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No worries about the sound issues~ Thank you for the review! I'll be flying Turkish for the first time at the weekend. And the next weekend! Your perspective reassured me a lot~
I took Turkish Airlines last Oct to Istanbul from Singapore. The service and the food was good. The seat space were fine as well. I'm glad I chose Turkish Airlines over Singapore Airlines. Apart from the price difference, the food was better than SQ, service was just slightly below SQ. Would definitely fly with them if I have the option to again.
Wonderful, tips taken , I flew Turkish airlines from South Africa and domestic flights inland a few times, no problem whatsoever, just flying is to much tiring , services were great to .
So jealous you could layover in IST! I'm just transiting there from PEK to ORD Then back from IAD to PEK~ Hoping there's some kinda delay on the leg home (PEK) so I can visit Istanbul - lol
An extra 1000 usd for a 14 hour flight. I would have done business class. If it was return as well. That is a excellent deal compared to other airlines. Love your vloggs😊
I had the pleasure of fly Turkish Airlines I believe 2 times in trips to Istanbul on the way to Kenya. I was quite impressed to say the least. I was very happy for being 6 foot 5. Comfort is much better than say Lufthansa... WHICH I will NEVER fly again. Legroom acceptable and food I found to be very good. I also like how you can see cams from the front and bottom of the airliner.
I just flew to Turkiye (Istanbul) using Turkish Airlines for the first time ever just 2 weeks ago. Seeing various reviews and ratings, it kinds of taking the risk for us. But I was amazed and my great experience proofed the negative reviews wrong. Great inflight entertainment (par with my other regular airlines like SQ, Qatar and Emirates), pretty much good meal (they gave me my favourite kofte with spice pilav), great service crew, and great pre and after landing services as well. And yes, the price was slightly affordable compared to other flights. This will not be my last one flying with Turkish Airlines.
Perfect timing for this video. I will be in instanbul next month and will be flying business class from IST to Cologne. Hope everything is ok with your family in Mexico!
Hope that all is well with your family in Mexico, Bery. Turkish Airlines is a great option to reach smaller European destinations, to which major airlines in Asia do not fly direct. It can also be at a reasonable price point as well, if you plan well. Luggage allowance is generous (30kg on economy, when not flying to/from the Americas), when compared to most other airlines. Service is a bit brusque, but not rude. Food and amenities are pretty decent, when compared to their key competitors. Entertainment is good. US$1,000 to upgrade to business class was a good deal, but always understand that money can also be well spent on something else. Wishing you a good visit home, Bery.
Thank you Bery u are always the best advisor and ur reviews are always honest. I hope Turkish Airline will sponsor you as many people travel to Turkey based on ur advices. Many thanks again. I hope to bump into u in Oct while spending a month exploring 🇹🇷
Thank you! Unfortunately, Turkish Airlines seems to sponsor only ‘big content creators’, I’ve tried for a long time to reach out to them but never heard back from them. Anyways, maybe if one day they see ‘a big follower number’ on my social media, they’ll reach out to me 🤣
I have a doubt ,will they weight the personal item too? Like I will be carrying a laptop bag as personal item and a small luggage back for the 8 kg in cabin
I'd recently flown on a to-and-fro flight from Singapore to Istanbul, on Turkish Airlines, on the 777-300ER. The flight was decent but here are the issues on the forward journey: 1. The male attendant servicing my area had an attitude problem, probably due to the high inflation in Turkey, the failed rebellions or something. He was cocky and not polite (different from being rude). I was sitting next to the aisle, but when it came to asking me for my meal preference, he'd said, 'Chicken or fish?', instead of the longer polite question. He was serving the passengers as if he was he's just getting through the day; there was no smile and no extra care. 2. As mentioned by Dan, it seemed as if once the meal trays were collected, the attendants just disappear for several hours. 3. There was no fan from the ceiling, something that would be helpful when the air-conditioning wasn't working fully yet. The 767 and 757 had such fans and this deficiency felt like the 777 was older than those two models. 4. The touch screen was really outdated and not sensitive. I had to use a combination of the screen and the dirty-looking cabled controller to choose the media I'd wanted to watch. 5. The screen was also of low resolution. On the return journey, I had a window seat. The issues were: 1. The attendants had disappeared, once the trays were collected. When I'd needed some water, I'd pressed the attendant lights and bell, but nobody came even after a while. I'd pressed it again and, no one came again. On my third attempt, an attendant did come, but I think she was just coincidentally passing by. Together with my much earlier issue with the attendant, it is as if the entire Turkish Airlines attendant staff community had developed an attitude problem! 2. The table was slanted, which meant the tray kept sliding into my body. Why did aircraft maintenance not spot this issue? The main positives for both flights was the relatively good food and the well-stuffed amenities bag that had lip balm, ear plugs, toothbrush and paste, slippers and socks. Back to the negatives - The Istanbul Airport was definitely robbing the passengers with their ridiculously priced items and, what's more, in Euros, rather than Turkish Lira! I didn't buy a single thing!
Thank you so much for the detailed review! Were there any delays on your journey and did you have a connecting flight? I would like to know if it was easy to navigate through the airport.
