Turkish Airlines Baggage Policy

Turkish Airlines baggage allowance is based on a piece system for some international routes such as the United States and a weight system for others. 

According to Turkish Airlines baggage policy: 

1. Carry-on baggage. The carry-on baggage allowance is as follows:
   1. 1 cabin bag on Economy fares (not exceeding 17.6lb/8kg and 55 x 40 x 23cm).
   2. 2 cabin bags on Business fares (not exceeding 17.6lb/8kg and 55 x 40 x 23cm per bag).
   3. 1 cabin bag for lap infants (0 – 2 years; not exceeding 17.6lb/8kg and 55 x 40 x 23cm). 
2. Checked baggage
   1. International flights to/from the United States operate on a piece system with a checked baggage allowance of:
      1. 2 bags on Economy fares (50lb/23kg per bag). 
      2. 2 bags on Business fares (70lb/32kg per bag).
      3. 1 bag for infant passengers below 2 years (50lb/23kg) plus 1 collapsible stroller/pushchair.
         
   2. International flights operating on a weight system have a checked baggage allowance of:
      1. 44lb/20kg on Economy fares (no restriction on the number of pieces).
      2. 66lb/30kg on Business fares (no restriction on the number of pieces).
      3. 1 bag for infant passengers below 2 years (22lb/10kg) plus 1 collapsible stroller/pushchair.
         
   3. Members of Turkish Airlines frequent flyer program (Miles&Smiles) have special privileges. They are allowed to carry extra baggage after reaching Elite or Elite Plus status.
      1. Classic Plus members can carry an additional 22lb/10kg.
      2. Elite Extra members can carry an additional 44lb/20kg or 1 extra bag on piece system routes.
      3. Elite Plus members can carry an additional 55lb/25kg or 1 extra bag on piece system routes.
      4. The maximum combined dimensions (Length + Width + Height) of a single piece of checked baggage must not exceed 158cm/62in.
         
3. The baggage fee for overweight bags on international flights operating on a piece system is USD 80 per bag weighing 50–70lb (23–32kg) if the maximum free baggage allowance is 50lb/23kg. The baggage fees for excess baggage range from USD 160–290 per bag for the first two additional bags and USD 185–350 per bag for 3 or more additional bags.

Turkish Airlines Carry-on Baggage Allowance

Per Turkish Airlines baggage policy, your carry-on/cabin baggage allowance depends on your class of travel. You can carry up to 2 items free of charge as shown in the table below. Aside from this, you are allowed to carry 1 personal item of up to 4 kg (see the second table). 

Personal Items Allowed on Board

In addition to your cabin baggage allowance, you can carry any one of the following items for free:

Note. For more information on Turkish Airlines baggage allowance for your flight: 

• Call Turkish Airlines, or
• Use the online baggage calculation tool 

Turkish Airlines Checked Baggage Allowance (Registered Baggage/Luggage)

Turkish Airlines has stopped displaying the checked baggage allowance on its website. You can find out the exact baggage allowance for your journey from Turkish Airlines free baggage calculator.

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Per Turkish Airlines checked baggage policy, all checked bags must comply with the maximum weight and size requirements. Other important information regarding the check-in baggage allowance is as follows:

• The checked baggage allowance on flights operating on the piece system—such as to/from the United States and Canada—is:
  • Economy Class 2 bags x 50lb/23kg per bag (= 100lb/46kg per passenger).
  • Business Class 2 bags x 70lb/32kg per bag (= 140lb/64kg per passenger).
  • Infants (0–2 years) 1 bag x 50lb/23kg + 1 collapsible stroller/pushchair.
    
• The checked baggage allowance on international flights operating on the weight system is:
  • Economy Class 44lb/20kg 
  • Business Class 66lb/30kg
    There’s no restriction on the number of pieces you can carry.
  • Infants (0–2 years) 1 bag x 22lb/10kg + 1 collapsible stroller/push chair.
    
