12 Hour LAYOVER in ISTANBUL AIRPORT!! Turkish Kebabs + YOTELAIR Room Tour | IST Airport, Turkey
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After my epic, 9-day road trip through Kosovo, I had a 12-hour layover in Istanbul, Turkey, on my way back home to Miami. Come along with me as I explore Istanbul Airport, enjoy some delicious Turkish kebabs, and give you a tour of my YOTELAIR room!
This leg of my travel experience began at Istanbul International Airport, one of the biggest airports in the world! It opened in 2018 and over 52 million people passed through it in 2019. It’s massive! They even have a barbershop and a hotel called YOTELAIR in the duty-free area.
Because of the complexities of the times, I decided to book a room there. It costs $176 for the room, and I paid an extra $30 to get breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks included. This hotel is the best option if you’re transiting through the airport.
I masked up and headed up to my room in the hotel. During COVID times, only 2 people can be in the elevator at a time. My room, 1002, was on the first floor. It was a small room with colorful mood lighting. You can only stay here if you’re connecting and have a boarding pass for the next day.
There’s a reclining queen-sized bed, a mirror, a space for clothes and luggage, a TV, a fold-out table, wall outlets for plugs and USBs, a bathroom, and some water! It’s nice and easy, but it is expensive. But it’s less tiring than the alternative!
I didn’t have to leave until noon the next day, so I relaxed and took it easy until the morning. The bed was amazing! I slept for nine straight hours.
It was 9:30 a.m., so I had 2.5 hours until boarding. I wanted to find some good Turkish food. There are a lot of shops and stores there. I headed to Cuisine Anatolia, a food court where there were several restaurants selling Turkish food. I was hoping for some kebabs!
I decided on Ocakbasi, where they had a kebab wrap and more. I ordered some spicy kebabs, but they weren’t ready yet, so I went to get buy some things for my kids! I saw some beautiful silk rugs, cured meats, tea sets, and lots of other local products like chocolate, coffee, tea, and candies. There was a huge stand of Turkish delights! They had pomegranate, chocolate, honey, and rose flavors!
I also found some Nakkas slippers and some gorgeous lamps. I spent about 75 Euros on chocolates, Turkish delights, and slippers and bags for my kids. Then, it was time to eat!
I got some spicy kebabs and red wine. Overall, it cost 29 Euros. The wine was fruity and dry! I accidentally ordered two kebabs, so I would take the second on the plane.
The kebab was wrapped up like a burrito. The meat inside was nice and spicy, with lots of herbs and thin, delicious bread. It was super tasty and wasn’t too spicy, but was rich in spices. It also contained tomatoes and onions. Turkish cuisine is so unique and diverse. It was easily one of the best kebab wraps I’ve ever had!
This food court is amazing! I loved eating something traditional and Turkish there.
After I ate, I explored more of the airport. There’s an area with luxury shops like Dior, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, and Fendi.
Then, my gate opened, so I went back to the hotel to get my things and headed to my gate in Terminal A. The airport is super easy to navigate. I was ready to get home!
They checked all my bags as I went through three security checkpoints. Then, I boarded my plane: a 787 with a 3-3-3 configuration. I had a 12-hour flight ahead of me!
After 12 hours, I landed back in Miami! I was so excited to be home!
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Your daughters are very blessed to have a father like you. Buying them souvenirs on almost all your trips. But always thinking of them, that is the most important. 😊😊
Thank you! I just try my best to give them everything I can. One life 💯
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your face mask is NOT Approved by CDC 👎🏼
You are an excellent father
The lights are very beautiful, there are many colors.
yes! They are very beautiful for sure. Hope you are having a blessed weekend and thank you so much sance!
Istanbul looks awesome!
Istanbul looks so hip and modern. I want to visit 🔜🇹🇷
I was there on Friday at the business lounge and had quite a different experience. It was nice to view your experience at the hotel and trying the Anatolian cuisine which looked amazing! You're so right about it being a huge airport and there's so much I didn't have the chance to see. I did shop at the Old Bazar though which was a lot of fun and the people were so kind and super friendly too. Love Turkey!!!
