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You’re our first priority. Every time. We believe everyone should be able to make financial decisions with confidence. And while our site doesn’t feature every company or financial product available on the market, we’re proud that the guidance we offer, the information we provide and the tools we create are objective, independent, straightforward — and free. So how do we make money? Our partners compensate us. This may influence which products we review and write about (and where those products appear on the site), but it in no way affects our recommendations or advice, which are grounded in thousands of hours of research. Our partners cannot pay us to guarantee favorable reviews of their products or services. Pretty much every airline these days offers an app where passengers can search for flights, check-in, select seats and more. While Turkish Airlines is no exception, don’t expect its app to be your best resource — on a recent series of flights I took on the airline this summer, app functionality was strained at best. On that note, I was impressed with the options available for in-flight meals on Turkish Airlines international flights. No matter your dietary restrictions, there’s likely to be a meal option for you on most long-haul trips (not on domestic flights, though, so bring your own snacks if you have allergies or restrictions). Choose from vegan, gluten-free, diabetic, Hindu, Kosher and more. Some of the meal menus may overlap at times (gluten-free and vegan, fo...

For a brand-new story: purchase a plane ticket now At Turkish Airlines, we know that a plane ticket is not just a ticket. We invite you to fly with us to more than 120 countries and more than 300 cities on four continents and write new stories – because there is no better time than now. Book your flight online now, on this page or via the Turkish Airlines mobile application, which offers extra benefits, and set off to every corner of the world with peace, health and security. With your Miles, you can issue award tickets from either Economy Class or Business Class and fly with the privileges of Turkish Airlines. Keep in mind that you can issue award tickets for your loved ones as well as yourself. Also, in certain cases, it is possible to arrange a discounted companion ticket for the people you will travel with. You can access all the details on our The best fares can be obtained by completing the ticketing process a few months before travel. Planning earlier for longer flights may also result in better fares. In addition, lower fares may be more widely available on weekday flights, rather than flights on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays; while not always the case, weekday flight ticket fares tend to be more affordable than weekend flights. If your travel dates are flexible, flexible travel dates offer an opportunity to compare fares. Ticket fares may be higher than average during the periods around New Year's Eve, religious and national holidays, and major fairs and sports ev...

From their incredible route network to their cuisine, Here are 10 things you should know about Turkish Airlines. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for 1. They fly to more countries than any other airline Turkish Airlines has long held the prestigious title of flying to more countries than any other airline — currently more than 120 countries. This means they can connect you from Austria to Angola, Japan to Jordan, and Panama to the Philippines via their global mega-hub in Istanbul (IST). If you are looking to fly between two destinations that have no direct flights, chances are Turkish Airlines may fly there. Related: 2. World-class catering The Turkish carrier is renowned across the airline industry for its high-quality catering, provided by DO&CO. They champion traditional Turkish food as well as international menu options. Don't expect dry chicken or a rock hard croissant on Turkish Airlines. Former TPG Editor Zach Honig explains: "The wine selection was especially impressive, with three white wines, five reds, Taittinger Champagne, a Turkish rose and a port. I really appreciated the attention to detail at mealtime, down to the adorable salt and pepper shakers that even had little magnets at the bottom so they didn’t fall off the tray. The appetizers could have been my full meal, especially with the incredibly rich and delicious pumpkin soup." Related: Photo by Zach Honig / The Points Guy 3. Some flights have a Chef onboard If you see a cab...

Pros: The planes took off and landed smoothly and without crashing Cons: The connection time allowed in Istanbul was too short. Anything less than 2.5 hrs is too short. Covid social distancing was a joke in Istanbul and the business class boarded with everyone else - the airline run out of meals in business class!!! I will not fly with TK again. Pros: The planes took off and landed smoothly Cons: Short connection time - way too short for this size airport. Never book a transfer in Istanbul with less than 2.5 hrs connection time. The airport adherence to covid social distancing rules was a joke. I think it was the worst experience and provoked a lot of stress. The boarding was also chaotic and business class did not board separately. The Meals on board were poor - fish or lamb (smelly) they quickly run out of pasta in business class. This whole experience was bad. Pros: NA Cons: I was not allowed to fly because the reason was “tourist” even though the website said that Croatia was open to tourists. I was not given a straight answer as to what is going on the whole day. The assistants at the Turkish ticket counter were very friendly but the experience was so stressful as I was stuck at the airport and there are no ATM’s so I could not pay for a visa to get a hotel to stay in Turkey for the night. I finally managed to pay online, but really just a horrible experience all around. Pros: Not much I liked at all for the rave I’ve been hearing. Cons: Crew needs attitude ad...

Pros: The planes took off and landed smoothly and without crashing Cons: The connection time allowed in Istanbul was too short. Anything less than 2.5 hrs is too short. Covid social distancing was a joke in Istanbul and the business class boarded with everyone else - the airline run out of meals in business class!!! I will not fly with TK again. Pros: The planes took off and landed smoothly Cons: Short connection time - way too short for this size airport. Never book a transfer in Istanbul with less than 2.5 hrs connection time. The airport adherence to covid social distancing rules was a joke. I think it was the worst experience and provoked a lot of stress. The boarding was also chaotic and business class did not board separately. The Meals on board were poor - fish or lamb (smelly) they quickly run out of pasta in business class. This whole experience was bad. Pros: NA Cons: I was not allowed to fly because the reason was “tourist” even though the website said that Croatia was open to tourists. I was not given a straight answer as to what is going on the whole day. The assistants at the Turkish ticket counter were very friendly but the experience was so stressful as I was stuck at the airport and there are no ATM’s so I could not pay for a visa to get a hotel to stay in Turkey for the night. I finally managed to pay online, but really just a horrible experience all around. Pros: Not much I liked at all for the rave I’ve been hearing. Cons: Crew needs attitude ad...

