What is the Turkish Airlines baggage allowance policy?

[Riccibob7]

What is the Turkish Airlines baggage allowance policy?​

 

[Olivie-77]

I actually dealt with Turkish Airlines baggage allowance a few months ago when I was flying from New York to Istanbul, so I can share what I learned from the experience. At first, I was a little confused because the rules depend on whether you’re traveling under the piece concept (used on U.S. routes) or the weight concept (common in many other regions). For my U.S. flight, I was allowed two checked bags up to 23 kg each in economy, which was more than enough for my long trip.


The tricky part was that I had also booked a connecting flight within Europe on the same ticket, and that leg followed the weight concept—so I almost got caught off guard. Luckily, I double-checked the policy before packing. Turkish Airlines’ site explains it, but honestly, I found it much easier to just call (877)-764-3622. The agent quickly walked me through what applied to my route, helped confirm my booking details, and even reassured me about my carry-on size.


If you’re planning to travel, I’d recommend giving them a quick call. It saves you from last-minute airport stress and also makes booking, canceling, or modifying flights a lot smoother.

 

[Mousha]

I flew with Turkish Airlines last summer when visiting my family in Istanbul, and I remember being a bit anxious about the baggage rules because I had gifts and a few extra souvenirs. Luckily, Turkish Airlines’ baggage allowance policy is actually pretty fair once you understand it. For international flights, the allowance depends on your route and ticket type — most Economy passengers can check one or two bags (usually up to 23 kg each), while Business Class allows up to 32 kg per bag. Cabin baggage is usually one piece around 8 kg.

When I first booked, I wasn’t sure if my extra bag would be an issue, so I called their support line to confirm my allowance and add another bag in advance. The process was smooth — they explained everything clearly and even sent me an updated e-ticket within minutes. It’s definitely better to sort out baggage details before you reach the airport because the counter fees can be higher.

If you ever need to adjust your booking, add baggage, or clarify rules, contacting Turkish Airlines directly is the quickest and most reliable way to avoid last-minute surprises.