Have you ever been stuck with nothing to do during a long layover, leaving you bored and exhausted?
Well, there are airports around the world with a solution – sleeping pods.
These pay-per-use private capsules can be found at hubs around the world, including Heathrow, JFK and Kuala Lumpur, and offer a private space to rest at the airport.
And a seasoned traveller tested out the iGA Sleepods at Istanbul Airport, describing them as ‘airport coffins’.
The Sleepod area offers 44 sleeping cabins conveniently located in the quietest areas of the airport.
The Lounge Guru, who shares videos on his Instagram account @lounge.guru to his 480,000 followers, gave the pods a whirl, in a video captioned: ‘The iGA Sleep Pods at Istanbul Airport (IST) are one of the best budget-friendly airport sleep solutions if you’re stuck on a long layover or overnight transit.
‘Located airside near Gate D, so no need to clear immigration, they’re super convenient for transit passengers.
‘Each pod comes with USB charging and a power socket, dedicated luggage storage and a disposable blanket for hygiene.’
The Lounge Guru tried out Istanbul Airport’s iGA Sleepods during a layover between flights
The pods, which can be rented by the hour, are an ingenious solution for those seeking some shut-eye at the airport
Once the Lounge Guru got comfortable, he shut the lid of the pod to get some rest
‘They’re semi-open pods, so expect some ambient noise and light and airport AC, but for the price and location inside one of the busiest airports in the world, this is seriously hard to beat.
‘Important tip: there is no wake-up service, so set your own alarm before sleeping.’
In the video, he shows that all the pods are sanitised and he purchased extra bedding.
He showed how it looked when he closed the pod’s lid, explaining afterwards: ‘I actually had a good rest. It was a good investment.’
The pods, according to Istanbul Airport’s website, cost between €14 (£12) and €26 (£22.50) per hour depending on timings.
Viewers were quick to take to the comments to share their thoughts, with some enthusiastic about the prospect.
One wrote: ‘I wish every airport had this.’
Another said they were ‘surprisingly better than my expectations’ while another added, ‘things done right! Bravo Istanbul.’
Another chimed in: ‘Put these in offices and I’m telling you, people would use them. Just a 20 -30 min nap is all I need. I would skip lunch for a nap.’
A different comment explained: ‘My husband and I used these last year when our flight got delayed by six hours and we were extremely tired. It was the best money spent!’
The pods are cleaned between each user, providing hygiene reassurance
And the Lounge Guru was impressed, saying that during his experience he managed to rest
Others, however, were less convinced.
One viewer wrote: ‘What if you overslept and you were left by the airplane?’
Plenty of others said it looked far too similar to a coffin to be appealing.
One said: ‘It’s like a coffin!! I’ll pass on that!’
A second said: ‘I’m not paying to sleep in an airport coffin.’
Another wrote that it was an ‘MRI coffin sleep machine – no thanks’ while others said ‘Hell no. Not sleeping in a mini coffin.’
Viewers also expressed fear about how ‘claustrophobic’ the pods might be.
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