{"id":96,"date":"2025-06-12T19:41:17","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T10:41:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/torukotsu.com\/en\/?p=96"},"modified":"2025-07-09T21:47:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T12:47:25","slug":"star-alliance-lounge-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/torukotsu.com\/en\/star-alliance-lounge-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Turkish Airlines + Star Alliance Gold: My International Lounge Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Flying with Turkish Airlines and using my Star Alliance Gold membership, I had the chance to visit several international airport lounges. This article shares photos and impressions focused on atmosphere and food\u2014perfect for those planning upcoming trips.<\/p>\n\n\n

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You can find a full list of eligible lounges and airports for Turkish Airlines + Star Alliance Gold cardholders on the official Star Alliance website<\/a>. Locations and opening hours are listed too.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

Europe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

United Kingdom | London Heathrow (LHR)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Lounge<\/strong>\uff1aSingapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge (Terminal 2)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Access<\/strong>\uff1aTurkish Airlines flight + Star Alliance Gold<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Facilities<\/strong>\uff1aShowers, bar, limited seating<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Food<\/strong>\uff1aCurry, stir-fried noodles, salad, fruit<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Notes<\/strong>\uff1aTerminal 2 has multiple lounges\u2014Lufthansa and United in Area A, Air Canada and Singapore in Area B<\/span><\/strong>. It takes ~20 min to walk between A and B, so choose one close to your gate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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    Bulgaria | Sofia (SOF)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Lounge\uff1a<\/strong> Aspire Lounge \/ Terminal 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Access\uff1a<\/strong> Star Alliance flight + Gold member (1 guest allowed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Facilities\uff1a<\/strong> Small but quiet, alcohol served<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Food\uff1a<\/strong> Cured meats, nuts, light snacks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Notes\uff1a<\/strong> Easy to access in a small airport. Surprisingly good selection of<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      Quiet and cozy space<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Cured meats and nuts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

      Spain | Bilbao (BIO)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Lounge\uff1a<\/strong> Sala VIP Lounge<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Access\uff1a<\/strong> Star Alliance flight + Gold member<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Facilities\uff1a<\/strong> Small but uncrowded and comfortable<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Food\uff1a<\/strong> Quiche, ham, salad, pudding, wine<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Notes\uff1a<\/strong> Easy to reach. Spanish tapas-style food. *Passport control happened just before boarding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        Look for this sign<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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        Lots of ham choices<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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        Spanish-style quiche<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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        Salad & dessert chilled<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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        Wide drink selection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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        Fresh salad comfort<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

        Italy | Milan Malpensa (MXP)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        Spacious lounge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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        Relax on a sofa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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        Kids\u2019 room available<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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        • Lounge\uff1a<\/strong> Montale Lounge \/ Terminal 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Access\uff1a<\/strong> Star Alliance flight + Gold member<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Facilities\uff1a<\/strong> Spacious, kids\u2019 room, smoking area, lockers, showers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Food\uff1a<\/strong> Sandwiches, cheese, cupcakes, fruit, wine<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Notes\uff1a<\/strong> Well-equipped facility, but no hot meals.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          Snack-size cheese packs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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          Chilled white wine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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          Plenty of fruit too<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

          Italy | Rome Fiumicino (FCO)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          • Lounge\uff1a<\/strong> Plaza Premium \/ Terminal 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Access\uff1a<\/strong> Star Alliance flight + Gold member<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Facilities\uff1a<\/strong> Small, shower status unknown<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Food\uff1a<\/strong> Pizza, hot pasta, light snacks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Notes\uff1a<\/strong> Limited space, but warm food is a plus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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            Warm food is a plus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

            Netherlands | Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            • Lounge\uff1a<\/strong> Aspire Lounge<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Access\uff1a<\/strong> Star Alliance flight + Gold member<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Facilities & Food\uff1a<\/strong> Not recorded<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Notes\uff1a<\/strong> Only recall drinking Heineken\u2014details missing!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              \u3053\u3061\u3089\u3082\u5199\u771f\u306a\u3044\u306e\u3067\u98df\u3079\u305f\u3082\u306e\u306e\u5199\u771f\u3060\u3051\u3002
              \u30e9\u30a6\u30f3\u30b8\u306e\u8a73\u7d30\u3082\u8a18\u61b6\u304c\u306a\u3044\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n

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              With Dutch Heineken draft<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