• Elite/Elite Plus status frequent flyer members (Miles&Smiles) can carry 1 additional piece of checked baggage.
• The maximum linear dimensions (Length + Width + Height) of a single piece of checked bag must not exceed 158cm/62in.
• The baggage fees foroverweight bags and excess baggage on international flights are as follows:
  • Overweight baggage fees on international flights operating on the piece system: USD 80 per bag weighing 50–70lb (23–32kg) if the maximum free baggage allowance is 50lb/23kg. 
  • Excess baggage fees on piece concept fights (to/from the U.S.) range from USD 160–290 per bag for the first two additional bags and USD 185–350 per bag for 3 or more additional bags.

Baggage Allowance—Domestic Flights

What is the Turkish Airlines baggage limit for domestic flights?
Per Turkish Airlines baggage policy for domestic flights, the weight baggage system applies—not the piece baggage system.

Turkish Airlines free baggage allowance for domestic flights within Turkey ranges from 66lb/30kg on Business Class to 33–55lb (15–25kg) on Economy Class fares, as shown below.

Baggage Allowance—International Flights

What is the Turkish Airlines baggage limit for international flights?

According to Turkish Airlines baggage policy, international flights operate on 2 systems: 

1. Weight system 
2. Piece system

Turkish Airlines International Baggage Allowance—Weight System Flights

What is the Turkish Airlines baggage limit for international flights operating on the weight system?
Per Turkish Airlines baggage policy for international flights operating on the weight concept, your free baggage allowance ranges from 66lb/30kg on Business Class to 44lb/20kg on Economy Class, as shown below.

Turkish Airlines International Baggage Allowance—Piece System Flights

What is the Turkish Airlines baggage limit for international flights operating on the piece system?
Per Turkish Airlines baggage policy for international flights operating on the piece concept, your free baggage allowance is 2 bags each on Business and Economy Class fares. 

Turkish Airlines Baggage Rules 

According to Turkish Airlines baggage rules for checked bags:

• No single piece of baggage must exceed 70lb/32kg in weight and 158cm/62in in size (L + W + H).
• The infant baggage allowance on Turkish Airlines is:
  • 22lb/10kg on flights where the weight system applies. 
  • 50lb/23kg on flights where the piece system applies. 
  • 1 collapsible stroller not exceeding 115cm (all flights) as checked baggage.
• The baggage allowance for child passengers is the same as that for adult passengers.
• The weight system applies to all domestic flights within Turkey.
• The piece baggage system applies to the following international routes except for departures and arrivals to Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus:
  • The United States Canada Mexico City South America Cuba
  • Colombia Venezuela Sierra Leone Sudan Seychelles
  • Senegal Panama Nigeria Niger Mauritius
  • Mauritania Mali Madagascar Japan Ivory Coast
  • Guinea Ghana Gambia Gabon Chad
  • Cameroon Burkina Faso Argentina Angola the Democratic Republic of Congo
• You can purchase up to 10 pieces of checked bags online—subject to a maximum of 506lb/230kg per passenger—per the applicable baggage fees.
• If in doubt, use Turkish Airlines baggage calculator.

Note

• Your exact baggage allowance will show up in your reservation (PNR). 
• You can also view the exact baggage allowance online, along with charges that you will have to pay for extra baggage after you select your flight details and destination.

Turkish Airlines Additional Baggage Allowance—Miles & Smiles Members

Per Turkish Airlines baggage policy, frequent flyers, i.e., Miles&Smiles members, are entitled to an additional baggage allowance, which is:

• Classic Plus members: 22lb/10kg
• Elite Extra members
  • 1 extra bag for piece system flights 
  • Extra 44lb/20kg for weight system flights 
• Elite Plus members
  • 1 extra bag for piece system flights 
  • Extra 55lb/25kg for weight system flights

Turkish Airlines Extra Baggage Fees

Per Turkish Airlines baggage policy:

• You can purchase excess baggage online from 355 days to 2 hours before your flight. 
• You can purchase up to 10 pieces of checked bags online subject to the following conditions:
  • The maximum weight of a bag must not exceed 50lb/23kg per bag. 
  • The maximum size (L + W + H) of a bag must not exceed 158cm/62in per bag.
  • The maximum total weight of the 10 bags must not exceed 506lb/230kg.
  • An excess baggage fee will apply per the prevailing baggage rules.

