Turkish Airlines

Q: What are Turkish Airlines' airline codes?

Turkish Airlines' IATA code is TK , its ICAO code is THY , and its callsign is TURKISH .

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Turkish Airlines is the flag carrier of Turkey and a Star Alliance member, based at Istanbul Airport. This guide covers its hubs, network, fleet, cabins, baggage, check-in, Miles&Smiles and airport transportation.

566
Aircraft: 358
Destinations: IST
Hub: Star Alliance
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About Turkish Airlines

Schedules, aircraft assignments, terminals and fare rules can change. Confirm operational details directly with Turkish Airlines before travel.

Official name: Türk Hava Yolları Anonim Ortaklığı (Turkish Airlines Inc.)
Callsign: TURKISH
Country: Turkey
Founded: 1933
Head office: Istanbul, Turkey
Alliance: Star Alliance (member since 2008)
Frequent-flyer program: Miles&Smiles
Official website: turkishairlines.com

Turkish Airlines is the flag carrier of Turkey, founded on 20 May 1933 as Turkish State Airlines and headquartered in Istanbul. The company is listed on the Borsa Istanbul, with the Türkiye Wealth Fund as its largest shareholder, and it has been a member of the Star Alliance since April 2008.

Its hub is Istanbul Airport (IST), where it connects flights between Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and the Americas. The group serves about 358 destinations, including a dense European network and long-haul routes to North and South America, Africa, Asia and Australia. Its low-cost brand AJet operates mainly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and Ankara.

The group fleet of about 566 aircraft, including AJet and Turkish Cargo, combines Airbus A350, Boeing 787 and Boeing 777 widebodies with Airbus A320-family and Boeing 737 narrowbodies.

Network

Where Turkish Airlines flies

Routes and frequencies change with the season. Some flights sold with a TK flight number are operated by AJet or by Star Alliance and codeshare partners; check the "operated by" line when you book.

Turkey

Domestic flights from Istanbul to cities and coastal airports such as Antalya, Izmir, Dalaman and Bodrum, with further domestic flying by AJet.

Europe

An extensive European network, from capitals to secondary cities and seasonal leisure airports.

Middle East, Africa and Asia

Flights across the Gulf, North, East and southern Africa, Central Asia, South and Southeast Asia, China, Japan and Korea, with Australia served via Singapore or Kuala Lumpur.

The Americas

Long-haul routes to the United States, Canada, Mexico and South America, including Mexico City and Cancún.

Aircraft

Turkish Airlines fleet

The figure of about 566 aircraft is the group fleet reported by Turkish Airlines in September 2026, including AJet and Turkish Cargo. The aircraft shown at booking is not guaranteed until departure.

Airbus A350 and Boeing 787

The A350-900 and 787-9 fly many long-haul routes, including flights to the Americas, Africa and Asia.

Boeing 777 and Airbus A330

The 777-300ER and A330 operate high-demand long-haul and medium-haul routes.

Airbus A320 family and Boeing 737

The A321neo, A320-family and 737 aircraft fly domestic routes and flights within Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.

Turkish Cargo

Freighter aircraft operated by the airline's cargo brand.

On board

Turkish Airlines cabin classes

Cabins depend on the aircraft and route. Check the seat map and fare conditions before you buy.

Business Class

On widebody aircraft, lie-flat seats on most long-haul routes. On narrowbody flights, a separate forward cabin with wider seats.

Economy Class

The standard cabin, sold in fare packages with different baggage, change and seat-selection conditions.

Before you fly

Practical information

Baggage Cabin bags, checked bags, missing luggage

Turkish Airlines baggage allowances depend on the cabin, the fare package (such as EcoFly, ExtraFly, PrimeFly, BusinessFly and BusinessPrime), the route and Miles&Smiles or Star Alliance status.

Carry-on

Cabin baggage limits depend on the cabin and are shown in your booking. Check the size and weight limits on the official site before you pack.

Checked baggage

Some routes use a piece allowance and others, including domestic flights, use a weight allowance. On piece-based routes, each bag is up to 23 kg in Economy and up to 32 kg in Business. No single bag can exceed 32 kg.

Special items

Sports equipment, pets, oversized items and medical equipment follow separate rules. Check the official Turkish Airlines baggage page before you fly.

Check-in and boarding Steps before departure

Online check-in on turkishairlines.com or the Turkish Airlines app opens 24 hours before departure and closes 90 minutes before. Airport counters close 60 minutes before international flights and 45 minutes before domestic flights; some airports have earlier deadlines.

1 Confirm
Confirm the operating airline, airport and terminal.
2 Documents
Review passport, visa and entry requirements for your destination and any transit point.
3 Check in
Check in online or in the app as soon as it opens.
4 Boarding pass
Download the mobile boarding pass or print it.
5 Arrive early
Allow time for bag drop, security and, on international flights, passport control.

Lounges

Turkish Airlines operates its own lounges at Istanbul Airport, with separate areas for business-class passengers and for eligible Miles&Smiles and Star Alliance Gold members. At other airports it uses its own or partner lounges. Access depends on cabin, status and itinerary, so check the location and opening hours before you travel.

Loyalty program

Miles&Smiles is Turkish Airlines' loyalty program, with Classic, Classic Plus, Elite and Elite Plus tiers. Members earn miles on Turkish Airlines and Star Alliance flights and with program partners and co-branded cards, and redeem them for award tickets, upgrades and extra baggage. Program rules change, so check your account for the conditions that apply to your trip.

Flight status and customer service Official sources

For current operational information, use Turkish Airlines' official services:

Turkish Airlines website

turkishairlines.com for booking, check-in, trip management and flight status

Turkish Airlines app

Available for iOS and Android, with mobile boarding passes and flight notifications

Where you land

Turkish Airlines airports

Turkish Airlines mainline flights in Istanbul use Istanbul Airport (IST), not Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) on the Asian side, which is used mainly by AJet. Check the airport on your ticket before you book a transfer.

İstanbul Airport Hub

IST · Istanbul

Turkish Airlines' hub and the base for almost all of its international and long-haul flights. The airport has a single main passenger terminal.