New Istanbul Airport The short Connection
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- Istanbul short Connection is for passengers with less then 90 minutes to connecting flight. But do keep in mind, that its not shorter in terms of distance, men it will lead you to a fast track security check. So you will have to walk or run the whole distance.
But, Istanbul Airport has an easy layout and design, so it prette easy to find your gate.
I do recommend to have enough time between your flights, it can be really exhausting to run, like I did, from Gate F15 to Gate B15. I will update this video, and measure the distance.
But, look out for more videos about and from Istanbul Airport in the future.
Here is a link to the first video about the New Istanbul Airport Transit
• NEW ISTANBUL AIRPORT T... - Krátké a kreslené filmy
A short update. I do say in the video that the Short Connection isn’t shorter in terms of distance. That is sort of correct, but it can be shorter and very short, if you arrive at e.g gate A, and your connecting flight is leaving from Gate B, then it will be shorter since you don’t have to go to the ordinary security check that is located in sort of the middle of the airport.
So, to be clear, the Short Connection will be shorter in time, but not always in distance. And the Short Connection do save you some time, since you don't have to go one floor down for the ordinary security check and up again. So if you are eligible to use the short connection, I do recommend you to use it, because its a timesaver.
Justin & Thailand Hi very educative explanations. But a question; i want to fly from Beirut to Dusseldorf with a stopover at Ista .I will be flying with 2 different airlines.Can i get the second forwarding boarding card at transit desk? Thanks mate..
Thanks for uploading such a nice video. I've one question, after First Track Security Checkpoint, which sign should I follow to get to my desired gate? Is it the regular "Transfer" sign or something like "First Track" / "Short Connection" ?
After Security Check, you just follow the regular signs to your designated gate.
Thanks. I'll be flying from JFK, New York to istanbul, and our transfer only 1hour 40 minutes to Tbilisi, Georgia. I'll be with 15 months old baby and husband. I'm a little anxious about this.
@@olgasilina0424 Sorry for late answer Olga, but I haven't seen this post until now. You might have done the travel already, but if not, 1 hour 40 minutes is enough time to do the transit. I also made a video about how to ride Buggy Car inside the airport. And it will be free for you since you have a baby. This is service is only for departure. You will find the video under my channel, its one of the latest videos.
What an excellent and thorough video. I am flying next month from Dallas to IST to Singapore with a short connection so having this as an aide will certainly help. I'll still be praying for things to go well. Great job!
Thank you very much :) Crossing my fingers for you :) Have a nice flight :)
Thank you Sir
Only your video was helpful for me.
You have done a good job for new travelers.
Thank you very much ❤️
Excellent and VERY useful video! Thank you!!
The video was very educative and entertaining. I laughed a lot 😄
Thank you so much :)
Brother. Me and my wife and 3 small kids gonna fly with Turkish and have connection there. Also we have less than 90 minutes gap. I didn’t even know there is such a thing. I appreciate 👍🏻
Very helpful! THX and greetings from Germany
Thank you very much :)
Thank you very much! Very useful instruction!
Thank you very much too :)
Thank you. You made me smile throughout. This is the most detailed explanation I've found to reassure me on my soon to be visit from UK to Fethiye (international to domestic) with only 1hr 20mins transfer! I have always been aware that if you missed a connecting flight THY has an obligation to get you to your destination. However your video is very useful to me who has not, at yet, used the new airport.
Thank you :) Glad the video was helpful :)
Thanks for the explanation, this one is very helpful
Thanks, this was very useful.
Thanks for sharing.
Brilliant video! Thanks.
Thank you :)
*Good To See. Regards You.*
Hi Justin! Thank you for making this video! We’re traveling to Thailand next month, and we have 1hr and 5 mins for the connection time. I’m so worried that we wouldn’t make it, but your video makes me feel a little bit relief. Please wish us luck!
Have a nice flight, and a nice stay in Thailand :)
@@JustinThailand Thank you so much! 🙏😊
@@JustinThailandcurious to know how you got on. We have a 1 hour connection time in Istanbul with 4 kids 😅
Hey, I am wondering how your connection went. I am going to transfer in Instanbul and also have only 1 hour connection. Also, do you checked luggage? Did it arrive on time? Thank you! @@RainbowColouredRoses
The same thing happened to me, flight was late taking off from Manchester.
I arrived at Istanbul and was made to run full pelt for what seemed like a eternity to get my connection. I was recovering from covid and by the time we got to the gate l actually thought l was going to pass out! Only to find the biggest queue to board the plane. Next time l will be arriving in full running gear, trainers and an oxygen mask:)
Oh my.... yes, I hate when that happens.... :) But glad you made it :)
I will get some trainers, I have a very short transfer too
You are really excellent! Great video
Thank you :)
Very informative video! This should have been entitled "Bangkok Passengers!". :) I admire that lady though; me being soft-spoken I would have had difficulty doing the task. As for the video itself, the story-telling is superb, you know when to stop, you know when to put images, and you know when to inject the "Bangkok Passengers" scene which actually kept me excited of what was going to happen, haha.
Thank you very much :) It was a fun experience :) yes the lady was very good at getting us to follow and run :)
@@JustinThailand I agree with you! Hiihi. I was a former airport ground attendant, and I admire her, perhaps all she wanted was to get you guys to the gate on time. That said, it's like she cast a spell on 5 white gentlemen who kept on following her while she was screaming "BKK passengers!". I am still smiling every time I try to recreate the scene on my mind, hihi.