The food is terrific and I love the Turkish airline experience!! I’m Turkish American and have flown several times in my life! Very nice cabin crews! I’m actually flying tomorrow night im so excited to see my big beautiful family in Turkey
Hello Bery! I have never flown with Turkish Airlines but I think that they are ok. Then you are our best advisor and your info are always so well detailed, so that we have just to follow them to be sure that our travel to Turkey will be fantastic. Great video. Thanks a lot
Thanks for your video. This winter I'm flying to Australia with Turkish. As an extremely nervous flyer I was going to book with one of the top 5 airlines (Emirates, Etihad or Qatar), because that makes me feel more comfortable for some reason. But then I saw tickets for Turkish were like 600 euros cheaper, and went for that - including seat selection (emergency exit seats all the way), and was still off cheaper than if I had booked standard tickets for the other ones. I think I'll thoroughly 'enjoy' my journey :)
Espero que en la vuelta te regalen el upgrade! #turkishairlines porque esta review es sincera y te muestra porque TKA es la mejor opción para viajar económico y con calidad! 🧿
I flew with this Turkish Airlines in March (economy); IST to GYD. After service, the cabin was turned down and no crew member was to be found for the next 2 to 3 hours. I needed a drink and pressed the button until it went off. Twice. And no one came. What if there had been an emergency?
Flew from Hong Kong to UK using TK. The flight was so hot and stuffy, to the point that I couldn’t even use my neck pillow because I was overheating. The Turkish guy next to me sat diagonally the whole time because his leg couldn’t fit into the space in front of him. I do like their amenities kit though, it’s one of the prettiest I’ve ever seen, got one that had Turkish scenic prints on it.
Hi how the istanbul to bali flight? How was the long journey and food / entertainment . Im thinking to book it with kids age 3 and 6. Not sure how it’ll be as im used to emirates . Turkish is cheaper but never been on their a350 plane . Let me know thanks
Excelente video, He viajado en varias ocasiones con esta aerolínea (Cancún-Estambul) y hasta ahora, excelente servicio. Incluso , cuando tienes una escala entre 6 -24 horas te brindan opción de tours sin costo. (Touristanbul) súper recomendable ☺️😉 Saludos 🎉
Hola Bery, leyendo los comentarios quiero decir algo: una amiga viajaba con su novio desde Miami a la India hace un mes y dias antes les cancelaron el vuelo por la Aerolínea Turkis. Escribieron muchos e-mail, sin respuesta alguna, por lo que les tocó comprar de nuevo en otra aerolínea. Ahora, pasado el mes y regresando de su viaje, les reembolsaron 800 dolares a cada uno y el tiquete les habia costado 1050 dólares a cada uno. Conclusion. La Aerolinea aparte que es la que cancela el vuelo, el cliente pierde mas dinero del que habia pagado. No me parece que actúen correctamente. Gracias Bery por el video. Sólo quería comentar que no todo es color de rosa. Abrazos❤
im going to Seoul with TurkishAirlines i have only used emirates but this one was cheaper and this video make me happy with my choice! mine is a from spain to seoul and is 4 planes so i will have a long experiance with them!
We are flying in three weeks from Istanbul to Melbourne Australia. We go to Singapore first then Melbourne. Same plane that takes 18 hours with one and a half hours in Singapore. Do you know if we get off the plane in Singapore for the short period? Thank you.
You are the best. Your analysis about Turkish Airline is topnotch. My family and I will be traveling to Rome from Chicago via Istanbul for vacation next month. Your video about Turkish Airlines has given us good assurance what to expect on our trip by flying Turkish Airlines. Other European Airlines ticket fares are too expensive (plus extra fee for check in baggage) but Turkish Airlines tickets are ffordable and inexpensive with free checked in baggage for my family.. I really appreciate you for this video. Thank you very much.
TURKISH AIRLINES IS CHEAP??? omg, I did a two months Erasmus period and I had to take the airplane from Italy (not ROME but MILANO) and the prices started from at least 400€ (with booking two months in advance!). Pegasus is low cost.
Ese mousse está bien bueno! Esta vez sí sentí que le fallaron a la comida (excepto postres), en vuelos largos anteriores que he hecho con Turkish Airlines la comida sí bastante buena y porciones un poco más grandes, incluso esta misma ruta que hice hace 2 años muy rico también, el chef no andaba tan inspirado yo creo🤣
Hi im thinking to book istanbul to bali 12 hr flight with kids age 6 and 3. The a350 plane. Is there entertainment for kids like cartoons on the screen ? I usually go with emirates for long journey but turkish is coming out cheaper . Thnx
I'd love to find a video of the extra legroom seats up the front of the peconomy cabin anywhere, but there arent any, everyone shows the ones near the toilets at the back ): i paid $600 for them, rip.
I have Nepali passport and I am traveling to Toronto Canada from Nepal. Both airplane is Turkish airlines. My 27 hour transit on Istanbul airport. Do I required transit visa or e visa? Yo stay inside the airport?
I was wondering if you can do a video on the new regulations taking affect May 1st in Turkiye. I am having a hard time finding an apartment for September due to the changes.
I think it depends on the type of plane for your flight, doesnt it? They are all different i believe. I have a flight coming up from USA to IST and it's different types of planes on each direction! The seat diagrams are totally different.
