About Turkish Airlines (TK) Flights

Turkish Airlines, founded on 20 May, 1933, is the proud flag carrier airline of Turkey. Headquartered in Istanbul, it maintains three hubs at Istanbul Atatürk Airport, Esenboga International Airport and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.

A member of Star Alliance, Turkish Airlines is regarded as one of the largest airline companies in the world in terms of the number of destinations served. Turkish Airlines flights fly to more destinations non-stop from one airport than any other European airline. It offers deals to a total of 115 countries which is more than any other airline.    

With a fleet size of 334 aircrafts, it offers flight tickets to more than 275 destinations across the world. Some of its popular destinations include Adiyaman, Bodrum, Dalaman, Delhi, Hannover, Jeddah, Kuwait City, London, Milan, Moscow, etc.  

Services and Amenities

A Turkish Airlines reservation will get you the following amenities:

• For your in-flight entertainment, Turkish Airlines offers a variety of movies, TV shows, music and documentaries to choose from. It also offers a Game Channel with various games featuring single and multiple-user game play, a kids channel and Audio books.

• Turkish Airlines offers an exclusive Audio-Video on demand service known as the Digital Planet on few of its aircrafts on certain routes.

Passengers with diet preferences can place special meal request – dietary, medical or religious. Request for special meals can be made up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure time of the flight.       

Baggage Policy

Carry-On Allowance:

Economy Class passengers are allowed up to one piece of baggage along with one personal item whereas Business Class passengers can bring up to 2 pieces of baggage along with one personal item. Carry-on baggage must adhere to the following requirements:

• The dimensions of each piece of baggage must not exceed 9 x 15 x 21 inches.

• The weight of each piece of baggage cannot exceed 18 lbs.

• Every piece of baggage must fit in the overhead bin or below the seat in front of you.

Checked Baggage Allowance:

For Business Class passengers:

• A maximum of 2 bags allowed.

• The weight of each piece of baggage must not exceed 70 lbs.

• The dimensions of each piece of baggage must not exceed 63 inches.

For Economy Class passengers:

• A maximum of 2 bags allowed.

• The weight of each of the bags must not exceed 50 lbs.

• The dimensions of each of the bags must not exceed 63 inches and the combined dimensions of both the bags must not exceed 108 inches.