Vince L.

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.

Trina D.

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.

Priscilla W.

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.

Sandra R.

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.

Melissa H.

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.

Israel G.

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.

Cee E.

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.

Yen D.

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.

Rebecca A.

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!

Roma S.

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

Sherie K.

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!

Shirley N.

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.