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Turkish Airlines Baggage Rules
Published personal item, carry-on and checked bag allowances for Turkish Airlines (TK), verified against the carrier's own policy page on August 16, 2026.
Official Turkish Airlines baggage policyWill my bag fit Turkish Airlines?
Measure your bag including wheels and handles, then check it against Turkish Airlines's published limit.
Turkish Airlines carry-on limit: 21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in (55.1 × 39.9 × 23.1 cm) · 17.6 lb
Allowance
Personal Item
| Cabin / fare | Route | Max size | Max weight | Fees & notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| economy | All routes | 15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in (39.9 × 30 × 15 cm) | None published | Free |
Allowance
Carry-On
| Cabin / fare | Route | Max size | Max weight | Fees & notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| economy | All routes | 21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in (55.1 × 39.9 × 23.1 cm) | 17.6 lb (8 kg) | Included |
Allowance
Checked Bag
| Cabin / fare | Route | Max size | Max weight | Fees & notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| economy | All routes | 62 in total (L+W+D) / 157.5 cm | 50.7 lb (23 kg) | Included on economy |
Security rules for flights from Türkiye
These are government security and safety rules — separate from your airline's baggage allowance. They are set by the aviation authority at your departure point, not by the airline.
Screening at major departure airports
Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Authority:
- SHGM
- Liquids:
- 100 ml containers in one 1 L bag
- Scanners:
- Conventional and CT lanes
- Electronics:
- Laptops removed at standard lanes; gate re-screening on some routes
ICAO dangerous goods baseline
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)ICAO Technical Instructions set the worldwide baseline that national regulators adopt: no spare lithium batteries in checked baggage, no flammable gases or liquids, no strike-anywhere matches, and e-cigarettes carried in the cabin only and never charged in flight.
- Carry-on:
- E-cigarettes and vapes: cabin only, charging prohibited
- Checked:
- Spare batteries, flammable liquids and gases prohibited
- Watt-hour ceiling:
- 160 Wh
- Medication:
- Medical oxygen and battery-powered medical devices require advance airline arrangement.
Where your departure country publishes no separate rule, carriers apply this ICAO baseline.
Last verified August 16, 2026Official source
FAQ
Turkish Airlines baggage questions
- What is Turkish Airlines's carry-on size limit?
- Turkish Airlines's published cabin bag limit is 21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in (55.1 × 39.9 × 23.1 cm).
- Does Turkish Airlines weigh carry-on bags?
- Yes — the published cabin bag weight limit is 17.6 lb (8 kg), and gate staff can weigh bags at any time.
- What size personal item does Turkish Airlines allow?
- The under-seat personal item allowance is 15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in (39.9 × 30 × 15 cm).
- What is Turkish Airlines's checked bag size and weight limit?
- Checked bags are limited to 62 in total (L+W+D) / 157.5 cm, with a 50.7 lb weight limit. Bags over the limit are charged overweight or oversize fees.
- How do I know if my bag will fit on Turkish Airlines?
- Measure your bag with the wheels and handles included, then run the measurements through the Travel Review HQ bag size checker. It compares your bag against Turkish Airlines's published limits and, for connecting itineraries, against the strictest carrier on your route.
- Are Turkish Airlines's baggage rules the same as airport security rules?
- No. Turkish Airlines sets the size, weight and fee allowance. Liquids, power banks and prohibited items are set by the security authority in your departure country (Türkiye for most Turkish Airlines departures), and both sets of rules apply to the same bag.
Check your own bag against Turkish Airlines
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Airline and airport baggage policies can change. Travel Review HQ verifies requirements against official sources, but travelers should confirm current restrictions with their airline before departure.