              Greece | Athens (ATH)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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              • Lounge\uff1a<\/strong> Aegean Business Lounge (Goldair Handling), Terminal A<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Access\uff1a<\/strong> Star Alliance flight + Gold member (Olympic Air excluded)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Facilities\uff1a<\/strong> Sofas you can lie down on, lots of juice & yogurt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Food\uff1a<\/strong> Light breakfast, fruit, wine<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Notes\uff1a<\/strong> Great for mornings. Aegean included, but not subsidiaries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                Tropical fruit juice<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                Light breakfast only<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                Lie-down sofas too<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

                Germany | D\u00fcsseldorf (DUS)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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                • Lounge\uff1a<\/strong> Hugo Junkers Lounge (Gate C)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Access\uff1a<\/strong> Turkish Airlines (Gate C) + Gold member<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Facilities\uff1a<\/strong> Split into 2 identical sides, great beer selection<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Food\uff1a<\/strong> Salad bar, hot food, snacks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Notes\uff1a<\/strong> Solid beer variety, classic German style. Showers? Not sure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                  Salad bar available<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                  Hot meals offered<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                  Great beer selection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

                  Croatia | Zagreb (ZAG)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                  • Lounge\uff1a<\/strong> Primeclass Lounge<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Access\uff1a<\/strong> Star Alliance flight (e.g., Croatia Airlines) + Gold member<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Facilities\uff1a<\/strong> Clean, cozy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Food\uff1a<\/strong> Some hot meals, mostly light snacks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Notes\uff1a<\/strong> Shared departure area means lounge usable even on domestic flights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                    Look for this sign<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                    Some hot meals too<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                    Alcohol available<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

                    Croatia | Dubrovnik (DBV)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                    • Lounge\uff1a<\/strong> Sky Lounge<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Access\uff1a<\/strong> Star Alliance flight (e.g., Croatia Airlines) + Gold member<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Facilities\uff1a<\/strong> Small, lounge differs by Schengen\/non-Schengen<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Food\uff1a<\/strong> Sandwiches, salads, alcohol<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Notes\uff1a<\/strong> Quiet and calm, very fresh salad. Watch lounge location.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                      Long layout lounge<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                      Salad & sandwiches\u30c3\u30c1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                      No hot meals here<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

                      Asia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                      South Korea | Incheon (ICN)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                      • Lounge\uff1a<\/strong> Asiana Business Lounge & Singapore Airlines Lounge<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Access\uff1a<\/strong> Star Alliance flight (e.g., Asiana) + Gold member<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Facilities\uff1a<\/strong> Showers (limited time), plenty of seats, calm atmosphere<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Food\uff1a<\/strong> Shin Ramyun, hot meals, salad bar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Notes\uff1a<\/strong> Both lounges were accessible. Asiana had Korean dishes; Singapore Airlines lounge was sleek and quiet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                        Shin inside<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                        Great hot meal range<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                        Nice salad bar too<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                        Timed shower use<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                        Singapore Airlines lounge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                        Africa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                        South Africa | Johannesburg (JNB)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                        • Lounge\uff1a<\/strong> South African Airways Lounge (Bidvest Premier Lounge)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Access\uff1a<\/strong> Star Alliance flight + Gold member, or paid entry (\u00a335)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Facilities\uff1a<\/strong> Showers, quiet spaces, many seats, meeting rooms<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Food\uff1a<\/strong> Hot dishes including Asian and African options, snacks, desserts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Notes\uff1a<\/strong> Spacious and comfortable with good food variety. Showers & power outlets included.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                          Look for South African Airways logo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                          Most complete in T-A<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                          Open and airy space<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                          Charging spots ready<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                          Few, but nice showers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                          Plenty of hot food<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                          Snacks, fruit, cheese<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                          Asian & African dishes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                          Easy to overeat\u2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

                          Others (No photos, memory only)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                          • Germany | Frankfurt Airport<\/strong>: Several lounge options available<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Germany | Cologne Airport<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Germany | Munich Airport<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
                            \"\"Hocam<\/span><\/div>
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                            Lounges are truly part of the travel fun. Be sure to check in advance whether your flight and status give you access!<\/p>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                            Flying with Turkish Airlines as a Star Alliance Gold member? Here’s a real-world guide to lounges you can access across Europe, Asia, and Africa. From showers and snacks to quiet corners and comfy seating, find out where to relax between flights.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":138,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"swell_btn_cv_data":"","footnotes":"","_wp_rev_ctl_limit":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-96","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-turkish-airlines"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/torukotsu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/torukotsu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/torukotsu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/torukotsu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/torukotsu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=96"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/torukotsu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":101,"href":"https:\/\/torukotsu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/96\/revisions\/101"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/torukotsu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/138"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/torukotsu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=96"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/torukotsu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=96"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/torukotsu.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=96"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}