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Departure Meet & Greet Service

Is it time to go home? Don't worry — we'll greet you as soon as you arrive at the terminal and accompany you to your boarding gate. From luggage handling and priority check-in to expedited passport control and a pleasant time in the lounge.

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Why choose us

Why Choose Our Departure Meet & Greet Service?

Walking through one of the world's largest airports shouldn't feel like a marathon. Our service is designed to turn a stressful departure into a smooth, effortless walk. Here is how we redefine your airport experience:

A Friendly Face at the Gate. You won't have to wander around looking for directions. We greet you right at the terminal entrance with a personalised sign, so you feel at home from the moment you step out of your car.

Whisking You Through the Crowds. We know the shortcuts. Our agents guide you through dedicated fast-track lanes, helping you bypass the long queues at passport control and security.

Heavy Lifting? Leave it to Us. Don't worry about struggling with heavy bags. We collect your luggage directly from your vehicle and handle all carrying procedures on your behalf.

Business travelers Families Elderly passengers VIP guests
PrioritySkip all queues
LoungeRelax before your flight
EscortGate-to-gate service
Your departure, step by step

How Our Istanbul Airport Departure Meet & Greet Works

Your IGA-accredited agent and a dedicated baggage porter meet you outside the departures terminal. From priority check-in and fast-track processing to lounge access and private buggy transfer to your gate — every step is handled for you.

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Standard departure With your Meet & Greet team
Please do not forget to inform us of your reservation requests at least 24 hours before your flight. Unfortunately, 35% surcharge is applied for reservations made or paid in less than 24 hours.
STEP 01

Met at the Departures Curbside

Your IGA-accredited agent and a dedicated baggage porter meet you at the first available meeting point outside the departures terminal. They take charge of all your luggage before you enter the building.

Name sign ready
STEP 02

Priority Entry and Check-In

Your agent escorts you through priority terminal entry and handles luggage check-in at the airline counter. You then go directly to the fast-track passport and security corridor, bypassing standard queues that average 40–50 minutes at peak hours.

Priority lanes
STEP 03

Fast-Track Processing and Lounge

Fast-track processing takes about 5 minutes on average. Your agent then escorts you to the IGA Lounge in the customs area and assists with VAT refund procedures at the tax refund office, which handles Turkish Airlines and other airline passengers in separate queues.

IGA Lounge
STEP 04

Private Buggy to Your Gate

When it is time to board, your agent collects you from the lounge and takes you to your gate by private electric buggy from the duty-free zone station. The transfer takes 4–6 minutes, whatever your concourse (A-F).

Buggy to the gate
Istanbul airport private transfer service

Start your departure from your hotel door.

Combine your departure meet & greet with a private transfer. Our driver picks you up from your hotel, and our team is ready and waiting at the terminal entrance when you arrive.

We provide private transfer service from your hotel to the airport, including Sultanahmet, Taksim, Nişantaşı and the Asian side.

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Istanbul Airport VIP Services

We have a special offer for you.

Would you like to receive service in a private terminal and lounge? We present you the General Aviation Terminal. This is a special service for you in a private terminal without getting into the busy atmosphere of the main terminal building.

Istanbul Airport VIP Departure

  1. We meet you at the general aviation terminal and proceed to our lounge.
  2. The ground handling company will deliver your boarding pass to you at this special terminal at Istanbul Airport.
  3. While you taste delicious snacks before your flight, we complete your passport control procedures.
  4. When the boarding of your flight starts, we transfer you to the aircraft with our private vehicle and see you off in front of the aircraft.

Istanbul Airport VIP Arrival

  1. We meet you at the aircraft gate and transfer you to Istanbul Airport General Aviation Terminal by private vehicle.
  2. While you are sipping your drink, the dedicated passport police check your documents.
  3. Our service will continue with the handling of your luggage to your vehicle and farewell in front of the Istanbul Airport General Aviation Terminal.
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Packages

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C-VIP Terminal Departure Package

The Red Carpet Treatment including following services

  • VIP Meet & Greet Service in Istanbul Airport
  • Fast-track passport control service
  • Istanbul Airport buggy service
  • Private luggage handling
  • Passport & visa assistance
  • Shopping assistance
  • Assistance with special needs
  • Elderly assistance
  • Assist with lost luggage
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Turkish Airlines Meet & Greet Service

Turkish Airlines is flying to most countries. We offer special prices for Turkish Airlines Classic, Classic Plus, Elite, Elite Plus Members and all other passengers. If you are planning to fly with Turkish Airlines, you can immediately book Meet & Assist services we offer to Turkish Airlines guests.

All passengers can use our Istanbul airport services regardless of airlines and classes.

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Greeting at the departure terminal entrance, luggage handling from your vehicle, priority terminal access and check-in, fast-track security and passport control, Istanbul Airport lounge access, and a buggy escort to your departure gate.

Our team waits for you at the Istanbul International Departure Terminal entrance. If you arrive by private transfer, we coordinate with your driver in advance so the handoff is seamless.

A minimum of 40 minutes. You bypass the terminal entry queue, check-in queue, and passport control line through dedicated priority lanes.

Yes. After clearing passport control and security, we escort you to the largest lounge at Istanbul Airport where you can relax, eat and refresh until boarding time.

Please send your reservation request at least 24 hours before your flight. A 35% surcharge applies to reservations made or paid less than 24 hours in advance.

Absolutely. We provide private transfers from your hotel to the airport. Your driver will bring you to the terminal, and our team will be waiting at the entrance — a fully coordinated door-to-gate service.

No. All passengers can use our Istanbul Airport services regardless of airline and class. Turkish Airlines Classic, Classic Plus, Elite and Elite Plus members get special prices.

A private terminal away from the main building. We greet you at the GAT entrance, handle check-in and passport control privately while you enjoy fine dining, then drive you to the aircraft by private vehicle.

Your agent stays with you throughout. If the delay is significant, you continue to enjoy the lounge until the new boarding time — no extra charge for waiting.

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