V mice however they didnt pay much attention to my bag it never left Istsnbul had to wait 2 weeks wih zero compensation in Mexico.. never again. I even emphasised politely re change of planes yet...😢😢
This will be my last trip with Turkish Airlines. DFW - IST then IST - KUL. I had pretty good experience last year, and I thought it would be a repeat. Horrendous. Worse, it wasn't the cheapest flight for my itinerary. The DFW - IST flight had an hour delay. So, my plan to take advantage of the Tour Istanbul went up in smoke. The 787 Dreamliner 3-3-3 seat combo is good, but the plane was dirty, and smelled like urine. I heard they had to change the seat for the passenger sitting behind me because of this. They gave me a dinner voucher for one out of 9 restaurants. The only redeeming quality for this trip for me is the very well-kept and managed Mesjid. The IST - KUL was practically a nightmare that is if I could have gotten some sleep. It's a 10-hour flight and the 777 is so old, the seat creaks. The economy section does not have individualized air conditioning vent. For more than half the trip, the temperature in the cabin was warm, and passengers (self-included) were using the security info card to fan themselves. FYI for both legs, drinks are limited to one cup and it's almost like the paper cups that you pulled out of a cup dispenser at the office's water cooler. YA, I'm not kidding. However, the staff is always courteous, and nice even though the situations were hard. Turkish Airlines CEO is sleeping. I've flown with Qatar, JAL, MAS, SIA, EVA, and Korean air to this sector. This is my worst so far. Turkish Airlines used to be good. With all the hype, I think it became complacent. That's why it will never reach the level of SIA or even JAL. Good luck.
I arrive in Kinshasa on January 9, 2024, and I cannot find my luggage. The same day, I fill out Turkish Airlines' lost luggage form before leaving the airport. I send several emails to the Turkish Airlines agency in Kinshasa, the first one being on January 13, 2024, to report my lost luggage, but I receive no response. Since January 2024, I have contacted agency several times and sent multiple WhatsApp messages regarding the lost luggage. In February, I call baggage service, and it is confirmed that due to your negligence, someone mistakenly retrieved my luggage (I have the recording of this call). Finally, Turkish Airlines decides that I must pay for the negligence of its staff and claims that I did not file a claim in time.
The food was great, and the professionalism of the crew was exemplary. However, the 787s they fly from Chicago to Istanbul have horrible seat space....seats capable of reclining way too far back. I had a hard time eating my meal due to the seat in front of me. Their shorter flight 737s have pretty good space.
I think she got lucky w/ the empty seats. I just flew back about a month ago from Istnabul to NY and it was not very comfortable. The flight was full to the brim. The seats are not cushioned enough and the seats are narrow. I'm not that tall, only 6ft(182cm) tall and the seat space is a torture, can't imagine what taller ppl do. I'm hoping for Delta to start flying direct to Istanbul so that I can get a economy premium seats so that i can get some more space. When you're on a 10+ hours flight, I think seats is the main concern more than anything else like food or whatever. THY needs to up their game w/ economy premium which they had briefly years ago.
36k TL is extremely good for that flight, I typically pay around 30k MXN for the same every time I go to Istanbul which is roughly double what you paid…
@@BeryIstanbulTips yes you lucked out big time, my Türk gf is coming to visit me to CDMX from Istanbul and she just bought her tix for around 40.8k TL, not as good of a deal as you got but still pretty good overall (around 21k MXN) 🙌
Please, can someone tell me if the metro line runs from the airport to the city center, if it is in operation at all and what is the number of the line, is there a map of the metro line.
Yes there is İstanbul AirPort to Gayrettepe but yolu hava to walk to metro aldo there is another option there arebusses at -2 floor of international AirPort there go everypart of the city called HAVAİST they are nig coaches gör AirPort passengers
Hi Beryl thank you for sharing your expertise im watching most of you videos they are amazing and professional ill watch more of them in future I've one request for you could you please include where can we find to buy affordable and quality children's clothing and adults closing for both gender type and quality hijabs (head scarfs ) as a local person you're according to your videos you are professional im looking forward to hearing from you please keep it up your videos will help a lot of tourists i hope 🙏
I flew 13 hours 40 minutes on Turkish airlines too with the playing 777 + it was absolutely terrible and the leg room was non-existent outdated navigation camera from the early 2000s and much more
I flew San Francisco non-stop to Istanbul 14 hours as well. overall I agree with your rating. I believe they shouldn't be flying this plane international
internaionally. The seats are too narrow and they are too close to the seats in front of you. All three seats were occupied, the plane was completely full. It was a truly claustrophobic experience. Food was so so as well. Cabin crew, amenities and entertainment were great. I did have an issue with security at the gate. Went through twice already in IST airport and they took apart my carryon, everyone else's too, I wasn't special and then we couldn't leave the secure area to use toilets or get food or beverages. No issues with customer service. I would fly again internationally but I would save up to fly business.
I had a very bad experience with them ,they decided to change my flight out of nowhere, then I had to make a call to them to valid new hours of flights, had to call, not possible to do the switch through email apprently, ended up with $250 in phone cost just to change a 50$ flight… because I was already in Turkey and had to call them with my hand phone. Im thoroughly traumatized. 😅
I go to istanbul with plane. I go restroom and find shit and mocha everywhere I can't believe it I wait 14 hour before I use restroom because I can't take it. Terrible time I cannot believe it.
Turkish Airlines is very good, but the worst Airline in the world Pegasus they are not providing good food and they have some junk with high price like one bottle of water for 4 Euro no matter your flight is short or long distance.
I've flown TK Airlines various times and I've never noticed being treated any different than Turkish people. They treated my very well and I highly recommend them. Food was really good every time I flew as well.
