Review of Turkish Airlines flight İzmir Istanbul in Business

Airline Turkish Airlines
Flight TK2313
Class Business
Seat 2B
Aircraft Boeing 777-300ER
Flight time 01:30
Take-off 29 Jan 17, 11:00
Arrival at 29 Jan 17, 12:30
TK   #13 out of 96 Airlines A minimum of 10 flight-reports within the past two years is required to appear in the rankings. 776 reviews
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By 860
Published on 9th February 2017
Hello all Freporters

This report is part of the following itinerary
LGW-IST 26 jan 2017 : http://flight-report.com/fr/report/22020/Turkish-Airlines-TK1982-London-LGW-Istanbul-IST
IST-ADB 26 jan 2017 : http://flight-report.com/fr/report/22029/Turkish-Airlines-TK2336-Istanbul-IST-zmir-ADB
ADB-IST 29 jan 2017 : you are here
IST-LGW 29 jan : coming shortly

After a few days in Izmir, sunny but very cold, it's time to get back to London, with a transfer in IST Atatürk

A last glance at the old 19th century houses with enclosed balcony
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Early morning, I take a "metro" at downtown Alsançak station, 30 minutes and 0,40€ later I arrive at Adnan Menderes airport
The train seems new, so do the airport station and air terminal

I go thru a first security check to get out of metro station and walk on to the air terminal
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I'm just fascinated by the architecture, forms and volumes
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Another pax and luggage security check to enter check in area
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Not that busy
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I could check in on line for the return flights, so I can avoid business line at check in, but it was not that crowded
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Still, easier that way
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And then comes the third security check, this time as in any airport, between check in desks and boarding areas
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Then comes the long long corridor with here and there a deep view on lower spaces, so huge volumes.
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Thanks for invitation
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Steep way down; didn't I tell you there were huge volumes? See the hostess desk downstairs? The double lounge is all along the right hand side on both sides of the desk
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I step into the right hand lounge; absolutely empty, and choose a seat, vey quiet area since I'm alone.
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Let's have a look at the buffet; it looks nice and fresh, but I had a big breakfast so my selection is very simple.
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But there was enough to nibble
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And to drink, but don't ask me about alcoholic drinks, it's absolutely not my cup of tea if I can say so
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So I have my snack I drink …and …
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No it's not dirty at all, just scale I think

A last glance
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Another one
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It's now close to boarding time and the lounge is getting busy
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A pax bus gives us a ride to the very end of the terminal; we enter a sort of tower connected to the jetway, a lift, then the jetway, then the plane.

A few pictures
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In the jetway
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All FA seem busy when I step into the aircraft but I know where my seat is.
Do you remember it's 2B?
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Same aircraft as for the inbound flight
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Some glance back
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Look at the carpet and seat cover; looks brand new or newly refurbished aircraft
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Very quickly a delicious drink is offered
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The screen
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TK presents security announcement with humour

Roomy
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Lunch menu
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Drinks
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FA takes drink order

Push back and take off on schedule, and once airborne, lunch is served; a tray, no cart
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Delicious mezze; I don't eat dessert because I do not like white chocolate and also because I prefer to try the offer of IST lounge of which I've heard so much praise

But best things have to come to an end

Last picture of the empty cabin
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Parking at large and paxbus to the terminal; yes this was supposed to be a picture of the bus!…
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And now let's follow the trail; on my way I notice there is a priority transfer corridor for connexions less than one hour; a very interesting option when required.
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So, see you soon at the international terminal for the end of the story

Thanks for reading; as a reward for your patience here is a short bonus

Some of the few 19th century restored houses; here close to the bazar in city historic center
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Downtown, Alsançak
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Same
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The lift -Asansör- built in the 19th century by a businessman and philanthropist to give easier access to their homes to people living on this steep hill
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Refurbished and modernized, it now offers free and safe public service; the upper station
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Dario Moreno lived here
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Downtown skyline seen from the ferry serving the other side of the bay, district called "Karşıyaka", which means "the other side"
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A modern pedestrian and shopping street in downtown Alsançak.
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Verdict

Turkish Airlines

9.8/10
Cabin10.0
Cabin crew9.5
Entertainment/wifi9.5
Meal/catering10.0

İzmir - ADB

9.5/10
Efficiency10.0
Access10.0
Services9.0
Cleanliness9.0

Istanbul - ISL

9.9/10
Efficiency10.0
Access9.5
Services10.0
Cleanliness10.0

Conclusion

Easy and cheap access from downtown
Quick procedures in spite of three security controls
Great lounge for a domestic service
Top quality onboard as usual on TK, and amazing for a domestic flight.

Information on the route İzmir (ADB) Istanbul (ISL)

Les contributeurs de Flight-Report ont posté 8 avis concernant 3 compagnies sur la ligne İzmir (ADB) → Istanbul (ISL).


Useful

La compagnie qui obtient la meilleure moyenne est Turkish Airlines avec 8.1/10.

La durée moyenne des vols est de 1 heures et 15 minutes.

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