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At Istanbul Airport (IST), there are over 40 prayer rooms located in the airport that can be freely used by the public. Half of these rooms are designated for men and the other half are for women. The airport mosque is 8,070 metres squared, holding over 6,000 people at a time.

Istanbul Airport has a combination of global and local hire companies on the arrivals floor. You can select from a range of companies such as Hertz, Avis, Avec Car Rental, Central, Enterprise, Comet, Goldcar, Europcar, Euronet, Garenta and Green Motion.

There are six global exchange offices located throughout the airport. Four are in the international terminal, with two before security on Floors D and F and two after security on Floors D and E. There are also two in the domestic terminal, one before security on Floor F and one after security on Floor E.

The best way to reach the centre from Sabiha Gökcen is by taking the Havabus Shuttles. These shuttles drive directly into the tourist centre and cost approximately ₺ 10–15 (A$ 2.40–3.60). When you land at Istanbul Airport, head to the transportation floor on Level 2 from where the Havabus services also depart for a similar fare.

If you want to sleep close to the airport but don’t want to splurge too much, you can conveniently stay at the Holiday Inn or ibis Budget Melbourne Airport. Both are within walking distance of the terminal buildings and reasonably priced. For a little more luxury, you can also opt for the PARKROYAL next to the building and the Mantra Tullamarine, which is a little further away but offers shuttle services.

Children aged 3–11 can benefit from the children’s playground that is located in the post-security area of the International Terminal. Located close to Gate 15b, little feet can lose some of their energy here before it’s time to board.

Regardless of whether you booked with Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, or one of the many other car hire providers available at Istanbul Airport, you can find a desk for each in the Arrivals Hall of the main terminal building.

Both airports are pretty much equidistant from the city centre, so it depends on which area your hotel is in and whether you prefer to stay on the European or Asian side of the city. Istanbul Airport lies west to the city and Sabiha Gökcen east. By car, it takes about 1h to drive from either airport to the centre.

Yes, it does. You will need to contact the airport in advance to arrange your assistance. The services offered include wheelchair assistance; special needs assistance; passport and visa assistance, including fast-track services if necessary; and a private airport transfer service in a minivan with wheelchair accessibility.

Yes, there are two. YOTEL can only be booked for international flights to or from the airport, and you will find it landside of the airport, near Entrance 7 and check-in counter “R”. You will need to pass through passport control with a valid visa to stay in the hotel. If it turns out that you can’t sleep, it has a 24h gym where you can burn off some of that pent up energy. YOTELAIR is located in the duty-free area of the main terminal departures floor. It has a 24h front desk and a restaurant, on top of the direct access to duty free shopping.

Melbourne Airport has a number of lounges where you can relax before your flight, and you do not have to be a member of an airline club to access them. You can book in advance or pay on arrival. Within Terminal 2, you can find The House Lounge, where a day ticket will cost you around A$ 80 per person, as well as Marhaba Lounge where you can pay approximately A$ 60 for 4h or A$ 120 for 8h.

Flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $1,238 return via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), compared with $1,984 for direct.

One-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 12% of one-stop connections

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 5% on the Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,570 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,650, a difference of $80. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim, Taksim Square, and Istanbul City Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 9% above the route average of $1,599. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport takes 0h 00m, covering 23,546 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $710, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 21h 16m, compared to 21h 17m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 22h 04m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

Istanbul Airport is 7 hours behind Melbourne Airport (Turkey Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
· CIRCULAR
· Avec Car Rental
· Ok Mobility
· Alamo
· Autounion Car Rental

Return flights from Melbourne Airport to Istanbul Airport range from $1,370 to $1,834, with an average of $1,599 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,370 counts as a good deal.