CONNECTED
Türkiye eSIM
Arrive in Istanbul with data ready for metro, maps, ride services and hotel communication.
Compare destination eSIM →Destination connectivityARRIVAL TOOLKIT · IST
IST airport services
One place to plan the practical layer around your flight: bags, rest, transport, hotel and connectivity. We use official guidance first, then surface the most useful next step for bags, rest, transport, hotels and connectivity.
BAGS
Luggage storage
Check current luggage-storage locations, pricing and access area before leaving the airport during a stopover.
Read IST luggage guide →Verify location and retrieval hours before bookingREST
Lounges
The airport has several airline and paid-access lounge options. Confirm international/domestic access and walking distance to your gate.
Check airport facilities ↗Check terminal and access rulesSLEEP
Hotels & day rooms
Choose by terminal access and transfer friction, not just nightly price. For a connection, an airside or terminal-linked room can save meaningful travel time.
Official airport site ↗Compare terminal access before priceMOVE
Airport transport
The M11 metro links Istanbul Airport with the city's metro network.
Open transport guide →Compare current rail, road and pickup conditionsPLAN
Layover planner
Calculate how much usable time remains after arrival formalities, city travel, return travel and your airport buffer.
Calculate my layover →Free AirportBoard toolVERIFY BEFORE YOU BOOK
Official guidance stays visible
AirportBoard keeps the airport context beside every service decision. Where a booking option is available, compare its exact location and terms against the official airport information before paying.