Haha yes, i have to admit, she was good at her job :) 1 of the guy runking with us was a famous business man from Norway, and he was soaking wet when we arrive at the gate :)
@@JustinThailand Ahh I pity him, hihi. I love the majority of your videos but this has to be my favorite so far, lol. At times, I have to put it on repeat mode. The most funny I think is that you guys was following her thinking perhaps that you were in for a good surprise, running and rushing...but after all the brouhaha, you found out that you guys were running for...nothing, haha.
Thank you so much!
Спасибо большое👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🤝
Thank you very much
Well, Justin you have nothing to wary,
keep running, good for marathon,,
I like your story
Thank you :) Yes, I need the running :)
good video, i have been looking for exactly this. I leave to Thailand from belgium next week, and have only 1 hour transit in istanbul xD
Happy to help :) Have a nice trip :)
Hi Justin, thanks for the precise vlog on your experience in the Istanbul airport. it is very useful. I will be on transit in the same airport to Chicago next month and now I am worried because I check that my connection time is only 1 hour by Turkish Airlines. I think need to contact them to get the next connection.
Normally 1 hour is enough. I have done a lot of transits since that video, and my shortest transit from arrival to departure gate is only 10 minutes. But, with some delays and arrival and departure gate far from each other, it can be tough to reach in time. I have not travelled via Istanbul during the Covid19 so I don't know how it is there right now. But for 1 hour transit, you are eligible to use the short connection, and if the gates are near to each other, it will be quick. Istanbul is a lovely and nice airport, so you will have no problem spending some waiting time there. Many great restaurants and shops :)
Hi Kristal, I think that I have the same flight as you, just months later - can you provide an update on your experience with as much detail as you’re comfortable with? I’m flying from another country, connecting in Istanbul with only a 1hr connection to Chicago. I’m worried about making the connection.
@@alainapak7463 Hi, I managed to walk to my next gate, within 25-30 mins of walking with a rather heavy hand luggage and walked quite slow in comparison to others. I just followed the directions in the airport. Yes it is rather long winded but I managed to get the gate with 20 or so minutes breather to catch the next flight. hope that helps. 🙂
Thank god i learned about the short connection i would of transit and have like not know shit
Awesome videos on Istanbul airport connections, thanks Justin. Do you have a video of when you don’t make the connection and need a hotel? Thanks
Thank you, and I see you found the video about missing the connecting flight :) Have a nice flight:)
Thank you very much, really informal and interesting videos :) I'm the type of person who tend wait as early I can before my flight, I've to get to my capital first by plane and even booked that a day in advance as it's not with turkish airlines I felt its safer in case weather issues or other things, so really 23h waiting for next flight if my first in time.
But yeah then I going philippines via istanbul on same booking and it's 2h 35min connection there, which may strip down to more like 1h 45min consider some previous on same flight it seems be 50 min late sometimes, which for sure be enough time anyway now after seeing this, and for sure no issues either as i now going check your what to do if missing ones connection flight :)
Thank you :) And have a nice travel to Philippines :)
Hi Justin! Super helpful video, thank you 😄 I’m just wondering if the short connection gates are able to be used for a domestic to international transfer? I’ll be arriving from Cappadocia to Istanbul then onto Athens, and the connection time is 1 hour 15 mins. Cheers!
Ohhh, i honestly dont know. I have never tried that.
Thanks for the informational video Justin. It is very helpful. I am travelling from LAX to Mumbai via IST with a transit time of 2hrs and 5 mins. Hope that should be ok as most of the time the flight from LAX (TK10) is delayed. How can I find which gates do the LAX flight land? I know the Mumbai flights take off from either A or B concourse. Thanks
Yes, 2 hour will be normally be enough time. The arrival gates tends to change all the time.
Hi Justin, here is what happened. When the boarding passes were issued in Cairo, the Istanbul transfer pass was blank and we were told to go to the gate. I was not clear what that meant. Once I got off the plane, I was looking for the fast track transit security and instead ended up with the mass millions to get thru security(luckily the line was short) and once past that, when I arrived at the gate(had to figure that out since the boarding pass did not have the gate number, We were in the D terminal), when thru security again before boarding the plane. I finally figured out that had I gone to the gate instead, I would have the one security before boarding and that would have saved me time. So all in all, I did not miss my flight but was out of breath getting there.
Wow.... :) but happy to hear you didn't miss your flight :)
Hello, great video! I will be flying to IST in July with 1hr 50min transfer time but the airline has been delaying for more than 30 minutes. I can across this video and saw there is a shirt connection to help if my flight is arriving late to IST. Are there short connection sections at each gate? And how can I look for it when I arrive from my gate? Thanks!
No, not at each gate, but at every concourse. Look for the Pink/Orange sign saying "Short Connection" and follow the sign.
Very good video.
Just one question though. What about your luggage ? Did you get that on the plane with the short amount of time you had ?
