There is a private / separate CIP / business class entrance in to the airport at the domestic terminal. We returned our rental car to the parking garage. It was more convenient to enter the airport and use the regular security and baggage check entrance. We walked until the sign near gate 242 guided us to the elevator for the CIP lounge downstairs. It is a wheelchair accessible lounge.
There are cookies, sandwiches, salad fixings, and a daily soup. Today's selection was tomato. There is a list of ingredients for breakfast foods. Food options aren't as abundant as some other lounges. Traditional juice, ayran, sparkling sodas, bottled water, herbal and regular teas are available. There is a Turkish coffee and regular coffee machine. The Turkish coffee machine is easy to use.
Electrical outlets are available at some seats. Restrooms and showers are clean. Showers have toiletries, blow dryer, slippers and small towels available for use.
There is a television playing quietly in one corner. There is a constantly updating flight screen. They also announce flight boarding status. Boarding is available directly from the lounge to each flight. That makes it worth five stars for me. No need to leave the lounge to go to the boarding gate. read more