Turkish Airlines first European lounge opens at Edinburgh Airport

— Dec 15, 2025, 10:26:53 AM by Sarah Watt

Turkish Airlines officially opens its new lounge at Edinburgh Airport. It's the airline’s first lounge in Europe outside its iconic Istanbul hub and the eighth worldwide beyond Turkey.

CDA has been working with Pacific Building Ltd, on behalf of Turkish Airlines / Plaza Premium Group, for the alterations to their Lounge at Edinburgh Airport. The 7,000 sq ft lounge can accommodate 150 guests. Designed with intention and care, the lounge is divided into distinctive zones that enhance every facet of the guest experience.

The design includes new facilities comprising of Ablutions and Prayer Rooms and a new Nursery Room, along with refurbishment elements to the reception, VIP Lounge, lower Lounge and Family Room.

The lounge offers a premium experience with facilities including an open buffet area, a luxury relaxation area with TVs, Wi-Fi, an accessible restroom for the guests with reduced mobility, and flight information screens.

The phased works programme has been carried out whilst the Lounge continued to trade uninterrupted and was completed on time and within budget.

Akif Konar, Chief Operations Officer of Turkish Airlines, stated: “The opening of our new Turkish Airlines Lounge at Edinburgh Airport marks an important milestone for our airline. As our first abroad lounge in Europe and our eighth outside of Türkiye, this investment demonstrates our deep commitment to our European operations where we already possess a strong presence as the best airline of the continent. Looking ahead, we will continue to build on our presence in the region and bringing our award-winning hospitality closer to travellers here.”

Bora Isbulan, Deputy CEO of Plaza Premium Group added: “The inauguration of the Turkish Airlines Lounge in Edinburgh is a milestone in our strategic partnership with Turkish Airlines. This lounge reflects our mutual dedication to elevating the passenger experience and setting new benchmarks for service excellence in the region. It also signals the beginning of a long-term collaboration focused on innovation and quality.”

Okan Küfeci, Senior Vice President EMEA, Plaza Premium Group, commented: “This lounge represents our vision of blending authentic Turkish hospitality with the highest international standards. We are proud to create a space that not only meets the expectations of our Business Class and Star Alliance passengers but also offers a memorable, serene experience for all travellers. Edinburgh is now home to a lounge that truly embodies the spirit of Turkish Airlines.”

 

Project team:

Client: Turkish Airlines / Plaza Premium Group
Contractor: Pacific Building
Architect: CDA (Graham Watson, Amina Hafeez)
Structural Engineer: Atkins Realis
M&E Engineer: Kilbryde Consulting Engineers