How strict is Turkish airport security?

Quite strict. In large (most) airports the cars go through a visual police check at the vehicle entry points. Mostly they don't stop the cars for control except in case of suspicion. In the airport you go through an early check at the entry doors (thus before the check in).



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In Turkey, there are two obligatory security checks, the first at the terminal entry and the second before passport control and the gate area. To help speed up the process at security check points, your cooperation during searches will be greatly appreciated. You can help us by: Not rushing through the check points.

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In Turkey, there are two obligatory security checks, the first at the terminal entry and the second before passport control and the gate area. To help speed up the process at security check points, your cooperation during searches will be greatly appreciated. You can help us by: Not rushing through the check points.

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In your hand luggage, you can only carry liquids, aerosols, and gels in containers of no more than 100 milliliters. These containers must be placed in a transparent plastic bag. Volume of this resealable plastic bag must not be more than 1 liter per passenger.

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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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Placing these items in the small bag and separating from your carry-on baggage facilitates the screening process. Pack items that are in containers larger than 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters in checked baggage. Any liquid, aerosol, gel, cream or paste that alarms during screening will require additional screening.

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The carry-on baggage rules for Turkish Airlines are fairly straightforward. Each passenger is allowed one piece of hand luggage, with a maximum weight of 8 kg and maximum size of 55 cm x 40 cm x 23 cm. In addition, passengers can bring an extra personal item, such as a laptop bag, handbag, or briefcase.

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It is illegal not to carry some form of photographic ID in Turkey. Always carry your passport or residence permit. In some busy areas, especially Istanbul, the authorities may stop people for ID checks. There are also several police checkpoints on main roads across Turkey.

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If you're traveling on a foreign passport, it can take 50-60 minutes to get through immigration at Istanbul Airport.

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Golf, baseball, cricket, etc. bats and similar items are prohibited in the cabin and cabin luggage. It is prohibited to carry flammable and flammable materials such as camp stoves in the cabin and in the cabin luggage. Sharp items that cut and pierce such as sewing kits are prohibited in the cabin or in cabin baggage.

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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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All our passengers are entitled to carry 2 pieces of checked baggage. For more detailed information please visit our US baggage regulations page.

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Turkey - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution when traveling to Turkey due to terrorism and arbitrary detentions. Some areas have increased risk.

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