There are few things more enjoyable, at least to me, than spending a fair chunk of time in a quality airport lounge before takeoff (and especially not if I’m at the Turkish Airlines Business Class Lounge at the new Istanbul Airport).

It’s funny how unlimited access to fresh food, a variety of beverages, and decidedly plush seating can have that effect, right?

What I’ve learned over the years, though, is that when it comes to airport lounges, there’s a real variance in quality. Now, I want to be careful here not to sound completely pompous and self-inflated because, perhaps like you, my venture into travel started from humble beginnings. The first major trip that I took was right after the turn of this decade, and I was armed with nothing but cock-eyed optimism and an oversized grey travel backpack.

That being said, I have experienced a fair few airport lounges now, and while I’m grateful for all of those visits, let’s just say there are some that I’m even more grateful for than others. You can comfortably file my visit to the Turkish Airlines Business Class Lounge at Istanbul Airport into that category.

I can’t say for certain that it’s the best airport lounge in the world, but I can say for certain that anybody who knows anything about this sort of stuff would have to consider this one of the best airport lounges in the world.

The new Istanbul Airport is, last I checked, the world’s largest airport, and, at the very least, holds the distinction of the world’s largest airport terminal building. Naturally, the flagship airline’s business lounge of the world’s largest airport is going to have a few bells and whistles.

Today, I’m going to go over my experience at this now famous Istanbul airport lounge, so that if you get the chance to visit, you can take full advantage.

Quick Hitting Details on the New Turkish Airlines Business Lounge