How to get Buggy Ride in Istanbul Airport | Make your Transit Easier | Travel Tips

[@part-timetraveler8296]

OMG..this video such a big help, im traveling alone with baby and toddler via turkey..im pretty stress cos our lay over is only 2HRS and I heard airport is big..looking for this kind of information, thank you so much for having an initiative to make this as your content. I feel so relieve now 😌

[@NoorZaraOfficial]

Hey how was your journey?because i am going to travel with 1 baby and a toddler i am so nervous pls suggest me something

[@mohamedchebbi5597]

I like your videos because you are thinking like a concerned passenger ...you are the best

[@JustinThailand]

Thank you very much :)

[@rosegardenrosaries]

This is so helpful information! Thank you for sharing!

[@chrisfelske549]

Thank you very much Justin ..Your content is very much useful.

[@JustinThailand]

Thank you :)

[@tonyo7324]

Hello Justin, We're back last week after a 3 week trip. I have to start with the E-Visa and Personal Locator Form. PLF was not required anymore at our departure point SFO. Visa on arrival was not even checked. But it was good to have one just in case. Let's talk about the buggy ride. We could have used it 6 times but 3 times were good enough. On arrival our gate was almost at an isolated very quiet end of the terminal. An the next gate we spotted a buggy with a female driver talking in her Mobile Phone. We approached her, showed our passports. She looked at the birthdates. She was not happy about it but she drove us to the lift. We had a connecting domestic flight. We saw the buggy station after the lift 3 buggies, 2 drivers and one at the counter. We asked if they can bring us to Gate 6 at the domestic lounge. The drivers were not happy but the one at the counter said OK. The 3rd encounter was arrival from Kayseri. We took another one by the gate. Also the male driver was not into it. I don't really care if they like it or not. We got the rides. Is this because it's free because of our age? The 5th chance to have a buggy ride was another arrival at 10am from Denezli. There were buggies but no drivers and counters were unmanned. We realized later that it was a Friday. Departure from Istanbul, there's no buggy counter by E1 Gate where the Turkish Airlines lounge is located. We walked to Gate 11 less than 10 minutes. There was another bag inspection by the gate following US protocol. So far we had the BEST treatment regarding travel, our International departure from Istanbul Airport. Gate 5 is an exclusive gate, separate check in , TSA and immigration and bag screening priorities. It was so quiet and isolated. But at their domestic bag inspections, their machines were not working and all bags have to be emptied looking for liquids and metal. Good we had 5 hours extra during our domestic flights. All we could say, Istanbul Airport is huge, have clear signs and very clean. Happy travels Justin and thanks for posting those very helpful videos.

[@JustinThailand]

Hi again Tony :) Thank you so much for reporting back, and giving this detailed report/review :) Happy to hear that your travel went well :) I have a new trip via Istanbul in December, and will try check a little bit more about this Buggy Stations and their service. I have had more telling me the same thing, that the service sometimes has been so and so. And I agree with you, the airport is huge, but easy to navigate and clean :)

[@britney7034]

@@JustinThailand@tonyo7324 I have a coming up connecting Domestic flight from IST airport. Are all Domestic Departures leaving from Gates G? Please help

[@JustinThailand]

@@britney7034 Yes, the Concourse G is all domestic.

[@britney7034]

@@JustinThailand thank you Justin! I only have 1.20 min for a transfer as well, I read the reviews that I can take a short connection with pink signs. Does it apply though for Domestic Transfers? Do I have better chances as if I’m not mistaken, from the videos I watched, it looks like the Domestic transfer is a bit closer then International one? Also I don’t need to go through customs, just the passport control, right? And no need to claim my luggage, will it be directly going to my final destination, right? Since this ticket I purchased via Turkish Airlines to a final destination which is Antalya Turkey with transit in IST. Sorry for too many questions, just very anxious and nervous as it’s very important for me to get on my connecting flight on time as I will be meeting my mom at the final destination. So I really appreciate all the help you can provide. By the way found your channel last night, watched several of your videos right away, really enjoy the content and your dedication and care to this channel and to the community. Great work! Keep it up! Instant subscriber!

[@davechristian1149]

Great video thanks for the information I'm going to Bangkok via Istanbul this buggy looks great. Thank you.

[@JustinThailand]

Thank you :) Have a nice flight :)

[@jelena7439]

Hello Justin, thank you so much for the useful videos!