Turkish airlines now provides complimentary hotel stay for long layover 😊
The history of ottoman empire ❤️❤️❤️❤️👍🏻 Love from India to turkey!! 🇮🇳❤️🇹🇷Osmanlı imparatorluğunun tarihi ❤️❤️❤️❤️👍🏻 Hindistan'dan Türkiye'ye aşk !! 🇮🇳❤️🇹🇷
Teşekkürler kardeşim 🥰😇❤️🇹🇷
Amazing airport have a safe trip 😉
Thank you so much for the details. We will be there early 2022. We have a 30 hour layover into Italy. Looking forward to the visit and I will follow your every step. Just got back from Puerto RICO, loved it.
The first Yotel I stayed at was in Boston for five days. A little tight but the design made me very efficient. One item they changed was the fold down desk/counter to work on a computer. The Boston Yotel did not offer that feature and it was tiring work on a computer on the bed. It is a great concept and provides an excellent value for short stays.
That kabab looked very delicious. I will have to try that on my next trip to IST.
Great vid, thanks! I’m flying Turkish Airlines (Business Class) to Istanbul for the Champions League Final at the end of May, and I’m staying in the Yotel Groundside....I’m really looking forward to it, although it’s not certain at the moment that fans will be allowed into the Arena🏐If not, then I’ll move my flights to September and just go for fun!!✈️Turkish food is excellent, but so is Balkan food. I was in Croatia and their seafood is the best ever....and so are their different breads🥖🍞Amazing!!!👍🏻✈️☀️
Possible my favourite TH-cam channel ever!
I was looking at a connection through Istanbul, now I know what I will do, and why... Thanks Man
Such a good job as a review! Thanks
Ciao David,,,Buon viaggio....Bella la maglietta del Turtle farm, Albania. 👌👌👌👌👌🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱
Nice Tour 👍 Nice AirPort 👍
Cool video! Seemed like a great airport adventure! I love the food highlights
Woww... awesome place in ISTANBUL. BEAUTIFUL! GREAT JOB👌 I LOVE ALL THAT YOU DO, DAVID! MY LOVE 🤍 ALWAYS 🇺🇸🙏 THANKS AGAIN FOR SHARING.
Have a transfer there in April. Looking forward to it.
I stayed in the in-airport hotel in Dubai a few years ago. The room had a window overlooking the concourse. It was great.
We have to fly Turkish airlines flight (economy) to Dallas in December. I wonder how is it going to be for a couple of 60 years plus. I hope that their leg space and food is enough to keep you comfortable and filled. We have a 5 to 6 hours lay over in Istanbul. I wonder what to do!
Turkish Coffee Istanbul Airport. Incredible COFFEE.
That was very helpful. Thanks for sharing 👍
Welcome to Turkey
Great video!! Súper interesante 👌👏👏👏Thank you David !!
Thank you it’s amazing video from my home town Istanbul airport.I reside in Newyork now😂
I just discovered your channel on TH-cam and was wondering whether you have been to Turkiye yet. There you are!!!
Love from Assam ❤️
Thank you. I loved your video. It's very informative and done very well. Thank you for also mentioning prices As that helps planning future travellers.
Turkey is on my bucket list ❤️
Thank you man very informative will travel after 9 days and your video makes me excited 😆
Your biggest fan ❤️
Love from India 🇮🇳❣️
Jai shree ram 🚩 Vishwa Banega Hindustan!
David Banega Devendra 😂
I like,devid banega Devendra 😂
Go eat beef. People love beef
I’m taking my mom to Italy, but honestly I’m more excited about my 15 hour layover in this airport
Love from Suriname
welcome home to our Sunshine State Brother ... enjoyed ALL of your Balkan videos ... now you can re-charge with your Family. Peace! Ron in Ponce Inlet, FL.
Thanks for the info.. Its a huge and beautiful airport, doin a layover there soon..
At nighttime the airport almost looks like a casino. Amazing!
Love from San Jose, California.
What a presentation!
Glad i wasn’t the only one having trouble with the lights
I believe all those checks may be for the U.S.
This is awesome I’m going in some weeks and staying for a layover of 10 hrs thank you for this video! I’m defo getting a kebab.
Great video
Very informative, liked it , keep up the good work!,
Greetings from The Netherlands
Love that Kosovo T-shirt buddy ❤️
very thoughtful man. bless you more! more videos please..
Wow ! David your video is beutey , good explain .
