Turkey · Founded 1933
Star AllianceTurkish Airlines Business Class
Turkish Airlines flies to more countries than any other airline, with Istanbul as its mega-hub. The Istanbul Lounge — with gourmet dining, spa, and incredible scale — is a destination in itself.
- From
- $1,920
- Max savings
- 60%
- Rating
- 4.7★*
- Fleet
- 3 types
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At a glance
What is Turkish Airlines business class?
Turkish Airlines Business Class — Lie-flat with direct aisle access (787/A350). Seat width 22 inches, length 78 inches.
How much can I save on Turkish Airlines?
Consolidator fares from $1,920 — about 60% below published retail. You earn full Miles&Smiles miles.
Which lounges does Turkish Airlines use?
Turkish Airlines Lounge (IST) — one of the world's largest with spa, gourmet dining, and golf simulator. Worldwide: Star Alliance partner lounges worldwide.
Editor's note — Turkish Airlines
What we've learned booking Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines is the airline with the broadest reach in commercial aviation — 130+ countries served from Istanbul, more than any other carrier in the world — and their business class product on the 777-300ER is one of the most underrated in the industry. The lie-flat seat has direct aisle access, and the signature in-flight chef service (a genuine chef in the galley, preparing made-to-order meals) produces the best onboard dining of any European carrier. Our consolidator rates on TK are particularly strong because Turkish's yield management is less aggressive than the Big Three Gulf carriers, and the price gap between consolidator and direct booking can exceed $800 on long-haul routes. Istanbul's new airport (IST) is the connecting hub, and the onward network is where Turkish delivers unique value: deep coverage of Africa (40+ destinations), Central Asia (Tashkent, Almaty, Baku), the Caucasus (Tbilisi, Yerevan), and destinations that no other major carrier serves from the US. For travelers heading beyond the usual European or Asian capitals, Turkish via Istanbul is frequently both the cheapest premium routing and the only one with a single connection.
The Airline
About Turkish Airlines
A comprehensive look at Turkish Airlines's premium cabins, service philosophy, route network, and what makes them worth flying.
Airline overview
Turkish Airlines flies to more countries than any other airline, with Istanbul as its mega-hub. The Istanbul Lounge — with gourmet dining, spa, and incredible scale — is a destination in itself.
Founded in 1933, Turkish Airlines is headquartered in Turkey and operates to 340+ destinations across 129 countries. The fleet is built around Boeing 787-9, Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 777-300ER for long-haul operations, with additional narrowbody types on regional routes. Turkish Airlines is a Star Alliance alliance member, which gives passengers access to lounges and booking across all partner carriers worldwide.
The business class experience
Turkish Airlines Business Class features Lie-flat with direct aisle access (787/A350). Seat width is 22 inches and fully extended bed length is 78 inches — comfortable for passengers up to about 6'3" (190cm) to sleep fully flat. The seat layout on Turkish Airlines's long-haul widebody aircraft typically offers direct aisle access for every business class passenger, so you never have to climb over a seatmate.
In-flight entertainment is delivered via 18-inch 4K screen, onboard Wi-Fi. Dining on Turkish Airlines: Turkish and international cuisine by DO&CO, Flying Chef on select routes. Baggage allowance in business class: 2 × 32kg checked. All flights include amenity kits, premium bedding, and priority boarding/baggage handling.
Lounges and ground experience
At the home hub: Turkish Airlines Lounge (IST) — one of the world's largest with spa, gourmet dining, and golf simulator. At other airports worldwide: Star Alliance partner lounges worldwide. Lounge access is included with your business class ticket — you show your boarding pass at the lounge entrance and receive food, drinks, WiFi, and dedicated workspaces until boarding time.
On the ground at departure, Turkish Airlines business class passengers get dedicated check-in counters, fast-track security lanes where available, and priority boarding. At arrival, baggage is tagged with priority labels and comes out first — typically saving 15-30 minutes versus economy on heavily-loaded flights.
What travelers say
“The Istanbul lounge is legendary. DO&CO catering is outstanding. Turkish Airlines offers exceptional value for business class to Europe, Asia, and Africa.”
— BookMyBusinessClass editorial review
Booking Turkish Airlines with consolidator fares
Our consolidator contract with Turkish Airlines gives us access to net fares significantly below published retail — typically 60% savings on business class bookings. These are standard Turkish Airlines tickets with full frequent flyer mile earning in Miles&Smiles, complete lounge access, standard cancellation rules, and priority handling on both ends of the trip. The only difference is the price.
When you request a quote, we search all available Turkish Airlines dates and routes for your trip, compare against other carriers that serve the same route, and send you the best option within 15 minutes. No membership required, any service fees disclosed upfront, and you book directly with Turkish Airlines under your name — we're just the consolidator agency that unlocks wholesale pricing through our host consolidator network.
Cabin Details
Inside Turkish Airlines business class
Every detail that matters — seat, service, lounge, luggage and miles.
- Cabin name
- Turkish Airlines Business Class
- Seat type
- Lie-flat with direct aisle access (787/A350)
- Seat width
- 22 inches
- Seat length
- 78 inches
- In-flight entertainment
- 18-inch 4K screen, onboard Wi-Fi
- Dining
- Turkish and international cuisine by DO&CO, Flying Chef on select routes
- Baggage allowance
- 2 × 32kg checked
- Miles program
- Miles&Smiles
Home lounge
Turkish Airlines Lounge (IST) — one of the world's largest with spa, gourmet dining, and golf simulator
Lounges at other airports
Star Alliance partner lounges worldwide
Hubs
Aircraft types
“The Istanbul lounge is legendary. DO&CO catering is outstanding. Turkish Airlines offers exceptional value for business class to Europe, Asia, and Africa.”
Top Routes
Popular Turkish Airlines business class routes
The most-booked Turkish Airlines premium routes through our consolidator contracts.
Fleet
Turkish Airlines aircraft we book
Turkish Airlines turkish airlines business class on each aircraft type — cabin product, seat configuration, and route examples.
- Boeing 787-9Boeing
The most-deployed long-haul widebody in current production. Cabin pressurization (~6,000 ft) and humidity (10-15%) better than older 777 metal. Composite fuselage allows larger windows.
- Airbus A350-900Airbus
Slightly shorter sibling of the A350-1000. Same cabin technology and pressurization. Used widely across Singapore, Lufthansa, ITA, Delta, Air France, JAL.
- Boeing 777-300ERBoeing
The dominant long-haul widebody for the past two decades. Most carriers operate two cabin generations on this airframe: older 2-3-2 Business (avoid where possible) and newer 1-2-1 sliding-door cabins (Emirates Game Changer, BA Club Suite, Qatar Qsuite, AA Flagship Suite).
See the full Turkish Airlines fleet index for cabin-by-aircraft details.
Reference Data
Turkish Airlines carrier reference
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA airline code | TK |
| ICAO airline code | THY |
| Canonical name | Turkish Airlines |
| Country | Turkey |
| Founded | 1933 |
| Alliance | Star Alliance |
| Hub airports | IST |
| Source for canonical fields | Wikidata (CC0) · Q4548 cross-referenced with our editorial catalog |
Canonical airline metadata cross-referenced with Wikidata (CC0). When fields disagree, our editorial catalog is the source of truth for cabin specs, fare data, and ratings; Wikidata is the source of truth for ICAO codes, founding year, and country attribution.
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