@@BeryIstanbulTips I know, you are Mexican and I love your videos but I have seen how they are more accommodating to Turks. As an Egyptian, I have seen and experienced the difference first hand. I will say, they love it when you speak Turkish (close to fluent) because they are not patient with if you are just learning the language.
It’s not good to choose with kids because at airport they don’t provide you wheelchair even if you already booked because of the kids and it’s hard to carry kids and bags together
Hello, again! I’m back to share the link to the video where I review the business class of Turkish Airlines, hope you enjoy it! th-cam.com/video/g6fcMg4fDnw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=cOIqrNmRqtlK7Z3n
It is! I’m only 1.60 mts hight and I struggle, my husband who is 1.82 mts 2 years ago we did this same route same plane (boeing 787-9) arrived with destroyed legs.
That Boeing 787 piece of crap Turkish Airines uses in their long haul flights have the narrowest most uncomfortable seats ever. Its a real agony and pain to fly like that, but I have no better options. Boeing sucks.
Aerolínea no apta para usuarios de estatura medianamente alta. Todo el viaje será incomodísimo. Las azafatas y en general el personal de esta aerolínea malhumorados y maleducados. Los alimentos sabrosos.
Worst airlines ever . They promised a hotel and once at the airport they denied and had to stay 14 hours with kids at the airport. not to mention that food is nasty
I just flew Turkish Airlines direct Seattle to IST, and then return trip IST to LAX. I AM A FULL-PAYING PASSENGER. I want to share my unfair customer service experience: I monitored the plane's seating availability for days prior to my trip. Upon check-in, it was apparent by the number of passengers waiting at the gate, that the plane is not a full flight. I asked the Turkish agent if I could change my seat, which he replied: "No, the plane is full". I knew he was lying. I waited, and asked another agent, and received the same "No, the plane is full". Upon boarding, and when the doors closed, IT WAS NOT A FULL FLIGHT. Turks had 4-seater rows ALL TO THEMSELVES. It was obvious I was lied to, and the Agents played favoritism. VERY BAD SERVICE - I AM A FULL-PAYING CUSTOMER and have RIGHT TO REQUEST A SEAT CHANGE. SHAME ON TURKISH AIRLINES!!!!
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No worries about the sound issues~
Thank you for the review!
I'll be flying Turkish for the first time at the weekend.
And the next weekend!
Your perspective reassured me a lot~
I always fly with Turkish and I am very happy with them. I 100% recommend them.
Agree! ✈️ great airline with so many destinations around the globe
Me to!
I took Turkish Airlines last Oct to Istanbul from Singapore. The service and the food was good. The seat space were fine as well. I'm glad I chose Turkish Airlines over Singapore Airlines. Apart from the price difference, the food was better than SQ, service was just slightly below SQ. Would definitely fly with them if I have the option to again.
Wonderful, tips taken , I flew Turkish airlines from South Africa and domestic flights inland a few times, no problem whatsoever, just flying is to much tiring , services were great to .
I flew with Turkish business and economy class to London in January , it was really good experience, food, staff …
Just booked Turkish airlines Rome to Dallas, TX (overnight Istanbul layover to sightsee). This video made me feel good about my choice. Thank you .
How wonderful! Enjoy your trip! ✈️
So jealous you could layover in IST!
I'm just transiting there from PEK to ORD
Then back from IAD to PEK~
Hoping there's some kinda delay on the leg home (PEK) so I can visit Istanbul - lol
Where sights are you going to visit on your layover?
An extra 1000 usd for a 14 hour flight. I would have done business class. If it was return as well. That is a excellent deal compared to other airlines. Love your vloggs😊
Just booked Turkish from US to Thailand with a layover in Istanbul! Can’t wait to try them!
I just booked a trip to Thailand also flying out of Atlanta. Safe travels.
I had the pleasure of fly Turkish Airlines I believe 2 times in trips to Istanbul on the way to Kenya. I was quite impressed to say the least. I was very happy for being 6 foot 5. Comfort is much better than say Lufthansa... WHICH I will NEVER fly again. Legroom acceptable and food I found to be very good. I also like how you can see cams from the front and bottom of the airliner.
Thanks fır the be honest…
TK is the best. I've flown with them so many times.
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I just flew to Turkiye (Istanbul) using Turkish Airlines for the first time ever just 2 weeks ago. Seeing various reviews and ratings, it kinds of taking the risk for us. But I was amazed and my great experience proofed the negative reviews wrong. Great inflight entertainment (par with my other regular airlines like SQ, Qatar and Emirates), pretty much good meal (they gave me my favourite kofte with spice pilav), great service crew, and great pre and after landing services as well. And yes, the price was slightly affordable compared to other flights.
This will not be my last one flying with Turkish Airlines.
I really enjoyed them as well! i am an anxious flyer and I really felt safe with them
Perfect timing for this video. I will be in instanbul next month and will be flying business class from IST to Cologne. Hope everything is ok with your family in Mexico!
Thank you! Everything here is going fine 🙏
Have a wonderful flight with Turkish Airlines! ✈️🇹🇷
Hope that all is well with your family in Mexico, Bery.
Turkish Airlines is a great option to reach smaller European destinations, to which major airlines in Asia do not fly direct. It can also be at a reasonable price point as well, if you plan well.
Luggage allowance is generous (30kg on economy, when not flying to/from the Americas), when compared to most other airlines.