Early Squad!!! My Favorite Notification Make Me So Hungry 😍🤩❤️ Turkish food Looks so Yummyy 🤤😋
I was chased out of Istanbul because my videos only show scams in this beautiful city .
It is only a scam if you fall for it...
@Nikolai Ninja 🍺😎🍺
I agree. The YOTEL is expensive but you are paying for the convenience of staying within the airport complex itself for the duration of your layover. Peace of mind comes at a premium... and I would definitely pay that if I was in a similar transit situation like you.
Amazing , very nice love Turkey 🇹🇷
Tesekkurler/tesekkur ederim/tesekkurlerini: Thank you
you've got ya hat on back-to-front
Will definitely fly to istanbul !!!!
Ivan feel it's ambience !!!!!
That room is Very Nice I like it... Awesome Vlog
I had lots of TURKISH Delight in Melbourne
Nice..
Cheers,
Pradeep Rajkumar.
Pollachi,Tamilnadu.
Thanks buddy now I know where and what I’m eating during my 9hr layover in March 😂
Do we need a transit visa at Istanbul airport
@@duhoccagiainhtaicanada9334 ya if you want to go into the city you’ll need it.
I love this airport and the Anatolian cuisine area
Thank you so much ❤️
I like you representing KOSOVO AND ALBANIAN everywhere you go FALIMINDERIT we need to meet up in Miami man that will be cool ✌🏼🇦🇱 🇽🇰 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Osm ❤️ love from India. W.B. Kolkata
Thanks for the tips
Really cool hotel.
wow such a great Video I am going through that Airport with long layover I learned a lot please tell me how to check in to that hotel at the Airport . please reply me ASAP I only have a couple of weeks left before my Boarding thanks again David .
Hi David. Please go to Pakistan you’ll get the best food and amazing hospitality!!
Great episode 👍
In future videos, can you explain the importance of 'duty free', to non/new travelers ?
What, no sleep pods? Those things looked creepy! IST is a massive airport. It seems like every airport I've even been to can fit inside IST. Still, for it's size it is an incredibly easy and fun airport to navigate.
this is an amazing concept
there's a yotel in Singapore too!
Nice 👍
♥️Thank you so much this is nice 👍
Big Street Food 🍱...
You should have brought Erjan. He could have told you about all the Ottoman stuff in Istanbul 😂
Lol 😂
Great content buddy
Very informative Vlog. do you recommend using Istanbul Airport ATMs to take-out lira (local currency) to use to go to Istanbul city center via public transportation.
Your videos are the best
Kosova flag looks good on your t-shirt
Nice video! Exactly the update I was looking for! I have two questions:
1. Do they not serve enough food on the flight? Do you have to take your own food?
2. Do they really watch if you are wearing your mask non-stop during the entire flight?
If u are flying Turkish airlines, in my experience they serve good food 👍
Amazing!
Why didn't you get lounge access. Lot cheaper than the hotel and food also included
Nice T-Shirt u are the Man 👍😎
Stunning and tasty 😋
Hard work starting to pay off,Millon coming soon!
Yes oo
Taxi 30$, good Airbnb 25$. You would of saved a lot tbh.
Love ❤from Assam. Jorhat
As always first
I’m Albanian Leaving US Next time I go vacation in Albania I’m going to visit some of the places you Visit And Kosovo never been in Kosovo
I miss traveling
Same
Nice that you are mentioning prices..sheshegule
Beautiful ❤️🙏🇺🇸
i like your shirt david
@7;42 you say I want 3, I’m really hungry, @14; 33 you say they brought me too many!
Merhaba/Selam - Hello
Qué suerte tienes majo 😊
Nice
Welcome to Sri Lanka
Wooooow
Come to ireland
Sir, duty free shopping count as hand baggage allowance? Or people can shopping as much want b4 next connection flight?
Great vid bruh btw do you get pct test beore entering istanbul ?
Bro do u need a permit to leave the airport over a layover, I was thinking on a trip I have planned in a few week back to uk. We have a 21 hour layover, what's the best thing to do ? Many thanks.
David when you go to Greece....i recommened for you to go to Preveza/Lefkas!!!
You are wrong preveza are in chameria albania
@@dravrej5303 my wife is born in chimara but preveza is greece my friend
@@antonsmarkou231 where is chimara?
Is it easy for an American citizen to leave the airport? I have a 7 hour layover and it would be nice to check out the city.