Istanbul Airport transit meet and greet is a personal assistant who meets you off your inbound flight and walks you to your connecting gate at Istanbul Airport (IST). With IST Airport Meet and Greet it costs from €290 per person and can be booked 24/7. Send both flight numbers on WhatsApp and you receive one fixed price and an honest view of whether the connection is realistic.
What does transit meet and greet include at Istanbul Airport?
- An assistant at your arrival gate or a designated point, with a name sign
- Priority guidance through passport control and security when your connection needs it
- Baggage re-check support and a porter on international-to-domestic connections
- Real-time help if your gate changes or your inbound flight is delayed
- An English-speaking assistant and 24/7 WhatsApp coordination
- Optional buggy across long distances and lounge access between flights
IST Airport Meet and Greet is run by Coşar Turizm (TÜRSAB licence A-11345), at Istanbul Airport since 2008.
How does a connection at Istanbul Airport work, step by step?
- Before you fly: send both flight numbers. We check the layover and send your meeting point and the assistant’s contact.
- You land: your assistant meets you at the arrival gate or the designated point, with a name sign.
- Passport control, if your route has it: international-to-international connections are usually airside and follow the Transfer signs. International-to-domestic connections, and the reverse, go through passport control.
- Bags: on connections that require re-check, your assistant helps with the re-check and a porter handles your bags.
- Security: re-screening may apply depending on your route and airline. Your assistant guides you through the priority lane when needed.
- To your next gate: on foot or by buggy if booked, or to a lounge first if your layover allows.
Which connection needs which help?
| Your connection | What to expect at IST | What helps most |
|---|---|---|
| International to international | Usually airside, no passport control; security re-screening may apply | Transit meet and greet on a tight or first-time connection |
| International to domestic, or the reverse | Passport control and, in many cases, baggage re-check | International-to-domestic assistant with porter help |
| You only want the priority lane | Passport control or security queues on your route | Escorted fast track |
| Long layover | Time to wait airside between flights | iGA Lounge |
How much does transit assistance cost at Istanbul Airport?
| Service | Price at Istanbul Airport (IST) |
|---|---|
| Transit meet and greet | from €290 per person |
| Escorted fast track | €40 per person |
| Lounge | €105 |
| Buggy | Included, no extra charge |
Prices vary with group size and flight details; you receive one fixed price before you travel. Arrival and departure services are compared on the Istanbul Airport VIP meet and greet page.
How much time do you need between flights at Istanbul Airport?
Minimum connection time at Istanbul Airport depends on your airline and ticket, and on whether you change between international and domestic flights. There is no single figure that fits every passenger, so we check your two flights rather than quote one. Our Istanbul Airport connection guide explains the layout and signs.
How do you book transit meet and greet?
- Send both flight numbers and your travel date.
- Add the full names of all passengers as written in their passports, and how many bags you have.
- Receive your fixed price, meeting point and the assistant’s contact.
You can book on WhatsApp or by phone at +90 533 770 29 14, 24/7. For very short layovers, see VIP meet and assist for connecting flights.
Check your connection on WhatsApp
Frequently asked questions
How much does transit meet and greet cost at Istanbul Airport?
It costs from €290 per person. The final price depends on your group size and flight details, and you receive one fixed price on WhatsApp before you travel.
Where does the assistant meet me on a connecting flight?
At your arrival gate or a designated point, with a name sign. Exact instructions and the assistant’s contact come on WhatsApp before your service.
Do I need a visa for a connection at Istanbul Airport?
An international-to-international connection usually stays airside, without passport control. If you pass passport control, for example on an international-to-domestic connection, entry rules apply. They depend on your nationality, so check them with your airline or an official source before you fly.
Do you help with baggage re-check?
Yes. On connections that require re-check, usually international to domestic, your assistant helps with the re-check and a porter handles your bags.
Can you guarantee that I make my connection?
No. We cannot control airlines or delays. A transit assistant with priority handling gives you the best possible chance, and we tell you honestly if a connection does not look realistic.
Does it work on Turkish Airlines connections?
Yes. IST Airport Meet and Greet is an independent service, not one run by the airline, and the price is the same whatever your ticket class or fare.
Last updated: 6 November 2026.
