--- title: "Turkish Airlines carry-on: 55 × 40 × 23 cm | AirlineLimits" description: "Turkish Airlines: carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm; weight 8 kg. Fare status, personal item, checked baggage and official sources." canonical: "https://airlinelimits.com/en/airlines/tk/" language: "en" format: clean-markdown-mirror --- This is the clean Markdown mirror of [https://airlinelimits.com/en/airlines/tk/](https://airlinelimits.com/en/airlines/tk/). Editorial content is maintained on the canonical HTML page. # Turkish Airlines carry-on: 55 × 40 × 23 cm Last checked: 7/12/2026 • IATA: TK • ICAO: THY [Compare this airline](https://airlinelimits.com/en/compare-airlines/?airlines=TK) - Star Alliance Not a binding baggage approval: fare, route, aircraft or operating carrier can vary. Check the linked official sources before booking and departure. ## Carry-on for the overhead bin Included in fare **[Dimensions H×W×D](https://airlinelimits.com/en/baggage-dimensions/)** | Unit | H | W | D | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | cm | 55 | 40 | 23 | **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. Source for this section: [Carry-on baggage rules](https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-us/any-questions/carry-on-baggage/) ## Personal item Included in fare **[Dimensions H×W×D](https://airlinelimits.com/en/baggage-dimensions/)** | Unit | H | W | D | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | cm | 40 | 30 | 15 | **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](https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-us/any-questions/cabin-baggage-questions/) ## 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](https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-hk/any-questions/checked-baggage/) ## 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](https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-ca/any-questions/excess-baggage/) ## 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](https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-sa/any-questions/restrictions/) ## 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](https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-pt/any-questions/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](https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-int/any-questions/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](https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-ca/any-questions/musical-instruments/) ### 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](https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-int/any-questions/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](https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-sa/any-questions/restrictions/) ## Official source - Carry-on baggage: [Carry-on baggage rules](https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-us/any-questions/carry-on-baggage/) - Personal item: [Cabin baggage FAQ](https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-us/any-questions/cabin-baggage-questions/) - Checked baggage: [Checked baggage policy](https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-hk/any-questions/checked-baggage/) - Overweight & excess baggage: [Excess baggage fees](https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-ca/any-questions/excess-baggage/) - Extra baggage terms: [Extra baggage terms and conditions](https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-ir/any-questions/excess-baggage/terms-and-conditions/) - Liquids in carry-on: [Restrictions and prohibited items](https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-sa/any-questions/restrictions/) - Pets: [Traveling with pets](https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-pt/any-questions/traveling-with-pets/) - Pet fees: [Pet carriage fees](https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-int/any-questions/traveling-with-pets/fees-for-carrying-pets/) - Special baggage: [Special baggage overview](https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-int/any-questions/baggage-information/) - Sports equipment: [Sports equipment special charges](https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-int/any-questions/sports-equipment/special-charges/) - Golf equipment: [Golf equipment](https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-cn/any-questions/sports-equipment/golf/) - Musical instruments: [Musical instruments transport](https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-ca/any-questions/musical-instruments/) - Medical equipment: [Special assistance for passengers](https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-int/any-questions/special-assistance-for-passengers/) - Prohibited items in the cabin: [Restrictions and prohibited items](https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-sa/any-questions/restrictions/) [How we research and handle gaps](https://airlinelimits.com/en/methodology/) ## Found an error? 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