Turkish Airlines Economy Review + FREE Transit HOTEL + New ISTANBUL AIRPORT tour

[@grrrltraveler]

REMEMBER TO LIKE & COMMENT and let me know what you thought of this video. What's the longest flying day you've had? And did you know Turkish Air offers free transit hotel stays for long layovers? Description box for details

[@orhanturkoglu1982]

What you talking about Turkish people we are meat eaters what vegetarian are you talking about 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@rimacalid6557]

Hello there, thank you for this video, I am having a layover of 19 hours in Istanbul and was wondering if I arrived at 17:35 and took the hotel transit option can I still benefit from the 08:30 to 11:30 tour with Touistanbul? Did you notice anyone having the same situation while you were there?

[@winnethisoma8396]

Hi, did you need a transit visa for the hotel?

[@etiennengenza7677]

Thank you very much 👏

[@fbahhady]

My wife and tried Turkish Airlines twice to Thailand from the US and on both trips they gave us some excuse in why we didn’t qualify for a hotel nor a city tour when we had long layovers. We also even had business class tickets and their business class lounge denied us use of their sleep rooms/pods. Never again!

[@melindawhite605]

My best experience with Turkish airlines was, once I was so cold and did not have a jumper, crossed my arms to get some warmth and fell asleep, when I woke up there was a blanket on me :-)

[@mezza_ph]

Awww that's so nice and sweet! They really took care of u

[@jimakcelik6486]

That’s nice

[@db60615]

Kudos to Turkish airlines for putting you all up in a hotel! That's something I've never seen before.

[@grrrltraveler]

Now you know! 😃

[@bfun4615]

I flew from Cairo to Chicago with a missed connection in Istanbul. The room is provided because of Turkish law. They had to pay my room and two meals and reimburse my Visa to get into Turkey. I loved it. The next morning I only walked around for 45 minutes outside of hotel because I was exhausted from the long day of traveling.

[@timothyzakaria7397]

@@grrrltraveler I just have a question I traveled to Turkey well I had a layover in Istanbul and I ended losing money who in the world could I call I am not sure if Turkish Airlines customer service speaks English

[@timothyzakaria7397]

@@grrrltraveler I lost over $400 I had came back from Egypt but I would never go to a hotel again like that they don't like English over there

[@nevergiveupnevergivein7655]

Most international airlines do this for passengers with over 12 hour layovers and no option for an earlier flight.

[@aa_aviation54]

I love turkish airlines they have amazing service especially in Europe! I also like their catering!

[@TripleAgatha]

They have bad service my family won’t even get a free hotel from them

[@aaaaaaaaaaaa1841]

@@TripleAgatha what do you mean? Why should they give a hotel?

[@beyondthestars4299]

@@aaaaaaaaaaaa1841 if u have a long transit you get free hotel?

[@carinv9583]

I’m a vegan and I like to travel. I find it so interesting the veggie options you got in this video! Thanks so much 🙏🏼 for sharing

[@sumit_rajvanshi_vlogs]

Keep inspiring people's who like travelling

[@grrrltraveler]

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[@RyanStevensIM]

I'm thinking about going to Turkey for the summer so if I do, I'll have to try the "mouth banging" food. It does look good. I choose a window seat on long flights for the exact reason you mentioned in your video. Thanks for the video!

[@kenoselyx7108]

If you come Turkey i hope you ll be fun here. Greetings from Turkey! 😃

[@leelakhan4136]

Don't go! Turkish airways never offered us any hotel stay even though our overlay is 21 hours long!! Seriously and we have been flying 8 hours before that! So exhausting and no customer care!!!

[@orhanturkoglu1982]

Turkish airlines food is great better than most airlines i been too wow the airport looks amazing ❤❤🇹🇷🇹🇷❤❤

[@DodyFebriarto]

Wow, It's very long flight .. but you still look fresh... Turkish Airlines service is the best 👍 Nice video

[@LouiseFerreira]

Your video is the BEST I watched so far about the free transit hotel Turkish Airlines provide for passenger with long layovers!! You were also the only one who showed the name of the hotel haha. Thanks for this video. You just got a new subscriber.