[@JustinThailand]

Thank you so much :)

[@martinalberto7527]

This is so helpfull information ,But what about persond who use crutches. Pleas I need an answer

[@JustinThailand]

Hi, sorry for late answer, but there shouldn't be any problems with crutches. Or do you mean in general, and how to get around ? If you need assistance and wheelchair you need to contact the airline by phone or through the website.

[@najamul-seher2913]

Your videos really informative

[@JustinThailand]

Thank you very much :)

[@tatiana.lifeinglow]

Thank you!

[@sabrinami2151]

Ciao, 2 h sono sufficienti? Avrò uno scalo tra Jakarta e Milano, unico biglietto. Dovrò fare il controllo sicurezza prima? Esattamente quando? Prima della direzione trasferimenti internazionali o dentro il gate di partenza? Grazie.

[@KanwalUK22]

Hi justin , your video is very informative. I am travelling soon with one year old baby . Could you please suggest me about using a baby carrier or taking the stroller to the airport . Will i be able to take a buggy ride with stroller or not ? Thanks

[@JustinThailand]

If you are travelling with a one year old baby, the buggy service will be for free for your family :) Regarding the stroller and carrier, I'm not qualified to give you any advice there, sorry :)

[@KanwalUK22]

Thanks for your reply 👍

[@RiskyBirdness]

Can you use a buggy with a short connection point? I am having trouble visualizing this airport. Are the gates on two levels?

[@JustinThailand]

Yes, the departure-area with restaurant, shops and more, are on a different level then the gates.

[@nurmarsya6932]

hi! this is very informative! My transit will be only for 2 hours 10 minutes and it's worrying me as I have to walk and deal with the immigration, security check and to the departure gate. I believe the immigration and security check process itself will require plenty of time. Do you think it's possible for me?

[@JustinThailand]

Yes, it's very possible :) I do belive you have a ticket to your final destination under 1 ticket. That mean, you will have to through the security control, but you don't have to go through any immigration when doing a transit. If I don't remember wrong now, I think my longest transitwalk from arrival gate to departure gate, including security control was done under 45 minutes :) So if no delays, you have nothing to worry about :) Have a nice flight :)

[@nsvlogs7931]

Nice info

[@Jack-mj4ox]

We don’t need to go through security or immigration during our layover? We have a layover of 1 hour, 20 minutes. Flying from JFK to Athens with a connection in IST. Will we need a buggy? Are they going ver out of buggies?

[@JustinThailand]

You dont have to go through immigration, but you have to go through security control. You will find the buggystation at Gate C1, D1 and E1.

[@anian4229]

Hi Justin your videos have been eye opener. We are gathering for a family reunion (from three different continents) in Bodrum Turkey w layover in Istanbul and first time in ISA. One of us from AUS has to recheck the luggage and wonders if 5 hr layover is enough, for our old mom we are thinking if she needs meet and greet service so she doesn’t get lost, a 1hr and 30 min layover for me from SFO, wondering if I should increase my layover. So many questions, any input appreciated.

[@JustinThailand]

It is an huge airport, but on the same time, easy to navigate. I have a lot of videos of transit in Istanbul. I you have less than 90 minutes for example, you are eligible to use the Short Connection, just follow the pink signs saying "Short Connection". As I explain in my videos, your transit experience is often determined on your arrival and departure gate, because of the distance. Here is a great link where you can find much information about your travel, and for elderly people and more. www.istairport.com/en/flights/airport-guides/iga-cares-accessibility/?locale=en&tab=4#age-friendly If you have more question, I will try to help as much as I can :)

[@anian4229]

@@JustinThailand very thankful 🙏

[@fattony9227]

Turkish Airlines keep making short layovers even shorter. The transit from Amsterdam to Bangkok was cut down to just one hour instead of 1h 15 minutes. Of course, there are longer layovers but they are considerably more expensive. What are they thinking?

[@JustinThailand]

Yes, I agree. I have no idea why they do that.

[@bradcampagnac7927]

Hello good video. To get Buggy is it far from where you get off or can meet at gate. I have health problems and short turn around and can not be running. This would help enormously . Obviously you can pay on arrival ?

