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Airline review · TK
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Turkish Airlines offers the most countries served by any carrier, a stunning new Istanbul hub, and a compelling business class product at competitive fares.
Last updated 30 June 2026
Turkish Airlines scores 8.6/10 (safety 9.2/10), ranking #7 globally — Wi-Fi is paid or route-dependent. Baggage: 20–30 kg international. Economy seat pitch: 31–32"; loyalty programme: Miles&Smiles. Full passenger policy tables, category scores, and the fares search follow below. Methodology and safety scoring notes are linked at the end.
Scores mean naming who a carrier is NOT for. From our rated findings:
Baggage, Wi-Fi, legroom, and lounge access for Turkish Airlines — expand for the full matrix.
| 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 |
Verified baggage allowances, punctuality, fleet, safety and loyalty facts for Turkish Airlines.
| Cabin bag | 1 piece 55 × 40 × 23 cm, 8 kg + 4 kg personal item · Up to 8 kg |
|---|---|
| Checked bag (economy) | Weight concept 30 kg; piece routes EcoFly none, ExtraFly 1 × 23 kg, FlexFly 2 × 23 kg |
| Checked bag (business) | 40 kg weight concept; 2 × 32 kg on piece routes |
| Seat selection | Free on ExtraFly/FlexFly; EcoFly pays |
| Change fee | Varies by fare; EcoFly most restrictive |
81.41%
on time — Full year 2025 (arrivals within 15 min)
Cirium 2025 On-Time Performance Review (Jan 2026) — global #9
Punctuality is 20% of the FlightLogic score — see our methodology.
IOSA-registered; Turkish DGCA oversight
FlightLogic editorial safety score: 9.2/10 — our own assessment, separate from IOSA registry status.
Tiers: Classic, Classic Plus, Elite, Elite Plus
Quarterly tracking began Q3 2026 — earlier scores were not archived.
Turkish Airlines offers the most countries served by any carrier, a stunning new Istanbul hub, and a compelling business class product at competitive fares.
Key strengths: 130+ country network. Miles&Smiles stopover program. Excellent Turkish cuisine. Areas for improvement: IST walking distances between gates. Occasional baggage delays at peak season.
A widebody business cabin on a 4-hour hop is a genuine treat — one of the best-value ways to fly business class from the UK.
Turkish Airlines' 60,000 sqm business lounge at IST includes a cinema, golf simulator, museum, and extensive à la carte dining — the largest airline lounge footprint in Europe.
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Turkish Airlines scores 8.6/10 overall on FlightLogic (4-Star) — an editorial expert rating, not an aggregate of consumer reviews. Strengths include 130+ country network; Miles&Smiles stopover program.
Turkish Airlines scores 9.2/10 on FlightLogic's safety index — calculated separately from passenger experience using IOSA certification, accident history, fleet age, and regulatory compliance.
Turkish Airlines is a member of star alliance.
Turkish Airlines's primary hub is Istanbul (IST). The airline was founded in 1933 and operates approximately 400 aircraft.