Turkish Airlines Baggage Fee—Domestic Flights

What is Turkish Airlines extra baggage fee/price for domestic flights within Turkey?

Per Turkish Airlines baggage policy, the excess baggage fee for domestic flights is TRY 12/~USD 1.50 per kilo on direct domestic flights and TRY 18/~USD 2.20 per kilo on connecting domestic flights. 

Turkish Airlines Baggage Fee by Weight System—International Flights

What is Turkish Airlines extra baggage fee/price for international flights operating on the weight system?

Per Turkish Airlines baggage policy, the excess baggage fees on international flights operating on the weight system work on a region/zone basis. The fees range from USD 4.60/kg to USD 36/kg, as shown in the table below.

Turkish Airlines Overweight Baggage Fees for International Flights—Piece System

Per Turkish Airlines baggage policy, the overweight baggage fee for international flights operating on the piece system is USD 80 for a bag weighing between 50–70lb (23–32kg) when the free baggage allowance is 50lb/23kg. For each additional bag beyond the free baggage allowance, an excess baggage fee will be charged per bag, as shown below. 

Turkish Airlines Excess Baggage Fees for International Flights—Piece System

Per Turkish Airlines baggage policy, the excess baggage fees on international flights operating on the piece system—such as flights to/from the United States and Canada (and others)—range from USD 160–290 per additional bag for the first two bags to USD 185–350 per bag for 3-plus bags (as shown in the table below).

Excess Baggage Fees for Stopover Flights Departing from Outside Turkey

An excess baggage fee will additionally apply to stopover flights departing from airports outside of Turkey, as shown below.

How to Pay Turkish Airlines Baggage Fees

How do I purchase excess baggage on Turkish Airlines?
Per Turkish Airlines baggage policy, you can pay your baggage fees: 

• Online
  • Via Check-in/Manage booking 
  • Via the Excess Baggage page
• Via the mobile app
• At the airport  

What to Do If Your Baggage is Lost, Delayed, or Damaged on Turkish Airlines?

Lost or Delayed Baggage

How can I make a lost baggage claim on Turkish Airlines?

Per Turkish Airlines baggage policy, if your checked baggage has been delayed, you must contact the Lost & Found Office at the arrival airport and file a lost baggage complaint. After you file your complaint/report, you will be given a 10-character reference number (5 letters and 5 numbers) that you can use for future correspondence to track your bag. 

If you have already left the airport without a report being issued to you, you can file an online application for baggage disruption notification and tracking.

How to Track Lost Baggage Turkish Airlines

How can I track my baggage on Turkish Airlines?

You can track your lost or missing baggage online from the lost baggage tracker for up to 5 days. 

If your baggage cannot be located within 5 days

If your baggage cannot be located within 5 days, Turkish Airlines baggage policy requires that:

• You must file a claim online on the baggage irregularity report and follow-up page 
• You must provide evidence of the costs incurred by you, or 
• You should file a claim with your travel insurance company

Turkish Airlines Delayed Baggage Compensation

To seek compensation for expenses incurred due to delayed baggage, you must make your claim—along with evidence of costs incurred during the period—within 21 days of receiving your baggage.

Turkish Airlines Damaged Baggage or Missing Items 

If your checked baggage arrives damaged on Turkish Airlines, or any items are missing from it, you must: 

• If you’re at the airport. Report it immediately to the Lost & Found Office. The staff will assess the damage and issue a Damaged baggage and/or missing possessions report to you.
• If you’ve left the airport. Report the damage or missing items online within 7 days through the Baggage Irregularity Report and Follow-up page. 

