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Restaurants at Istanbul Airport

10 dining options · 9 airside · 1 landside

10
Total Options
9
Airside
1
Landside
8
Vegetarian
7
Halal

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Burger King restaurant at IST Airport $ Airside

Burger King

Fast Food

Familiar fast food option with localized menu items. All outlets at Istanbul Airport serve halal-certified meat.

Multiple locations throughout the terminal 24/7
Vegetarian Halal
Popeyes restaurant at IST Airport $ Airside

Popeyes

Fast Food

Louisiana-style fried chicken chain serving halal-certified chicken sandwiches, tenders, and sides.

Main terminal food court 24/7
Halal
Sbarro restaurant at IST Airport $ Airside

Sbarro

Italian / Pizza

Quick-service pizza and Italian dishes. Offers pizza by the slice, pasta, and salads.

Main terminal food court 24/7
Vegetarian
Simit Sarayi restaurant at IST Airport $ Landside

Simit Sarayi

Turkish Bakery & Cafe

Popular Turkish bakery chain famous for its simit (sesame-crusted bread rings), borek, Turkish tea, and fresh-squeezed juices.

Arrivals hall and domestic departures 05:00-23:00
Vegetarian Halal
Kebapci Iskender restaurant at IST Airport $$ Airside

Kebapci Iskender

Turkish

Home of the famous Iskender kebab - thinly sliced doner meat served over pide bread with tomato sauce, melted butter, and yogurt. A Turkish culinary institution since 1867.

International departures food court 07:00-23:00
Halal
Mado restaurant at IST Airport $$ Airside

Mado

Turkish Desserts & Ice Cream

Famous Turkish ice cream chain known for stretchy Maras-style dondurma and traditional desserts like baklava and kunefe. A must-try Turkish experience.

International departures, near Concourse A 06:00-00:00
Vegetarian Halal
Starbucks restaurant at IST Airport $$ Airside

Starbucks

Coffee & Cafe

Multiple Starbucks locations throughout the airport serving the full range of coffee drinks, teas, pastries, and light bites.

Multiple locations in departures and arrivals 24/7
Vegetarian
Turkish Kitchen restaurant at IST Airport $$ Airside

Turkish Kitchen

Turkish

Authentic Turkish cuisine featuring kebabs, pide, lahmacun, and traditional mezes. A great place to experience local flavors before your flight.

Main terminal, international departures 24/7
Vegetarian Halal
SSP The Bar restaurant at IST Airport $$$ Airside

SSP The Bar

International / Bar

Full-service bar and restaurant with international menu, craft cocktails, wines, and beers. Good spot to relax before a long-haul flight.

International departures 24/7
Vegetarian
D.ream by Dogus restaurant at IST Airport $$$$ Airside

D.ream by Dogus

International Fine Dining

Upscale restaurant offering refined Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine, premium wines, and tableside service.

Main terminal, premium dining area 07:00-01:00
Vegetarian Halal

Dining Tips at IST

Before Security

Landside restaurants are accessible to everyone, including those picking up or dropping off passengers.

After Security

Airside restaurants are only accessible to passengers with boarding passes who have cleared security.

Peak Hours

Expect longer queues during morning (6-9am) and evening (5-8pm) rush hours. Plan accordingly.

Payment

Most restaurants accept credit cards and contactless payments. Some may accept the local currency only.

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