[@grrrltraveler]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@harkeb]

I got my free 13 hour hotel stay at the the 5 star Kaya Fair & Convention Hotel. My layover is 20 hours but that's why chose Turkish Airlines. It's great and everything is well organised. Fantastic breakfast, lunch and dinner! Better than the Green Park. Although it is far from the city centre, the metro and metro bus are nearby to explore the city.

[@grrrltraveler]

Awesome!

[@iamsrs]

Is visa required in this case to explore city, or Turkish Airlines will give necessary documents?

[@freyja77]

Great video as always! Thank you for all you do. I really want to visit Istanbul and I found this video very informative. Turkish Airlines looks pretty awesome. ✈️

[@Lumanix1]

American viewers you will never see American airline carriers providing that level of services Turkish Airlines offer. You guys need to explore the world. Great video btw. Amazing review

[@ImportedFromSerbia]

Service of our airlines her in the US are eroded to the bottom. As long as all of them are on the same page, no competition, they will never be at level of airlines of other country, 3rd world country, less developed countries. Our airports are outdated as well.

[@ameenahameed8874]

Delta is descent. They’ve been good to me in the past. My best experience though was Emirates.

[@jolp9799]

it's because our airlines know no matter what, the government will bail them out. they got too comfortable.

[@sandrainthesky1011]

Our last flights to from Turkiye from BC Canada were 40 hours because we had to count the ferry times from Vancouver Island, but had a sleep somewhere in a plane so was not that bad! TA makes travel so much better too, they are a class act!

[@neilcharles2520]

Istanbul and St Petersburg,Russia are my two favorite cities..I have a bad back,knees and legs so flying long haul in economy is out for me..thank god i can afford to fly business class,i had my share of economy in my younger years and did get upgraded often.Flying to Athens in October with an 8 hour layover in Istanbul but will relax in the lounge..I am spending 4 days in Izmir which is only an hour and 15 minute flight from Athens.I did fly to Istanbul 6 years ago from Washington DC in economy and the seat layout were 2=5=2 which had ample space and food was incredible with Raki,beer and all the drinks u wanted throughout the flight..Things has really changed ...not fun anymore..

[@668_neighbor_of_the_beast6]

Interesting airport. Nice that you got the free hotel / buffet. I can’t sleep on flights so I’m always beat up after long flights. Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@melissasnellagnew3854]

I always love watching your videos. They are the best!

[@grrrltraveler]

🥰

[@Hispandinavian]

It took me a bit to guess you're Hawaiian. I flew Turkish Airlines from Washington DC to get to South Africa. The flight experience was great. I love those flight kit packets they give you. Those were never used, but I gave them to my baby nieces in Panama. The flight attendant was very gracious when I requested a couple of the childrens activity packets (even I though I don't have kids), and I explained they're for the little relatives (typical Hispanic family issues) at home. I also flew Qatar to get to the UK for a week which was the service was amazing. Then it was Avianca back to Panama via Colombia. After this CV Crisis is over, I'm traveling the Pacific Side of the world.

[@beyondthestars4299]

why do hawaiians look like asians lol

[@Hispandinavian]

@@beyondthestars4299 A lot of Hawaiians are of East Asian descent as well as the original Polynesian inhabitants.

[@beyondthestars4299]

@@Hispandinavian 😊

[@ThatOneNPC]

Longest flight was nonstop Boston to Hong Kong; it was nearly 16 hours of window seat, so I feel your pain!!!😭 Also your hair looks gorgeous in this video!!💇🏻‍♀️

[@RizwanAzam-ln4pw]

Hello friend please tell me Did you have the entry and exit stamp on the your passport..?

[@kashifarshad3539]

Hi During layover i when you have connecting flight and chose to go to hotel .do you need to collect your luggage or does it stay in airport and get transferred to your new flight

[@waldemarmoskalecki7891]

I bet you hated your SFO-IST flight because you had the one from HI to SFO before. Hawaii to California alone is way over 5 hours flight.

[@misstakes5609]

Good info- I like free things. Free hotels are very appreciated.

[@iivvyy1127]

I'll be flying internationally next week and has an 8 hours layover at IST. Quick question - in order to take advantage of the free transit hotel, do you need to apply for a Turkey visa since you're technically leaving the airport. Thank you!

