A Room to Pray

Prayer rooms at Istanbul Airport

Prayer room listedIstanbul, TürkiyeSources checked 13 Oct 2026
Prayer space3 listings
WuḍūʾWuḍūʾ area
WomenSeparate space
Qibla151° south-south-east

44 masjids (22 women, 22 men)

Masjid / musalla

Locations

  • International: across gates A1, A4, A5, B10, D3 and baggage belt 16
  • Transfer: next to Visa Control Office
  • Domestic: across gates G1, G5, belt 48, food-court terrace
  • Departures floor next to Customs Office
  • Yellow Car Park floor R C03
Security
Before and after security
Hours
Not stated
Wuḍūʾ
Wuḍūʾ area
Women
Separate space
Source: istairport.com Source checked 13 Oct 2026 · Official airport page

Prayer rooms for all faiths (3)

Multi-faith room

Locations

  • International: escalator entrance across gate F9
  • Next to Area F across Omega 1
  • Across Omega 2
Security
After security
Hours
Not stated
Wuḍūʾ
Not stated
Women
Not stated
Source: istairport.com Source checked 13 Oct 2026 · Official airport page

Ali Kuşçu Mosque

Masjid

Locations

  • Terminal entrance
  • 8,070 m2
  • Up to 6,230 worshippers
Security
Before security
Hours
Not stated
Wuḍūʾ
Not stated
Women
Not stated
Source: istairport.com Source checked 13 Oct 2026 · Official airport page
N
Qibla from IST
151.4°
south-south-east from true north

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