Domestic Flights Turkey
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- Infants will not be given a seat. The airlines expect parents to travel with them on their lap.
- Airlines regard infants as being under 24 months old.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
Domestic Flights in Turkey
What is a domestic flight?
A domestic flight is a flight that leaves from one destination and lands in another destination within the same country, for instance, taking off from Istanbul, and landing in Izmir is a domestic route. This is because the flight only stays within the Turkish territory, the flight is classed as a domestic flight because it travels within the same country.
You may not be subject to immigration and border control as you're technically not leaving the country. However, you will still need valid photo identification, so many passengers choose to take their passports anyway. Read more to discover about travel documents here.
Why book domestic flights in Turkey?
Turkey is home to some of the biggest bustling cities such as Istanbul, with magnificent historic buildings and archaeological sites such as the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Turkey is famously known for its bazaars that sell carpets, lanterns, Turkish delights, kebabs and coffee.
Turkey is a fairly big country, with an area of 780,000 sq km. Many travellers decide to select domestic flights to the cities around Turkey as it's a much quicker way of travelling to its cities.
Many travellers choose to fly domestically within Turkey, because it doesn't just save time as but also can be sometimes cheaper than other forms of transport options, especially with its low-cost airlines. Turkish Airline is Turkey's national flag carrier which many passengers choose to fly with buy many travellers also use its other airlines such as Anadolujet, AtlasGlobal, IZair, Onur Air, Pegasus Airlines and SunExpress.
Busiest Airports in Turkey
Istanbul serves as being one of the largest aviation hubs in the world, with two international airports, handling over 91 million passengers each year. Atatürk International Airport, which handled about 64 million passengers, is the 3rd largest and 5th busiest international airport in Europe.
The below table is taken from General Directorate of State Airports (DHMI) 2017 which based on passenger traffic of people arriving, departs or passes through the airport.
| Rank | Airport | City Served | Passengers | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atatürk International Airport | Istanbul | 64,106,014 | Turkish Airlines, AtlasGlobal |
| 2 | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport | Istanbul | 31,386,038 | Turkish Airlines, Pegasus |
| 3 | Antalya Airport | Antalya | 25,386,038 | Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, AtlasGlobal |
| 4 | Esenboga International Airport | Istanbul | 15,82,451 | Turkish Airlines, Pegasus |
| 5 | Adnan Menderes Airport | Izmir | 12,817,158 | Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, AtlasGlobal |
| 6 | Adana Sakirpasa Airport | Adana | 5,610,176 | Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, AtlasGlobal |
| 7 | Trabzon Airport | Trabzon | 4,148,929 | Turkish Airlines, Pegasus |
| 8 | Dalaman Airport | Mugla / Dalaman | 3,718,768 | Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, AtlasGlobal |
| 9 | Milas-Bodrum Airport | Mugla / Dalaman | 3,501,530 | Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, AtlasGlobal |
| 10 | Oguzeli Airport | Gaziantep / Oguzeli | 2,629,569 | Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, AtlasGlobal |
What are the best airlines for domestic travel in Turkey?
The airlines below are Turkish airlines which operate domestic flights within the country:
Turkish Airlines
Anadolujet
AtlasGlobal
Onur Air
Pegasus Airlines
SunExpress
IZair
Turkish Domestic Flights
FAQs
Do I need a passport for domestic flights in Turkey?
A passport is typically only used when entering or leaving a country. So, when flying on a domestic flight you are not technically leaving the country and therefore you won't usually require a passport. But, as you will need a form of valid photo ID for check-in and boarding, many travellers will often choose to use their passports anyway. It's a good measure to check the rules of the airline, as some may have different flying rules as others.
What is the baggage allowance on Turkey's domestic flights?
Baggage allowance differs from airline to airline, the route and fare you are flying. It's always important to check your specific allowance with the airline directly or you can check your electronic ticket, as sometimes the routes and aircraft travelling on may mean the baggage allowance varies. Ensure to also check the dimension restrictions of the baggage, so that you aren't charged for excess baggage.
What time do I need to check-in for a domestic flight in Turkey?
Although the check-in times will differ depending on the airline you're flying with or airport flying from, the check-in finishing time for domestic flights is often much later than it's for international flights because passengers generally need less time to go through the immigration and border controls at the airport.
Can I buy a domestic flight in Turkey online?
Yes, you can buy domestic flights online with Alternative Airlines. Click here to find and book your domestic flights with different airline carriers to locations around Turkey.
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