Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines Flight Booking

Turkish Airlines is the flag carrier of Turkey and was established in 1933. The airline started with just five aeroplanes as Turkish State Airlines. In 1955 its name was changed to Turkish Airlines and now the airline operates a fleet of over 400 aeroplanes.

The airline's headquarters is at the Turkish Airlines General Management Building located at the Istanbul Airport. The main base of the airline is the Istanbul Airport and the secondary bases are at Ankara Esenboga Airport and the Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport.

The airline flies to 52 domestic and 262 destinations in 129 countries across Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas. The airline serves more destinations non-stop than any other airline in the world. The airline is the largest carrier in the world in terms of passenger destinations. The airline flies to more countries than any other airline in the world. In 2008, the airline became a member of the Star Alliance network.

Turkish Airlines Connectivity and Fleet Information

Turkish Airways operates a fleet of 13 types of passenger aircraft. The fleet consists of Boeing 737-900 ER, Boeing 777-300 ER, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A350-900, Airbus A330-300, Airbus A330-200, Airbus A321 neo, Airbus A321-200, Airbus A320-200 and Airbus A319-132/100.

The Airbus A330-300 is used for long-haul flights and is the world's quietest aeroplane. The Airbus A350-900 uses the latest technology and has eco-friendly silent engines. The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is made from durable composite material and uses a dual engine. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is a narrow-body airliner and uses a fuel-saving dual engine.

All the aircraft use smart technology and are fitted with in-flight entertainment systems.

Turkish Airlines Awards

The airline has been offering world-class services and its efforts have been recognised. The latest awards won by the airline are as follows:

• APEX World Class Award 2023 for Safety, Customer Well-being and Sustainability Criteria
• Five Star Global Airline 2023 - By APEX
• Best In-flight Entertainment System Europe 2023 - Passenger Choice Award by APEX

Turkish Airlines Class of Travel

The airline offers two classes of travel on all its flights. The services offered vary depending on the type of travel class chosen. The different classes of travel are:

Economy Class

This class offers comfortable seats with a 15 cm recline and adjustable head.

• Passengers can pre-book meals from Turkish and world cuisine. A variety of snacks like sandwiches and cakes are offered.
• The in-flight entertainment system offers a selection of movies, albums, games and more.
• Power unit and USB ports are provided.
• A travel kit is provided.

Business Class

This class offers seats with adjustable armrests that turn into fully flat beds.

• Passengers can pre-book meals from Turkish and world cuisine.
• The in-flight entertainment system offers movies, albums, games and more.
• Adjustable privacy screen, storage, reading lamp, power units and USB ports are provided.
• Passengers are provided with stylish travel sets.

Turkish Airlines Baggage Allowance

For domestic Turkish Airlines flights the airline follows the Weight system. Passengers can use the Checked Baggage Calculation tool to find the baggage allowance based on the destination.

For routes with a Piece and Weight system, the maximum weight of 1 piece of checked baggage cannot exceed 23 kg for Economy Class and 32 kg for Business Class.

Economy Class passengers can carry 1 handbag of 8 kg and one personal item.

Business Class passengers can carry 2 handbags weighing 8 kg each and a personal item.

You can easily check the baggage policy here.

Turkish Airlines Check-in and Boarding Pass

Passengers can check in online through the airline's website or the mobile app. Passengers can also check in using the kiosks at the airport or the airport check-in counters. Turkish Airlines online check-in is available 24 hours to 90 minutes before the flight departure.

To check-in online, passengers can go to the airline's website or the mobile app and enter their PNR number and last name. The boarding pass is sent to the passenger's device and can be printed. At the airport, the baggage can be dropped off at the Bag Drop counter. During the online check-in process, passengers can select preferred seats.

Turkish Airlines In-flight Services

The in-flight entertainment system 'Planet' offers a selection of movies, albums, children's shoes, games and more. Personal devices can be paired with the in-flight entertainment system.

Passengers can pre-book meals from Turkish and world cuisine. In-flight wireless internet is provided to help passengers stay connected on the flights. Power units and USB ports can be used to charge laptops, tablets and phones.

Turkish Airlines Frequent Flyer Programme: Miles&Smiles

The airline offers a Frequent Flyer program called 'Miles&Smiles'. Passengers can earn miles on the airline's flights, partner airlines and by availing of the services offered by the program partners.

Miles can also be earned by using the Miles&Smiles credit cards and purchases at Shop&Miles. Miles can be redeemed to get awards like free tickets, extra baggage allowance, cabin upgrades, in-flight service and special services. To become members passengers can fill out the membership form.

Turkish Airlines Onboard Support

The airline assists passengers with special needs like unaccompanied minors, passengers travelling with infants, hearing impaired passengers and more. Passengers with mobility problems are offered wheelchair assistance throughout the flight and at the airports.

Passengers can select a special service as required. Passengers should read the policies and the regulations before flying.

About Turkish Airlines Refund & Cancellation

Turkish Airlines tickets can be cancelled through the airline's website or the sales office. A refund is given after charging the cancellation fee. The ticket service fee and the fuel duty charges are non-refundable.

Cleartrip: Runway for Turkish Airlines Flights

The airline flies to diverse destinations across five continents and has been offering quality services. The safety, security and comfort of its passengers are the airline's top priorities. You can easily make Turkish Airlines bookings online at Cleartrip.

You can do one-way, round-trip and multi-city Turkish Airlines bookings. The interface provided is simple and the booking process is hassle-free. You can get all the information that you need to plan a trip like ticket prices, flexible date views, flight schedules, discounts and more.

When you book tickets with Cleartrip you can also track the Turkish Airlines PNR status . Once you register with Cleartrip you can get alerts on price drops, festive season sales, discounts and promotions on expensive air tickets.

You can find the cheapest flight to the preferred destination by using the Search function. You have to enter the from and to airports, the number of travellers and the travel date. You will get a list of flights with the cheapest displayed at the top. You can review the list and make Turkish Airlines bookings.

Cleartrip also offers an app to search for and book air tickets using mobile devices like tablets and mobiles.