[@braderckert3485]

Always enjoy the videos but that’s gotta be the first time I ever heard the phrase mouth banging in a food review, LOL. I’m using that the next time I go out with friends. Curious, have you thought about trying the three longest flights when they start up regular service, NY to Sydney, London to Sydney and NY to Singapore? All 17 to 20 hours non-stop. I saw a review on NY to Singapore where there are 4 seats in economy, back of the plane where’s it’s like first class because there’s no seats next to you.

[@grrrltraveler]

They’re listed as the four longest flight routes? And definitely no back seat. Lol.

[@jenphan8674]

this video was so helpful! i have a 9-hour flight to turkey, then a 16 hour layover there and I was wondering if the free accommodation is true or not. looks like I should stock up on some snacks just in case the buffet doesn't fill me up. is the transit hotel far from the airport? i'd assume it's within the airport.

[@grrrltraveler]

Please see my blog review in Description box. It has info you need 😃

[@travia6688]

Imagine how the new London to Sydney route is going to be! 18 hours or more!

[@grrrltraveler]

Glad I don’t live in UK. . This flight is already burned into my body.

[@muhammadrijali3916]

Thank you for your information is helpful

[@grrrltraveler]

I’m glad- blog post link details in Description box.

[@marshallrichmond4909]

How did you end up in a window seat on a LONG haul? Great expression at 11:42. It reminded me of my first ANA flight. Got the meal and asked the flight attendant 'what is this?' as I pointed to some round things. She looked and said (and I quote): 'Some kind of fish'. So I put that to the side and ate the rest. I found out later that it might have been scallops. Its like the line from Sean Connery in an airplane in HIGHLANDER; 'I do not eat anything that I cannot easily discern. Great videos, thanks for keeping us informed and entertained.

[@nicoleanne1384]

Hi! Your video came at just the right time! About to be on Turkish Airlines for 16+ hours next month. It was nice seeing someone look for vegetarian options (vegan here). BTW, did they give a blanket and/or pillow on any of your flights? Might have to take my own

[@aa_aviation54]

On long-haul Turkish Airlines flights you have pillow+blanket+headphones at your seat once you board the aircraft. Incase there isn’t any you could ask for it. The blankets and pillows are usually stored in the overhead bins.

[@nicoleanne1384]

@@aa_aviation54 Oh okay awesome! It's been a long time since I've flown internationally (I was a little kid), so I had no idea. Thanks for the info!

[@aa_aviation54]

Niki no problem 😊

[@haroldm862]

Hello. Do you need a Turkish evisa to join the tour? Canadian with a 12 hour layover in Istanbul. Thanks

[@juliarandolph3885]

Hi, I have a question- Is visa needed in Istanbul if you decide to do some shopping in the city? THANKS

[@grrrltraveler]

Visa situations may have changed since I filmed this. I’d research 2024 visa regulations in Turkey.

[@JayDollarhide]

After watching you sitting next to the window I had to get on Asiana Airline's website and make sure I had the aisle seat in all of my upcoming flights from Seattle to Bangkok, haha. Don't want to get stuck next to the window, especially if it's three seats! Awesome you got the hotel for free AND a free dinner. That's one heck of a long haul day! And so funny about the baby, lol. Thanks for sharing a cool opportunity for all of us if we ever are flying through Istanbul! Oh yeah, wow what an airport!!!

[@grrrltraveler]

I love Asiana! But I don’t like windows on long haul flights I don’t think asiana has these Boeing 777-300er but I can be wrong; it seems it’s specific to horrendously cramped seating.

[@JayDollarhide]

@@grrrltraveler I did find Asiana's space to be excellent on my flight home from BKK the last time. Yep, I see they fly a lot of Airbus, and a few of the 777-200er planes along with some Boeing 767's. Looks like I am flying over on an Airbus A350 and A330 and then coming back on an A330 and a Boeing 777-200er.

[@travelwithoutborders2037]

Hi there I ve just one question that did u collect ur all luggage at the Istanbul or u collected at your final destination ? Thank you.

[@canozhan9163]

Turkey's services sector is amazing. hotels,airports cafes and restaurants are very good,clean and luxury. That's why turkey 4. most visited country in the world If our current president doesn't like to talk and fighting everyone, we might be the most visited country. 😀😀

[@efoefo6479]

That airport also your president build.