We are going from Copenhagen to Kuala Lumpur with 1 hour connection time and don't really wanna land in Kuala Lumpur without our luggage.
hi and thank you :) Yes, I did get my luggage :) The airlines and airports are extremely efficient on transferring the luggage between airplanes. I haven't had any problems with my luggage for years now, but I know it still happens now and then :)
Good informations and tips, as I'm worried that I may book with turkish airlines in the next 2 months a trip to Australia and I see through an on line ticket connection time is nearly less than 70 mnts ,,but what should I do they have a good ticket price .
Thank you :) If you have about 70 minutes to your connecting flight, you will be ok :) You use the "Short connection", just follow the signs. It will take you the Fast Track Security Check, and from there you take the lift down, and you just walk to the gate where your flight is departing from. I just came through Istanbul yesterday morning, and if you walk at normal speed, not fast, but normal speed, you will use about 30 minutes from the end of Gate F to the end of Gate B. So you will probably use less then 30 minutes. If your flight is late the Airport Ground Staff will probably meet you at the gate and guide you through the airport and to your flight. Have a great flight, and remember to update me here how it went :)
Very useful video! When will you upload your new video?
Hi, i have made an update to Economy class, and did a short connection. But this it went so smooth, there wasn't much to make a video about :) I did the transit in under 12 minute. The video is here : czcams.com/video/n0OW2ZVBChA/video.html
Great video! just came across this when I was researching my flight. I have a short connection (1hr 10min) I was researching flight stats and it appears that my inbound flight never has an arrival gate. So I'm guessing they have a bus to transfer passengers from the plane to the terminal. Do you happen to know where in the airport map those buses might be dropping passengers ?
Hi, im sorry but I have no idea. So far on my trips they never used the bus. But I hope they will bring you near the security area, that will save you some time. Please update when you find out :)
Oh same here!! My layover is also 1hr 10 minutes and I’m freaking out!! Did you make it on time? Can you update if there was buses ?
@@mda3301I'm goig to have the same time as you ( 1h10), next month. Did you get it easily?
@@valdeteamado2455 I BARELY made it. I definitely ran! My flight to instabul was late so I only had 40 mins. Felt like 5 honestly
Thanks a lot for this video, I'm going to Bogota from Budapest with a connection in Istanbul with Turkish airlines and i was a bit worried about this part as i have just 1 hour and 50 minutes for my transfer :S . I will definitely used your video for my travel :)
Hi and thank you :) If you have 1 hour and 50 minutes, then you have nothing to worry about, you will be fine :) Enjoy the airport :)
Hi, thanks for the video. Are these “short connection” signs clearly displayed or do we have to look for them? Are they near the gates when you exit the plane? We have 70 min connection time, departing to US which means we may have to go through some extra security, I’m not sure and I’m very concerned about missing flight. No other flight options were available unfortunately.
Hi, the signs are very visible, but you might have to look. The color of the sign was very bright, like orange/pink/red ash :) The sign says very clear "Short Connection". Normally, you will not have any problems when you have 70 minutes disposable. So, I if nothing extraordinary happens, like delays and more, you will probably catch your flight. Sometimes airportstaff will meet you and show you the way to your gate. Have a nice trip, and do come back and tell me how your transit was.
@@JustinThailand Thank you,. We made our connecting flight. We didn’t use Short connection. There was an airport employee directing everyone where to go so we just followed his directions. Luckily our first flight arrived 15 min early and our second flight departed 15 min late. Went through 2 security checks, one after deplaning and before entering the main terminal area, and second by the boarding gate. The transfer took about 20-25 min total, including bathroom stop and this was from E4 to D11. So if anyone else with a short connection time is reading this - Yes, it is possible to make your flight for as long as your first flight is on time but for future flights, if I had options, I would not book anything with less than 2 hours of connection time.
Happy to hear that you made your connecting flight. I totally agree with you on booking with 2 hours of connection time. It makes your travel experience more fun and relaxed :)
@@k-Chicago D to E gates are close, wait to see F to A ...
Thank you for this video. My question is does the short connection applies to domestic flight within Turkey ? I’ve an international flight landing at IST airport. And have to catch the domestic flight (Turkish Airlines) to ASR airport in 75 mins. And do I need to have the boarding pass of the domestic flight to even make use of the short connection ? Appreciate your advice 😊
Hi, i have not done a transit like that my self, but you just follow the signs for Passport control and Domestic Transit. About the short connection, I don't think you can use because it will take you to the International transit area.
Very nice video but I have one question. Am I still allowed to take the short cut even if the time between arrival and departure is more than 90 min?
No, normally not, but you can try :)
Its a new airport and i am sure by now, they are doing better with timing and assigning gates for the transferring passengers
Yes, i think so too. I will do a short connection next week , and will give an update here.
Thank you Justin. I have a 90 Mins transfer between flights so I will be sure to have my running shoes. I heard about the fast track but was not sure what or where it was. The map helped a lot. I have been tracking my flight on flighttracker but this does not show which gate the plane lands at. TK693(cairo to IST), then will be catching TK692. Seems like TK692 leaves from Gate D. Wish me luck. I returning back to US on Oct 14th 2022. The uTube was very helpful.
Thank you so much :) 90 minutes will normally be enough if no delays. And when using Short Connection you will save some time there too :) The arrival gate and departure gate changes all the time. So far, on my travels, my longest transit walk was just under 40 minutes, and the shortest transit was done under 10 minutes :) So in your case, if you arrive at the Gate F, and have departure from Gate F, your transit will be very easy :) Have a nice flight, and do come back and tell how it turned out :)
Hi justin
I have a short essay next week and your video is the clearest and most invested of all. The Turkish Air video is not accurate at all.
