a howling four year old into further movement. mercifully unaware that the floor on which her child was sitting was at least another kilometer from her gate.

[@MaheshK-gc1sv]

​@@neilmcbeath954so true . one of the ridiculos airport and also turkish airlines .if you have short gap between connecting flights , chances are you would miss the connecting flight in simple reason being u would be asked to run like usain bolt for kilometers . and at the end pass through security checks one more time and they say you have 2-3 min .The security check is almost like making you nude and check for every single thing inside your bags and jacket , They make you feel like you have stolen something or a wanted criminal no mercy even you have small kids or you are aged or have ilness . turkish airline staff are rude and they don't show any mercy or help if you miss flight.asks you to follow them without explaining details and you run like hell from one counter to others .they are indeed extremely inhuman and pathetic God knows how a global airline operates with such a ridiculous attitudes and extremely poor customer service .My suggestion to future travellers - go at your own risk may be have enough time gap between connections and don't expect any help from airline or even airport. and keep checking the big screen funny thing is the gate number is only disclosed just before an hour. imagine you are in gate D and announcement shows gate B thats it you have to believe your luck to reach by walk .not sure why they cant provide enough time for passengers I hope and i wish the management listens to customer and takes some steps to improve things

[@samadritaghosh3221]

@@fattony9227 can this be booked in advance? do share the link

[@fattony9227]

@@samadritaghosh3221 Yes. On the other hand, if the departure gate is not too far and does not warrant a buggy then paying for a buggy in advance would be a waste of money. Best thing to do is wait until you exit Security. If the departure gate is far, pay for a buggy to get you there.

[@misuko1792]

This was so helpful thanks a lot

[@zalfasalsabila3043]

Thank you so much for this video. I'll be travelling alone to Europe from Asia and will be transitting in Istanbul. This video is pretty helpful.

[@mateenamir4336]

I’m coming to this airport in a couple weeks thanks for this video

[@oraiseno]

Dang that looks really easy, gonna transit there next year and now i'm lookin forward to it.

[@MariaDeff]

Thank you so much, very helpful!

[@Fatima-rx7qy]

Thanks a lot for making this video!

[@mursalnikzad2113]

Thank you so much for your video I will flying after 3 days! Thanks foryour tips!☺️

[@moonbaby8150]

Great video 😊

[@m13e58]

I appreciate for your video, particularly showing the signage. I am transiting there in near future and that was a good tip. Thank you

[@ulludoutelsarmento4159]

Thank you so much for sharing the video. My brother is flying in two days to Istanbul- Dublin

[@cherrieabaya]

Thank you!!!

[@kittyheha]

It is great help and can view the whole transfer route (a long way🤣) in details from drop-off from freight “A” to Boarding area of freight “B”. Many thanks.

[@mobinasoltani3919]

thanks. it helped a lot

[@natalidem5646]

Thanks a lot for your help. Everything is available step by step.

[@eikkewsang4569]

Thank you for the video， it's helped me alot

[@meragharmerirecipe2559]

Nice video 🥰🥰🥰

[@AmyMirandaBeauty]

Very nice video, thank you.

[@tharukaperera7598]

Thank you this veediyo .

[@AbdiNiinistö]

So i basicly have to only scan my boarding pass and done

[@iivvyy1127]

Hi there! Thank you for creating this video; I will be traveling internationally alone and will have to get through 8 hours layover at the IST airport - this video definitely calmed my anxiety a bit. I do have a question - let's say if my luggage isn't tagged and sent to its final destination directly, does that mean I'll need to apply for a Turkey Visa, go through baggage claim, and re-check in? Thank you!

[@MiaomiaoWangpianist]

​@@tyralewis6263 what I learned is that there is a transit lounge, and as long as you don't get out of the transit lounge, you don't need a visa. Is that not correct??

[@MiaomiaoWangpianist]

Hi Ivy, my mother is coming to visit me in the US and she will have 8 hours layover in this airport as well!! I wonder if it's the same flight as you. I heard that there is a transit lounge and as long as you don't leave that transit lounge, you don't need a visa.

[@iamwithname17]

Hello. Did you apply for a visa? I will have the same situation soon and I am worried about a transit visa.

[@fahuashesun3707]

As long as your next international flight is within 24 hours you don’t need visa. To be safe you’d better take both flights from same airline this way at the first airport you will get boarding pass for both flights. With the boarding pass of the connection flight you go from arrival area to the departure area without going through custom so you don’t need visa. Your checked in luggage will get to the final destination too. This video is just like that. 7:40 he didn’t go out here. 11:46 he has boarding pass so he went through a security check and get into departure area from arrival area.

