British Airways vs Turkish Airlines
Side-by-side comparison of British Airways and Turkish Airlines: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
United Kingdom
Turkey| British Airways | Turkish Airlines | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Turkey |
| Founded | 1974 | 1933 |
| Type | Full-service airline | Full-service airline |
| Alliance | oneworld | Star Alliance |
| Main hubs | Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport | Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, Istanbul Atatürk Airport, Ankara Esenboğa Airport |
| Aircraft types | 10 | 9 |
| Cabin bag weight | 23 kg (51 lb) | 8 kg (18 lb) |
| Cabin bag size | 56 × 45 × 25 cm (22 × 18 × 10 in) | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (22 × 16 × 9 in) |
| Checked bag (Economy) | 1 piece · 23 kg (51 lb) | 1 piece · 23 kg (51 lb) |
| First checked bag fee | from 45 GBP (≈ 61 USD) | - |
| Extra bag fee | from 45 GBP (≈ 61 USD) | from 100 USD |
| Online check-in opens | 24 h | 24 h |
| Online check-in closes | 1 h | 1 h 30 min |
| Airport check-in fee | free | free |
| Customer service phone | +44 20 8738 5050 | +90 212 463 63 63 |
Key differences
- British Airways allows a heavier cabin bag: 23 kg (51 lb) vs 8 kg (18 lb) at Turkish Airlines.
- British Airways lets you check in online closer to departure (1 h vs 1 h 30 min).
- British Airways is a oneworld member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.
- Turkish Airlines is a Star Alliance member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.
Other comparisons
Allowances shown are for the basic Economy fare on most routes. Fees are the lowest published prices and change often - confirm on the official websites before booking.