In conclusion I want to understand.
I look for the pink sign (I found a picture of it on the internet) do a quick security check and then go towards the elevators and go down to the 2nd floor (on the button is drawn a plane taking off)
Are these elevators located near the escalators that go down?
Huge thanks for what you did.
yusuf from jordan
Thank you very much :) Yes, you look for the pink sign. Then you will do a security check, and then you will see the elevator, taking you down one floor, and from there you just walk to your gate.
Hi Justin, thanks for the video. I'm traveling from Dubai to Amsterdam next month transferring in IST airport by two turkish airlines, and my time for layover is 1 hour 20 minutes. Is this enough time for me to safely board on the next flight? Also, if I'm short of time, does the staff take me to the gate just like in the video?
Hi :) Normally 1 hour 20 minutes will be enough time. Since you have less then 90 minutes of transit time, you are eligible to use the Short Connection, follow the pink signs. Yes, on my travels so far, if we been very late, we have been met by staff taking us to the gate. But one time, the plane didn't wait for us, and we were left alone. I made a video about that too :)
Thanks for the video. Will there be a sign to say short connection? I have a flight on Saturday and its 1hr connecting flight
Yes, there will be a pink sign saying ; "Short Connection" or "Short Connection International". Its very pink and colourful, so you will see it.
Alright thanks. Is Istanbul to Malta an international flight?
@@phillicityo1 Yes, it is :) You will see the sign, almost immediately after you come up from the plane.
@@JustinThailand thanks this is very helpful
One more question. Is there a bus from when you get off the plane to the aiport or once you get off the plane you just walk to the aiport. Also is the air bridge is that where everyone who gets off the plane passes to the main aiport?
Can i ask u sir is all passenger from asian had a lady to call us? Becoz im going to manila philippines.
I have a 13 hour layover and I’m touring Istanbul. My connecting flight leaves IST for Budapest at 18:30. When should I return to the airport (I will not have luggage)? I need to know how much time I can tour the city. I’ll be using the Metro
Better safe then sorry :) they normally start the boarding 40-45 minutes before actual departuretime, So i would take 1 hr there. No luggage save you some time, and since this is a transit, you probably have the boardingpass already. So when i did this it tokk me very short time from the moment i arrived the airport and until i was inside. But you will have to go through security and passport controll. So to be sage i would probably pluss 1 more hour. So 2 hour before should be enough :)
Hi, is it automatically assigned (this short connection) or do you have to order it, like a fast track? And, if you travel between two non-Schengen area countries, do you have to go through security control? thanks a lot
And for 90 min sharp between flights, does it apply?
Its automatic. If your transit have less then 90 minutes transit, you are eligble to use short connection.
Hi, Justin. What was the exact time for you from gate to gate? How long did it tack short connection?
Oh, its not easy to say, because it depends on your arrival and departure gate. My shortest transit was about 10 minutes with Short connection. Arrived at F7, thorugh security control via Short Connection, took the lift 1 floor down and walked out to Gate F17 :) My longest transit is the one in the video you just saw :) From Gate F 15 to B 15, i cant remember exactly the time but i think 15-20 minute, runinng and walking :)
@@JustinThailand thank you.
Sir. I need to know for connecting flights, we hav to handover stroller on boarding. Will we get stroller back while deboarding or does airport have strollers? Or will we get stroller at final destination
I am sorry , but i dont know the answer to this.
Hello i want ask you ,Gate agents at the boarding gate will ask you your visa or anything has relate to your passport Except to check your name on passport thank you
For me, when traveling from Norway to Bangkok, they have only checked the passport for name.
What about if am from kenya connecting to canada via Jamaica do I suppose to have transit visa for Canada
I am not sure i understand your question, but you dont need transit visa in Istanbul if you dont leave the airport. For Canada i dont know.
I have a flight from Algiers to Istanbul and stope over of 1 hours and then to Seoul o hope I can make it this is my first time travelling
Well, if no delays, 1 hour should be enough time to reach your gate. Look for the pink signs saying ; Short Connection.
Hi Justin, I will be travelling from OTP to LAX via IST with 1h05 min layover, I saw a lot of videos with transit walk and didn’t see any short connection signs, only signs to transit area. Where are these signs of short connection located?
It's a pink sign, saying "short connection". As you exit the plane, and come out from the airbridge, just look to your right or left, and look for the pink sign. In this video, you will see the pink sign, but it look yellow on this video, but it is sort of pink. czcams.com/video/p1bVnkft0RI/video.htmlsi=8-DAq8E7ldupfAzE&t=186
What is the difference between Fast Check, Short Connection, and Meet & Greet? How do you sign up for these ahead of time?
Fast track is normally for business class passengers. Short Connection is for passenger with less then 90 minutes to transfer. Meet and Greet is a payable service.
im so nervous about my 1 hour 15 minute interational connection. Should i ask one of the flight attendant about the short connection? or is there a person meeting you like in the video on all short connections? where do i find more info about this.
Normally, 1 hr 15 min is enough. My longest transit was done under 40 minutes. If you are running late, some ground staff will meet you there, but that is not a guarantee for reach the plane in time, you can see my video about that. But in general, you will have no problems with this transit :)
can you add a video for Jeddah (JED) airport when the opportunity arises?