You’re our first priority. Every time. We believe everyone should be able to make financial decisions with confidence. And while our site doesn’t feature every company or financial product available on the market, we’re proud that the guidance we offer, the information we provide and the tools we create are objective, independent, straightforward — and free. So how do we make money? Our partners compensate us. This may influence which products we review and write about (and where those products appear on the site), but it in no way affects our recommendations or advice, which are grounded in thousands of hours of research. Our partners cannot pay us to guarantee favorable reviews of their products or services. Pretty much every airline these days offers an app where passengers can search for flights, check-in, select seats and more. While Turkish Airlines is no exception, don’t expect its app to be your best resource — on a recent series of flights I took on the airline this summer, app functionality was strained at best. On that note, I was impressed with the options available for in-flight meals on Turkish Airlines international flights. No matter your dietary restrictions, there’s likely to be a meal option for you on most long-haul trips (not on domestic flights, though, so bring your own snacks if you have allergies or restrictions). Choose from vegan, gluten-free, diabetic, Hindu, Kosher and more. Some of the meal menus may overlap at times (gluten-free and vegan, fo...

From their incredible route network to their cuisine, Here are 10 things you should know about Turkish Airlines. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for 1. They fly to more countries than any other airline Turkish Airlines has long held the prestigious title of flying to more countries than any other airline — currently more than 120 countries. This means they can connect you from Austria to Angola, Japan to Jordan, and Panama to the Philippines via their global mega-hub in Istanbul (IST). If you are looking to fly between two destinations that have no direct flights, chances are Turkish Airlines may fly there. Related: 2. World-class catering The Turkish carrier is renowned across the airline industry for its high-quality catering, provided by DO&CO. They champion traditional Turkish food as well as international menu options. Don't expect dry chicken or a rock hard croissant on Turkish Airlines. Former TPG Editor Zach Honig explains: "The wine selection was especially impressive, with three white wines, five reds, Taittinger Champagne, a Turkish rose and a port. I really appreciated the attention to detail at mealtime, down to the adorable salt and pepper shakers that even had little magnets at the bottom so they didn’t fall off the tray. The appetizers could have been my full meal, especially with the incredibly rich and delicious pumpkin soup." Related: Photo by Zach Honig / The Points Guy 3. Some flights have a Chef onboard If you see a cab...

For a brand-new story: purchase a plane ticket now At Turkish Airlines, we know that a plane ticket is not just a ticket. We invite you to fly with us to more than 120 countries and more than 300 cities on four continents and write new stories – because there is no better time than now. Book your flight online now, on this page or via the Turkish Airlines mobile application, which offers extra benefits, and set off to every corner of the world with peace, health and security. With your Miles, you can issue award tickets from either Economy Class or Business Class and fly with the privileges of Turkish Airlines. Keep in mind that you can issue award tickets for your loved ones as well as yourself. Also, in certain cases, it is possible to arrange a discounted companion ticket for the people you will travel with. You can access all the details on our The best fares can be obtained by completing the ticketing process a few months before travel. Planning earlier for longer flights may also result in better fares. In addition, lower fares may be more widely available on weekday flights, rather than flights on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays; while not always the case, weekday flight ticket fares tend to be more affordable than weekend flights. If your travel dates are flexible, flexible travel dates offer an opportunity to compare fares. Ticket fares may be higher than average during the periods around New Year's Eve, religious and national holidays, and major fairs and sports ev...

You’re our first priority. Every time. We believe everyone should be able to make financial decisions with confidence. And while our site doesn’t feature every company or financial product available on the market, we’re proud that the guidance we offer, the information we provide and the tools we create are objective, independent, straightforward — and free. So how do we make money? Our partners compensate us. This may influence which products we review and write about (and where those products appear on the site), but it in no way affects our recommendations or advice, which are grounded in thousands of hours of research. Our partners cannot pay us to guarantee favorable reviews of their products or services. Pretty much every airline these days offers an app where passengers can search for flights, check-in, select seats and more. While Turkish Airlines is no exception, don’t expect its app to be your best resource — on a recent series of flights I took on the airline this summer, app functionality was strained at best. On that note, I was impressed with the options available for in-flight meals on Turkish Airlines international flights. No matter your dietary restrictions, there’s likely to be a meal option for you on most long-haul trips (not on domestic flights, though, so bring your own snacks if you have allergies or restrictions). Choose from vegan, gluten-free, diabetic, Hindu, Kosher and more. Some of the meal menus may overlap at times (gluten-free and vegan, fo...

For a brand-new story: purchase a plane ticket now At Turkish Airlines, we know that a plane ticket is not just a ticket. We invite you to fly with us to more than 120 countries and more than 300 cities on four continents and write new stories – because there is no better time than now. Book your flight online now, on this page or via the Turkish Airlines mobile application, which offers extra benefits, and set off to every corner of the world with peace, health and security. With your Miles, you can issue award tickets from either Economy Class or Business Class and fly with the privileges of Turkish Airlines. Keep in mind that you can issue award tickets for your loved ones as well as yourself. Also, in certain cases, it is possible to arrange a discounted companion ticket for the people you will travel with. You can access all the details on our The best fares can be obtained by completing the ticketing process a few months before travel. Planning earlier for longer flights may also result in better fares. In addition, lower fares may be more widely available on weekday flights, rather than flights on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays; while not always the case, weekday flight ticket fares tend to be more affordable than weekend flights. If your travel dates are flexible, flexible travel dates offer an opportunity to compare fares. Ticket fares may be higher than average during the periods around New Year's Eve, religious and national holidays, and major fairs and sports ev...