Why is Turkish Airlines so expensive?

The reason the prices are higher with Turkish Airlines is because they fly to IST airport which is the more conveniently located one out of the two airports of Istanbul. Havatas have a shuttle service that goes from SAW airport to Taksim (14 lira at 1.5 hours) and from Taksim to IST airport (11 lira at 40 minutes).



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Even though Turkish Airlines is full service, they often have astonishingly cheap domestic fares within Turkey and frequent schedules so no need for 6 a.m. flights if you don't want them. Flights from Istanbul (IST) to Ankara (ESB) and Antalya (AYT) are $30 or less each way every day for the next month, for example.

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Turkish Airlines is now rated as a seven-star airline for safety by the global rating agency AirlineRatings.com. Turkish Airlines' incident record over the past five years has been outstanding and has resulted in the airline's safety rating being lifted from five-star to the highest seven-star.

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Are drinks free on Turkish Airlines? Drinks are free on Turkish Airlines on all flights. In fact, welcome drinks are even served before take-off on international flights and, when flying transatlantic, beverages will be served with your meals and in-flight snack.

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Due to our unrivaled flight network, young and modern fleet, comfortable seats and delicious treats, we have earned the title of the Best Airline in Europe. With great passion and ambition, we fly to almost all countries around the world. We thrive on the unique discoveries we deliver to our passengers.

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Food and onboard service Turkish Airlines economy class is known for its high-quality food and a menu that emphasizes seasonal ingredients. On overnight flights to Turkey from the U.S., you'll get both dinner and breakfast. If you have special dietary requirements, put in a request up to 24 hours before your flight.

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Monthly Cancellation Overview Whereas the average for EMEA airlines resulted in 3.9% from February to June, Turkish achieved a cancellation rate of 1.4%. Moreover, it seems that the airlines have constantly reduced the flight cancellation rate after a peak in April.

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The best fares can be obtained by completing the ticketing process a few months before travel. Planning earlier for longer flights may also result in better fares.

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For Lowest Prices & Fewer Crowds
When it comes to affordable prices and fewer tourists, the shoulder season, between April and May and September and October, is a great time to visit Turkey. For even more affordable rates on flights and accommodations, visit November during the low season.

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Qatar Airways: Which Is Best? Qatar beats out Turkish by a slight margin, but either would be an excellent choice, depending on your destination.

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Add-on menus are available only for Economy Class flights. For reasons such as operational disruption or food safety, add-on menu selections may not be available for every flight. The add-on menu selection fee may be refunded if passengers are unable to board the flight due to a disruption caused by the airline.

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Established in 1933 with a fleet of five aircrafts, Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines is a 4-star airline today with a fleet of 329 (passenger and cargo) aircraft flying to over 303 destinations worldwide with 252 international and 51 domestic.

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For International flights in/out of Istanbul I would only ever use Turkish Airlines. Their safety record is excellent and the service they provide, in every way, is outstanding.

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