Service is a bit brusque, but not rude.
Food and amenities are pretty decent, when compared to their key competitors.
Entertainment is good.
US$1,000 to upgrade to business class was a good deal, but always understand that money can also be well spent on something else.
Wishing you a good visit home, Bery.
Awesome video! For me they are the best airline
Thank you Bery u are always the best advisor and ur reviews are always honest. I hope Turkish Airline will sponsor you as many people travel to Turkey based on ur advices. Many thanks again. I hope to bump into u in Oct while spending a month exploring 🇹🇷
Thank you! Unfortunately, Turkish Airlines seems to sponsor only ‘big content creators’, I’ve tried for a long time to reach out to them but never heard back from them. Anyways, maybe if one day they see ‘a big follower number’ on my social media, they’ll reach out to me 🤣
@@BeryIstanbulTips It's there lost
Just booked my first international flight from Turkish Airlines as a student in Economy.. i dont know what to expect 😅
you will enjoy it alot.
Hey i have a question I booked my flight by Turkish Airlines they allowed me 30kg in check in bag allowance, can i carry 2 bags
@@lovepreetsingh-id4jbit’s possible.
I have a doubt ,will they weight the personal item too? Like I will be carrying a laptop bag as personal item and a small luggage back for the 8 kg in cabin
@@ag1797you’re allowed a laptop bag and usually a 7kg cabin suitcase or bag.
I'd recently flown on a to-and-fro flight from Singapore to Istanbul, on Turkish Airlines, on the 777-300ER. The flight was decent but here are the issues on the forward journey:
1. The male attendant servicing my area had an attitude problem, probably due to the high inflation in Turkey, the failed rebellions or something. He was cocky and not polite (different from being rude). I was sitting next to the aisle, but when it came to asking me for my meal preference, he'd said, 'Chicken or fish?', instead of the longer polite question. He was serving the passengers as if he was he's just getting through the day; there was no smile and no extra care.
2. As mentioned by Dan, it seemed as if once the meal trays were collected, the attendants just disappear for several hours.
3. There was no fan from the ceiling, something that would be helpful when the air-conditioning wasn't working fully yet. The 767 and 757 had such fans and this deficiency felt like the 777 was older than those two models.
4. The touch screen was really outdated and not sensitive. I had to use a combination of the screen and the dirty-looking cabled controller to choose the media I'd wanted to watch.
5. The screen was also of low resolution.
On the return journey, I had a window seat. The issues were:
1. The attendants had disappeared, once the trays were collected. When I'd needed some water, I'd pressed the attendant lights and bell, but nobody came even after a while. I'd pressed it again and, no one came again. On my third attempt, an attendant did come, but I think she was just coincidentally passing by. Together with my much earlier issue with the attendant, it is as if the entire Turkish Airlines attendant staff community had developed an attitude problem!
2. The table was slanted, which meant the tray kept sliding into my body. Why did aircraft maintenance not spot this issue?
The main positives for both flights was the relatively good food and the well-stuffed amenities bag that had lip balm, ear plugs, toothbrush and paste, slippers and socks.
Back to the negatives - The Istanbul Airport was definitely robbing the passengers with their ridiculously priced items and, what's more, in Euros, rather than Turkish Lira! I didn't buy a single thing!
Thank you so much for the detailed review! Were there any delays on your journey and did you have a connecting flight? I would like to know if it was easy to navigate through the airport.
I flew through Turkish airlines last year and I totally agree with you.This year through Qatar and had a wonderful experience.
@@suzandanielorshio1262 Sorry for your query. There was no significant delay and it's easy to navigate through the airport.
Turkish Airlines is one of the best, also the meals are much better than most of the other airlines I have traveled.
The food is terrific and I love the Turkish airline experience!! I’m Turkish American and have flown several times in my life! Very nice cabin crews! I’m actually flying tomorrow night im so excited to see my big beautiful family in Turkey
One of my favourite airline ❤ for going to Pakistan 🇵🇰 frm London
Hello Bery! I have never flown with Turkish Airlines but I think that they are ok. Then you are our best advisor and your info are always so well detailed, so that we have just to follow them to be sure that our travel to Turkey will be fantastic. Great video. Thanks a lot
Turkish airlines has come a long way. They are the best choice for economy class.
Overall is a great choice! I love flying with them 🥹✈️
Thanks for your video. This winter I'm flying to Australia with Turkish. As an extremely nervous flyer I was going to book with one of the top 5 airlines (Emirates, Etihad or Qatar), because that makes me feel more comfortable for some reason. But then I saw tickets for Turkish were like 600 euros cheaper, and went for that - including seat selection (emergency exit seats all the way), and was still off cheaper than if I had booked standard tickets for the other ones. I think I'll thoroughly 'enjoy' my journey :)
Espero que en la vuelta te regalen el upgrade! #turkishairlines porque esta review es sincera y te muestra porque TKA es la mejor opción para viajar económico y con calidad! 🧿
I flew with this Turkish Airlines in March (economy); IST to GYD.
After service, the cabin was turned down and no crew member was to be found for the next 2 to 3 hours.
I needed a drink and pressed the button until it went off. Twice. And no one came.
What if there had been an emergency?
I flow from Rome to Sao Paulo BR via Istanbul. Great fare.. great airline!
