Last checked: October 24, 2026. Labels: Stated = on the airport’s or outlet’s own website; Not checked yet = we found no airport or outlet source. This page covers Istanbul Airport (IST), not Sabiha Gökçen (SAW).
Short answer: Istanbul Airport’s own prayer rooms page says “There are 44 masjids at the airport, with 22 designated for women and 22 for men,” and lists their locations in the international, transfer and domestic areas, plus three prayer rooms for people of all faiths. The Ali Kuşçu Mosque at the terminal entrance holds up to 6,230 people including its courtyard. For halal food, the airport’s listing for Paşa Döner in the International Airside Food Court says it serves halal food, 24/7.
Istanbul Airport prayer rooms (masjids) by area
| Area (as listed) | Location (as listed) | Label |
|---|---|---|
| International | Across Flight Gate A1 | Stated |
| International | Next to Flight Gate A4 | Stated |
| International | Across Flight Gate A5 | Stated |
| International | Next to Flight Gate B10 | Stated |
| International | Across Flight Gate D3 | Stated |
| International | Area F, next to Swarovski | Stated |
| International | Area F, next to Etro | Stated |
| International | Escalator entrance, across Flight Gate F9 | Stated |
| International | Across Baggage Claim Belt 16 | Stated |
| Transfer | Next to Visa Control Office | Stated |
| Domestic | Across Food Court Area Terrace | Stated |
| Domestic | Next to Simit Sarayı | Stated |
| Domestic | Across Flight Gate G5 | Stated |
| Domestic | Across Flight Gate G1 | Stated |
| Domestic | Across Baggage Claim Belt 48 | Stated |
| Departures Floor | Next to Customs Office | Stated |
| Yellow Car Park | Across Floor R C03 | Stated |
The page does not say which of these locations are for women and which for men, and it gives no opening hours or wudu details per location. Look for the signs at each location.
Multi-faith prayer rooms and the airport mosque
| Facility | Location (as listed) | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Prayer room for all faiths | International, escalator entrance across Flight Gate F9 | Stated |
| Prayer room for all faiths | International, next to Area F across Omega 1 | Stated |
| Prayer room for all faiths | International, next to Area F across Omega 2 | Stated |
| Ali Kuşçu Mosque | Terminal entrance; up to 6,230 worshippers including the courtyard | Stated |
Sources: Istanbul Airport, Prayer rooms and Istanbul Airport, Paşa Döner (both opened October 24, 2026).
Halal food at Istanbul Airport
| Outlet | Location (as listed) | Hours | What the airport says | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paşa Döner | International Airside Food Court, close to F Pier | 24/7 | “maintains the highest standards in producing and serving halal food” | Stated |
| Other outlets | – | – | Not checked outlet by outlet in this edition | Not checked yet |
Türkiye is a Muslim-majority country, but that alone does not tell you what a specific airport outlet serves, so we only list what the airport itself says. Ask at the counter if you are unsure. See also halal food at airports and which airlines serve halal meals.
Practical tips for Istanbul Airport prayer rooms
- Transferring? The airport lists a masjid in the transfer area next to the Visa Control Office, and several international ones near gates A, B, D and F.
- The Ali Kuşçu Mosque is at the terminal entrance, so plan time for it before check-in or after you leave arrivals, not during a tight connection.
- Spending time in the city? See our guides to halal holidays in Istanbul and Istanbul’s Islamic landmarks.
Istanbul Airport prayer room FAQ
Does Istanbul Airport have a prayer room?
Yes. The airport says it has 44 masjids, 22 for women and 22 for men, plus three prayer rooms for people of all faiths and the Ali Kuşçu Mosque at the terminal entrance.
Where is the prayer room at Istanbul Airport?
Across the terminal: in the international area near gates A1, A4, A5, B10, D3 and F9 and in Area F; in the transfer area next to the Visa Control Office; and in the domestic area near gates G1 and G5. The full list is in the table above.
Is there halal food at Istanbul Airport?
The airport’s own listing for Paşa Döner, in the International Airside Food Court close to F Pier, says it serves halal food and is open 24/7. We have not checked other outlets one by one yet.
More: airport prayer rooms around the world and prayer on long flights.