Yes, i will do :) Right now im working on Dubai Airport :)
Have you finally boarded in the aircraft?
13/2 I travel for Alexandria and my connection is only 1 hour and 25 minutes... I am very anxious that I will miss my flight 😥
Hi, you don't have to worry, 1 hour and 25 minutes gonna get you there. Follow the pink sign saying "Short Connection", and you will be fine. I did a new transit last week, having only 60 minutes, and that was no problem, on that flight I used only 12 minutes on the transit. But it all depends on which gate you arrive and depart. But with almost 90 minutes, you will be fine :) Come back and tell us how it went. Have a nice trip :)
@@JustinThailand Really this makes me feel more comfortable... Also I checked everything to much and I saw that I can gain more time if I use the Buggy(mini vehicle for the passengers) to connect me in the gates!
I will let you know soon my experience 🙂
Hi, Thanks for the informative video!
I have a connection time of 1:25 hrs , I looked over the history of the same flight over the past week and out of the past 7 days, the arrival time was delayed for around an hour! that kind of scared me! i will be in my 8th month of pregnancy and running isnt the best thing with my weight and short breath!
I heard of a paid buggy service with 6 euros..but not sure if it works in transit connection or not!have you heard about it? do you recommend it?
Thank you :) Well, its not easy to say, but normally, 1:25 hrs should be enough time. And even if your flight is delayed, you should make it. What makes the transit a dream or nightmare, is the arrival and departing gate. I did a new transit 2 weeks ago, and used only 12 minutes to do the transit, and I even stoped to buy some water :) But if you e.g. arrive at F 15 and depart from B 15, you are in for a long walk, but since you can use the short connection, you will probably only use about 30 minutes. About the buggy service, I have seen several people mention this one, but I haven't tried it myself. But I will for sure look into it, and come back to you if I find something interesting.
@@JustinThailand Yes that would be great! Thank you ! :)
@@sherineelsayed4702 how was the transit?
@@vigilantexx missed my connection plane unfortunately:( my plane took off one hour late from Cairo and my luck wasn’t so good with the terminals too! They compensated me in Istanboul airport with one night stay in a hotel since the next flight was on the next day. Had to pay for a turkish visa though in the airport since the hotel was outside the airport (45 mins from the airport!!)
So i wouldnt do that short transit time again honestly..next time i’d take the long lay off hours and pay for a good vip lounge and have a sleep in the airport
@@sherineelsayed4702 sorry to hear that…unfortunately Turkish A sells tickets with very short connection time…did they give you the luggage before going to the hotel of just collected it at your destination?
Last November 2019, I arrived at this airport from London Heathrow and my connecting flight was just over and hour. It was my first time at Istanbul. Just past Jetway we were greeted by shouting ground staff who demanded our onward boarding passes, and they screamed our gate numbers at us. When I asked for direction they just waved their hands wildly.
So I proceeded in the in the wrong direction for over ten minutes , then I realized I was not making progress and turned around and my way through the terminal which doesn't have conveyors and is as long as the high street in some small country towns.
I go onto escalators and conveyors fearing all the while that the young people running by won't knock me down but this, fortunately, only came close to happening.
I arrived at the gate just in time to board with a restless crown of fellow travelers and almost lost my passport while finding my seat.
Mysteriously, I did not go through security. No airline should have to shout or make passengers run to catch their flight. Ii's simply poor service.
Sorry to hear that. Its not fun to be running like that through an airport. Did they take you trough the "Short Connection Route"? I am doing an update video next week on the transit and short connection in Istanbul, so I will definitely update you on this. Thanks for sharing your story.
@@JustinThailand I one went with me. They just shouted the gate numbers and did't bother to give directions. I found my way there myself, I didn't go through any security check.
@@fuzzybearphoto Ok, but you sure you didn't pass a small security check, and then took the lift down one floor ? You might have found a loophole.
@@JustinThailand It was my first time there. I just followed signs.
The clerk at the boarding gate hesitated slightly when she looked at my passport but her male colleague seem to indicate that it was OK. They were't speaking English
Now on my return journey from Manila just over 3 weeks later, we deplaned at a remote stand. I was so surprised since I was at the biggest, most modern airport in the world.
I felt like he airport bus had gone to a different part of town.
The layover was just about an hour and a half. After getting back into the terminal I had to wait to go through security. Then headed off in the wrong direction again for 10 minutes until I finally got it right.
Oddly, I was about the 4th person to arrive at the gate.
I know this might never happen, What if the Gates are next to each other? What is the transfer process like if that is the case?
The transfer process is the same. It almost happened to me :) Arrived at F 7 and departure from F 14, and the whole transit took me under 10 minutes. Here is the thing if the gates are next to each other. Scenario 1 - If your connecting flight is leaving in less than 90 minutes, you are eligble to use the «short connection», and you just go through the fast track security check, take the lift one floor down, and you are at your gate :) Scenario 2 - you have more than 90 minutes to your connecting flight. You will have to follow the original route. That mean you will have to go to the ordinary security checkpoint. When you exit the plane, you will be on the upper floor, and the boarding is one floor down, and the only access is through one of the security checks.
