Turkish Airlines — Online Check-in & Flight Status (2025)
Online check-in: 24 hours → 90 minutes before departure. Counter cut-off: 45 min (domestic) / 60 min (international); some airports earlier. Links, tools and FAQs.
Quick official links
Online check-in is available from 24 hours until 90 minutes before departure. Counter check-in typically closes 45 minutes (domestic) / 60 minutes (international); some airports require earlier arrival. Always verify your station’s rules.
Flight Schedule & Status — Turkish Airlines
Use the official status for today’s flights and third-party trackers for live maps.
How to check in
- Online: available from 24h to 90m before departure (website or mobile app).
- At airport counters: be there before cut-off — 45m domestic, 60m international (some stations earlier).
- Drop baggage, collect your boarding pass, proceed to security and gate.
- Watch airport screens and app notifications for gate/boarding time changes.
At some airports (e.g., Lagos, Caracas) counters close earlier than standard. Always check your departure airport’s page on the day of travel.
Good to know
- Save Economy cabin: 1×8kg (55×40×23 cm) + personal item (4 kg).
- Business cabin: 2×8kg (max 16 kg total) + personal item.
- Checked bags follow piece/weight concepts; see your ticket or calculator.
Baggage — essentials
1×8 kg (55×40×23 cm) + 1 personal item (4 kg).
2×8 kg (max 16 kg total) + 1 personal item.
Piece concept on many routes (e.g., USA): Economy 1×23 kg or 2×23 kg; Business 2×32 kg. Max size per piece 158 cm.
Cabin & personal item
- One small personal item (40×30×15 cm) is allowed in addition to your cabin bag.
- Gate checks/fees may apply if your cabin bag is oversized/untagged.
Checked baggage
- On piece-concept routes: Economy ≤23 kg per piece; Business ≤32 kg per piece; any single piece cannot exceed 32 kg.
- USA routes often allow Economy 1×23 kg or 2×23 kg depending on origin/destination; Business 2×32 kg.
- Use the official baggage calculator for your itinerary.
Verify on official pages: Cabin • Checked • Manage booking.
Interactive tools
Arrival planner
Popular Turkish Airlines airports — quick info
IST — Istanbul Airport (Main hub)
Huge hub; allow extra time for security/transfer. Official status in the app/website.
ESB — Ankara (Esenboğa)
Domestic/international services; observe 45m/60m counter cut-offs.
ADB — İzmir (Adnan Menderes)
Busy holiday/seasonal traffic; arrive with a comfortable buffer.
Troubleshooting — when things don’t work
- Online check-in not available — try the website & app; some tickets/passengers (e.g., document checks) may need airport counters.
- Cut-off reached — counters/gates close on time; contact staff for rebooking options.
- Oversize/overweight — fees apply; consider pre-buying extra baggage.
- Airport-specific rules — some stations (e.g., Lagos, Caracas) close earlier; verify your airport’s page.
Pre-flight checklist (printable)
- Passport / ID + visas
- Reservation code (PNR) & ticket
- Online check-in done (boarding pass saved)
- Bags within allowance (cabin & checked)
- Enough buffer before counter cut-off
- Gate & boarding time confirmed in the app