Flying with Turkish Airlines

• Complimentary Hotel Service for Long Layovers

Turkish Airlines offers a generous perk for passengers with long layovers. Economy Class passengers with a connection time of 12 hours or longer and Business Class passengers with a connection time of 9 hours or longer can benefit from a free hotel service. If your travel plans meet this criteria, please apply to at Hotel Desk which you can find after you pass passport and custom control. Link for locating Hotel Desk.

• Discover Istanbul with Complimentary Touristanbul Service

For passengers with a connecting international flight in Istanbul and a layover between 6 and 24 hours, Turkish Airlines offers a complimentary Touristanbul service. This exciting opportunity allows travelers to explore and experience the city’s rich history, vibrant culture, and mouthwatering cuisine, making the most of their layover. You can apply for a tour at Hotel Desk as well.

• In-flight Entertainment and Connectivity

Turkish Airlines ensures that passengers are entertained during their flight with an extensive in-flight entertainment system. With hundreds of thousands of songs, TV shows, and movie options for both adults and children, including Turkish entertainment, passengers can relax and enjoy their favourite content on the seat-back entertainment system.

In terms of internet connectivity, Wi-Fi is available on many international routes. Economy class passengers who are not part of the Miles&Smiles program will need to purchase the service. However, business class passengers with top Miles&Smiles elite status receive unlimited access to free Wi-Fi. All other business class passengers and Miles&Smiles members in any class can access free Wi-Fi up to a limit, and once that limit is reached, they can continue using the internet for a fee. Recently, Turkish Airlines started to provide free unlimited in-flight messaging for all passengers. This includes popular messaging platforms such as Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and others. This service allows passengers to stay connected with friends and family while on board.

• Meal Options

When flying with Turkish Airlines, passengers can expect a variety of meal options to cater to their dietary needs. On most long-haul trips, travelers can choose from vegan, gluten-free, diabetic, Hindu, Kosher, and more. Although some meal menus may overlap, the wide range of options is a significant advantage. Meals feature Turkish or world cuisine menu items, with adequate portions and a focus on flavour. Complimentary beverage service is available on all flights, and even domestic flights often serve simple hot or cold meals in economy class and full meals in business class on many routes.