Turkish Airlines baggage allowance fees

Turkish Airlines Baggage

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Information about free Turkish Airlines baggage limits:

Free Cabin Baggage limits Free Checked Baggage limits
Turkish Airlines up to 8kg, maximum dimensions 55x40x23 cm Economy and Comfort passengers are generally allowed up to 20kg/44lbs as their free baggage allowance.

On flights to/from the USA and Canada, a piece concept applies. On these routes, economy passengers are allowed up to 2 bags of 23kg/50lbs each.

Special rules apply for flights to/from Brazil.

To know more about Turkish Airlines baggage allowance and fees: https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-int/any-questions/baggage-information/

Updated 31 March 2020

About Turkish Airlines:

Turkish Airlines is the national flag carrier airline of Turkey. It operates scheduled services to 280 destinations in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, making it the fourth-largest carrier in the world by number of destinations. Turkish Airlines is also the operator that flies to most countries. Turkish Airlines is also the operator that flies to most countries.  Turkish Airlines has been a member of the Star Alliance network since 1 April 2008.

The new Istanbul Aiport opened in 2019 and is the largest airport in Europe. You can get some rest between two flights or after visiting the Turkish megalopole by staying at one of the hotels near the airport : https://istanbul-airporthotel.com/

More detailed information about Turkish Airlines baggage allowance and fees below:

Cabin Baggage (Hand Baggage) is defined as any baggage of 8 kg and 55x40x23 cm, Each passenger is responsible for his/her own cabin baggage, which is carried at passenger cabin for free of charge.

Personal Items are defined as any items, which are carried at passenger cabin for free of charge. Each passenger is responsible for his/her own personal item.

  • Business Class: 2 pieces with maximum weight of 8 kg (17.6 lb) each and maximum dimensions of 23 x 40 x 55 cm (9 x 15.5 x 21.5 in).
  • Economy and Comfort Class: 1 piece with maximum weight of 8 kg (17.6 lb and maximum dimensions of 23 x 40 x 55 cm (9 x 15.5 x 21.5 in).
  • All carry-on baggage must fit in the overhead bin or below the passenger’s seat. If it is over size, it must be checked at the gate.
  • Additional personal items permitted include:
    • 1 coat, overcoat or blanket
    • 1 laptop computer
    • 1 handbag/briefcase
    • 1 small video recorder or camera
    • 1 baby carriage
    • Baby bottle etc. for feeding needs

Turkish Airlines Domestic Flights Free Checked Baggage Allowance
*Departing from and arriving at Turkish airport

Promotional Fare: 15kg
Economy Class: 20kg
Business Class: 30kg

Infants are entitled to 10kg checked baggage

Turkish Airlines – International Flights Free Checked Baggage Allowance – Piece Concept
Flights To or From America / S. America / Canada / Argentina / Nigeria / Ghana / Niger / Senegal / Mauritania / Cote D Ivoire / Cameroon / Burkina Faso / Gabon / Chad and Congo Dem. Rep./Benin Peoples Republic / Mali / Guinea/ Angola / Mauritius / Madagascar

Business Class: 2 pieces, 32kg/70lbs each
Comfort Class: 2 pieces, 23kg/50lbs each
Economy Class: 2 pieces, 23kg/50lbs each
Infant Passenger: 1 + 1 collapsible baby carriage / buggy, 23 kg/50lbs

Flights departing from Brazil/Argentina have allowances of 32 kg per bag for the entirety of the journey. Flights with final destinations of Brazil/Argentina have a baggage allowances of 23 kg per bag for passengers traveling economy, and 32 kg per bag for passengers traveling business.

Turkish Airlines – All Other International Flights Free Checked Baggage Allowance

Economy Class: 20kg
Comfort Class: 20kg
Business Class: 30kg

Exceptions:
For flights from Egypt to Turkey and from Turkey to Egypt, the free baggage allowances is 50 Kg for both Economy class travellers and Business class travellers.

Free baggage allowance from Germany to Turkey and Beyond Turkey for Economy Class is 30 kg and for Business Class 40 kg.

For flights from Ireland the free baggage allowance is 30 kg. for the economy class and 40 kg. for the Business Class travelers

For flights originating in Ireland (first flight of the journey is from Ireland), free baggage allowance is 30kg for economy class and 40kg for business class. For flights not originating in Ireland, free baggage allowance can differ. Please contact your local sales office for more details.

For flights from Edinburgh (first flight of the journey is from Edinburg) to Asia, Middle East and Africa, the free baggage allowance is 40 kg for the Economy Class travelers and 50 kg for the Business Class travelers.

Turkish Airlines carries first set of golf and skiing equipments free of charge. In addition, one diving equipment/set per person will be allowed without additional fees for departures from and arrivals to Male, Akabe, Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh, until 31.12.2016.For other (more than 1) set of golf and skiing equipment sports equipments charges will apply. For detailed information on conditions and charges for transporting sports equipment please click on the headings below

Sports equipment not specified in the table is handled as part of the standard baggage allowance and special sports equipment charges are not applicable.