Istanbul – which airport?

[The real Swiss Tony]

Need to book some flights in Turkey. Staying at the Conrad and have the choice of flying ex SAW or ISL

Both prices are the same
SAW has a 2 cabin plane (can assign sets up front – obvs that could change) and there’s a Plaza Premium lounge
ISL means normal seats and I can access the IGA lounge with Priority Pass

I think ISL will be the faster journey but don’t think there’s much in it.

Any thoughts?
Thanks

Tony

[can]

I did both. I think the IGA at IST is better than the plaza at SAW.
Getting to IST is pain but no more than to SAW from/to Conrad.
Also, if you are into it, IST is much better shopping.
Private transfer is pricy but worth it.

[Richie]

The IST pain may change when the new metro service opens. It really depends when you are arriving. I arrived at 4pm and there were plenty of cabs waiting and the traffic wasn’t too bad. I like the IGA lounge, plenty of space and good staff.

[The real Swiss Tony]

Thanks both!

Note it’s a departing flight – about 5pm/6pm, so leaving the city probably 2.5-3 hrs before that.

Also domestic if that changes anything

When does the metro open? We’re travelling in late August.