Alexander BenzAbout the authorMedication during an Istanbul Airport layover
Need medication while connecting at IST? Learn how to contact the airport pharmacy and confirm an airside handover before paying.
How to obtain medication during a layover
Melike Sultan Eczanesi is on Istanbul Airport's international arrivals floor, next to entrance 13 and below entrance 6. It is open around the clock. If you have passed passport control and are airside, contact the pharmacy on WhatsApp. Send the medicine's name or a photograph and ask about availability, price, possible alternatives, prescription requirements and payment methods. According to the pharmacy and passenger reports, a member of staff may be able to arrange an airside handover. The meeting point and timing depend on your route, stock and staff availability. Confirm those details in writing before paying; do not assume delivery is guaranteed. Bellboy's reminder: some medicines require a prescription. Do not replace medical advice with self-selected medication. Original information checked: 9 October 2026. English translation checked: 10 October 2026. Published: 10 October 2026.
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