Looking for prices and booking steps? Our up-to-date Turkish Airlines fast track guide covers who qualifies, how it works and what it costs. No Elite status, or not flying Turkish Airlines? Book our escorted Istanbul Airport Fast Track from €40 per person on arrival or departure.
Turkish Airlines fast track in Istanbul is a priority lane at passport control and security, and at Istanbul Airport it comes with Miles&Smiles Elite or Elite Plus status. Without that status there are two paid routes: iGA Fast Track at 26.67 € + VAT per adult, or escorted fast track with IST Airport Meet and Greet from 40 € per person.
Which fast track option fits your ticket?
Your route depends mainly on your Miles&Smiles status. Find your situation below.
| Your situation | Fast track at Istanbul Airport | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Miles&Smiles Elite or Elite Plus (Star Alliance Gold) | Priority at passport control and security, plus the dedicated entrance at Gate 5 and dedicated passport desks at the international terminal | Included with status |
| Miles&Smiles Classic or Classic Plus | Not included. Use iGA Fast Track or escorted fast track | 26.67 € + VAT, or from 40 € |
| Economy without Elite status | Not included. Use iGA Fast Track or escorted fast track | 26.67 € + VAT, or from 40 € |
| Business Class ticket | Not listed on the Turkish Airlines Business Class page, which names preferential check-in, lounge access and extra baggage. Check your fare or ask the airline | Check your fare |
Sources: Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles and Business Class pages, igapass.com and istairport.com, checked 3 November 2026. Airline and airport rules can change. Our Turkish Airlines fast track guide has the full table by status and cabin.
Can you buy fast track from Turkish Airlines?
We found no paid fast track add-on on turkishairlines.com when we checked on 3 November 2026. Passengers without Elite status buy it from the airport or from an assistance service instead, so booking it with your ticket is not something to plan around.
iGA Fast Track or escorted fast track?
iGA Fast Track is the airport’s own self-service lane. You pay 26.67 € + VAT per adult and find the lane yourself. Children aged 3 to 12 pay 13.33 € + VAT, and children aged 0 to 2 and guests aged 65 or over are free.
Escorted Istanbul Airport fast track starts from 40 € per person on arrival or departure. A staff member meets you and walks you to the right lane for your flight, 24/7. It suits a first visit, a tight schedule or a group that wants someone to follow.
Where are the fast track points at Istanbul Airport?
- Departures: entrance gates 1 and 3, then the international passport and security lanes. Domestic flights use the security lane only.
- Arrivals: points C1 and E1.
- International to domestic transfer: point E2.
- Elite and Elite Plus: the dedicated entrance at Gate 5.
Planning the whole airport run? See the Istanbul Airport departure guide or the connection guide for transfers.
Does this apply at Sabiha Gökçen?
No. The points and prices on this page are for Istanbul Airport (IST). We have not verified the Turkish Airlines lane rules for Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) here, so check them with your airline before you fly.
Turkish Airlines fast track questions
Does Turkish Airlines Economy include fast track?
No. Fast track is a Miles&Smiles Elite and Elite Plus benefit, not an Economy fare feature. Economy passengers can buy iGA Fast Track or book escorted fast track.
Does Miles&Smiles Classic Plus get fast track?
No. Classic Plus holds Star Alliance Silver, which brings lounge access on domestic flights only, with no priority lane and no dedicated entrance.
Do family members of an Elite member get it?
Turkish Airlines includes family membership accounts in the Elite entrance and passport desk benefit. Check your account details with the airline before you travel.
Do you need Turkish Airlines status for our escorted service?
No. Our Turkish Airlines meet and greet and escorted fast track are open to any passenger on any airline.
