Turkey
Full service airline, Istanbul hub Turkish Airlines baggage allowance
Turkish Airlines sells checked baggage by total weight on most international routes: Economy buys 30 kg and Business 40 kg, split across as many bags as you like. The cabin bag is 8 kg, and flights to the Americas count bags instead.
| Allowance | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| Carry-on bagPlus one personal item under the seat | 8 kg55 x 40 x 23 cm | 2 x 8 kg55 x 40 x 23 cm |
| Checked bagMaximum weight per bag | 23 kgUp to 158 cm | 32 kgUp to 158 cm |
Cabin baggage
What you keep with you on board. The carry-on bag goes in the overhead bin, the personal item goes under the seat in front of you.
Carry-on bag
- Size
- 55 x 40 x 23 cm
- Weight
- 8 kg
- Pieces
- One bag
Must fit in overhead bin or under the seat in front of you. Business Class passengers may carry two pieces.
Personal item
- Size
- 40 x 30 x 15 cm
- Weight
- 4 kg
- Examples
- Laptop bag, handbag, or small backpack that fits under the seat.
Liquids: containers of 100 ml or less, all inside one transparent resealable 1 litre bag. Baby food, medication and sealed duty free purchases are exempt.
Power banks and batteries
Lithium batteries travel in the cabin, never in the hold. Turkish Airlines also caps liquids in checked baggage at 5 litres, each sealed in packages of no more than one litre.
| Item | Cabin | Checked | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power bank up to 100 WhAbout 27,000 mAh at 3.7 V | Allowed | Not allowed | One per passenger, under the seat, not in the overhead bin. Do not use or charge it on board. |
| Power bank 100 to 160 Wh | Approval needed | Not allowed | Maximum two, with airline approval before the flight. |
| Power bank over 160 Wh | Not allowed | Not allowed | Cannot travel on Turkish Airlines in any form. |
| Spare laptop and camera batteries | Allowed | Not allowed | Terminals taped or in original packaging, up to 100 Wh each. |
| Devices with built-in batteriesLaptops, phones, cameras, tablets | Allowed | Switched off | Better in the cabin. If checked, fully switched off and protected from accidental activation. |
| E-cigarettes and vapes | Allowed | Not allowed | Cabin only, never used on board. |
Checked baggage
Turkish Airlines uses a weight concept on most international routes: Economy buys 30 kg in total and Business 40 kg, split across bags as you like. Flights to and from the Americas switch to a piece concept, where the fare decides how many bags you get.
| Cabin | First bag | Second bag | Max weight per bag | Max size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Included | €50-100 (depending on route) | 23 kg | 158 cm |
| Business | Included | Included | 32 kg | 158 cm |
Economy: Additional bags: €150-400 each depending on route
Business: Additional bags: €200-600 each depending on route Allowances change by route, fare family and booking date, so confirm on the official Turkish Airlines baggage page before you pack.
Flights to and from the Americas
Flights to and from the Americas use a piece concept: the fare decides how many bags you get, each with its own weight cap, instead of a total to split.
| Cabin | Bags included | Max weight per bag | Max size per bag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 1 to 2 bagsEcoFly none, ExtraFly 1, FlexFly and PrimeFly 2 | 23 kg | 158 cm |
| Business | 2 bags | 32 kg | 158 cm |
Applies to flights to and from the United States and Canada. Extra bags on these routes are charged per bag, not per kilogram.
Where travellers misread the rules
People carry the 30 kg weight allowance in their head and pack one heavy bag. On these routes the weight is capped per bag instead, so 30 kg in a single case is refused even though the total would have been fine.
What to verify before you pay
Which fare family you bought, because it decides the bag count, and whether your itinerary touches the Americas at any point.
Excess baggage fees
What it costs when you go over the included weight. Prices are estimates and vary by route.
| Situation | What you pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Extra weight | $8-25 depending on route | Varies by route and when you buy it |
| Prepaid online | Save up to 25% when booking online | Buy extra weight before departure |
| Overweight bag | $50-200 per bag over 32kg | Above the per-bag weight limit |
Airport prices run 20 to 40 percent higher than online.
Estimate your excess fee
Your allowance
Estimate in US dollars based on published rate ranges. The exact fee depends on your route, currency and booking date. Confirm on turkishairlines.com before you pay.
How the allowance plays out on a real booking. Fares, routes and Miles&Smiles status can move these numbers.
- Cabin
- One 8 kg bag, 55 x 40 x 23 cm, plus a personal item
- Checked
- 30 kg in total, split across as many bags as you like
- Second bag
- Fine, as long as the bags together stay under 30 kg and none passes 32 kg
- Watch out
- A bag between 158 cm and 292 cm is charged as oversize even inside your allowance
- Cabin
- One 8 kg bag, 55 x 40 x 23 cm, plus a personal item
- Checked
- One bag of up to 23 kg on ExtraFly, two on FlexFly and PrimeFly, none on EcoFly
- Route rule
- American routes count bags rather than kilograms, so the 30 kg total does not apply
- Status
- Miles&Smiles Elite and Elite Plus add a further bag
Before you pack
Six habits that keep you out of the excess baggage queue.
- Weigh bags at homeA luggage scale costs less than a single overweight bag fee, and it settles the argument at home rather than at the counter.
