Lufthansa vs Turkish Airlines
Side-by-side comparison of Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
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Turkey| Lufthansa | Turkish Airlines | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Turkey |
| Founded | 1953 | 1933 |
| Type | Full-service airline | Full-service airline |
| Alliance | Star Alliance | Star Alliance |
| Main hubs | Munich Airport, Frankfurt Airport | Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, Istanbul Atatürk Airport, Ankara Esenboğa Airport |
| Aircraft types | 10 | 9 |
| Cabin bag weight | 8 kg (18 lb) | 8 kg (18 lb) |
| Cabin bag size | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (22 × 16 × 9 in) | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (22 × 16 × 9 in) |
| Checked bag (Economy) | not included | 1 piece · 23 kg (51 lb) |
| Extra bag fee | from 90 USD | from 100 USD |
| Online check-in opens | 30 h | 24 h |
| Online check-in closes | 40 min | 1 h 30 min |
| Airport check-in fee | free | free |
| Customer service phone | - | +90 212 463 63 63 |
Key differences
- Lufthansa opens online check-in earlier (30 h before departure vs 24 h).
- Lufthansa lets you check in online closer to departure (40 min vs 1 h 30 min).
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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.