Turkish Airlines Baggage : Policy | Rules | Allowance |Fees | Update 2024

Turkish Airlines Baggage Policy Rule

If you are traveling for the first time on a Turkish airline and want to know about the free baggage allowance, here is everything you should know about the Turkish Airlines carry-on and checked baggage allowance, extra baggage charges, and more. To avoid inconvenience, familiarize yourself with the Turkish airline baggage policy discussed in the following information.

• Travelers who have purchased Turkish Airline Business Class can get a free baggage allowance of up to 32kg on flights departing/arriving from the USA.
• Economy-class travelers can bring up to two checked bags for a free baggage allowance of up to 23kg each as it is based on the route.
• However, for business class, the free baggage allowance's total length, width, and height should be no greater than 158cm.
• In Economy Class, the free baggage allowance total length, width, and height should not exceed the size limit of 115cm.
• If passengers' checked bags exceed the weight limit, they should be required to pay the charges based on the travel distance, arrival/ departure time, and more.

Turkish Airlines Carry-on Allowance:

You will find the details of Turkish Airlines Carry-on Allowance discussed below.

• Passengers are allowed to bring one cabin bag and one personal bag; the cabin bag's size must not exceed 23*40*55, and its weight must not exceed 8kg.
• Therefore, the personal item should not exceed 4kg in Economy Class.
• Turkish Airlines Business class travelers can bring two cabin bags, the sizes and weight limits of which should not exceed 23*40*55 and 8kg, respectively. 
• Business Class passengers should not exceed 4kg, and the weight limit should remain same for both domestic and international flights.

Turkish Airlines Checked Baggage Allowance

• Turkish Airlines domestic flight passengers can be checked up to 15 kg/33 lbs if they have purchased EcoFly, 20kg/44 lbs for Extra Fly, and 25kg/55 lbs for PrimeFly fare holders.
• For International Flights, Economy Class passengers can bring a free allowance of up to 20kg/ 44 lbs and 30kg/66 lbs in Business Class.

Turkish Airlines Baggage Fees

Turkish Airlines Baggage Fees may vary based on several factors, including domestic and international flights, travel routes, flight boarding time, fare class, and more. The fees are subject to overweight, extra baggage, and more.

• If the baggage dimensions and size exceed the weight limit, travelers may be required to pay a fee of $5 to $32 per kg.
• For passengers who want to bring additional luggage weighing 8 kg, the Airline will charge a fee of USD 220 for each bag.
• Travelers who want to take additional bags with a weight limit of more than 8 kg then you will need to pay USD 265.

How much is extra baggage on Turkish Airlines?

Turkish Airlines understands the concern about the extra baggage, so they allow their travelers to bring extra luggage by paying the additional charges; however, the weight limit is based on fare rules. 

• Turkish Airline Economy Class and Business Class Classic and Classic Plus fares are not allowed for extra baggage allowance.
• Economy Class Classic Plus fares can bring one extra checked baggage up to 10kg.
• Conversely, Economy Fare Elite status holders can carry 20 kg of extra luggage and one additional piece.
• Therefore, Elite Plus travelers can bring up to 25 kg of extra baggage allowance, including one plus extra piece.

Does Turkish Airlines allow two checked bags?

Passengers who have booked Business Class on Turkish Airlines can take two checked luggage on domestic or international flights with a weight limit of up to 32 kg each. Therefore, travelers can purchase extra checked baggage in Economy Class by paying the additional charges subject to the travel distance and departure/ arrival time. 

Can I split my baggage allowance with Turkish Airlines?

Turkish Airlines baggage allowance is subject to the travel distance, route, and departure/ arrival flight boarding time; however, the weight limit should not exceed the weight of up to 32 kg, and it can be split into multiple pieces, but the total should not exceed the limit of 32kg.

How to purchase extra baggage on Turkish Airlines?

Passengers can easily purchase extra luggage on Turkish Airlines during check-in or online before departure. To buy checked baggage online, you may be required to keep a few details handy, and you should know a few basic steps, as discussed below.

• To purchase extra baggage, you should visit the Turkish Airlines official website.
• Browse the home page and click on the Manage Booking tab.
• Enter the booking reference code and last name mentioned on the itinerary.
• Select the flight number and click on the Check-in tab.
• Then tap on the purchase extra bag icon and follow further instructions.
• Proceed to pay the extra luggage charges via card or other online payment methods.

How many bags can I take in the Turkish Airline Economy Class?

Turkish Airlines Economy Class travelers are allowed to bring one checked luggage that should not exceed the size of 23*40*55 and weigh 8kg. Passengers are allowed to bring one personal time, including a cabin bag.