Turkish Airlines Opens Its First European lounge

DALLAS — New amenities await Turkish Airlines (TK) customers at Edinburgh International Airport (EDI). The airline has opened its first-ever European lounge at EDI, in addition to the one at its İstanbul (IST) hub. The new lounge elevates Edinburgh’s premium travel offering and reinforces the airport’s growing role as an international gateway.

Türkiye’s flag carrier hosted a celebratory event at the facility on December 10 to mark the opening. The facility is the eighth lounge outside of Türkiye.

Spanning 673m² (more than 7,000 square feet) and able to accommodate up to 149 guests, the lounge offers a premium experience. Facilities include an open buffet featuring a Turkish pide service at lunch and dinner, a luxury relaxation area with TVs and Wi-Fi, and two prayer rooms. The lounge also includes an accessible restroom for guests with reduced mobility, a baby care room, and flight information screens.

Comments from Airline, Airport Officials

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, this investment demonstrates our deep commitment to our European operations, where we already possess a strong presence as the best airline on the continent. Looking ahead, we will continue to build on our presence in the region and bring our award-winning hospitality closer to travelers here.”

"The opening of the new Turkish Airlines Lounge marks an exciting chapter for both us and the airline,” said EDI Chief Commercial Officer Stephanie Wear. “It demonstrates Turkish Airlines’ commitment to the airport and to enhancing the travel experience for passengers. 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 available to Turkish Airlines Business Class passengers, Miles&Smiles members (Elite, Elite Plus and Elite Corporate Club) traveling in any class; and holders of the carrier’s Miles&Smiles Premier Visa Signature Card issued in the United States. Guests with a Paid Lounge membership card can also enter the lounge ahead of their flight.

Turkish Airlines operates 10 weekly flights between Edinburgh and Istanbul which allows travelers from Scotland to connect via Turkish Airlines’ global network to 356 destinations in 132 countries.