What is Turkish Airlines Baggage Allowance?
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Find out how much baggage is allowed on Turkish Airlines in Economy, Business & First Class — including carry-on size, checked baggage weight, and personal item rules. We regularly verify our data against official airline sources.
8 kg (17.6 lbs)
Carry-on Weight
55x40x23 cm
21.6 × 15.7 × 9.0 in
Carry-on Size
23 kg (1x or 2x depending on route)
Checked Weight
1
Pieces Allowed
How much baggage is allowed on Turkish Airlines?
Turkish Airlines allows 8 kg of carry-on (hand) baggage in Economy Class with maximum dimensions of 55x40x23 cm.[1] For checked baggage, Economy passengers can bring 23 kg (1x or 2x depending on route) per piece.[2]
17.6 lbs · 21.6 × 15.7 × 9.0 in
Turkish Airlines Economy Class — At a Glance
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
- Weight: 8 kg (17.6 lbs)
- Pieces: 1
- Dimensions: 55x40x23 cm (21.6 × 15.7 × 9.0 in)
- Personal Item: Yes (40x30x15 cm, max 4 kg)
📦 Checked Baggage
- Weight: 23 kg (1x or 2x depending on route)
- Dimensions: 158 cm (L+W+H) (62 in)
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Turkish Airlines Baggage Allowance by Class [3]
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight | Personal Item |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55x40x23 cm 21.6 × 15.7 × 9.0 in |
8 kg 17.6 lbs |
Yes (40x30x15 cm, max 4 kg) |
📦 Checked Baggage
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| — | 158 cm (L+W+H) 62 in |
23 kg (1x or 2x depending on route) |
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight | Personal Item |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 23x40x55 cm 9.0 × 15.7 × 21.6 in |
8 kg per piece (16 kg total) | Yes (40x30x15 cm, max 4 kg) |
📦 Checked Baggage
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 158 cm (L+W+H) 62 in |
32 kg 70.5 lbs |
🧳 Carry-on Baggage (Hand Baggage)
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight | Personal Item |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not available | Not available | Not available | Yes (40x30x15 cm, max 4 kg) |
📦 Checked Baggage
| Pieces | Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Not available | Not available | Not available |
Turkish Airlines Special Policies [4]
🍼 Baby / Infant
- Stroller Cabin Baggage: Accepted if dimensions are 23x40x55 cm and weight is no more than 8 kg, with cabin baggage tags attached.
- Included in Allowance: Counts toward the passenger's cabin baggage allowance.
- More Info: See Turkish Airlines infants and children’s procedures web page or call customer service.
♿ Mobility Aids
- Wheelchair Assistance: Requests must be submitted at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled flight time and confirmed in your booking record.
- Less Than 48 Hours: Requests made less than 48 hours before the flight will be accommodated as much as possible based on availability.
⚽ Sports Equipment
- Sports Equipment: Free carriage for the first set of equipment for many sports, including skiing and golf, on the first international flight.
- Bicycle: We carry your bicycle so you can continue your journey after your flight.
- Coverage: We fly you to hundreds of destinations worldwide.
🎻 Musical Instruments
- Musical Instruments: May be carried as paid cabin baggage (CBBG) at passenger request; max weight 75 kg, max dimensions 140X42X25 cm.
- Cello Booking: Must be booked at sales offices up to 48 hours before the flight; requires cabin baggage (CBBG) ticket.
- Contact: Find answers to travel and Miles&Smiles questions at Turkish Airlines.
🐕 Pets
- Pet Types: Cats, dogs, and small songbirds (parakeets, canaries) are the only types of pets permitted in the aircraft hold.
- Cabin Weight: If the pet and its carrier weigh 8 kg or less, they can travel in the passenger cabin.
- Cargo Weight: If the total weight exceeds 8 kg, the pet must travel in the cargo hold.
- Cargo Option: These animals can also be transported in the aircraft cargo hold.
🧴 Liquids Policy
- Battery Rules: The only danger in cabin drones is battery type/capacity; lithium battery devices are allowed per ICAO Doc.9284 Technical Instructions.
- Wheelchair Batteries: No restrictions mentioned for wheelchair batteries in this text.
🔋 Batteries / Powerbanks
- Power banks/lithium batteries: carry-on only. E-cigarettes: carry-on only. See official source for details.
💰 Overweight Fees
- Excess Baggage: Single pieces over 32 kg must be split into two or more pieces on flights to/from [destination].
- Purchase Options: Buy extra baggage via our extra baggage page, sales offices, airport check-in, or [online/other payment method].
- Charging: Each oversized piece is charged separately under weight or piece concept.
📦 Extra Piece Fees
- Excess Baggage: Single pieces over 32 kg must be split into two or more pieces on flights to/from [destination].
- Purchase: Additional baggage can be bought via our extra baggage page, sales offices, airport check-in, or [online/other payment method].
- Oversized Fee: Each oversized piece is charged separately, regardless of weight or piece concept.
Turkish Airlines — Quick Links
Official Domain
turkishairlines.com
Sources
All information is researched from the official airline websites linked below — we do not guarantee accuracy and are not responsible for external content.
- Baggage information: https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-int/any-questions/baggage-information/ — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Lost baggage: https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-us/any-questions/lost-and-delayed-baggage/ — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Refund: https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-us/ticket-refund-at-no-charge-in-the-first-24-hours/ — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Baggage calculator: https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-us/any-questions/checked-baggage/baggage-calculator/ — Last verified on 2026-08-16
- Accessibility: https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-int/any-questions/special-assistance-for-passengers/ — Last verified on 2026-08-16