[@turkishstud168]

Thanks to Erdoğan, the country, in particular Turkish Airlines, the Aviation sector, this Airport has progressed as it is. And if you want to be an ambitious country you need a strong Leader as Erdoğan. Before Erdogan, everybody talked about the potentials of Türkiye, but nobody had the courage to realize.

[@ahmetharmankaya]

Without our president Istanbul would be like dustbin. As it was 25 years ago, the year when ERDOĞAN got the control of the whole Istanbul and turned it into its present situation. Unlike you, pacemaker activists all around the world sees his ambition to make the world a better place. Everyone in the world see how he tries hard to give a better life for people in need, esp in Africa, Somalia, Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq. Those, who don't listen to their countries' media, come Turkey which makes us the 4th most visited country.. İşte böyle sevgili can. Allah bu "yabancılardan" razı olsun, ülkesine yabancılardan daha "yabancı" olanlara da akıl versin, göz versin, kulak versin...

[@STWNoman]

A quick question , do they allow us go outside airport on transit visa and whats the length of transit visa at max ? I am planning a trip with family by using long layover and enjoy free hotel and travel

[@branNethan]

Hello, I found your video very helpful. My 2 sons (aged 16 & 17) will be travelling on their own for the first time with a 14 hr layover in Turkey. I’m going to have them avail to the free hotel accommodation but do they needs Visas since they’re leaving the airport? Did you have to obtain a Visa? Thank you!

[@humayun4nawees]

i hope you read my comment before my flight in 2 weeks time. Question. i have 14hrs layover at istanbul airport, so i understood from from your very helpful video that we have to make our way to Hotel desk after landing at istanbul airport, but what about our lugage?? do we have to collect it and re book or we just make our way to Hotel in shuttle?

[@humayun4nawees]

faridjabba yes, i followed your advise. My luggage was checked out at İstanbul airport, was given 5 stars stay, picked and dropped at airport, free breakfast at hotel. Impressive.

[@humayun4nawees]

faridjabba All free 👍

[@humayun4nawees]

faridjabba yes i thought so. Why ask? I think all airports must have Air conditioning or air exhaust system

[@shumailaafrin2513]

@@faridjabba hi, did u need a visa for the hotel stay.? I'm traveling soonand the information would really help. thanks

[@josephbernabe2193]

Hi Mam, may I ask regarding the transit hotel if they will provide you a free visa as well? Thank you

[@McDougal23]

nothing like an early flight! Thanks for making this video!

[@grrrltraveler]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@adrianmendoza9428]

Does Turkish airline provide both the transit hotel and Istanbul city tour or you can only have 1? I have 12hrs45mins layover. Thanks!

[@itsmejeanine4999]

You can just pick one of the two possibilities

[@alandale250]

I am traveling to Manila from Turkish airlines in Atlanta with a 10hr 50min layover in Istanbul so my 1st flight and layover overseas would I have to leave the airport during that layover…I’m kind of afraid to leave i don’t want to kiss my flight to Manila which is another 11 hr flight on Turkish Air..

[@gunterm2009]

Cant beat a free hotel stay

[@reusedcontent9053]

Can i get this hotel service with my one way ticket that has 20 hour transit?

[@farahhlaiwah4101]

Very nice video, I have a question, how long is your layover in Istanbul?

[@wisdomjoel6765]

I re appreciate you for this video. Please can someone who is coming from Africa have same offer like this? Because I have a similar case like this in two months time. I have 12 hours transit at istanbul, what are the rules for some one to benefit this free hotel accommodation

[@grrrltraveler]

You should qualify. Please see my blog guide in Description box. 👈

[@ahmetharmankaya]

ONE OF THE MOST MAGNIFICENT SYMBOLS OF THE NEW TURKIYE...

[@cellphone7671]

Thanks for the videos. How about reviewing the airline magazine's ? Which ones are the best? Look forward to next video.

[@grrrltraveler]

🤔🤔🤔

[@natesquestyouknowthatsrigh8269]

I see really good flights on Turkish airways with a long layover in Istanbul how do you qualify for a free hotel???

