Turkish Airlines baggage guide

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Turkish Airlines Baggage Rules & Flight Guide

Turkish Airlines Baggage Rules & Flight Guide

THY carry-on and checked baggage allowances, online check-in times, seat selection, and Istanbul transit & stopover tips — all in one guide.

We analyzed the questions we get most often and compiled the key topics for flying with Turkish Airlines (THY) in this guide. We explain the details that depend on fare class and route briefly and clearly.



If you’re flying with THY, the most common questions are about baggage, online check-in, and transit.

Carry-on (cabin):



Economy: 1 piece 23×40×55 cm, up to 8 kg; plus 1 personal item 40×30×15 cm, up to 4 kg.



Business: 2 pieces 23×40×55 cm, 8 kg each (total 16 kg); plus 1 personal item 40×30×15 cm, up to 4 kg.



Infants: 1 piece up to 8 kg in the cabin.



Checked baggage:



The concept may be piece or weight depending on the route.



Typical limit: Economy 1 piece ≤23 kg; Business 1 piece ≤32 kg. A single item cannot exceed 32 kg.



Check your exact allowance in the calculator.



Sports / musical equipment:



Selected sports equipment can be carried under special conditions; the list and size limits are on the official page.



Small items like tennis/racket gear may sometimes be accepted in the cabin as one piece.



Infant/child rules:



Infant (0–2): 1×8 kg in the cabin.



Child (2–11): The baggage allowance often matches an adult’s (may vary by route).



Pets:



Up to 8 kg including the carrier may travel in the cabin; over 8 kg is transported in the hold. A fee applies.



Online check-in & seats:



Online check-in usually opens 24 hours before departure and is available until 90 minutes before take-off.



You can choose seats and purchase extra baggage online.



Transit & Stopover (Istanbul):



With a 20+ hour connection, you may get a free hotel night at a partner hotel through the “Stopover in Istanbul” program (eligibility required).



Frequently Asked Questions:



How many kilos is the carry-on? — Economy 8 kg; Business 2×8 kg.



Is there an extra fee for sports equipment? — Depends on the type of equipment.



What is the baggage allowance when flying with children? — Infants: 8 kg in the cabin; for children, usually the same as adults.



How can I travel with a pet? — ≤8 kg in the cabin, >8 kg in the hold; request approval in advance

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