Playgrounds at Istanbul International Airport

Are you planning a trip through Istanbul International Airport with your kids? 

The airport is incredible, with its sleek architecture and state-of-the-art facilities, but what might surprise you is how family-friendly the airport is!

The airport has multiple play spaces for kids of all ages, offering plenty for your kids to do to burn some energy during layovers or before flights. 

Before security

By ticket sale offices 5 and 6

Two slides and a climbing web, as well as other play equipment

By check-in area N

Climbing equipment, better for smaller children

By check-in areas C and D

A climbing web and slide

Through security

Opposite sleep pods

Playland arcade games

International airside - gate A6

Cigaland Space

Interactive digital games and physical equipment for kids

to learn about space and get their wiggles out

International airside - gate B4

Cigaland Sea

Climbing equipment and slide suited for younger children

International airside - gate D2

Cigaland Sky

Planes, slides, trampolines 

International airside - gate F9

Cigaland Ice

Climbing equipment suited for younger children

There is also a Youth Lounge area for ages 15 to 30, with Playstations, board games, a football table and movies, as well as snacks and drinks.

We also found various arcade style machines located around the airport.

All the playgrounds are well signposted and easy to find.

Istanbul International Airport really does an excellent job of making the airport experience smoother and more enjoyable for families. The variety of playgrounds, interactive zones, and family-friendly amenities ensure that kids can stay entertained, while parents can relax before their journey.

So next time you're passing through, be sure to leave time to visit these playgrounds – they're a great way to ensure that your little ones have as much fun at the airport as they do on their travels!