TURKISH AIRLINES
About TURKISH AIRLINES
Turkey's national airline, Turkish Airlines, is the country's flag carrier. It runs scheduled services to 315 locations in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas as of August 2019, making it the world's largest mainline carrier by passenger destinations. The airline travels to 126 countries, more than any other airline, and serves more destinations nonstop from a single airport than any other airline in the world. There fleet is quite huge with 66 Airbus A321-200, 30 Airbus A321, 38 Airbus A330-300 and 90 Boeing 737-800 in service. The cargo branch of the airline serves 82 destinations with a fleet of 24 cargo aircraft.
The Turkish Airlines General Management Building, located on the grounds of Istanbul Atatürk Airport in Yeşilköy, Bakrköy, Istanbul, serves as the airline's corporate headquarters. The airline's primary hub is Arnavutköy Airport in Istanbul, with minor hubs in Ankara Esenboa Airport and zmir Adnan Menderes Airport. Since April 1, 2008, Turkish Airlines has been a member of the Star Alliance network.
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Economy, Business and First Class Services
| ECONOMY | BUSINESS |
|---|---|
| Comfortable seats | in-chair massage |
| Nice meals | reading lamp |
| Amenity kit | power supply |
| facility to screen off your own private area. | |
| Chefs prepare fresh food | |
| Lounge access that comes equipped with a library, Wi-Fi, shower areas and much more |
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
HAND LUGGAGE
One piece of cabin baggage per passenger not to exceed 55x40x23 in size and 8 kg in weight and one personal item as bag per passenger not to exceed 40x30x15 in size can be taken on board in the Economy Class. Business Class passengers may carry two cabin bags if the bag sizes and weights do not exceed 55x40x23 and 8 kg (16 kg in total) and one personal item as bag per passenger, not to exceed 40x30x15 in size can be taken on board.
CHECKIN BAGGAGE
You can use the baggage calculation tool examine destination-based registered baggage rights and find out excess baggage fees. Some conditions and rights may vary depending on the flight; moreover, the most accurate details can be obtained from the baggage information on the reservation and ticket. You can also visit https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-bh/any-questions/free-baggage/baggage-calculator/ .
CHECKIN INFORMATION
Passengers holding a confirmed e-ticket can check-in online anywhere between 24 hours to 90 minutes prior to departure for all Turkish Airlines flights. You can also check-in online through https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-int/flights/manage-booking/ there online service.
FORBIDDEN ITEMS
- Sprays used at home or during sport which are not flammable or toxic and do not cause any adverse side effects can only be carried in check-in luggage.
- Toy guns or gun-shaped lighters can only be carried in check-in luggage.
- packets of safety matches or lighters.
- Wheelchairs and movement aids with non-leak batteries (except for electric-battery operated bicycles, Segway’s, etc.) can only be carried in check-in luggage.
- Sharp objects (penknives, knives, walking stick-style umbrellas etc.)
- Dry ice
For a complete list on forbidden and allowed items kindly follow https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-int/any-questions/restrictions/
POPULAR ROUTES
| COUNTRY | ROUTE | CODE | FLIGHTS PER WEEK | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAHRAIN | ISTANBUL TO BAHRAIN | IST - BAH | 2 flights per day | 4h |
| UAE | ISTANBUL TO DUBAI | IST - DXB | 1 | 4h 25m |
| PAKISTAN | ISTANBUL TO ISLAMABAD | IST - ISB | 5 | 5h 30m |
| MALAYSIA | ISTANBUL TO BANGKOK | IST - BKK | 2 flights per day | 9h 15m |
| USA | ISTANBUL TO NEW YORK | IST - JFK | 3-4 flights per day | 11h 5m |
| GERMANY | ISTANBUL TO BERLIN | IST - SXF | 2 flights per day | 2h 55m |