[@grrrltraveler]

Link to my blog post in description box

[@iremcelik8765]

You just go to hotel desk and show your boarding pass thats all

[@iremcelik8765]

faridjabba no. Hotel desk. Not Yotel Hotel. Ask for turkish airlines hotel desk. They will escort you to your layover otel wherever it is.

[@iremcelik8765]

faridjabba ummm yes are u thinking of buying the whole airport? 😆

[@iremcelik8765]

faridjabba haha enjoy

[@yurauro1900]

Omg I remember your old Istanbul vids! So funny your back!!

[@harkeb]

Hi, does Turkey Airlines always use the Green Park hotel? Is it far from the airport, in the city centre?

[@fatimamushtaq4149]

Hi, you needed a e-visa for free layover??? or not?? Please guide

[@hadilch4373]

Hi, to ask for the free night at a hotel at the hotel desk I have to exist the airport? Or the hotel desk is inside of it? Thank u

[@ilhanbey5024]

Hello from Turkey 🇹🇷❤️ :) we wait again 😄

[@nagisafurukawa8864]

Are these offers still available nowadays?

[@MrAsian30]

Hei, did you need to carry out the checked in luggage with you?

[@adesolasolomon246]

Hello 😊 lovely detailed video. I’m also traveling from DFW in few days to and having a 21hrs layover at Istanbul. I got a complimentary hotel for my layover too. I have 2 questions please. I saw a bus taking you to the hotel. Was that already provided by the hotel? Did you pay for it? My last question 😊 Did you exchange some dollars to Lira or how were you able to have the Turkish currency? Or you US card worked fine at Türkiye for payments? I’ll really appreciate your response. Thank you ☺️

[@grrrltraveler]

Bus and meals provided. I had Lira from a past trip but I might’ve also exchanged usd so I could have airport snacks.

[@grrrltraveler]

Your credit card should work too

[@Flyhighcharles]

Thank you for sharing :)) may I ask if you also need a transit visa? Thanks!

[@grrrltraveler]

If you do the transit hotel or leave the airport- boom, you need a visa.

[@Bigmoro]

@@grrrltraveler Hello Madam. Thank you for this answer. I'll be flying for india and I'll do a layover at Istanbul and i don't want have any issues. Thank you again for your video which is so helpful. We can take your word for it.

[@shelleyscloud3651]

Totally 100% agree with your point about employers shifting responsibility. X

[@manuelaschmitt6523]

I hope you could help me, did you need a transit visa for a long layover at istanbul?

[@MrFastwater]

Did I miss something? I never heard what model plane for each flight? So...doesn’t help much since a Turkish airlines has a vast variety of different models in their fleet.

[@grrrltraveler]

Detailed review linked in description box

[@pritampaul3563]

Could you please let me know if the free hotels for layovers are within transit area or outside transit area?

[@grrrltraveler]

Outside

[@achawadarhada2536]

beautiful traveler and best hotel informations thanks

[@bruno_tcs]

Wow you’re beautiful! Very unique and exotic beauty! Anyways, Im flying Turkish in May and doing the free hotel thing too, tks for the video, very helpful! Safe travels!

[@SilverGuy2500]

You GO GRRRL!!!

[@nyonyopraia]

That bright yellow light is saying "thank you for staying but remember it just a transit, don't sleep tight. You don't wanna be late uh" 😃

[@guapovagabondztales9586]

Cool- free hotel eh? I've gotta test that out. But I think if I see a 12 hour layover I might be too scared to book it. haha

[@leelakhan4136]

I am in Istanbul airport right now with a layover of 21 hours and no hotel stay!!! What the hell!!

[@_srilankantraveler_]

Such a valuable content 😍 keep it up

[@grrrltraveler]

THANKS!

Hello from Istanbul :)

[@anju4374]

Hello. Dis u need a transit visa for you to stay at the hotel. Thank you

[@FF-xl7yw]

did you get all your luggage during your stay OR did Turkish keep the luggage during the IST connection time?

[@grrrltraveler]

I always pack carryon so my belongings are always with me.

[@nijokongapally4791]

ISTANBUL Trip very nice food and every thing nice video👍💯💖😍

[@aa77655]

👍

[@nishanchokhal7411]

What if i am under 18 and have more than 12 hours trangit ? What are the procedure to get free hotel.

