Turkish Airlines opens its first-ever European lounge at Edinburgh Airport, marking a significant expansion of its world-renowned hospitality beyond its famous İstanbul hub. The new lounge enhances Edinburgh’s premium travel offering and underscores the airport’s growing position as an international gateway.
Türkiye’s flag carrier—flying to more countries than any other airline—hosted a celebratory event at Edinburgh International Airport on 10 December to mark the launch of its eighth lounge outside Türkiye. The carrier continues to bring scaled-down yet luxurious versions of its five-star İstanbul Lounge to key international gateways, ensuring a seamless and elevated passenger experience.
The 673m² lounge, with capacity for 149 guests, offers premium amenities including an open buffet featuring Turkish pide service at lunch and dinner, a luxury relaxation area with TVs and Wi-Fi, and two prayer rooms. Additional facilities include an accessible restroom for guests with reduced mobility, a baby care room, and flight information screens.
Turkish Airlines Chief Operations Officer M. Akif Konar said:
“The opening of our new Turkish Airlines Lounge at Edinburgh Airport marks an important milestone for our airline. As our first abroad lounge in Europe and our eighth outside of Türkiye, this investment demonstrates our deep commitment to our European operations where we already possess a strong presence as the best airline* of the continent. Looking ahead, we will continue to build on our presence in the region and bringing our award-winning hospitality closer to travellers here.”
Edinburgh International Airport Chief Commercial Officer Stephanie Wear said:
“The opening of the new Turkish Airlines Lounge marks an exciting chapter for both us and the airline as they launch their first lounge in the Europe abroad at Edinburgh Airport. It demonstrates Turkish Airlines’ commitment to the airport and to enhancing the travel experience for passengers. Open to all travellers, the lounge offers a relaxing space with fantastic runway views and some great food and beverage options whilst you wait for your flight.”
Located on Level 2 near gate 16, the lounge is open to Turkish Airlines Business Class passengers, Miles&Smiles Elite, Elite Plus and Elite Corporate Club members travelling in any class, as well as holders of the Miles&Smiles Premier Visa Signature Card issued in the United States. Travellers with a paid lounge membership card may also access the lounge.
Turkish Airlines currently operates 10 weekly flights between Edinburgh and İstanbul, offering Scottish travellers seamless global connectivity through its extensive network of 356 destinations across 132 countries.
