Book the cheapest ticket here
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines is the national flag carrier airline of Turkey. As of August 2019, it operates scheduled services to 315 destinations in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, making it the largest mainline carrier in the world by number of passenger destinations. The airline serves more destinations non-stop from a single airport than any other airline in the world, and flies to 126 countries, more than any other airline. With an operational fleet of 24 cargo aircraft, the airline’s cargo division serves 82 destinations. The airline’s corporate headquarters are at the Turkish Airlines General Management Building on the grounds of Istanbul Atatürk Airport in Yeşilköy, Bakırköy, Istanbul. Istanbul Airport in Arnavutköy is the airline’s main base, and there are secondary hubs at Ankara Esenboğa Airport and İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport. Turkish Airlines has been a member of the Star Alliance network since 1 April 2008.
Speak to an expert now
+1 866 297 7544
Turkish Airlines Classes of Service
Business Class
Passengers flying Business Class on Turkish Airlines can expect a luxury flying experience par excellence without compromising on comfort. Business class seating on Turkish Airlines comes with exclusive features including in-chair massage, power supply, reading lamps and the option of cordoning off your own personal space. Renowned chefs prepare some of the finest Turkish and world cuisines to satiate your taste-buds. Business class passengers are always given the highest priority at the airport with dedicated business-class check-in counters. Passengers get extra baggage allowance and quicker baggage collection after arrival at the airport. Business class customers can also avail the Lounge Istanbul service which makes waiting for the connecting flight a fun experience as there are numerous entertainment options along with culinary choices.
Economy Class
Economy Class on Turkish Airlines is not like any other ordinary economy class. Economy class seats on Turkish Airlines offer adjustable head and foot support with up to 18.5 cm recline and each seat has its own separate power socket. Passengers flying economy class on Turkish Airlines are served with hot/cold breakfast along with a wide variety of lip-smacking snacks. There is also an amenity kit provided to the economy class passengers which comprises of earplugs, sleep masks, toothbrush, tooth paste and lip balm. Kids can look forward to a lot of fun on Turkish Airlines flights as there are specially prepared toy sets to keep them entertained and busy.
Miles & Smiles Turkish Airlines frequent-flyer Program
Miles & Smiles introduced in the year 2000 is a well-known Frequent Flyer Program offered by Turkish Airlines. You can accrue earned miles for a wide array of benefits on Turkish Airlines as well as on flights under the Star Alliance network. After having earned miles through Miles & Smiles, you get a free cabin upgrade on Turkish Airlines and other Star Alliance partners, extra baggage allowance and free access to Turkish Airlines lounges.
Turkish Airlines Most Popular Routes
A popular airline among leisure as well as business travelers, Turkish Airlines operates flights between top domestic as well as international cities. Some of Turkish Airlines most popular routes are Washington DC to Istanbul, Paris to Washington DC, Washington DC to Frankfurt, Houston to Baku and Houston to Venice.
Turkish Airlines Main Hub
Istanbul Airport (IST) is the central hub for Turkish Airlines with the secondary hubs being Istanbul Sabiha Gokçen International Airport and Ankara Esenboga International Airport. All scheduled commercial passenger flights were transferred from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (ISL) to newly built Istanbul Airport (IST) following the former’s closure for scheduled passenger flights. The new hub of Turkish Airlines, Istanbul Airport will be able to accommodate 200 m passengers every year on its completion in 2027. Major airlines which fly to and from Istanbul Airport include Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, Air France, Air Moldova, British Airways, Emirates, Egyptair Air, Etihad Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, and many others.
What are the ways to check-in?
You can check-in in three ways:
- Web
- Mobile
- Airport Kiosk
Web Check-in:
- You have to check-in before 24 hours of your departure time
- Print your boarding pass at home
- Or get it at the airport kiosk
- Tag checked bags
- Proceed to the gate for departure.
Mobile Check-in:
- Check-in before 24 hours before your departure time
- Get your boarding pass
- Check-in your bags
- Straight directly to the departure gate after check-in
Airport Self-Serve Kiosk
- Check-in before 12 hours of the flight up till the departure
- Get your boarding pass printed
- Check-in your bags
- It can be done till 30 minutes that is the check-in deadline
What are the services offered during Check-in?
- You can Purchase your standard or Preferred seat
- Indicate the number of bags you are carrying
- Pay your baggage fees.
- Make a same-day change on the booking you have made
- Add, renew or change your Aeroplan or another frequent flyer number
- Have your boarding pass sent to your device
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How can you book flights with Turkish Airlines?
Book your flights through the Turkish Airlines website at the check-in. You can also select a seat during booking. But if you cannot get a preferred seat, you can try to get it changed at the airport kiosk, too, as it will depend upon the availability of the seat.
Can you book flights almost immediately before departure?
Yes, you can, but you have to look into the airlines policies as the immediate flights can have high fare. It can be bought through airport kiosks and also the web.
Do flight prices go down at night?
You can avail great prices at Tuesday midnight as it is the cheapest day of the week and after Tuesday; the week actually gets more expensive.