SunExpress vs Turkish Airlines
Side-by-side comparison of SunExpress and Turkish Airlines: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
Turkey
| SunExpress | Turkish Airlines | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Founded | 1989 | 1933 |
| Type | Low-cost carrier | Full-service airline |
| Alliance | - | Star Alliance |
| Main hubs | Antalya Airport | Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, Istanbul Atatürk Airport, Ankara Esenboğa Airport |
| Aircraft types | 2 | 9 |
| Cabin bag weight | 4 kg (9 lb) | 8 kg (18 lb) |
| Cabin bag size | 40 × 30 × 20 cm (16 × 12 × 8 in) | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (22 × 16 × 9 in) |
| Checked bag (Economy) | not included | 1 piece · 23 kg (51 lb) |
| Extra bag fee | - | from 100 USD |
| Online check-in opens | 3 days | 24 h |
| Online check-in closes | 1 h | 1 h 30 min |
| Airport check-in fee | free | free |
| Customer service phone | +90 444-0-797 | +90 212 463 63 63 |
Key differences
- Turkish Airlines allows a heavier cabin bag: 8 kg (18 lb) vs 4 kg (9 lb) at SunExpress.
- SunExpress opens online check-in earlier (3 days before departure vs 24 h).
- SunExpress lets you check in online closer to departure (1 h vs 1 h 30 min).
- SunExpress is a low-cost carrier: expect a cheaper base fare with bags, seats and airport check-in sold separately, while Turkish Airlines bundles more into the ticket.
- 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.