TK Lounge Istanbul has improved its already high standards!

[prozac]

So says the headline announcement on the Turkish site. Wow, they have added 2,400sqm and another floor to this already amazing lounge. Looks like they have put in a slot car track as well...at least that's what the photo looks like.

Waiting for report updates.

 

[JessicaTam]

There have been a few reports about the increased size. Might just have to go visit again...

 

[smit0847]

Interested to see a report on how it handles peak times with the increased size - hope they added more toilets.

 

[boomy]

Looking forward to visit the lounge in June.

 

[Alanslegal]

Might have to see if I can swing by IST soon and use my status matched TK Gold Card

BTW best J lounge anywhere in the world I'd say

 

[hummel]

So says the headline announcement on the Turkish site. Wow, they have added 2,400sqm and another floor to this already amazing lounge. Looks like they have put in a slot car track as well...at least that's what the photo looks like.

Waiting for report updates.

Did you say slot car track?......... oh my!

 

[prozac]

Did you say slot car track?......... oh my!

I can't post a picture, but here is the link to flick through the photos. Tell me what you reckon it looks like? Turkish Airlines - Lounge Istanbul has improved its already high standards! - turkishairlines.com

 

[serfty]

 

[hummel]

I can't post a picture, but here is the link to flick through the photos. Tell me what you reckon it looks like? Turkish Airlines - Lounge Istanbul has improved its already high standards! - turkishairlines.com

I told my Wife that I may need to go to IST at some stage this year as there is a slot-car track in a lounge! She didn't share the same excitement as me.

 

[TomVexille]

I told my Wife that I may need to go to IST at some stage this year as there is a slot-car track in a lounge! She didn't share the same excitement as me.

Is as good a reason as any

 

[JessicaTam]

I told my Wife that I may need to go to IST at some stage this year as there is a slot-car track in a lounge! She didn't share the same excitement as me.

The inaugural AFF slot car championship?

 

[hummel]

The inaugural AFF slot car championship?

They're used to be ( still is?) a Lifemiles trick going through IST....

 

[TomVexille]

The inaugural AFF slot car championship?

I like how you think...

 

[prozac]

They're used to be ( still is?) a Lifemiles trick going through IST....

A bit obtuse for me...care to explain?

 

[JessicaTam]

A bit obtuse for me...care to explain?

There is a bit of info in Lobo76's spreadsheet.

 

[ozkid]

I have 7 hrs to burn in IST in May. Looking forward to the lounge!

 

[clifford]

BTW best J lounge anywhere in the world I'd say

You're kidding of course. Just about any EK business class lounge murders the TK IST lounge. Also, the ANA Intl lounge at NRT is a lot nicer, to name just a couple.

I've been to both many times (was in the TK IST lounge earlier this month) and there really is no comparison. The TK lounge is (barely) organised chaos but it does have a lot of character. Not the place to have a nice restful experience though.

 

[ozkid]

Just checking: Is the lounge airside? I'm transiting through IST on the way to VIE. Just making sure I don't need a visa on an Aussie passport

 

[JessicaTam]

Just checking: Is the lounge airside? I'm transiting through IST on the way to VIE. Just making sure I don't need a visa on an Aussie passport

Lounge is most certainly airside. No visa required as long as you are just transiting and stay airside.