Find out what services and facilities are available at Istanbul-Sabiha Gökcen Airport. Where is the best place to eat and shop?

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Internet and wi-fi

Wi-fi is available free of charge, however, to access it you must register with a phone number which will then receive a verification code.

The connection is only free for 60 minutes and the whole process cannot be repeated.

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Shops and supermarkets

Like any large international airport, Sabiha Gökcen is equipped with many shops of luxury fashion brands, souvenir shops and duty free shops.

Most of the shops are in the central area immediately after the security check.

There are also convenience stores in the terminal:

• Airport Market: grocery store - arrivals hall on the right, open 24/7.
• Pharmacy - departure hall, public area, open 24/7

Restaurant

The terminal is equipped with a large number of restaurants, including fast-food outlets such as KFC and McDonald's.

You always have an almost unlimited choice from a mix of cafes, better restaurants and fast food outlets after security in both the international and domestic sections. But there is also a wide choice in the public area of the airport.

In the public area, for example, the following restaurants are available:

• Burger King - open 5:00-2:00
• McDonald's - open 24/7
• Starbucks - open 24/7

You will also come across fast food outlets with traditional Turkish delicacies, especially kebabs.

Most snack bars remain open 24/7 after security checks.

Luggage storage

You can store your luggage in the baggage room in the arrivals hall of international flights. It is open 24/7 and the charge per 24 hours is around 150 try.

ATMs and exchange offices

The currency exchange offices at Istanbul Airport are run by Global Exchange with unfavourable rates.

You may prefer to use ATMs of regular Turkish banks located in the public areas of the arrival halls of the international and domestic parts of the terminal.

Showers

Public showers are available after passport control and are operated by Kepler together with the capsule hotel: keplerclub.com.

The cost per shower is 15 eur and it is advisable to book in advance at keplerclub.com.

Drinking water

There are no drinking water fountains at Sabiha Gökcen Airport, and the water flowing from the sinks in the toilets is not potable either.

Smoking facilities

After security check in the domestic and international sections, there are outdoor terraces especially for smokers.