Flew from Hong Kong to UK using TK. The flight was so hot and stuffy, to the point that I couldn’t even use my neck pillow because I was overheating. The Turkish guy next to me sat diagonally the whole time because his leg couldn’t fit into the space in front of him. I do like their amenities kit though, it’s one of the prettiest I’ve ever seen, got one that had Turkish scenic prints on it.
I recently booked my flight from Istanbul to bali. It will be my first time traveling with Turkish airline! I really hope everything goes well.
Hi how the istanbul to bali flight? How was the long journey and food / entertainment . Im thinking to book it with kids age 3 and 6. Not sure how it’ll be as im used to emirates . Turkish is cheaper but never been on their a350 plane . Let me know thanks
How many times did they give food ? And service in economy? The flights at 1.55am from istanbul im looking to book.
I've taken TA so far so good.
A satisfied TA flyer🇹🇷
The husband’s note in the beginning lol I agree
Just fly with turkish airline economy to melbourne . So happy with everyting highly recommended!
hi how was the flight overall. Were they strict with the checked bag and carry on bag weight especially. Did you check in a bag
Excelente video,
He viajado en varias ocasiones con esta aerolínea (Cancún-Estambul) y hasta ahora, excelente servicio.
Incluso , cuando tienes una escala entre 6 -24 horas te brindan opción de tours sin costo. (Touristanbul)
súper recomendable ☺️😉
Saludos 🎉
I appreciate this review. Me and my bestfriend decided to fly Turkish to go to Dubai and we need an updated/honest review. Thank you!
Hola Bery, leyendo los comentarios quiero decir algo: una amiga viajaba con su novio desde Miami a la India hace un mes y dias antes les cancelaron el vuelo por la Aerolínea Turkis. Escribieron muchos e-mail, sin respuesta alguna, por lo que les tocó comprar de nuevo en otra aerolínea. Ahora, pasado el mes y regresando de su viaje, les reembolsaron 800 dolares a cada uno y el tiquete les habia costado 1050 dólares a cada uno. Conclusion. La Aerolinea aparte que es la que cancela el vuelo, el cliente pierde mas dinero del que habia pagado. No me parece que actúen correctamente.
Gracias Bery por el video. Sólo quería comentar que no todo es color de rosa.
Abrazos❤
Thank you for this amazing review. My parents are going to take this airlines . Tbh I think this will be 5x better than the Qatar airlines.
im going to Seoul with TurkishAirlines i have only used emirates but this one was cheaper and this video make me happy with my choice! mine is a from spain to seoul and is 4 planes so i will have a long experiance with them!
Thank you for the review. This come in handy
Glad it was helpful!
We are flying in three weeks from Istanbul to Melbourne Australia. We go to Singapore first then Melbourne. Same plane that takes 18 hours with one and a half hours in Singapore. Do you know if we get off the plane in Singapore for the short period? Thank you.
We're flying with TA in July looking forward tnx to your video
You are the best. Your analysis about Turkish Airline is topnotch. My family and I will be traveling to Rome from Chicago via Istanbul for vacation next month. Your video about Turkish Airlines has given us good assurance what to expect on our trip by flying Turkish Airlines. Other European Airlines ticket fares are too expensive (plus extra fee for check in baggage) but Turkish Airlines tickets are ffordable and inexpensive with free checked in baggage for my family.. I really appreciate you for this video. Thank you very much.
TURKISH AIRLINES IS CHEAP???
omg, I did a two months Erasmus period and I had to take the airplane from Italy (not ROME but MILANO) and the prices started from at least 400€ (with booking two months in advance!).
Pegasus is low cost.
La comida de TA es sorprendente buena... dios cuando ponen la mouse de chocolate blanco... 🤤
Ese mousse está bien bueno! Esta vez sí sentí que le fallaron a la comida (excepto postres), en vuelos largos anteriores que he hecho con Turkish Airlines la comida sí bastante buena y porciones un poco más grandes, incluso esta misma ruta que hice hace 2 años muy rico también, el chef no andaba tan inspirado yo creo🤣
Hello is the check in bag a 24in or a 28in????
I have one important question, does it have usb for the new type C charger of IPhone??? (Someone that recently went in economy can you let me know)
Good question! I didn’t check it because I always travel with a power bank in my bag. Let’s see what others can share about it.
Hi im thinking to book istanbul to bali 12 hr flight with kids age 6 and 3. The a350 plane. Is there entertainment for kids like cartoons on the screen ? I usually go with emirates for long journey but turkish is coming out cheaper . Thnx
I'd love to find a video of the extra legroom seats up the front of the peconomy cabin anywhere, but there arent any, everyone shows the ones near the toilets at the back ): i paid $600 for them, rip.
I have Nepali passport and I am traveling to Toronto Canada from Nepal. Both airplane is Turkish airlines.
My 27 hour transit on Istanbul airport.
Do I required transit visa or e visa? Yo stay inside the airport?
Did you pay for airplane wifi/internet?
I was wondering if you can do a video on the new regulations taking affect May 1st in Turkiye. I am having a hard time finding an apartment for September due to the changes.
I think it depends on the type of plane for your flight, doesnt it? They are all different i believe. I have a flight coming up from USA to IST and it's different types of planes on each direction! The seat diagrams are totally different.
Tienen opciones gluten free y sugar free?
