KLM Royal Dutch Airlines vs Turkish Airlines…

Policy comparison

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Policy	KLM Royal Dutch Airlines	Turkish Airlines
Cabin baggage	Included	Included
Checked baggage	1×23 kg long-haul; Light none short-haul	20–30 kg international
In-flight Wi-Fi	Paid	Partial (messaging/select routes)
Economy seat pitch	31"	31–32"
Loyalty programme	Flying Blue	Miles&Smiles
Lounge access	KLM Crown lounges	Miles&Smiles lounges IST; Star Alliance Gold
Changes & refunds	Flex allows changes	Flexible most intl fares

Individual profiles

Editorial profiles

Netherlands · KL/KLM · #1 in this comparison

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Journey of Inspiration

#14 Global 4-Star

8.0 / 10

Quick Answer

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines scores 8.0/10 on FlightLogic (safety 9.3/10), ranking #14 globally. in-flight Wi-Fi is paid or partial on most long-haul routes. Special meals require pre-order on long-haul.

Is KLM Royal Dutch Airlines a good airline?

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines scores 8.0/10 (Excellent) on FlightLogic, ranking #14 globally with a safety score of 9.3/10. KLM is the Netherlands' flag carrier operating from Amsterdam Schiphol with one of Europe's densest networks, World Business Class on long-haul, and Flying Blue shared with Air France. See full profile →

Overall 8.0 Excellent

Safety 9.3 Excellent Safety

Service 8.2 Cabin crew & ground

Value 7.8 Fare vs product

Star rating 4★ FlightLogic tier

Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Customer Service

8.2

Seat Comfort

8.0

Food & Beverage

8.0

In-Flight Entertainment

7.8

On-Time Performance

8.2

Value for Money

7.8

Key facts

Hub: Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Alliance: skyteam
Founded: 1919
Fleet: 110 aircraft
Region: europe
IATA / ICAO: KL / KLM

Passenger policies

Cabin baggage	Included — standard carry-on allowance applies
Checked baggage	1×23 kg long-haul; Light none short-haul
In-flight Wi-Fi	Paid Wi-Fi or messaging packages
Economy seat pitch	31"
Lounge access	KLM Crown lounges
Changes & refunds	Flex allows changes
Loyalty programme	Flying Blue

Strengths

Efficient AMS single-terminal hub
Crown Lounge at Schiphol
Strong Africa and Asia connections

Weaknesses

Older short-haul cabins on some European routes
Flying Blue dynamic pricing on awards

Awards & recognition

Oldest operating airline
Best Schiphol hub carrier

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 — KLM Royal Dutch Airlines or Turkish Airlines?

Turkish Airlines scores higher on FlightLogic at 8.6/10 vs 8.0/10 for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Policy comparison below covers cabin baggage, checked bags, Wi-Fi, and seat pitch.

Does KLM Royal Dutch Airlines or Turkish Airlines include a carry-on bag?

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines: Included. Turkish Airlines: Included.

Which has free Wi-Fi — KLM Royal Dutch Airlines or Turkish Airlines?

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines: Paid. Turkish Airlines: Partial (messaging/select routes).

Does KLM Royal Dutch Airlines include checked baggage?

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines checked baggage: 1×23 kg long-haul; Light none short-haul.

Does Turkish Airlines include checked baggage?

Turkish Airlines checked baggage: 20–30 kg international.