The IGA Lounge is definitely a one of a kind with free access to showers (which we took full advantage of to take a quick hot shower). A decent buffet, and easy/secure luggage hold area.

However, despite multiple online reports that IGA SleepPods accept Priority Pass, we were turned away at the reception. It’s quite possible that the person at reception wasn’t aware but that seems unlikely. More so, caution that once you get out of the IGA Lounge, you aren’t able to get back in. We definitely lost out on some comfy chairs for the reminder of our 4 hour layover at Istanbul.