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Etihad Airways vs Turkish Airlines

Side-by-side policy and rating comparison — baggage, Wi-Fi, legroom, lounges, and loyalty programmes.

Verdict

Turkish Airlines scores higher on FlightLogic at 8.6/10 vs 8.3/10 for Etihad Airways. Policy comparison below covers cabin baggage, checked bags, Wi-Fi, and seat pitch.

Comparison data last updated 6 July 2026

Policy comparison

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Policy Etihad Airways Turkish Airlines
Cabin baggage IncludedIncluded
Checked baggage 23–32 kg by cabin20–30 kg international
In-flight Wi-Fi Partial (messaging/select routes)Partial (messaging/select routes)
Economy seat pitch 31–32"31–32"
Loyalty programme Etihad GuestMiles&Smiles
Lounge access Etihad lounges AUH and partnersMiles&Smiles lounges IST; Star Alliance Gold
Changes & refunds Flex fares allow changesFlexible most intl fares

Individual profiles

Etihad Airways

EY · United Arab Emirates

Expert Editorial Review

FlightLogic score: 8.3/10

Turkish Airlines

TK · Turkey

Expert Editorial Review

FlightLogic score: 8.6/10

Editorial profiles

United Arab Emirates · EY/ETD · #1 in this comparison

Etihad Airways

Choose Well

#19 Global 5-Star
8.3 / 10
Quick Answer

Etihad Airways scores 8.3/10 on FlightLogic (safety 9.4/10), ranking #19 globally. in-flight Wi-Fi is paid or partial on most long-haul routes. Special meals require pre-order on long-haul.

Is Etihad Airways a good airline?

Etihad Airways scores 8.3/10 (Excellent) on FlightLogic, ranking #19 globally with a safety score of 9.4/10. Etihad Airways operates from Abu Dhabi's new Midfield Terminal with Business Studio, The Residence on A380, and lounges scoring 9.0/10 — a premium Gulf alternative to Emirates and Qatar. See full profile →

Overall 8.3 Excellent
Safety 9.4 Excellent Safety
Service 8.5 Cabin crew & ground
Value 8.2 Fare vs product
Star rating 5★ FlightLogic tier
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Customer Service
8.5
Seat Comfort
8.4
Food & Beverage
8.3
In-Flight Entertainment
8.2
On-Time Performance
8.2
Value for Money
8.2

Key facts

Hub
Abu Dhabi (AUH)
Alliance
Independent
Founded
2003
Fleet
90 aircraft
Region
middle east
IATA / ICAO
EY / ETD

Passenger policies

Cabin baggage Included — standard carry-on allowance applies
Checked baggage 23–32 kg by cabin
In-flight Wi-Fi Partial — free messaging or select routes/cabins only
Economy seat pitch 31–32"
Lounge access Etihad lounges AUH and partners
Changes & refunds Flex fares allow changes
Loyalty programme Etihad Guest

Strengths

  • New AUH Midfield Terminal lounges
  • Business Studio on 787 and A350
  • Competitive UK–Asia business fares

Weaknesses

  • Smaller network than Emirates or Qatar
  • Etihad Guest less Avios-integrated than QR

Awards & recognition

  • Best Gulf Carrier Lounge AUH
  • Business Studio innovation

Turkey · TK/THY · #2 in this comparison

Turkish Airlines

Widen Your World

#6 Global 4-Star
8.6 / 10
Quick Answer

Turkish Airlines scores 8.6/10 on FlightLogic (safety 9.2/10), ranking #6 globally. in-flight Wi-Fi is paid or partial on most long-haul routes. Special meals require pre-order on long-haul.

Is Turkish Airlines a good airline?

Turkish Airlines scores 8.6/10 (Excellent) on FlightLogic, ranking #6 globally with a safety score of 9.2/10. Turkish Airlines offers the most countries served by any carrier, a stunning new Istanbul hub, and a compelling business class product at competitive fares. See full profile →

Overall 8.6 Excellent
Safety 9.2 Excellent Safety
Service 8.7 Cabin crew & ground
Value 9.0 Fare vs product
Star rating 4★ FlightLogic tier
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Customer Service
8.7
Seat Comfort
8.5
Food & Beverage
9.1
In-Flight Entertainment
8.0
On-Time Performance
8.2
Value for Money
9.0

Key facts

Hub
Istanbul (IST)
Alliance
star alliance
Founded
1933
Fleet
400 aircraft
Region
europe
IATA / ICAO
TK / THY

Passenger policies

Cabin baggage Included — standard carry-on allowance applies
Checked baggage 20–30 kg international
In-flight Wi-Fi Partial — free messaging or select routes/cabins only
Economy seat pitch 31–32"
Lounge access Miles&Smiles lounges IST; Star Alliance Gold
Changes & refunds Flexible most intl fares
Loyalty programme Miles&Smiles

Strengths

  • 130+ country network
  • Miles&Smiles stopover program
  • Excellent Turkish cuisine

Weaknesses

  • IST walking distances between gates
  • Occasional baggage delays at peak season

Awards & recognition

  • Best Airline in Europe
  • Best Business Class Catering Europe

FAQ

Which is better — Etihad Airways or Turkish Airlines?

Turkish Airlines scores higher on FlightLogic at 8.6/10 vs 8.3/10 for Etihad Airways. Policy comparison below covers cabin baggage, checked bags, Wi-Fi, and seat pitch.

Does Etihad Airways or Turkish Airlines include a carry-on bag?

Etihad Airways: Included. Turkish Airlines: Included.

Which has free Wi-Fi — Etihad Airways or Turkish Airlines?

Etihad Airways: Partial (messaging/select routes). Turkish Airlines: Partial (messaging/select routes).

Does Etihad Airways include checked baggage?

Etihad Airways checked baggage: 23–32 kg by cabin.

Does Turkish Airlines include checked baggage?

Turkish Airlines checked baggage: 20–30 kg international.