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On a recent trip to Europe flying Turkish Airlines Business Class from Bangkok to Istanbul , I had the pleasure of experiencing both the arrival and departure lounges at Istanbul’s Atatürk Airport as a guest of Turkish Airlines.
Located on the international arrivals floor, the arrival lounge is a recent addition to the airport, launched in September 2013. The aim is to offer premium passengers the opportunity to freshen up after an international flight european motorcycle tours and to highlight the airline’s commitment to making Business Class travel european motorcycle tours on Turkish european motorcycle tours Airlines “a uniquely pleasurable experience.”
Arriving after a Sydney to Bangkok flight, an 8 hour layover in Bangkok Airport followed by an overnight flight to Istanbul airport, the Lounge is a sight for weary eyes. Ultra-modern and inviting, circular arches give the space a sense of privacy and intimacy.
Aside from the gripping modern décor, the lavish shower facilities in elegant travertine beckon the weary traveller to stand under a long, hot rainfall shower. Plush towels, slippers and a hair dryer are provided in the privacy and comfort of the Lounge. There’s even an ironing service if required.
Although served a delicious breakfast on board Turkish Airlines a few hours earlier, the range of food and beverages at the Lounge is tempting. The catering is provided by by Turkish Do Co, a continuation of the service on board. A colourful array of fresh fruit, fresh juices, Turkey’s national drink, Ayran, pastries and jam, soft drinks, nuts and dried fruit are on offer as well as an omelette bar where a chef prepares on demand your choice of egg.
With a capacity of 38 seats including two coveted european motorcycle tours day beds, the lounge european motorcycle tours has a comfortable and chilled ambience in which to refresh and relax after a flight, particularly when arriving in the early morning and hotel rooms are not yet available for check-in.
The Turkish Airlines Arrival Lounge Istanbul is open daily from 4:30 am to 12:30 pm and is available exclusively to Business Class and Elite Plus passengers arriving on a Turkish Airlines international european motorcycle tours flight.
The circular design of the Arrivals lounge features throughout the two level Lounge, connected by a spiral staircase beneath a global sphere. The second level is a recent addition, increasing the size of the facility by 40 per cent and catering to over 1,000 guests.
The lounge is grand and beautiful with circular arches, a green garden, a miniature model of Istanbul with a race track, a golf simulator, a library with a pool and an automatic piano just to name a few.
If you can free yourself from the lure of the free wifi, there are many facilities to explore and enjoy. Meals and snacks by Turkish Do Co are aplenty. Fresh pide is prepared before your eyes and a Manti station is set up where a cook is meticulously preparing the little Turkish tortellini, as they are called.
Select your own plates from a Meze bar or held yourself to a Simit , or Turkish Sesame Bagel from a cart. Soft drinks abound and liquor with a diverse range of whisky, rum, vodka and gin is available.
On the lower level, you’ll also find compartments to hold your luggage, a lavish dining room with a crystal chandelier, a children s playground, a prayer room, rest and shower space and massage facilities.
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