Ryanair vs Turkish Airlines — Compare Airlines

Policy comparison

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Policy	Ryanair	Turkish Airlines
Cabin baggage	Personal item only (max 40×30×20 cm). Must fit under the seat. No weight limit.	Included
Checked baggage	Not included on basic fares. Paid options: 10 kg (max 55×40×20 cm) or 20 kg/23 kg (max 80×120×120 cm).	20–30 kg international
In-flight Wi-Fi	None	Partial (messaging/select routes)
Economy seat pitch	28"	31–32"
Loyalty programme	Ryanair Prime	Miles&Smiles
Lounge access	None	Miles&Smiles lounges IST; Star Alliance Gold
Changes & refunds	Flexi Plus allows changes; Basic restricted	Flexible most intl fares

Individual profiles

Editorial profiles

Ireland · FR/RYR · #1 in this comparison

Ryanair

Low Fares Made Simple

#45 Global 3-Star

6.8 / 10

Quick Answer

Ryanair scores 6.8/10 on FlightLogic (safety 8.8/10), ranking #45 globally. in-flight Wi-Fi is paid or partial on most long-haul routes. Special meals require pre-order on long-haul.

Is Ryanair a good airline?

Ryanair scores 6.8/10 (Good) on FlightLogic, ranking #45 globally with a safety score of 8.8/10. Ryanair is Europe's largest airline by passengers, offering unbeatable fares with a no-frills model and improving reliability metrics. See full profile →

Overall 6.8 Good

Safety 8.8 Excellent Safety

Service 6.5 Cabin crew & ground

Value 9.5 Fare vs product

Star rating 3★ FlightLogic tier

Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Customer Service

6.5

Seat Comfort

5.8

Food & Beverage

5.5

In-Flight Entertainment

5.0

On-Time Performance

8.5

Value for Money

9.5

Key facts

Hub: Dublin & 80+ bases
Alliance: Independent
Founded: 1984
Fleet: 560 aircraft
Region: europe
IATA / ICAO: FR / RYR

Passenger policies

Cabin baggage	Personal item only (max 40×30×20 cm). Must fit under the seat. No weight limit.
Checked baggage	Not included on basic fares. Paid options: 10 kg (max 55×40×20 cm) or 20 kg/23 kg (max 80×120×120 cm).
In-flight Wi-Fi	Not available
Economy seat pitch	28"
Lounge access	None
Changes & refunds	Flexi Plus allows changes; Basic restricted
Loyalty programme	Ryanair Prime

Strengths

Lowest base fares in Europe
Extensive route network
Improving OTP scores

Weaknesses

Strict baggage policies
Tight 28-inch seat pitch
Ancillary fee structure

Awards & recognition

Best Value Airline Europe

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 — Ryanair or Turkish Airlines?

Turkish Airlines scores higher on FlightLogic at 8.6/10 vs 6.8/10 for Ryanair. Policy comparison below covers cabin baggage, checked bags, Wi-Fi, and seat pitch.

Does Ryanair or Turkish Airlines include a carry-on bag?

Ryanair: Personal item only (max 40×30×20 cm). Must fit under the seat. No weight limit.. Turkish Airlines: Included.

Which has free Wi-Fi — Ryanair or Turkish Airlines?

Ryanair: None. Turkish Airlines: Partial (messaging/select routes).

Does Ryanair include checked baggage?

Ryanair checked baggage: Not included on basic fares. Paid options: 10 kg (max 55×40×20 cm) or 20 kg/23 kg (max 80×120×120 cm)..

Does Turkish Airlines include checked baggage?

Turkish Airlines checked baggage: 20–30 kg international.