How to get VIP arrival help at IST
I'm arriving at Istanbul Havalimani Airport (IST) soon and would really love to avoid the usual stress - long passport lines, dealing with bags, and all the chaos after a long flight. I've heard there are VIP services where someone meets you at the gate and helps with everything. Has anyone tried this? How does it work and is it worth the money?
Yeah, I used the Meet and Greet VIP Service Istanbul Airport (IST) last summer when I landed at IST with the fam. Honestly, it was a game changer. A dude was waiting for us right at the gate as soon as we got off the plane. He took us on one of those electric buggies straight to passport control and we skipped all the lines. Super smooth. He even handled our bags and walked us straight out to our driver outside. For my kid who was tired and cranky, this saved us big time. We didn’t touch a single suitcase or have to ask anyone for directions. For €270 it was 100% worth it just for the peace of mind after a long flight. Wouldn’t fly into Istanbul any other way now.