[@despoint4272]

Thanks for a video. Could you please someone tell me , which of the airports on the video, new one or Ataturk?

[@ЕленаКрутова-ь6ь]

Спасибо! Хорошее видео! Только в конце хотелось бы увидеть, как пройти к своему гейту на посадку. А все всегда снимают дьюти -фри и другие магазины.

[@Нижневартовск-л1д]

Best of Route. Thanks!

[@mahandable]

If I have another’s fly how get a bording pass in zone of transit

[@nsvlogs7931]

Nice info

[@veronicacacao7820]

Hola mucho gusto me gusta tus vídeos, una pregunta si hago escala en Estambul tengo que pedir pase de abordar

[@МаеМае-в2й]

Is there inquire th pcr? Does somebody know?

[@antoniomorais1503]

Hello, Great video ! Is there any convenience store that sell wine, snacks, etc at IST airport ? Thank you so much.

[@marcocampese7449]

Thank you so much! Why can you tell me what happens with the baggage transfer? Do I have to collect it and then embark it again? or does the airport staff provide?

[@shanalynalfonso3002]

Yeah same question. i will travel to isanbul in 2 wiks

[@colin5373]

When you checkin at your first airport, they will tell you if your bags are checked through or if you need to collect and re-check them.

[@beyondthestars4299]

@@shanalynalfonso3002 u don't need to!! They go to ur last destination

[@Adaneshvarr]

@@beyondthestars4299 are u sure? How?

[@sheroomiaun4637]

I also have the same question as I've only 1 hour of layover and I've never been to this airport. This thing is worrying me a lot now that i know it's a big airport . Can anyone clear this to me ?

[@wtww1958]

thank you for this useful video guide nice!

[@modern9047]

Hi! Can you tell me where did you collect your boarding pass from for the tranfer flight?

[@saber2010jhon]

What about the bagage i have transit flight tomorrow and I'm wondering about the bagage

[@ilovescurls4567]

What happned with your baggage did you find it

[@ujjwaltandon5803]

Transit visa required ?? Delhi to Vancouver

[@JessicaEsther98]

Thanks

[@artoscsaba]

Thank you for sharing, If I fly Turkish A to Istanbul and the same airline to the US, would 1 hour and 55 minutes be enough for thansfer? Thanks

[@geru1952]

How did it took you for the transfer?

[@gholamrezagodarzi5212]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🌹🌺👏👌thanks a lot that s very good

[@destarizani089]

Azlem-:: Labbaikallah..🥀

[@huzaifajawaid4212]

What is the location of the luggage collection?

[@tamaramckelvie2480]

I been last year in this aeroport and confused. If I am in transit, change plane,does it mean following transfer ?

[@iYTBeing]

Hi, thanks for such a nice video ☺ I'm from Pakistan, do I need a transit visa if travelling via Istanbul, Turkey as my layover will be approx 4-6 hours at the Airport?

[@maar2001]

Have you found the answer to ur questions and can you kindly guide me

[@Krahamus]

​@@maar2001 from where you are flying and where to?

[@maar2001]

@@Krahamus Feom Karachi to Munich

[@Krahamus]

@@maar2001 If you will stay in airport than no you dont need

[@ltpk6581]

@@Krahamus I am flying from Islamabad to Berlin plus i also have eTurkey visa based on my Schengen Visa. I have connecting flight in 03 hours. i want to just stamp my pakistani visa by going out of the airport and then going back swiftly. can i do that? will it be wise to do it? will i make it to my another flight which will be then from Istanbul to Berlin?

[@markc7274]

I am traveling and have a 1hr 5 min layover, so would that be enough to get to my next flight? This is international to international

[@therookiebuilder9612]

Hi, I will traveling to Thailand next month, and I also have the same layover time as yours. I would like to ask, did you make it to your next flight? I’m so worried that I wouldn’t make it.

[@meryemsoylu9693]

Merhaba 1 saat icinde yetisebildinizmi diger ucushunuza ?

[@vandrosiglio]

coming from Johannesburg, SA , -do you need a transit Visa to go through Istanbul?, then my destination is mexico. I have a mexican visa. At the International Transfers what do i have to show at the security checks? Thanks

[@aritram90]

I will be transiting through istambul for layover flight to Athens. Do I need a transit visa for Istanbul?

[@GuidedTravelandTourAgency]

do the check ur passport at the transit also do the check ur visa or not

[@hansimgluck5087]

Zürich-Istanbul mit türkische airlines von Istanbul-Bangkok mit türkische airlines hat man nur 1 Stunden Zeit mit Transfer in Istanbul kann man gut erreichen zu Gate ?