[@JustinThailand]

Hi Brad and thank you :) Ok, if you have health problems, you might qualify for Special Assistance, but you need to inform about this when you purchase the ticket. Then it will be up to airline if they will pick you up with a wheelchair, buggy car and more. If you dont qualify for Special Assistance, you still can use the Buggy Car, but you will have to walk to the medium of the airport as shown in the video. They dont have this service on arrival, only for departure, that mean you will have to go to the Gate C1, D1 or E1, and take the Buggy from there. You might find some more information here : www.turkishairlines.com/en-tr/any-questions/special-assistance-for-passengers/

[@bradcampagnac7927]

@@JustinThailand thank you Justin

[@anirudhinamerica8218]

Hello Justin, I have a doubt: I have a layover in Istanbul airport(IST) for 3 hours 15 minutes. I don't plan to leave the airport. Do I need a turkey e-visa? Do officers at the security check ask for any e-visa?

[@JustinThailand]

Hi 😀 no, you dont need any visa, and officers at security control will not check for any visa. You only need your boardingpass to go through the security control. Have a nice flight ✈️

[@anirudhinamerica8218]

@@JustinThailand Thank you for the information, Justin.

[@sravyasirikonda1117]

Hello Justin, I have a self-transfer at Istanbul Airport and my layover is 3hrs 15 min. Do you think the time is enough to board my next flight?

[@JustinThailand]

Yes, 3 hour is enough time :)

[@asfandtoseef9219]

you have a lot of time

[@ruolov1]

Do you need to wait for the driver? What if the driver isn't there? I am in my 30s and my relative is in their 70s. We have a 10hr plus layover

[@JustinThailand]

I am not sure what you mean by wait for the driver. You will have to go to the Buggycar Station at C1, D1 or E1, and you will have to book the Buggy there. You will find both the buggy car and the drivers there. Remember, sometimes during peak hours, there might not be any buggy car available. You then will have to wait. It will be for free for your relatives, but you might have to pay 5.9 Euro.

[@m13e58]

Hi mate. So we have 3 small kids(youngest is 10 month old) will we all get free ride to our gate?

[@JustinThailand]

I am not 100% sure, but yes, i think so :)

[@KanwalUK22]

How we can pay If we have pound currency? Will they accept pounds ? About to travel first time , so no idea !

[@JustinThailand]

Hi again :) As you can see here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZWueImIo7R7fq8si=a7vLNTQJz_3Y-pR6&t=137 The Buggy ride will be for free for your family :)

[@KanwalUK22]

Thanks a lot

[@ye5331]

do they take US dollars for the buggy ride?

[@JustinThailand]

Not 100% sure, but yes, I think so. they do take credit cards.

[@DeutschOsmane.Thomas]

7 dollar

[@dorothylim3567]

Can we get a buggy ride from International arrival to Domestic Departure terminal?

[@JustinThailand]

For passenger with walking disabilities there might me an option through the airlines website. But the ordinary Buggy service is normally from the departure-area B1, C1, E1 and to the departure gates.

[@dorothylim3567]

@@JustinThailand i thought they hv buggy service that we can pay per pax ride

[@tonyo7324]

Hello Justin, You always have a very good and useful info about Istanbul Airport. Is there another screening at the gate? At least we can time when we are going to leave the lounge. Did you go out of the airport recently? Most requirements are not required anymore but some websites are still charging 37Euros to fill up a Personal Locator Form. They said it is still required. I don't like to fall on a scam before our trip in 2 weeks. Happy travels.

[@JustinThailand]

Hi Tony, and thank you :) No, I haven't seen any screening at the gates recently, but im not sure about flights to USA. I did go out of the airport when I lost my connecting flight 3 month ago, but there was no requirements at that time. When I had a planned stopover, just before the Covid, I did apply for an e-visa online.

[@tonyo7324]

@@JustinThailand Thanks so much Justin. We experienced that in Panama but it's a very small airport but we waited until the sign boarding came out of the FIDS. There was chaos at the gate. Fast fast fast an employee was shouting at the top of her voice to people in line because Copa Airline wanted to fly on time. And they did. In Cairo, our landlady told us about the screening at the gate. We knew ahead of time and the airport is not really that huge compared to Istanbul. We will get out of the lounge plenty of time. That buggy will be a great help too. We qualify fortunately. Cheers.

[@tonyo7324]

@@JustinThailand Hi Justin. We finally got our E-Visa from Republic of Turkiye website with a fee. The Travel Entry Form we got it from Turkish Ministry of Health website. It's free. We are ready to go tomorrow. We will take the buggy to save a little bit of walking. There's also a screening by the gate. I think we are used to it already. Thanks so much for all the info.

