How to Transit at Istanbul Airport, Turkey - Connecting Flight Transfer
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 Published On May 19, 2024

The flight transfer facilities at the beautiful Istanbul International Airport enable a seamless transition to your connecting flight. Please be reminded that the airport is huge, it can take up to 60 minutes to walk between gates, do ensure you allocate sufficient time for your transfer.

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0:23 - Single Ticket / PNR Transfer (International to International)
1. Exit your incoming flight. Follow the clearly marked red signs for International Transfer.
2. You will not need to go through immigration or customs. Visa is not required. Your checked baggage will be sent directly to your final destination
3. Proceed to the transfer desk of your connecting airline to Check in for your connecting flight and receive your boarding pass if you have not done so earlier.
4. Go through the security checkpoint. The international transfer security facilities are extensive.
5. Head to Departures.
6. Proceed to your boarding gate and wait for your flight. have your boarding pass and your passport/ID card ready.

1:23 - Separate Tickets/ PNR Transfer
1. Exit your incoming flight. Follow the signs to Baggage Reclaim and Passport Control.
2. Go through the immigration at passport control. Make sure you meet the requirements to enter Turkey; valid passport, visa (if required). All passengers to Turkey must complete the Turkey Traveler Entry Form, 72 hours before departure and obtain a private HES code.
3. Collect your baggage. Check in for your connecting flight and collect your boarding pass.
4. Go through security and immigration again.
5. Head to your boarding gate to board your flight.

2:43 - Arrival & Transfer

International to Domestic Transfer
-Disembark from the aircraft with your cabin baggage only and go through passport control
-Go to the domestic terminal.
-After completing your flight, you can get your baggage from the airport at the arrival (final) point (single PNR)

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