[@JTJTJJ]

tysm

[@abdou8180]

Hello, thank you for sharing this important video. I would like to ask, do they require a certificate? pcr In transit?

[@sicmuful]

If you flying from EU to EU with transfer in Istanbul is it enough to have only identity card?

[@larryruzich659]

Thanks for this video. We are traveling through in October. What time of day was this recorded? It looks incredibly empty! Do you think a 2 hour layover is adequate to make our connection?

[@nomada6789]

🌙

[@saulgoodman3526]

Was it adequate i have 1.30 hours layover

[@kevonvideo]

@@saulgoodman3526 I'm also curious, I have a 1 hour layover 😅

[@saulgoodman3526]

@@kevonvideo it was adequate to me. Just move so fast and follow the instructions very well. I made it within 40 minutes and it was domestic to international transit. As I said just move fast and follow the instructions

[@kevonvideo]

@@saulgoodman3526 Thanks, good to know it can be done. I've memorised the entire airport layout, so I should be able to move fast 😅. And if I fail to make it, I'll just enjoy the hotel that Turkish will offer me 😄.

[@ea6026]

i will be flying in 2 days and its my first time in an airport, im terrified, i want to know if its okay to ask people around to help me because i really dont know and its a little confusing to me :( i really hope i make it through this

[@dvr000]

how was it ? im in the same situation :(

[@JM-kv2kn]

@@dvr000 people are usually friendly at airports happy to help. Don't be afraid to ask :)

[@oatmilk9545]

if somebody asks me for help in the airport or any other public place (especially if they are a foreigner who's got lost or doesn't know what to do) I'm always glad to help. I think it's the same for everyone, so don't hesitate, it's absolutely fine!

[@Returned2Flourish]

@@dvr000 there are some people who know some English. It's also good to have a translator app just incase. I traveled to Istanbul this week. The air port is huge though

[@dvr000]

@@Returned2Flourish thanks for your advice! :) I'm going there next week with a 11hrs layover so I'm nervous

[@ahmadhassani3499]

I will be the on 9th of October insha Allah

[@samirkanjo3471]

How can I reclaim my luggage during transit flight without leaving transit area in case inconnecting flights ?

[@saharalinaghiyan-ql2ip]

Danke

[@jamesball4709]

Thanks for the effort however no commentary haven’t made this easy to understand. It is long (not your fault though) and tedious watch.

[@Wulandariiiiiii2]

I flying from Algeria - Indonesia.. but transit in Istanbull, Turki about 4hours.. i need visa transit or not? Please someone help, this a first time for me 😢

[@janinebarwel5107]

Had the same question, 🥲

[@Krahamus]

Are you using the same airlines from start to final destination?

[@uroojk.6366]

What if there r 2 separate airlines?

[@juanvalera7272]

Hello mam/sir thank you for shaing really apreciated.I have one question pls,and also who are here that already been to inatanbul airport doing an international transfer,once in ISTANBUL 2 hrs is enough for ya to go to our designated gate?we travel barcelona,istanbul,Istanbul Manila.Thank you so much in advance everyone..

[@ipengnanggan1816]

Juan Valera , ako. Galing ako dyan. Israel to Istanbul naiwan. Kami Ng plane dahil delayed ang flight. Namin. Kaya Di kami umabot. Ng connecting Kaya stranded. Kami Ng 2 days. SA Istanbul tapos ung. Airlines. Di sinagot ung. Hotel at foods. Namin kahit airlines ang delayed Pina shoulder pa din sakin SA hotel at foods 305 SA hotel hotel ang name SA loob Ng airport. Tapos ung foods nman 95$

[@Basma115]

you don't take your bags if you're going to international transfer?

[@Krahamus]

If you are flying with the same airlines from start to final destination no matter international or not, you dont need to claim your baggage when transferring since everything will be going to be done for you and you will just pick up your luggage at final destination

[@386srushtipatel2]

@@Krahamus can u please tell me from where can i collect my bags(from which place shown in video?) if i need to. I have two different airlines. Plz help😄 i need to fly soon

[@Krahamus]

@@386srushtipatel2 hey, just follow the baggage claim sign after you leave the plane, dont forget after you take your luggage to go to other airliners check in desk and give baggage to them since you are using 2 different airlines, i would suggest also not really checking things around since Airport is massive and depending where you landed and where your other planes gate is it can take some time to reach so better hurry up, if you really want to be faster you can use buggy to bring you to places it coast some money but not much, if for some reason you have 30 mins left after you landed to reach your other gate, there is sign with short transfer, it will going to take you quickly to places compared to normal route, happy flying!