Exceptions 

Per Turkish Airlines baggage policy, the following damages will not be covered: 

• Minor damages—such as scuffs, cuts, scratches, dents, stains, dirt, marks, and punctures. 
• Loss of or damage to protruding parts, such as pull handles, wheels, external locks, zipper tabs, straps, and pockets.
• Items contained in overstuffed bags and improperly packaged items.
• Bags containing confiscated or items retrieved by security or airport personnel.

Turkish Airlines Liability for Lost and Damaged Bags

Turkish Airlines liability for lost, delayed, or damaged checked baggage—except mobility aids, assistive devices, and wheelchairs—is limited to: 

• For flights subject to the Warsaw Convention rules. The equivalent of 250 Poincare Francs per kg per passenger, i.e., ~USD 20 per kg per passenger.
• For flights subject to the Montreal Convention rules. The equivalent of SDR 1,131 per passenger, i.e., ~USD 1633 per passenger.

Turkish Airlines Liability for Mobility Aids, Assistive Devices, and Wheelchairs

If your mobility aid, assistive device, or wheelchair is damaged by Turkish Airlines, the criteria for calculating the loss (when flying within the U.S.) will be per the provisions of the U.S. Department of Transportation, as explained below. 

• On U.S. flights. You will be fully compensated for the loss or damage—regardless of any rule that limits the liability for lost or damaged baggage.
• On international flights. The compensation will be per the provisions of the Montreal Convention for such items. If the Montreal Convention does not apply for some reason, the older Warsaw Convention treaty may apply.

What’s Included in Assistive Devices?

Assistive devices include the following items, but are not limited to:

• Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POCs)
• Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines
• Prescription medications 
• Wheelchairs 
• Crutches, canes, and walkers 
• Braces/prosthetics 
• Medical devices for administering medications—such as auto-injectors and syringes 
• Hearing aids 

Restricted Baggage Items on Turkish Airlines

Per Turkish Airlines baggage policy:

• You can carry liquids and semi-solid items only after you’ve taken adequate precautions against leakages, breakages, and contamination. They must be vacuum-packed or sealed and locked in adhesive bags with adequate protection. If packed in cardboard/tin boxes, plastic bags, sacks, and containers, they will not be allowed in the cabin. 
• You cannot carry more than 5 liters of liquids in your checked baggage (excluding water), and each pack must be under 1 liter. 
• For complete details, refer to the restrictions page. 

Turkish Airlines Sports Equipment Policy

Turkish Airlines sports baggage policy allows you to carry most sports equipment as checked baggage. You will not need to pay any special fees if your sports equipment is not on the sports equipment list. 

Points to remember 

• Your sports baggage must not weigh more than 70lb/32kg—if it does, you must split it into 2 baggage pieces. 
• You must inform Turkish Airlines Reservations about the size of your sports equipment at the time of booking. 
• You must pack your sports equipment in a special case to prevent damage. 
• Do not load your sports equipment package to the baggage belt when checking in. 
• You may be charged additionally at certain stopovers, such as Kilimanjaro to Mombasa, or Maldives to Colombo (USD 36.6/EUR 30).

If you exceed your baggage allowance, additional charges will apply. 

Turkish Airlines Baggage Fees for Sporting Equipment 

The following sports equipment must be reserved in advance as checked baggage upon payment of a special fee:

• Domestic Flights
  Per Turkish Airlines sports baggage policy for domestic flights, the following equipment must be checked in after advance reservation per the following fees:

• Golf equipment, Ski equipment, Snowboard equipment
• Bicycle, archery equipment, canoe (max. length 3.5 m), TRY 59
  diving gear, bowling equipment, hockey/lacrosse equipment,
  fishing gear, inflatable boat, rafting equipment, tent equipment,
  parachuting equipment, paragliding equipment, water ski equipment,
  surfboard (up to 292cm/115in long; 60cm/24in wide),
  windsurfing equipment (up to 292cm/115in long; 60cm/24 in wide).
• International Flights
  Per Turkish Airlines sports baggage policy for international flights, the following sporting equipment must be carried as checked baggage after advance reservation per the following fees:

Turkish Airlines Baggage Rules for Sporting Equipment

Per Turkish Airlines baggage rules, the sporting equipment listed below is subject to specific weight, size, and other restrictions.