V mice however they didnt pay much attention to my bag it never left Istsnbul had to wait 2 weeks wih zero compensation in Mexico.. never again. I even emphasised politely re change of planes yet...😢😢
Nice report pls if your final destination is Mex city pls do us review if possible thank you
@BeryIstanbulTips did you pick your seat ahead of time?
Yes, I always do :)
This will be my last trip with Turkish Airlines. DFW - IST then IST - KUL. I had pretty good experience last year, and I thought it would be a repeat. Horrendous. Worse, it wasn't the cheapest flight for my itinerary. The DFW - IST flight had an hour delay. So, my plan to take advantage of the Tour Istanbul went up in smoke. The 787 Dreamliner 3-3-3 seat combo is good, but the plane was dirty, and smelled like urine. I heard they had to change the seat for the passenger sitting behind me because of this. They gave me a dinner voucher for one out of 9 restaurants. The only redeeming quality for this trip for me is the very well-kept and managed Mesjid. The IST - KUL was practically a nightmare that is if I could have gotten some sleep. It's a 10-hour flight and the 777 is so old, the seat creaks. The economy section does not have individualized air conditioning vent. For more than half the trip, the temperature in the cabin was warm, and passengers (self-included) were using the security info card to fan themselves.
FYI for both legs, drinks are limited to one cup and it's almost like the paper cups that you pulled out of a cup dispenser at the office's water cooler. YA, I'm not kidding. However, the staff is always courteous, and nice even though the situations were hard. Turkish Airlines CEO is sleeping. I've flown with Qatar, JAL, MAS, SIA, EVA, and Korean air to this sector. This is my worst so far. Turkish Airlines used to be good. With all the hype, I think it became complacent. That's why it will never reach the level of SIA or even JAL. Good luck.
I arrive in Kinshasa on January 9, 2024, and I cannot find my luggage.
The same day, I fill out Turkish Airlines' lost luggage form before leaving the airport.
I send several emails to the Turkish Airlines agency in Kinshasa, the first one being on January 13, 2024, to report my lost luggage, but I receive no response.
Since January 2024, I have contacted agency several times and sent multiple WhatsApp messages regarding the lost luggage.
In February, I call baggage service, and it is confirmed that due to your negligence, someone mistakenly retrieved my luggage (I have the recording of this call).
Finally, Turkish Airlines decides that I must pay for the negligence of its staff and claims that I did not file a claim in time.
how much for extra 2 check in bags?
Can you talk about the in flight baggage? Like can I have a carry on as well as a personal item like a backpack? I’m not sure how it works.
Yes you can have a carry on and a personal bag
I have an atl to Istanbul econo flight coming up and I’m worried.
Hi Bery, have you done a video of Cannakale, Gallipoli? thanks
The food was great, and the professionalism of the crew was exemplary. However, the 787s they fly from Chicago to Istanbul have horrible seat space....seats capable of reclining way too far back. I had a hard time eating my meal due to the seat in front of me. Their shorter flight 737s have pretty good space.
I think she got lucky w/ the empty seats. I just flew back about a month ago from Istnabul to NY and it was not very comfortable. The flight was full to the brim. The seats are not cushioned enough and the seats are narrow. I'm not that tall, only 6ft(182cm) tall and the seat space is a torture, can't imagine what taller ppl do. I'm hoping for Delta to start flying direct to Istanbul so that I can get a economy premium seats so that i can get some more space. When you're on a 10+ hours flight, I think seats is the main concern more than anything else like food or whatever. THY needs to up their game w/ economy premium which they had briefly years ago.
36k TL is extremely good for that flight, I typically pay around 30k MXN for the same every time I go to Istanbul which is roughly double what you paid…
Right? I was also surprised by the price considering that it was a last minute ticket 😄
@@BeryIstanbulTips yes you lucked out big time, my Türk gf is coming to visit me to CDMX from Istanbul and she just bought her tix for around 40.8k TL, not as good of a deal as you got but still pretty good overall (around 21k MXN) 🙌
Safe take-off and safe landing ♥️
Is this flight Boeing 777?
Please, can someone tell me if the metro line runs from the airport to the city center, if it is in operation at all and what is the number of the line, is there a map of the metro line.
Yes there is İstanbul AirPort to Gayrettepe but yolu hava to walk to metro aldo there is another option there arebusses at -2 floor of international AirPort there go everypart of the city called HAVAİST they are nig coaches gör AirPort passengers
You continuously show an A380 plane. Turkish Airlines do not have any A380 jets.
‘Continuosly’? This is the first video I make reviewing Turkish Airlines and never mentioned what kind of plane it was 🤣
that plane looks much newer and fresher than the ist; lax flight
Oh, yes! Mex-Ist route has a very nice aircraft, newer and nicer than the ones used in many major routes to/from the U.S.😁
I am going to america tomorrow and I am flying with turkish Airlines I don't know how good it will be
I flew with them a few years ago and it was a very good experience! Decent leg room, amazing inflight entertainment system and good food!
Idk if it’s me but the flights be so hot normally planes be too cold but not tk
No more two checked bags for international flights economic. Extrafly option at extra fee
What do you mean? Can you tell me in details?
Pls how hours from Saudi Arabia to turkey
No idea!
Hi Beryl thank you for sharing your expertise im watching most of you videos they are amazing and professional ill watch more of them in future I've one request for you could you please include where can we find to buy affordable and quality children's clothing and adults closing for both gender type and quality hijabs (head scarfs ) as a local person you're according to your videos you are professional im looking forward to hearing from you please keep it up your videos will help a lot of tourists i hope 🙏
Are they flying Boeing? Make sure you check the door yourself!
