--- title: "Turkish Airlines Review & Rating | FlightLogic" description: "Turkish Airlines review: FlightLogic editorial rating 8.6/10, safety score 9.2/10. Turkish Airlines offers the most countries served by any carrier, a stunning…" url: https://flightlogic.co.uk/airlines/turkish-airlines/ source: FlightLogic (flightlogic.co.uk) licence: "Content © Elite Digital AI Solutions Ltd. Cite the URL above and the page author." --- *Links marked * may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. We do not provide financial advice. How we make money .* Airline review · TK # Turkish Airlines Widen Your World Photo: Md Shaifuzzaman Ayon / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 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 Excellent · FlightLogic editorial rating ## Should I choose Turkish Airlines for my next long-haul work trip? 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. **FlightLogic score** 8.6/10 **Safety** 9.2/10 **Global rank** #7 **Wi-Fi policy** Partial / paid tiers ## Who should think twice about Turkish Airlines Scores mean naming who a carrier is NOT for. From our rated findings: - IST walking distances between gates - Occasional baggage delays at peak season ## Pre-Trip Planning ## Passenger policies at a glance Baggage, Wi-Fi, legroom, and lounge access for Turkish Airlines — expand for the full matrix. ### View full policy matrix Baggage · Wi-Fi · lounges · changes | 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 | ## Awards & Recognition - Best Airline in Europe - Best Business Class Catering Europe ## Airline Details **IATA Code** TK **ICAO Code** THY **Hub** Istanbul (IST) **Alliance** star alliance **Founded** 1933 **Fleet Size** 400 aircraft ## Strengths - 130+ country network - Miles&Smiles stopover program - Excellent Turkish cuisine ## Weaknesses - IST walking distances between gates - Occasional baggage delays at peak season ## Day-of Travel Support ### Compare Turkish Airlines fares from the UK Search live prices on Turkish Airlines (TK) routes departing from British airports. 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[Affiliate policy](https://flightlogic.co.uk/how-we-make-money/#affiliate-links) ## Turkish Airlines travel facts Verified baggage allowances, punctuality, fleet, safety and loyalty facts for Turkish Airlines. ### Baggage & fees | 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 | [Full baggage & fees comparison](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airlines/baggage-fees/) · [Check your carry-on bag](https://flightlogic.co.uk/tools/carry-on-checker/) ### Punctuality 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](https://flightlogic.co.uk/methodology/). ### Fleet & cabins **Fleet size** 402 aircraft **Average age** 9.5 years **Main types** A330-300, B777-300ER, B787-9, A321neo, B737 MAX 8 **Economy pitch** 30–32 in **Business seat** Fully flat; 1-2-1 on B787/A350, 2-3-2 on some B777 **Wi-Fi** Paid on most aircraft; free messaging ### Safety **Registry status** IOSA-registered IOSA-registered; Turkish DGCA oversight **FlightLogic editorial safety score: 9.2/10** — our own assessment, separate from IOSA registry status. ### Loyalty **Programme** Miles&Smiles **Currency** Miles Tiers: Classic, Classic Plus, Elite, Elite Plus ### Rating history - Q3 2026 8.6/10 Current quarter Quarterly tracking began Q3 2026 — earlier scores were not archived. Travel facts last verified July 2026 · Sources: turkishairlines.com baggage policy (via search, Jul 2026) · Cirium 2025 On-Time Performance Review (Jan 2026) · planespotters.net fleet data via aviospace (Jan 2026) ## About Turkish Airlines 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. ## Editorial Turkish Airlines Reviews ## Verified reader reviews Coming soon We are building verified reader reviews for Turkish Airlines. Readers will be able to submit a review with proof of travel — a boarding pass or booking confirmation — emailed to [hello@flightlogic.co.uk](mailto:hello@flightlogic.co.uk?subject=Reader%20review%20%E2%80%94%20Turkish%20Airlines). Reader scores are published separately from FlightLogic editorial ratings and never change the editorial score. ## Turkish Airlines — Frequently Asked Questions ### Is Turkish Airlines a good airline? 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. ### What is Turkish Airlines's safety score? 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. ### What alliance is Turkish Airlines in? Turkish Airlines is a member of star alliance. ### Where is Turkish Airlines's hub? Turkish Airlines's primary hub is Istanbul (IST). The airline was founded in 1933 and operates approximately 400 aircraft. ## Similar Airlines