• Bicycle
  • Electric and motorized bicycles are permitted under the rules that apply to dangerous materials. 
  • Packaging 
    • Must be packed in a sturdy cardboard/paperboard box or special packaging to prevent damage. 
    • The tires must be deflated, handlebars folded lengthwise, saddle height brought down to the lowest level, and the pedals and extending parts removed and packed. 
  • Subject to domestic charges and a special baggage fee on international flights as shown in the table. 
  • Must be reserved in advance because some aircraft may not be suited for carriage.
  • Inappropriately sized bicycles will be carried as cargo baggage. 
  • Exceptions
    • Will be carried free of charge until December 31, 2021, on flights to/from Alanya, Adana, Antalya, Nevşehir, and Kayseri.
      
• Mountaineering equipment 
  • Mountaineering equipment comprises a special protection bag, 2 poles, 1 ice axe, and 1 pair of mountaineering shoes/boots. 
  • Must not exceed 70lb/32 kg. 
  • The carriage of mountaineering equipment included under dangerous materials is prohibited. 
  • Subject to domestic charges and a special baggage fee on international flights as shown in the table.  
  • Must be reserved in advance because some aircraft may not be suited for carriage.
  • Inappropriately sized mountaineering equipment will be carried as cargo baggage. 
  • Must be properly packed to prevent damage.
    
• Golf equipment
  • Golf equipment comprises a golf bag, golf clubs, golf balls, 1 pair of golf shoes, and a golf tee—personal items must not be placed inside. 
  • Must not exceed 50lb/23kg. 
  • Subject to domestic charges but the first set is free on international flights. 
  • Must be reserved in advance because some aircraft may not be suited for carriage.
  • Must be properly packed to prevent damage.
    
• Archery equipment
  • Archery equipment comprises an archery bag, bow, and arrows.
  • Subject to domestic charges and a special baggage fee on international flights as shown in the table.  
  • Must be properly packed to prevent damage.
  • Must be reserved in advance.
  • Must be reserved in advance because some aircraft may not be suited for carriage.
  • Inappropriately sized archery equipment will be carried as cargo baggage. 
    
• Canoeing equipment
  • Canoeing equipment comprises 1 canoe and 1 set of rows. 
  • Must not exceed 3.5 meters in length. 
  • Motor/electrical components will not be accepted. 
  • Subject to domestic charges and a special baggage fee on international flights as shown in the table.  
  • Must be reserved in advance because some aircraft may not be suited for carriage.
  • Inappropriately sized canoeing equipment will be carried as cargo baggage. 
  • The admission process can be lengthy, so reach well in time. 
  • Must be properly packed to prevent damage.
    
• Parachuting/paragliding equipment 
  • Must be appropriately packed to prevent damage.
  • The carriage of parachuting/paragliding equipment included under dangerous materials is prohibited. 
  • Subject to domestic charges and a special baggage fee on international flights as shown in the table.  
  • Must be reserved in advance because some aircraft may not be suited for carriage.
    
• Rafting equipment
  • Rafting equipment comprises 1 inflatable boat (must be deflated), 1 rowing set, and 1 device for inflating—but not a pneumatic inflating device. 
  • Electrical/motor components are not permitted.
  • Subject to domestic charges and a special baggage fee on international flights as shown in the table.  
  • Must be reserved in advance because some aircraft may not be suited for carriage.
  • Inappropriately sized rafting equipment will be carried as cargo baggage. 
  • Must be properly packed to prevent damage.
    