😩😩😩😩
I flew 13 hours 40 minutes on Turkish airlines too with the playing 777 + it was absolutely terrible and the leg room was non-existent outdated navigation camera from the early 2000s and much more
Nice Sister ❤❤❤
Woow ❤❤❤❤❤✈️✈️✈️✈️
internet?
Enjoy traveling ✈️✈️✈️🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻💞💞
Thank you!
I flew San Francisco non-stop to Istanbul 14 hours as well. overall I agree with your rating. I believe they shouldn't be flying this plane international
internaionally. The seats are too narrow and they are too close to the seats in front of you. All three seats were occupied, the plane was completely full. It was a truly claustrophobic experience. Food was so so as well. Cabin crew, amenities and entertainment were great. I did have an issue with security at the gate. Went through twice already in IST airport and they took apart my carryon, everyone else's too, I wasn't special and then we couldn't leave the secure area to use toilets or get food or beverages. No issues with customer service. I would fly again internationally but I would save up to fly business.
I fly 13 hours
I had a very bad experience with them ,they decided to change my flight out of nowhere, then I had to make a call to them to valid new hours of flights, had to call, not possible to do the switch through email apprently, ended up with $250 in phone cost just to change a 50$ flight… because I was already in Turkey and had to call them with my hand phone. Im thoroughly traumatized. 😅
Oh, no!! I would be traumatized as well with the $250 phone charge 😩 I’m so sorry you had to go through that stressing situation.
if mom feel better and that we have engough money, we can go to mali with turkish airlines
Try to bring a surfboard to Bali. Anything out of the ordinary is a ripoff. Also I did not like the food. Go with Qatar if you can.
I go to istanbul with plane. I go restroom and find shit and mocha everywhere I can't believe it I wait 14 hour before I use restroom because I can't take it. Terrible time I cannot believe it.
Turkish Airlines is very good, but the worst Airline in the world Pegasus they are not providing good food and they have some junk with high price like one bottle of water for 4 Euro no matter your flight is short or long distance.
True pagasus is worst …better to choice by bus 🚌 compared to pagasus
TURKISH EIRLINES IS RESEST
IN STANBUL EIRPORT
Turkish economy was good until they introduced B787.
There is an obvious difference between the way they treat Turkish and other nationalities from my experience.
I’m not Turkish :) but I did my best to talk to them in their own language.
I've flown TK Airlines various times and I've never noticed being treated any different than Turkish people. They treated my very well and I highly recommend them. Food was really good every time I flew as well.
@@BeryIstanbulTips I know, you are Mexican and I love your videos but I have seen how they are more accommodating to Turks. As an Egyptian, I have seen and experienced the difference first hand. I will say, they love it when you speak Turkish (close to fluent) because they are not patient with if you are just learning the language.
a visual essay
It’s not good to choose with kids because at airport they don’t provide you wheelchair even if you already booked because of the kids and it’s hard to carry kids and bags together
Welcome to Mexico City.
Hey beautiful lady,
Would you mind to review the bussines class please ??
Hi, there!!! Of course! I’m flying business on my way back to Istanbul in 2 days, I just payed the upgrade just to make another video of it 🫶
Hello, again! I’m back to share the link to the video where I review the business class of Turkish Airlines, hope you enjoy it!
th-cam.com/video/g6fcMg4fDnw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=cOIqrNmRqtlK7Z3n
@@BeryIstanbulTips thank you for your information :)
Is there a prayer room in the plane? 😊
You might not be talking to me but actually there isn’t I’ve been in Turkish airline before
Worship is not compulsory for expeditions. And how will you find the qibla on a plane that constantly changes route? 🤮
The legroom looks a disaster.
It is! I’m only 1.60 mts hight and I struggle, my husband who is 1.82 mts 2 years ago we did this same route same plane (boeing 787-9) arrived with destroyed legs.
That Boeing 787 piece of crap Turkish Airines uses in their long haul flights have the narrowest most uncomfortable seats ever. Its a real agony and pain to fly like that, but I have no better options. Boeing sucks.
Aerolínea no apta para usuarios de estatura medianamente alta. Todo el viaje será incomodísimo. Las azafatas y en general el personal de esta aerolínea malhumorados y maleducados. Los alimentos sabrosos.
Worst airlines ever . They promised a hotel and once at the airport they denied and had to stay 14 hours with kids at the airport. not to mention that food is nasty
I just flew Turkish Airlines direct Seattle to IST, and then return trip IST to LAX. I AM A FULL-PAYING PASSENGER. I want to share my unfair customer service experience: I monitored the plane's seating availability for days prior to my trip. Upon check-in, it was apparent by the number of passengers waiting at the gate, that the plane is not a full flight. I asked the Turkish agent if I could change my seat, which he replied: "No, the plane is full". I knew he was lying. I waited, and asked another agent, and received the same "No, the plane is full". Upon boarding, and when the doors closed, IT WAS NOT A FULL FLIGHT. Turks had 4-seater rows ALL TO THEMSELVES. It was obvious I was lied to, and the Agents played favoritism. VERY BAD SERVICE - I AM A FULL-PAYING CUSTOMER and have RIGHT TO REQUEST A SEAT CHANGE. SHAME ON TURKISH AIRLINES!!!!