@@JustinThailand ty for the info
Hi I have eight hours layover in ist .. is ther any pay and use lounges that I can use? I’m traveling thru TK.. thanks in advance
Yes, you can pay yourself into the IGA Lounge, not cheap, but a big and nice lounge. I think it was 59 Euro.
There is touristanbul free shuttle istanbul tour. You can join.
So I’ve talked to other people who say when they have a connecting flight they do not have to go back through security. Is your flight on this two separate tickets and that’s why you had to go back through security?
Nope, i never travel on two separate tickets. And on all my transits in Istanbul, and it is quite a few, we all have to go through the security control. So if someone claims they don't have to go through the security control, I have no idea of how thats possible. Regarding domestic to International transit, that might be the case, I don't know. But for international transit, I'm pretty sure that everyone has go through the security control. Here is a complete guide I made about doing transit in Istanbul : czcams.com/video/ShJ4kFyCov4/video.htmlsi=LT0mD8hR2TavM1Y7
Hi, we are going to From London to Dubai via turkish airlines with a transit time of just under 2 hours. Would we need to get another boarding card for the next flight and is there going to be enough time to get to the next gate
If you have your travel under 1 ticket, you will normally get all the boarding passes at the first check in.
Do you think 2 hours is enough time? I will be there in 4 weeks. I originally had a 6 hours layover but I changed my connecting flight and now I'm stressed that 2 hours it's not enough.
2 hour is enough time :) Enjoy your transit :)
Will I be able to use the short connection if my flight arrives 1h05m before the next connecting flight?
Yes, if. you have less then 90 minutes, you can use the Short Connection
Did you have check-in bags and if so, did it make it?
Yes, the bags made it :)
hey justin i got 1 hour and fifty minute of transit can i catch my plane because i have a 4 months baby and 3 years child with me and my wife is there any option so i can catch plane on time incase if i got delay how can i get my transit plane on time so i should not worry buggy or short cut ?Thank u
Normally, if no delays, 1 hour 50 minutes, should be plenty enough time. As you saw in the video, if you have less then 90 minutes, you will be eligble to use the Short Connection, just follow the Pink/Orange Signs. After security control, you will find yourself in the middle of the airport, here you can find Buggy transport. They are located at the Gate C1, D1 and E1. Here is a video about the Buggyride : czcams.com/video/CdKGVRnOHHM/video.html
where, when and how can I book an Airport assistance transfer buggy at the Instanbul Airport?
www.turkishairlines.com/en-int/any-questions/special-assistance-for-passengers/
Hi Justin! Thank you for this video, it's been very helpful! I have one question that you might be able to help me with. I am going to fly from Moscow to Belgrade with a really short change at Istanbul airport. The trick is that i have two separate tickets from two separate airlines. One is Red Wings and the other one is Air Serbia, the gap between them is 1h 50min. Will i be eligible to use the short connection pass in my case? And if yes, how will i get registered on my second flight / get my boarding pass in case i wont be able to get registered online? i will only have my carry on luggage, so no waiting for the carousel. i'm afraid they'll make me go though the regular immigration / customs procedure because i have separate tickekts. i will really appreciate if you could share any ideas
Ohhh i am not sure. I know, it's a good thing you don't have any checked-in luggage. It will be easier with only carry on. Last time I travelled through Istanbul, you need to have a valid boarding pass to go through the security point for transit. So I honestly don't know. I hope you might be able to check in online. I also know there is some servicedesk/transferdesk, but I don't know if they can help you or not.
@@JustinThailand thank you for your reply Justin! Eventually, i contacted the airline and they said that with two separate tickets it will still be a standard immigration and registration process, no matter the type of luggage. So i decided to get on a later flight to Serbia which will let me have 4,5h break between the flights. I dont want to risk missing it because our next leg of travel is from Serbia to Slovenia
I totally agree on that decision :) Better safe then sorry :) Have super nice flight :)
Hello Justin, I have 1 hour gap between my TK airline flight arrival and connecting flight departure, and I have read the boarding gates closes 20 mins prior to departure. Does that mean I have only 40 minutes to make the transfer or 1 hour? Both flights are on the same PNR.
Yes, it sometimes say they close 20 minutes prior, and sometimes 10 min. On some occasions, they will wait for you, on other occasions they will leave without you :( . I also have a channel on my channel of what to do if you miss you your connecting flight. That said, The Short Connection will probably save you some time, so under normale circumstances, and delays, I think you will have no problem reaching your gate in time. But, the margins are tight, but I think and hope you will be ok :)
@@JustinThailand thanks for the reply, Hope I can make the flight in time. Does the airlines takes responsibility of missed flights in case of the arrival flight has reached on time without delays ?
Yes, you need to contact the Service desk, and they will rebook you for the next available flight. If you need to stay overnight, they will provide you with hotel, food and transport. If this should happen to you, here is a video i made about missing connecting flight in Istanbul : czcams.com/video/QoNQW72fVyk/video.html
@@JustinThailand Thank you very much for this information, it is very helpful. Subscribing to your channel ❤️
Thank you very much :) Have a nice flight :)
Hi sir I have layout time 1:55 min
Mumbai to Istanbul
Istanbul to London
We r 3 passengers and 3 Lageg bag and 3 cabins bag it’s enough time to transfer flights and immigration
If your travel is under 1 ticket, your luggage should be checked to your final destination, London.
