How strict is Turkish Airlines with baggage size?

One piece of cabin baggage per passenger not to exceed 23x40x55 in size and 8 kg in weight and one personal item as bag per passenger not to exceed 40x30x15 in size can be taken on board in the Economy Class. The personal item should not exceed 4 kg.



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On routes with piece baggage concept, the maximum weight of 1 piece of baggage is 23 kg for Economy Class and Business Class. On these routes, 80 USD will be charged per piece for extra baggage weighing between 23-32 kg.

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Just a marginal difference in size is usually passed. But if your baggage looks huge and oversized, they will not deny you. They will ask the contents and may be charge you (depends on baggage policy of each airline).

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In general, if you're bag is not within the size restrictions at the check-in counter, different airlines will charge you a late check-in fee.

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You're allowed to bring a carry-on bag that does not exceed 9 x 15.7 x 21.6 inches (23 x 40 x 55 cm) and a personal item of up to 15.7 x 11.8 x 5.8 inches (40 x 30 x 15 cm) in size. The Turkish Airlines carry-on weight limit is the same in all travel classes.

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The total dimensions (height, width, depth) of each bag must be no more than 158 cm. The maximum checked baggage weight allowance per passenger is 32 kg in Business Class and 23 kg in Economy Class. For more detailed information please visit our US baggage regulations page.

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Baggage conditions On routes with piece and weight baggage concept, the maximum weight of 1 piece of baggage not more 158 cm in size, is 23 kg for Economy Class and 32 kg for Business Class.

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Airlines listed below allow carry-ons no larger than 55x40x23 cm (21.6x15.7x9 inches) on board.

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Overweight, oversized and extra bags Bags weighing more than 70 pounds (32 kilograms) but less than 100 pounds (45 kilograms) will be charged at a rate up to $400 per bag, depending on the destination. These charges are in addition to any charge assessed for additional or oversized bags.

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Domestic carriers have clear carry-on size restrictions, but not weight restrictions. In fact, U.S. carriers may not even be equipped to monitor weight at the gate, since boarding gates generally don't have scales.

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Hand luggage is rarely measured and even less often weighed. It does happen and some airlines are very strict but the majority of airlines only weigh checked luggage. Before boarding most flights, there is a sizer close to the gate.

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In general, your personal item should be smaller than your carry-on and under the specific airline's carry-on dimensions, allowing it to fit under the seat in front of you. In most cases, backpacks are considered personal items as long as they fit under the seat in front of you.

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Non-prohibited liquids such as perfume, deodorant, contact lens solutions should be carried in sizes less than 100 ml in original containers. Container size over 100 ml cannot be carried in the cabin even if there is less liquid in them.

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Most airlines measure check-in luggage in linear dimensions, which means the sum of the length, width and height. The most common linear limit for check-in luggage is 62 inches, though it's prudent to confirm.

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What if my cabin bag is 2cm bigger? Extra 2–4 cm wont be noticed by the check in staff and they dont have a ruler to measure the dimension. they only strict with the weight. But extra 2–3 kg is also not a problem.

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Your baggage will be considered oversized or overweight when it exceeds the permitted dimensions and weight for checked baggage (50 lb in Economy class, 70 lb in Business class, and 158 linear cm).

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