Istanbul Airport transit

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by AT in Atlanta New Member August 19, 2019, 1:28 pm

Istanbul Airport transit

AT in Atlanta New Member
August 19, 2019, 1:28 pm

Hello. I’m thinking of traveling from ATL to BOM via Turkish Airlines business class. There’s a roughly 4+ hour transit time in IST on the outbound and return. I plan to just use the business lounge and not step outside the airport. I’ve read a few sites but am unclear if I need to apply and pay for the transit visa or not for a 4-hour layover? Thanks for your insight.
MidSouthSkier Community Ambassador
August 19, 2019, 2:31 pm

No, you should not need a visa as you won’t be clearing customs and entering Turkey.
Owen New Member
August 21, 2019, 11:08 am

You will be fine, as you have a confirmed outbound international flight. Also, IST provides sterile transfers, so you won’t even need to clear immigration like in the USA/Canada.
AT in Atlanta New Member
August 21, 2019, 11:54 am

Thank you, MidSouth Skier and Owen. Would this also be the case if I were to transit through DOH?

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