Flight delay and we currently have 50 min to transfer from I think gate H to A. Sounds like mission impossible 🤣
Gate H ? :) I don't think there is any gate H :)
Thanks for information 😊But do they have a passenger Car to Ride and go to your Gate…instead of Running?😊
I have seen the Buggy cars bringing people, but on my trip they didn't provide one. So I am not sure about this car yet, but will definitely check it out on my next trip.
@@JustinThailand we will be travelling to Philippines and I have 2 daughters age 8 and 13 and We have Only 1:05 to connecting flight…Do you think it’s enough to walk to the gate if I have kids to walk if it’s Gate F to Gate B .. it’s a long run?
If no delays, it should be enough. You will with 1:05 hrs (65 minutes) transit be eligible to use the "Short Connection". Short Connection is a fast track security control, and will take you 1 floor down, to the departure area. It is a huge timesaver. From there, you just walk to your gate. Normally, if you are running late, the airline will provide with some ground staff to help you, because they have an responsibility to get you on the plane too. In my transits so far, my record is transit done under 8 minute. This was done because I arrived at F17, and have less then 90 minutes to transit, so I used the Short Connection, 1 floor down, and to my big surprise, the departure gate was F 11, transit in only 8 minutes, and that includes my stop for buy water. On my longest transit, I used about 35 minutes. But if you arrive at F17 and depart B17, it is a long run. Here is my latest video from Istanbul : Its a transitvideo in real time from gate F17 to gate D10. In that video I used 27 minutes on the transit, and did not use the Short Connection. Here is the video : czcams.com/video/p1bVnkft0RI/video.html
@@JustinThailand Hopping we arrive earlier on our flight from Denmark to ISTAMBUL …And We will take the Short Connection 😊Thanks😉
@@bongskiestimo7161 I hope so too :) Have a great flight, and do come back and tell how it turned out :) Whising you a great travel :)
hi thank for the video , i will be new istanbul airport next february with a short connection , istanbul BKK i have only 1 hour and 35 minutes to take the next flight please HELP ME i never been in Istanbul airport but i know its huge short connection is if you have 90 minutes .. BUT i have 95 minutes SO .. I CANT USE IT !! its right ?
Yes, its less then 90 minutes, but you can give a try :) Anyway, 1 hour 35 minutes is enough time to do transit without short connection too :)
Hey, Is 75 minutes enough to transfer from plane to another plane in Istanbul airport?
Yes, it should be enough, but it depends on what gate you arrive and depart from. But, look for the "Short Connection" sign, that will lead you to the Fast Track Security check point. But if you arrive at Gate F, and depart from gate A or B, that is a long distance, but if you have 75 minutes from you arrive at the gate, you should be ok.
Justin & Thailand the problem is I don’t know the gates yet my flight on December, What will happen with my baggage if I missed the plane ?
Today is 5th January 2024 and I will travel from Arlanda to Lahore on 10th January 2024 and my layover time is 65 minutes. I am afraid that may be I miss my connection.
Well... I cant give you any guarantees, but if no delays, and you use the Short Connection, you should reach your gate in time.
Hi Justin, Is this Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen airport?
No, this is the new one, Istanbul Airport Havalimani.
Do you have any idea about that airport? I have got 55 minutes to catch 1 Turkish airlines to another Turkish airlines on terminal 1. Do you that's enough time for that airport?
Yes, I belive that will enough time. If no delays or other problems, you will be ok :)
How short was your connection? I have a short international connection with layover time of 70 minutes so I’m a bit nervous.
70 minutes is normally enough time to transfer. If running late, there will probably be some personell from the airline escorting you to the gate. Have a nice trip :)
@@JustinThailand thank you.
I have a question 🙋♀️ do I need to go for passport checklist and security check again after connecting to my second flight ✈️
Or I will just show them my boarding pass only
Only security control and boarding pass.
Are there transportation buggy vehicles in the airport
Yes, I haven't tried it myself yet, but you can find more info here : www.igapass.com/tr
@@JustinThailand Wow. I had no idea i could buy these. I'm having a short(ish) 2h connection flight in mighty Istanbul , flying from Budapest to Durban. But with all the delays and craziness in the airports this summer, I'm scared i will not make it in time. Last time I missed my connecting flight in Istanbul , i had to wait for 5 days for the next flight .
Thank you very much Justin for all your videos about scary Istanbul. 👍
Very informative. Thanks. What shall I do if I lost my boarding card. How can I get a new one before boarding the next flight?
there will be some service-counter near the security control areas.
What if its just one hour connection.. will you be able to catch your flight
Its depending on your arrival and departure gate :) If there is no delays, and you use the short connection, 1 hour should be enough :)
I reached my gate within 30min only. But if there is a delay, it is not enough. Just luck.
@Justin & Thailand
Is this side for everyone even for economy class or just business classe ?
Everyone with less then 90 minutes to next flight can use the Short Connection.
Oh great my flight is just one hour layover so I’m afraid I miss my flight , and another question please if my flight do the delay will my plan wait for me ?
@@user-me6uf4lx5i Sometimes they wait, sometimes they don't :) Here is my video of what to do if they don't wait for you :) czcams.com/video/QoNQW72fVyk/video.htmlsi=wFXC2qAsqq64eeOu
2022 for me
Hello Sir ,we have to pay for the short connection. I 'm have my flight in 26 /07 and i have just 1h20 min . If yes how much we pay for it and how ?