[@asam-5753]

@@Krahamus I have a self transfer ticket means that I have to claim my baggage and re-check in. Is the Baggage Claim is inside the transit zone? Do I need a transit visa or not? My ticket is for two different airlines. Thank you for your help

[@ipengnanggan1816]

This was. The nightmare for me and the staff are so rude, and the Turkish airlines did not shoulder our hotel and food. When we're left. By the planes even it's Delayed flights

[@mollydavis9876]

Did you need an e-visa for your connecting flight?

[@udvalbatkhishig5232]

new fear unlocked🔓

[@usman26ful]

Sir laggage missing ka bateye

[@CarlosQuesadaR]

Huge airport

[@samdonald1575]

Hello do you need any documents if you are transitting. I am flying Edinburgh to Bangkok with connecting in Turkey do I need a transit visa ??

[@spartanalways6549]

shall I get transit VISA in Istanbul, if not having any Shengen Visa, US Visa or any other European country VISA...as I have 11 hrs stop over at Istanbul Airport..I want to visit the town Lil bit...plz guide..I am from India

[@fauziaharoon3295]

Do you got any response regarding short transit visa to visit Istanbul during transit time n back to airport .

[@theeralddii533]

Is this SABIHA GOKCEN AIRPORT??

[@TremiX911]

hello, do u think 1h 55m is enough for international transfer?

[@thecreationtrio]

No

[@thecreationtrio]

However, I'll have to make do with just that

[@zoesmith1536]

How long was that? In real-time? Thanks, fir uploading it. 🙂

[@zachvanwolf2123]

I will never book again with Turkish Airlines! I personally booked and paid for the flights from BSL to CAI (via IST) and the same return flights of my younger brother recently. He returned from vacation in Egypt 8.5 later than initially planned to BSL Switzerland, due to bad time management of two flights, both operated by them: He was denied boarding for the connection flight (TK1923 departing at 07:30 from IST and planned to land at 09:55 in BSL), as the previous flight (TK693 from CAI to IST) arrived about one hour too late in IST. He was not offered any other compensation by your airline, except for a ticket for the flight which brought him home 8.5 later in the evening on Monday, May 8 2023 (TK1925 from IST to BSL) at 18:25 at BSL. He was too exhausted for work on the consequent day, and would have deserved a good rest before taking up work again at home after returning from his vacation in Egypt. I first informed our local Turkish Airlines office in BSL by e-mail. They simply gave me the link for feedbacks about the airline. There I described the case and gave them all the documents regarding the flights, supporting my claim in the compensation process. The airline insisted first that my brother opens a feedback case on his own. Which he then did on my instruction. Then he received a lame response by e-mail, listing the various causes of the delay of the first flight by minutes and not feeling obliged to any compensation, but appreciate the feedback in order "to improve their processes... bla bla". Each time we could not simply answer the e-mail but write again (via the feedback ticket number on their web site) whether they are serious and said he would complain elsewhere, but they sticked to their version. So here I am shaming this trashy customer service and the actual service of the airline whenever and wherever I can. Never going to fly again with them! Ever!

[@Mr_Mohammed_Iraq]

It is very rare for Turkish airlines to make such a mistake. I’m pretty sure your brother is just inlucky

[@zachvanwolf2123]

@Mr Mohammed The case is crystal clear. But apparently the airline has no consistancy about following international conventions.

[@grunged9016]

bon, j'ai rien compris...il faut avoir BAC + 10 aller au bon endroit !

[@syamimR1988]

👍👍

[@user-yo7fx2xn8m]

Similar design

[@nomada6789]

Is a long walk with chiklens 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@pyrojojo3142]

thanks, If I want Subscribe on tour Istanbul by Turkish airlines I Will come in Turkish airlines desk thanks again

[@fishingwithmejbah]

Hi

[@monikachhetri6546]

Anyone traveling in aug-2?

[@gholamrezagodarzi5212]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🌺🌹🌺🌹🌺

[@Victor-wk4gy]

Very complicated airport , I hate this airport, I was there 2020 and I didn’t like it at all , wasting a lot of time in airport

This airport for 200.000.000 people per year

[@ahidalgo4]

Istanbul airport is a nightmare. Wife and I are seasoned travelers but this airport broke us. The place is HUGE and the people you ask for help either don't know or don't care if your flight leaves you. WARNING: stay away from this place.

[@manoukitkat8860]

The airport is really beautiful but their workers nopp are impolite and so racist and there's no security or someone to help

[@masters7]

Туреки

[@otkiralimov]

😂😂😂😂

[@mullinsmediaLLC]

Thank you!!