Turkish Airlines is headquartered in Istanbul and travels to 261 destinations in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, making it the fourth-largest carrier in the world by number of destinations. Turkish Airlines also forms part of the Star Alliance group.

Online check-in

Turkish Airlines offers passengers various ways to check-in for their flight. The most convenient, online check in, is open to passengers from 24 hours up to 90 minutes prior to flight departure time. This service also allows passengers to pick their seats.

The airport kiosk check-in is also available, where passengers can check in and drop off their luggage at a nearby luggage drop off location.

Flight Status

The airport kiosk check-in is also available, where passengers can check in and drop off their luggage at a nearby luggage drop off location.

Flight Status

Passengers can see the status of their flight online. It is also recommended passengers check-in for their flight up to two hours prior to scheduled departure, depending on route. Passengers have a check-in limit of 60 minutes prior to the scheduled international flight and 45 minutes prior to the scheduled domestic flight.

Miles and Smiles

Miles and Smiles is Turkish Airlines' frequent flyer program, where passengers are able to earn miles on their flights. Points may be redeemed for flights, upgrades, or rewards and even transferred to your loved ones through the Miles and Smiles app.

Hand baggage allowance

Every passenger on Turkish Airlines is allowed to carry one carry on bag and one personal item. Eaxmples of items that fall under the category of personal items include: Purses, lap top bags, umbrella, strollers or a camera.

Weight limit: 8kg (17.6lbs)
Dimensions of main piece of hand baggage: 55cm x 40cm x 23cm (22in x 16in x 9in)

Business class and first class passengers are allowed passengers are allowed 2 pieces of hand luggage.

Weight limit: 8kg (17.6lbs)
Dimensions of main piece of hand baggage: 55cm x 40cm x 23cm (22in x 16in x 9in)

Checked baggage allowance

Checked baggage allowances vary depending on the reservation class and airport location. It is recommended passenger’s check their flight tickets, which will indicate the luggage allowance. The following allowances may apply to your flight:

Business class passengers are allowed 2 bags, 32kg max, 158 cm total.
Comfort and Economy class are allowed 2 bags, 23kg max, 158 cm total.
Excess baggage fees differ, depending on the point of departure and arrival zone. It is recommended to review the airline’s chart of excess baggage costs to determine the fees associated with luggage more than 32kg in weight.

Additional information

Contact: www turkishairlines.com

Read ratings and consult all Turkish Airlines reviews below on this page.

What our customers say about Turkish Airlines

4.0 /5

Total reviews based on: 355

Brussels

Nairobi

Brussels National - Jomo Kenyatta Internatonal ( BRU - NBO )

5.0 /5

Marius

Date 2019-09-05 City Age 31-50 Class Economy

Good experience!

5.0 /5

1 reviews

Islamabad

Istanbul

Islamabad Intl - Istanbul Airport ( ISB - IST )

5.0 /5

Ali

Date 2018-09-23 City Pakistan Age 51-70 Class Economy

Turkish Airlines has always been my preferred choice. An excellent airlines

5.0 /5

1 reviews

Dublin

Odesa

Dublin - Central ( DUB - ODS )

5.0 /5

Sean

Date 2019-09-18 City Ireland Age Over 70 Class Economy

My first time in Ukraine. Over the few days I stayed there I got to like it more and more and cannot wait to go back there very soon. The one big drawback was the amount of time it takes to get there. Left Dublin at 4.30 pm (6.30 pm Ukraine tome) and landed in Odessa at 9.35 am next morning - a travelling time of 17 hours with a layover in Istanbul of 9 hours, a terrible experience. Other than that I loved Ukraine and its friendly people and I am going back there again, very soon. It was a very pleasant experience for me. Sean McEvoy.

5.0 /5

1 reviews

Riga

Bucharest

Riga - Otopeni International ( RIX - OTP )

5.0 /5

Tomcat

Date 2019-09-16 City UK Age 51-70 Class Economy

Super as always

5.0 /5

1 reviews

Antalya

Munich

Antalya Havalimani - Franz Josef Strauss ( AYT - MUC )

5.0 /5

Antalya

Date 2019-09-10 City Germany Age 51-70 Class Economy

The flight was excellent. I'm frequently flying to Antalya, about six times per year and have hardly ever had so much legroom next to the emergency exit, comfortable seats and truely tasty food. It is unusual to be served food for free with drinks on such short distance flights like from Antalya to Munich.

5.0 /5

1 reviews

Istanbul

Sarajevo

Istanbul Airport - Butmir ( IST - SJJ )

5.0 /5

abosalahshe

Date 2018-08-31 City bosnia and Herzegovina Age 31-50 Class Economy

excellent

5.0 /5

3 reviews

Athens

E. Venizelos - E. Venizelos ( ATH - ATH )

5.0 /5

Barbara

Date 2018-08-27 City Greece Age 31-50 Class Economy

Excellent service the screen in front of everyone's sit super. I saw a whole film during travel.

5.0 /5

1 reviews

Tel Aviv

London

Ben-Gurion International - Heathrow ( TLV - LHR )

5.0 /5

rabeeh

Date 2019-08-24 City israel Age 31-50 Class Economy

Turkish airlines is the top

5.0 /5

1 reviews

Milan

Buenos Aires

Malpensa - Pistarini ( MXP - EZE )

5.0 /5

Fabichi

Date 2019-07-08 City Italy Age 31-50 Class Economy

Too expensive a 15kg additional bag 170€ but very good Turkish Airlines TOP

5.0 /5

1 reviews

Nice

Istanbul

Cote D'azur - Istanbul Airport ( NCE - IST )

5.0 /5

Date 2019-07-28 City UK Age 51-70 Class Economy

Changing flights at this international airport was so easy! How many times do we change flights at hub airports around the world and have to struggle with Terminal changes lack of information etc. Its is the first time I have use Turkish Airline changing flights at Istanbul International Airport and my experience was fantastic. Plenty of up to date gate information wonderful shops and food facilities and always a member of the "ASK ME" staff on hand to explain where to go! I give this Airline and Airport a 100% recommendation.

4.3 /5

3 reviews

Sofia

Istanbul

Sofia Intl - Istanbul Airport ( SOF - IST )

5.0 /5

Amelie

Date 2018-07-23 City Age Under 30 Class Economy

It is VERY cold during all flights with Turkish Airlines

4.7 /5

3 reviews

Baku