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More about Istanbul airport VIP services
IST Airport Meet and Greet provides greeter-led VIP assistance inside Istanbul Airport (IST), with meet and greet from €215 per person on arrival, €250 on departure and €290 for transit. A personal assistant stays with you through passport control, luggage and the walk to your car or gate, 24 hours a day, night flights included.
This guide explains which service fits your trip, what happens on the day and who is behind the service. For everything each booking includes, see our Istanbul Airport VIP meet and greet prices.
Which Istanbul Airport service do you need?
Six terminal services are available at Istanbul Airport. Meet and greet covers the whole walk through the terminal with one assistant; the other five each solve a single problem, such as a passport queue, a far gate, heavy bags or a wait before boarding. Prices below are per person unless stated.
| Service | Best for | Starting price |
|---|---|---|
| Meet and greet | A personal assistant through passport control and luggage | €215 arrival, €250 departure, €290 transit |
| Fast track | Priority lane at passport control and security | €40 |
| Buggy | A far gate or limited walking | Included with meet and greet; on its own, by route |
| Porter | Someone to carry your bags | Comes with every meet and greet booking |
| iGA Lounge | Time to rest before boarding, food and drinks included | €105 |
| Jetex VIP terminal | A separate private terminal, away from the main building | €950 arrival, €1,200 departure, €1,500 transit |
What happens on arrival, departure and transit at Istanbul Airport?
Arrival
Istanbul Airport arrival meet and greet costs from €215 per person. Your greeter waits at the flight gate or the agreed meeting point with a name sign, takes you through passport control on the priority lane, helps at baggage claim and customs, then walks you to your car. Our Istanbul Airport arrival guide shows the route.
Departure
Istanbul Airport departure meet and greet costs from €250 per person. Your assistant meets you at the terminal, helps with check-in and your bags, takes you through security and passport control on the priority lane, then on to your gate or lounge. Our Istanbul Airport departure guide covers each step.
Transit
Istanbul Airport transit assistance costs from €290 per person. Your assistant meets you as you leave the aircraft and takes you through the transfer security check to your next gate. See help with a tight connection, or our note on changing from an international to a domestic flight.
Are meet and assist, concierge and VIP service the same thing?
At Istanbul Airport, meet and greet, meet and assist, airport concierge, greeting service and VIP assistance all describe a personal assistant who stays with you through the terminal. Names differ between providers, so compare what is included: fast track, luggage help and where the service ends. Read more on what a meet and greet service is.
Should you book iGA or a private agency at Istanbul Airport?
iGA operates Istanbul Airport and sells its own premium welcome through iGA Pass, where fast track, buggy and lounge are priced as separate options. IST Airport Meet and Greet includes fast track and luggage help in one price from €215. Our side-by-side iGA comparison lists the differences.
If you only want the queue-free lane, iGA's published Fast Track tariff was €26.67 + VAT in November 2026, free for passengers aged 65 and over. Our Istanbul Airport fast track guide compares it with our escorted option at €40.
Who books meet and greet at Istanbul Airport?
- Older travellers: see Istanbul Airport assistance for seniors, including what iGA offers free of charge to passengers aged 65 and over.
- Turkish Airlines passengers: see Turkish Airlines meet and greet and who gets Turkish Airlines fast track.
- Business travellers: see Istanbul Airport fast track for the priority lane at passport control and security.
- Travellers with heavy luggage: see the Istanbul Airport porter service and baggage wrapping.
- Families and groups: prices are per person, and you receive one fixed price for your party on WhatsApp.
Is meet and greet available at other airports in Türkiye?
Yes. Besides Istanbul Airport, the greeter-led service runs at Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) from €175 on arrival and €190 on departure, and at Milas-Bodrum Airport from €215 on arrival and €240 on departure. It is also available at Izmir Adnan Menderes and Ankara Esenboğa.
Who provides IST Airport Meet and Greet?
IST Airport Meet and Greet is the airport assistance brand of Coşar Turizm, an Istanbul travel company with TÜRSAB licence A-11345, active since 2008. You book on WhatsApp or by phone on +90 533 770 29 14, receive a fixed price before you travel, and get your greeter's direct contact before your service. Read more about us.
