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Turkish Airlines carry-on: 55 × 40 × 23 cm

Last checked: 7/12/2026 • IATA: TK • ICAO: THY

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Carry-on for the overhead bin

Included in fare

Dimensions H×W×D
UnitHWD
cm554023
Weight
8 kg
  • Economy includes one bag measuring 55 × 40 × 23 cm and weighing up to 8 kg.
  • Business passengers may bring two pieces, with a combined limit of 16 kg.
  • Items exceeding these limits may be refused at the gate or sent to the hold.
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Source for this section: Carry-on baggage rules

Personal item

Included in fare

Dimensions H×W×D
UnitHWD
cm403015
Weight
4 kg

One extra item such as a handbag or laptop bag may be carried, provided it fits under the seat in front. Babies travelling in any class are allowed one cabin bag of up to 8 kg.

Source for this section: Cabin baggage FAQ

Checked baggage

  • On piece-concept routes, an Economy piece may weigh up to 23 kg and a Business piece up to 32 kg; each piece within the allowance is limited to 158 cm total dimensions.
  • No single piece may exceed 32 kg and heavier baggage must be divided.
  • Other routes use a kilogram allowance, so the booking and ticket determine the included amount.

Source for this section: Checked baggage policy

Overweight & excess baggage

  • Extra baggage prices depend on the route, package and ticket.
  • On piece-concept flights departing from or arriving in Türkiye, an extra piece weighing 23–32 kg is charged USD 100; on a beyond sector it is USD 120, apart from published exceptions.
  • Bags measuring 158–292 cm are oversized and are charged from USD 90 internationally or TRY 1,000 domestically; no piece may exceed 32 kg.

Source for this section: Excess baggage fees

Liquids in carry-on

Allowed

  • Carry-on liquids are limited to 100 ml per container, packed in a single transparent resealable bag.
  • Duty-free purchases in sealed bags may be carried.
  • In checked baggage, alcohol is capped at 5 litres and 70% ABV; leak-risk liquids must be sealed and kept under 5 litres total.

Source for this section: Restrictions and prohibited items

Pets

Pet transport

Allowed

Cats, dogs and small songbirds may be booked subject to flight and destination acceptance.

More details
  • Cabin transport is limited to 8 kg including the carrier and 40 × 30 × 23 cm, while a hold crate may measure up to 75 × 75 × 125 cm and weigh no more than 50 kg with the animal.
  • Pet transport is paid and must be registered in advance.

Source for this section: Traveling with pets

Special baggage

Sports equipment

Allowed

Sports gear uses separate carriage rules and charges.

More details
  • Equipment is divided into standard and large categories; bicycles, surfboards and canoes are among the large items.
  • The current golf page lists the first golf set as free on international flights, while route and operating-carrier conditions still apply.

Source for this section: Sports equipment special charges

Musical instruments

Allowed

Compact instruments can use the normal hand-baggage allowance if the case does not exceed 118 cm in total dimensions and 8 kg.

More details
  • Bigger instruments such as cellos may be booked as cabin-seat baggage up to 75 kg and 140 × 42 × 25 cm; this requires purchasing an extra seat at the current fare at least 48 hours before departure.
  • Very large instruments travel as checked baggage in a hard case.

Source for this section: Musical instruments transport

Medical equipment

Allowed

Wheelchair service and oxygen requests should be submitted at least 48 hours before departure; later wheelchair requests depend on availability.

More details
  • Personal oxygen tanks cannot be used in flight, while airline oxygen requires a medical report stating the flow rate.
  • FAA-approved personal respirators, POCs and CPAP devices may be used except during take-off and landing after 48 hours' notice, with a doctor's certificate required for cabin use of a portable respirator.

Source for this section: Special assistance for passengers

Prohibited items in the cabin

  • Hoverboards, Segways, self-balancing wheels, electric bicycles and battery-powered rideable luggage
  • Smart bags whose lithium battery cannot be removed
  • Loose lithium batteries, power banks and e-cigarettes in checked baggage
  • Self-defence sprays, Tasers and similar electroshock devices
  • Liquid oxygen systems; alcoholic drinks above 70% ABV
  • Full details are available on the airline's restrictions page.
  • Up to two power banks of no more than 100 Wh each may travel only in the cabin; they must stay out of overhead bins and may not be used or charged in flight.
  • Dry ice is accepted up to 2.5 kg per passenger.

Source for this section: Restrictions and prohibited items

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