• Surfing equipment
  • Must not exceed 292cm/115in in length and 60cm/24in in width.
  • Subject to domestic charges and a special baggage fee on international flights as shown in the table.  
  • The tail and nose must be bubble wrapped/covered with foam; the sides must be adequately supported to prevent damage and must be carried in a suitable bag. 
  • Must be reserved in advance because some aircraft may not be suited for carriage.
  • Inappropriately sized surfing equipment will be carried as cargo baggage. 
  • Exceptions 
    • The first set of surfing equipment will be carried free of charge on: 

• Departing/return flights from Denpasar from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2022. Additional sets will be charged, however. 
• Departing/return flights from Marseilles (MRS) to Male (MLE). However, special fees will be charged for additional pieces or trips involving longer than 24-hour stopovers. 
• Departing/return flights from Bilbao (BIO) to Male (MLE) until December 31, 2021. However, additional pieces will be charged. However, special fees will be charged for additional pieces or for trips with a transit time in Turkey exceeding 24 hours.
• Departing/return flights from Porto (OPO), Lisbon (LIS), to Mauritius (MRU), Male (MLE), Jakarta (JKT), Colombo (CMB), Tel Aviv (TLV), and Cape Town (CPT) until December 31, 2021. However, special fees will be charged for additional pieces or for trips with a transit time in Turkey exceeding 24 hours.
• Departing/return flights between Moscow (MOW) and Male (MLE) until December 31, 2022. However, an extra fee will be charged for additional sets or when the stopover time exceeds 24 hours.

• Windsurfing equipment
  • Windsurfing equipment comprises 1 surfboard, 1 wooden spar, 1 sail, and 1 mast. 
  • The length must not exceed 292cm/115in and the width must not exceed 60cm/24in.
  • The sails/masts must be detached and folded. 
  • Subject to domestic charges and a special baggage fee on international flights as shown in the table.  
  • The tail and nose must be bubble wrapped/covered with foam; the sides must be adequately supported to prevent damage and must be carried in a suitable bag. 
  • Must be reserved in advance because some aircraft may not be suited for carriage.
  • Inappropriately sized surfing equipment will be carried as cargo baggage. 
  • Inappropriately sized surfing equipment will be carried as cargo baggage. 
    
• Water skiing equipment 
  • Water skiing equipment comprises 1 standard pair of skis or a slalom wakeboard. 
  • Subject to domestic charges, but the first pair can be carried free of charge on international flights.
  • Must be properly packed to prevent damage.
  • Must be reserved in advance because some aircraft may not be suited for carriage.
  • Inappropriately sized surfing equipment will be carried as cargo baggage. 
    
• Diving equipment
  • Diving equipment comprises a diving suit, fins, mask, empty buoyancy vest (BC), harpoon, snorkel, underwater flashlight, knife, diving socks, regulator, and empty diving cylinder.
  • Equipment such as diving lamps/underwater flashlights and soldering irons can be carried either as cabin baggage or checked baggage. However, the power source must be removed and packed separately to prevent accidental activation or short-circuiting. 
  • The harpoon must not be set and the tips must be packed separately. 
  • Must be properly packed to prevent damage.
  • Must be reserved in advance because some aircraft may not be suited for carriage.
  • Inappropriately sized surfing equipment will be carried as cargo baggage. 
  • Exceptions
    • The first set of your scuba diving equipment will be transported free of charge on:

• Departing/return flights from the United Kingdom (first departure point on the ticket), Aqaba, Male, Hurghada, and Sharm El Sheikh till December 31, 2021. A special fee will be charged for additional sets or voluntary stopovers exceeding 24 hours in Turkey. For flights between the Maldives–Colombo with a stopover, a fee of EUR 30 will be charged.
• Departing/return flights from Ireland to Male (MLE) till December 31, 2021. However, a special fee will be charged for additional pieces. For flights between the Maldives–Colombo with a stopover, a fee of EUR 30 will be charged.
• Departing/return flights from Hurghada (HRG) and Sharm El Sheikh (SSH) till December 31, 2021. However, a special fee will be charged for additional pieces or if there’s a voluntary stopover exceeding 24 hours in Turkey. 
• Departing/return flights from Ireland and the United Kingdom (first departure point on the ticket) to the following cities till December 31, 2021:
  • Aqaba (AQJ), Muscat (MCT), Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), Hanoi (HAN), Antananarivo (TNR), Colombo (CMB), Denpasar-Bali (DPS), Tel Aviv (TLV), Zanzibar (ZNZ), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Havana (HAV), Port Louis (MRU), Jakarta (JKT), Seychelles (SEZ), Cape Town (CPT), Maputo (MPM), Manila (MNL), Johannesburg (JNB), Durban (DUR), Dar es Salaam (DAR), Bangkok (BKK), and Phuket (HKT). However, a special fee will be charged for additional pieces or if there’s a voluntary stopover exceeding 24 hours in Turkey. 

