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Turkish Airlines Opens First European Lounge Outside Türkiye at Edinburgh Airport

Operated with Plaza Premium Group, the UK facility signals a deeper push into European ground services.

Overview

  • The 673 sq m lounge accommodates up to 149 guests in zoned spaces that include premium seating and a VIP area.
  • Access is available to Turkish Airlines Business Class passengers, Miles&Smiles members, Star Alliance customers, and Plaza Premium Group partner airlines.
  • Amenities feature a prayer room with ablution facilities and a dedicated nursing room, with Halal‑certified dishes, traditional sweets, and Turkish tea and coffee on the menu.
  • The space offers natural light and views over the runway and surrounding hills, with daily operating hours from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  • Executives described the opening as a milestone in a long‑term partnership, marking the airline’s inaugural UK lounge and its eighth lounge located outside Türkiye.