Thank you so much
Hi to you :) No, you don't have pay anything for Short Connection, you are free to use the Short Connection as long as you have less than 90 minutes to transit. And with 1h20min you should be ok :)
@@JustinThailand thank you Sir
i have 1 hour 35 minnutes to connect with fast trck you think i can mannage, feels tight if might include taxiing
Normally, it will be enough. But as you said, sometimes the taxiing can be long, but under normal circumstances, 1 hour 35 minutes should enough. Have a great flight :)
@@JustinThailand thank you verry mutch ok no worries then. I come from Europe to Asia so can imagine need cross at least half the airport if they seperate gates
Not necessary :) On my trips I have had transit from gate F to gate F, include short connection, it took me under 10 minutes :) If you transit from gate F to a high number ex. 15 on gate B, you might use 30-40 minutes. On my latest travels transiting Istanbul the Security control have not been busy at all :)
@@JustinThailand ok thnx if lucky might sneak t obthe lounge fr a bite
@@gefingeerdbetweenthedots6092 😆👍 Sounds like a great idea 👍👍 Have a nice flight, and do come back and tell how it end :) If you get a departure at the far end, I have also made a video about how to get a Buggy car ride :)
Hi, after seeing you guys running like in marathon, I’m really in scary time nw. Cos I’m flying with my 19 month old son in February and we have only 1 hour to get transit OMG, I thought we can make it but..... can u please show us the short way to reach the gate? Thanks for the information
Hi, and not worry :) 1 hour is enough time to get you to the next flight. I did a new transit in Istanbul 2 days ago, and used the short connection, and it took me only 12 minute from I got off the plane until I was at the gate. The short way to reach the gate is by follow the pink signs saying "Short Connection", that will bring you to the Fast Track security, and from there you just take the lift one floor down, and you just start walk out to your gate. If you then have to walk through the whole airport, even with your 19 month old son, you will have enough time to do so. If you are unlucky and get the same transit I had, Gate F 15 and to walk over to B15, you still gonna have enough time. You will use, by walking, not running, about 35 minutes. Where do you arrive from, and where are you going, and what airline do you use ?
Justin & Thailand thank you soo much. Germany to Kathmandu from Turkish airlines.
@@lhamolingtsang2498 Ok, Turkish Airlines normally land ahead of schedule, so I don't think you will have any problem reaching the gate in time. Check screen monitors for which Gate your flight depart from, and then follow the sign "Short Connection", and you will be ok :) Have a nice flight in February :) And come back to tell us how it was :)
Im scared i have a 1 hour and 15 minutes layover from istanbul to Milan
1 hour 15 minutes is normally enough time for transit. And you are also eligible to use the Short Connection, that will save you some time too :) And here is my new video about Buggy Car ride in Istanbul Airport :) But this is only for departure, so you will have to go to the Buggy Car Station at C1, D1 or E1 :) Here is the link to the video czcams.com/video/CdKGVRnOHHM/video.html
The short connection is free right?
Yes, its free :)
*BAHNKO PASSENTYEEAAAHH*
Lol :) She said that ALOT :) lol
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This airport is a disaster...I missed 2 times my connection... problem.. nobody is talking English.... The gates did change .so when my plane landed ..they were boarding for my next Flight!. You need at least 2 hours between flights when you are booking on line. From international to domestic flights takes to much time. The time boards should also be adjusted...they have to solve many problems. train your staff to help people who are in transfer!
I got a 2 hours 15 minutes transfer from an International to Domestic flight at Istanbul Airport with Turkish Airlines. Do you think it is doable?
@@haroonusman6426 yes you can do..but you do not need delay
Hi, and thanks for your feedback. Well, I sort of have to agree with you on this. Lately, something changed at this airport. I used to love Turkish Airlines and Istanbul Airport, but there have been several episodes lately making me not like either the airport or Turkish Airlines that much anymore. You can see my video when I lost me connecting flight here ---> czcams.com/video/QoNQW72fVyk/video.html . On my last travel with Turkish there was so many problem with my ticket I almost gave up. They kept changing the flight times, and they made it hard for me to reschedule. I came back from that trip yesterday, and Im not flying Turkish Airlines for a while now because of this. I also have an ongoing case at the Norwegian Complaint Board about Turkish Airlines. So im not impresses with this company anymore. My next trip will be Emirates, working on new videos from Dubai Airport.
Please forgive, I laughed at your demise
You made a mistake by travelling on Turkish Airlines Justin. I learned the hard way that huge airports are a nightmare for transit flights. You should have booked on Gulf Air or Oman Air for example. Emirates and Qatar also have big airports, but not as big as the new IST.
Maybe, if I have enough time, I think its a great airport . Gonna test again in February :)
Salieri Amadeus that is not a reason to avoid Turkish airlines they are one of the best!
What re you singing about? Read skytrax passenger reports about emirates and other middle east airlines.. I ll never use them..
You’re so farnee!!!
Farnee ? Whar is farnee ?
Funny 😆
Ada Tay hahaha ok :) Thank you :)
Most welcome.... 😊
I know ALL THE GATES now after this video you’ve presented ☺️... definitely no heels.... Onitsuka Tiger shoes in order.... I can do without the nightmare 😂😂...