• Bowling equipment
  • Bowling equipment comprises 1 bowling bag, 1 ball, and 1 pair of bowling shoes. 
  • Subject to domestic charges. 
  • Must be carried as checked baggage. 
  • Must be properly packed to prevent damage.
  • Must be reserved in advance because some aircraft may not be suited for carriage.
  • Inappropriately sized surfing equipment will be carried as cargo baggage. 
    
• Tenting equipment
  • Tenting equipment comprises 1 tent, with metal poles and other tenting apparatus. 
  • Must be properly packed to prevent damage.
  • Subject to domestic charges and a special baggage fee on international flights as shown in the table.  
  • Must be reserved in advance because some aircraft may not be suited for carriage.
  • Inappropriately sized surfing equipment will be carried as cargo baggage. 
    
• Hockey/lacrosse equipment
  • Hockey equipment comprises 1 stick, 1 ball, 1 helmet, 1 pair of skates, and 1 set of protective gear such as knee pads, arm pads, and shoulder pads. 
  • The maximum weight must not exceed 70lb/32kg. 
  • Subject to domestic charges and a special baggage fee on international flights as shown in the table.  
  • Must be reserved in advance because some aircraft may not be suited for carriage.
  • Must be properly packed to prevent damage.
  • Inappropriately sized surfing equipment will be carried as cargo baggage. 
    
• Hunting equipment
  • Hunting equipment comprises hunting tools such as knives, pocket knives, pump rifles, and shotguns. 
  • Subject to domestic charges and a special baggage fee on international flights as shown in the table.  
  • Must be reserved in advance because some aircraft may not be suited for carriage.
  • Must be properly packed.
  • Inappropriately packed/sized hunting equipment will be carried as cargo baggage. 
  • For details, refer to the screenshot below on what you must do to carry hunting equipment and tools on Turkish Airlines.

• Fishing equipment
  • Fishing equipment comprises a fishing gear bag with a fishing rod, 1 fishing reel, 1 bucket, and 1 pair of waders.
  • Fishing equipment will incur a fee on domestic flights as shown in the table. 
  • Must be reserved in advance because some aircraft may not be suited for carriage.
  • Must be properly packed.
  • Inappropriately packed/sized hunting equipment will be carried as cargo baggage. 

Turkish Airlines Musical Instruments Policy

Per Turkish Airlines baggage policy on musical instruments, you can carry your musical instrument as cabin baggage or checked baggage.

1. Small musical instruments as cabin baggage

Per Turkish Airlines baggage policy on musical instruments, you can carry small musical instruments such as a guitar, saz, violin, etc. as free cabin baggage if the total dimensions (L + W + H) do not exceed 118cm. 

2. Larger musical instruments as cabin baggage

Per Turkish Airlines baggage policy, you can carry larger musical instruments such as cellos—but for a fee—subject to the following conditions:

• The total dimensions (incl. case) must not exceed 140cm x 42cm x 25cm. 
• The total weight (incl. case) must not exceed 165lb/75kg.
• You must reserve at least 48 hours before departure.

3. Musical instruments as checked baggage

Per Turkish Airlines baggage policy on musical instruments, you can carry your musical instruments such as contrabass as checked baggage. If you plan to carry a large musical instrument as checked baggage, you must:

• Pack it in a durable hard case.
• Ensure that you do not load it on the conveyor belt during check-in. 
• Pay for excess baggage if you exceed your baggage allowance. 

Frequently Asked Questions on Turkish Airlines Baggage Policy, Fees, and Allowance