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Istanbul Airport Reviews

3.3/5 – Tolerable

Facing a flight delay, layover or overnight sleepover at Istanbul Airport (IST)? Read reviews by travellers in the Sleeping in Airports community who have been there!

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What Travellers Say

Traveller reviews describe Istanbul Airport as a modern, clean, and generally comfortable place to spend a layover, with many travellers appreciating the availability of rest areas and places to stretch out between flights. However, the airport’s enormous size, high food and drink prices, Wi-Fi limitations, and inconsistent customer service are recurring complaints. Experiences with staff vary widely, while travellers with long connections often recommend planning ahead and allowing extra time to move around the terminal.

Istanbul Airport Reviews

Based on 46 Traveller Reviews

Sleepability:

3.3/5 – Tolerable

Overall Experience:

2.7/5 – Tolerable

Most Frequently Mentioned

  • Armrest-Free Seating Available
  • Felt Safe
  • Quiet

Common Complaints

  • I Did Not Sleep At All
  • Airport Staff Would Not Let Me Sleep
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