[@JustinThailand]

Hi Tony. Nice to see everything is ok, and thank you for the info about screening at the gate. Good to know. Enjoy your trip :)

[@ahmedkhattak2937]

Hi @justin, if one is transiting through istanbul airport with layover of 4 hours 15 mins, do i need a transit visa ?

[@JustinThailand]

Hi :) No, you don't need visa for transit in Istanbul Airport. If you leave the airport, you might need visa, depending on your country.

[@fattony9227]

Does this mean that the buggy ride is only available after security? I thought you are supposed to get one just after de-boarding. Thanks.

[@JustinThailand]

Yes, for Non-IGA Members, the Buggy ride will be available after security. If you are a IGA Member, there will be some Buggy ride stations before the security control. You cannot book them in advance, but you just walk up to one of them, show your membership, and they will take you to the Security control for free.

[@fattony9227]

@@JustinThailand/ Thanks for your reply. I'm not an IGA member but I managed to book a buggy ride online. I know I should have waited. Besides, I'm over 65.

[@JustinThailand]

Ahh ok, where did you manage to book online ?

[@fattony9227]

@@JustinThailand YT keeps removing my reply. I just searched for iga and pass together if you get my point.

[@JustinThailand]

Ok, thank you :)

[@shaguftashahbaz]

can we get this service hand cash

[@JustinThailand]

Sorry, but Im not sure about that.

[@sosoalhadidi1899]

هل التوصيل مجانا ام لا

[@JustinThailand]

It's 5.9 Euro for adults. But its for free for age 65+, pregnant, families with 0-2 years old children and IGA pass members.

[@olivajabel2120]

Good day. I have purchase buggy pass for my boss and family. After i pay there is a code. As per istanbul airport customer service. Pax must download the mobile app for them to have qr code..please enlighten me..

[@JustinThailand]

I am sorry, but i havent use the buggy service in a prepaid mode, so i have no knowledge about that.

[@israal-hakim5691]

Is this €6 per person? Or you can hire the whole buggy?

[@JustinThailand]

Per person, but normally you get the buggy alone.

[@najamul-seher2913]

I'm going to Pakistan from Birmingham via turkish Airline after 2 weeks.

[@KanwalUK22]

Hi Najamul Sehar ... How was your experience? Did you get a buggy ride ? I am going to Pakistan from Scotland soon Insh A Allah

[@tt-md4si]

For long transit what I can do? I don't have visa to go out of airport

[@JustinThailand]

Hi, you can use the IGA Lounge. It cost EUR 59 www.igapass.com/en . There are also several sleeping chairs throughout the airport.

[@JustinThailand]

Here is a video I made about the IGA Lounge kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHLFZ4GDgqqLeZo

[@tt-md4si]

Thanks alot ...Is it required pre online register or I can applied on arrival? How many hours I can use it? The payment by cash or online only?

[@JustinThailand]

Hi, sorry for late answer. You can buy entrance at the arrival, and you can stay for 4 hours. Cash I don't know, but they accept credit cards.

[@albertomanuelcheung7103]

The buggy ride is 8€ these days, and is totally free for people over 65

[@anik3255]

Do 65+ people need to get some code to use it for free or just go to the station?

[@albertomanuelcheung7103]

@anik3255 just go to the station and tell them where you want to go. Just show your passport as proof of age

[@anik3255]

@ thank you for responding, good to know! (Was asking fir my senior age parents travel) So you know if those buggies are available in transit zone? Are they 24x7 or certain hours only?

[@albertomanuelcheung7103]

@anik3255 😃

[@lanaina6339]

Is it 6€ for eine buggy or one person?

[@JustinThailand]

Yes, I think so :)

[@saynabdaye7382]

How do I buy it pls

[@JustinThailand]

You just go to the Buggy Station, and you order and pay there.

[@guitarsingaporeRapture]

@@JustinThailand do they accept credit card payments?

[@uzmafaruq182]

How much in pounds?

[@JustinThailand]

Last time I used it, about 6 pounds.

[@alehandra8241]

Helios Justin. Agein me. How I buy ticket and whear. 🙏 for info.❤

[@JustinThailand]

I have always gone to the Buggy stand, and bought the ticket directy with them, and paid with my credit card :) You will find the stand at, I think it is C1, D1 and E1. But I do think you can buy online on the IGA website, but I haven't done that myself yet.