[@grrrltraveler]

Blog post linked in description but under 18 years I don’t know.

[@khandakertauhida9487]

Thanks for information

[@jimcunningham61]

14 hour flights are rough when you got someone sitting beside you

[@lifewithrsar5717]

Hey I’m just coming across your video . Did you need a transit visa in order for you to get out to the hotel ?

[@Bigmoro]

Hello, yes you don't need a transit visa if you don't leave the airport Lounge. Otherwise if you go out the airport you'll need a transit visa

[@marigabq]

Did you have to get a visa beforehand? My trip will have a 17hr layover so im very curious. Thank you :)

[@grrrltraveler]

Yes there is no visa on arrival.

[@aa77655]

how much time from san Francisco to Istanbul??

[@erolyitik5759]

Thanks for videos Istanbul's

[@milesobivlogs]

Do you need to have Turkish visa before you can have free accommodation for layover? Please kindly reply and thank you so much in advance 😊

[@quitecontrary23]

Yes, you have to pay for a visa. $30 USD per person for a 30 day visa.

[@Abilovesjack]

Brought the likes to 1k. Yay

[@grrrltraveler]

💯 x10 😘

[@edagent344]

Who did you fly on your first leg to San Francisco? That part was short. No meals?

[@edagent344]

Oh wait, HNL to SFO is domestic, so maybe no food?

[@grrrltraveler]

United. Pay meals only. Domestic sucks.

[@MrBalak-ml5ur]

Ma sha allah! You are very pretty🥰

[@zedgee6198]

Astaghfirullah. Lower your gaze brother 😂😂😂

[@davec1615]

they gave you a kit in ECONOMY class?

[@shanhanif9075]

What were the conditions to avail a free hotel room? I am also flying next month through Turkish airlines and I have a layover of 22.5 hrs

[@grrrltraveler]

👉Blog post link in Description box 👍

[@khadijahamira5516]

Hi is the hotel at the airport?

[@cornsoup1393]

the employee benefits charge is wild, especially that they're declaring it--i guess theyre trying to guilt you into being okay with paying someone else's benefits. 😬 My longest travel day was probably 26 hours? maybe longer with the time to get to airports and on trains! LGA to SFO to ICN, then trains and subway down to Gwangju.

[@grrrltraveler]

Are you still in Gwangju? That’s a city I’ve not actually been. Yeah I just researched it- employers have a employee healthcare mandate making it more expensive to run their business so many restaurants shift the costs to customers in an additional surcharge tax. Of course they request a tip but one of 17-20% vs 10-20%. Avoid SFO.

[@storykillers2986]

How do you get these long ass flights and layovers? I don't think i can do it.

[@grrrltraveler]

Flying from my home in Honolulu.

[@julijazarska3204]

Hi, thank you for video! Do you remember the location or name of the transit hotel? )

[@grrrltraveler]

👓 -> video

[@ticolandia100]

Love the video !! The charged of 2% sm also NORMS RESTAURANTS CHARGED FOR THat !! So the employer should be the one paying for them !! I never when back !!!!

[@trinhhampton1492]

I would try Turkey airline from New York to Viet nam and stop over in Istanbul will stay visiit Turkey for 10 day or so

[@drshahrukhqureshi]

Can we stay & take tour both via touristanbul facility

[@warunchaya101]

i have a layover 22 hours will hotel hotel desk give me a hotel? I watched your video more than 10 times to make sure 😊😊

[@sdnalyam]

Wondering why you didn't get a more direct flight.

[@grrrltraveler]

See my blog post linked in description box

[@gacherimburugu4731]

Is transit visa required to access the layover Hotel?

[@ශ්රීලංකා-ඬ1ම]

No, it's required if you go out of the airport. There are some layovers inside the airport

[@Pimo215]

do we need visa to get free hotel?

[@IamMagsB]

what are the qualifications to get a free hotel stay in istanbul?

[@grrrltraveler]

Link to blog post in description box 😁

[@humanconnectionflores]

Istanbul airport just keeps going, and the place is expensive. Turkish airlines food is delicious.

[@Nadiaandherchildren]

Lovely 😊