- Prepay extra weight onlineBuying through turkishairlines.com is 10 to 20 percent cheaper than paying at the counter.
- Wear the heavy itemsBoots, coats and jackets on your body do not count toward any limit.
- Use compression bagsVacuum bags cut clothing volume by up to 75 percent, which helps with the 158 cm size rule.
- Check your credit card perksSome premium cards include extra baggage or refund fees on selected airlines.
- Use your Miles&Smiles statusClassic Plus, Elite and Elite Plus members get 10 to 25 kg extra on top of the fare allowance, see status extras.
Miles&Smiles status extras
Miles&Smiles status adds to the fare allowance. The extra applies to the member only, on Turkish Airlines operated flights.
| Tier | Weight concept routes | Piece concept routes | Also included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | None | None | Standard fare allowance |
| Classic Plus | +10 kg | None | Weight concept routes only |
| Elite | +20 kg | +1 bag | Extra piece is 23 kg in Economy, 32 kg in Business |
| Elite Plus | +25 kg | +1 bag | Extra piece is 23 kg in Economy, 32 kg in Business |
Extra baggage for Miles&Smiles Elite members: Additional 15-20 kg allowance
Example: an Economy ticket on a weight concept route carries 30 kg. An Elite member adds 20 kg, so 50 kg in total across the bags.
Sports equipment, instruments and infants
Special items travel with conditions. Every one of them needs advance reservation, and acceptance at the airport is not guaranteed without it.
| Item | Size or conditions | Fee estimate | Book ahead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting equipment | Up to 158 cm counts as a normal bag158 to 292 cm is oversized and charged €50-150, over 292 cm is refused | Included in allowance | Contact Turkish Airlines in advance |
| Oversized baggage | Width plus height plus depth between 158 cm and 292 cmMeasured at the counter, wheels excluded. Charged whether or not it is within your allowance | $110 to $150 | Paid at check-in or in advance |
| Pushchair or stroller | One stroller up to 115 cm per infantPlus 8 kg of cabin baggage for the infant | Free | No booking needed |
| Infant baggage | 10 kg on weight routes, one 23 kg bag on piece routesEcoFly fares without a free allowance give the infant none either | Included | No booking needed |
| Musical instruments | Can be carried as cabin baggage if dimensions permit | ||
| Mobility aids | Free of charge | ||
| Pet transportation | €75-300 depending on route and container size |
Book special items online before travel. Airport prices are higher than the same allowance bought online, and hold space is first come, first served.
Check-in and bag drop deadlines
Counted back from scheduled departure. Miss the bag drop cut-off and the bag does not fly, even if you do.
- 24 hOnline check-in opensWeb, app or self service kiosk
- 90 minOnline check-in closesBoarding pass must be issued by now
- 60 minBag drop and check-in close45 minutes on domestic flights
- 20 minBoarding gate closesBags of no show passengers are offloaded
If your bag does not arrive
Delayed and damaged bags follow a strict clock. Most claims fail because the report was made after leaving the airport.
Report before you leave the hall
Go to the Turkish Airlines baggage services desk in the arrivals baggage hall. You get a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) with a 10 character reference. Without it there is no claim.
Track with the PIR reference
Use the reference and your surname on the Turkish Airlines baggage tracing page. Most delayed bags arrive within 48 hours and are delivered to your address free of charge.
Track a bagKeep receipts, mind the deadlines
Essentials bought while the bag is missing can be claimed. Damage must be reported within 7 days, delayed bag expenses within 21 days of delivery, under the Montreal Convention.
How Turkish Airlines compares
Benchmark these limits against the rest of the industry before you decide which bag to bring.
Frequently asked questions
How much checked baggage does a Turkish Airlines ticket include?
On most international routes the allowance is a total weight: 30 kg in Economy and 40 kg in Business, split across as many bags as you like. No single bag may pass 32 kg. Flights to and from the Americas count bags instead.
What are the carry-on limits on Turkish Airlines?
One bag of up to 8 kg measuring 55 x 40 x 23 cm, plus a personal item that fits under the seat.
Which Turkish Airlines routes count bags instead of kilograms?
Flights to and from the Americas. There EcoFly carries no checked bag at all, ExtraFly one bag of 23 kg, and FlexFly and PrimeFly two. Business carries two bags of 32 kg each. Domestic flights always use the weight concept.
Does Miles&Smiles status add baggage?
Yes. Classic Plus adds 10 kg on weight concept routes, Elite adds 20 kg and Elite Plus 25 kg. Elite and Elite Plus also add one bag on piece concept routes, at 23 kg in Economy and 32 kg in Business. Star Alliance Gold members get the same 20 kg or extra piece.
What counts as oversized baggage on Turkish Airlines?
Anything whose width plus height plus depth falls between 158 cm and 292 cm, measured without wheels. It is charged separately even when it is inside your free allowance: 110 US dollars from or to Turkey, 150 on other international routes and 1,000 lira on domestic flights. Above 292 cm the bag is not accepted at all.
When does Turkish Airlines check-in close?
Online check-in runs from 24 hours before departure until 90 minutes before. Counters and bag drop close 60 minutes before international flights and 45 minutes before domestic ones, and the boarding gate closes 20 minutes before departure.
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