There's no point in stopping in Istanbul if you can't enjoy the city, so take advantage of the chance to stopover and enjoy yourself in the city.
See the legendary views of the Bosphorus, spectacular palaces, and a rich variety of shopping and entertainment.
Enjoy all Istanbul has to offer, and thanks to Turkish Airlines, stay in some of the city's best hotels free of charge.
What is a stopover?
A stopover is where you stop in a city on the way to your final destination,
and spend more than 20 hours in that city before continuing your journey.
With a stopover, you can discover Istanbul while waiting for your next flight.
How does a stopover work?
You can stopover in Istanbul on round-trip journeys to a number of different destinations around the world.
While purchasing your ticket, be aware of the stopover duration when making your selection.
Free accommodation
You can stay in a five-star hotel for two days on Business Class trips, and in a four-star hotel for one day
on Economy Class trips, free of charge.
For hotel reservation, please, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. not later than 72 h prior departure.
(transfer from/to airport is not provided by airline)
Upon check-in, passengers are required to present hotel voucher issued by Turkish Airlines (Riga office) together with boarding card.
For detailed information, please check the following link https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-int/flights/stopover/#tcm508
Offer is valid for departure from Latvia to international destinations such as Asia, Africa, Far East, Americas (Canada, Venezuela, Panama, Cuba, Argentina, Brazil), Middle East and South Europe.
Offer is valid as of May 2018.