Istanbul (IST) has 2 notable lounges in our data. Amex Platinum opens 1; Amex Business Platinum opens 1; Amex Centurion opens 1; Chase Sapphire Reserve opens 1. Airline lounges depend on your ticket or elite status. Checked 2026-11-01.
IST lounges and how to get in
Card access shown for card-run networks. Airline lounges depend on the ticket you fly or your elite status.
| Lounge | Terminal | Network | Cards that get you in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines Lounge (Business / Miles&Smiles)Unverified | Main terminal | Partner airline lounges | Depends on your ticket or elite status |
| IGA LoungeUnverifiedPossibly a fee for card-issued Priority Pass | unverified | Priority Pass | Amex Platinum, Amex Business Platinum, Amex Centurion, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Capital One Venture X, Citi Strata Elite, Bilt Palladium, Priority Pass membership |
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Questions
Which lounges at IST can I use with a credit card?
Amex Platinum: IGA Lounge. Amex Business Platinum: IGA Lounge. Amex Centurion: IGA Lounge. Chase Sapphire Reserve: IGA Lounge. Capital One Venture X: IGA Lounge. Citi Strata Elite: IGA Lounge. Bilt Palladium: IGA Lounge. Priority Pass membership: IGA Lounge.
Can I bring guests into IST lounges?
Guest rules depend on the card: Amex Platinum guests pay $50 per adult at Centurion Lounges unless you spend $75k a year; Venture X guests pay $45 at Capital One Lounges; Sapphire Reserve includes 2 guests at Sapphire Lounges. Check the card page for details.
Is this IST lounge list up to date?
It was researched on 2026-11-01. Lounges open, close and change access rules often, and terminals marked unverified are unconfirmed. Check the lounge or card page before you go.
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