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Star Alliance · Istanbul Airport

Turkish Airlines

The world's biggest network, a legendary Istanbul lounge and onboard chefs.

Business Class

787 / A350 / 777 Business; new Crystal Suite

8.4/10

10 Positives

  1. +Flying chefs on long-haul flights prepare and plate meals onboard.
  2. +Turkish cuisine with mezze trolleys is a real highlight.
  3. +The Istanbul business lounge is enormous, with a cinema and golf simulator.
  4. +No airline flies to more countries, so connections are endless.
  5. +New Crystal Suites on the 777 and A350 add sliding doors.
  6. +Free Wi-Fi for business passengers on many flights.
  7. +Lie-flat beds on all long-haul widebodies.
  8. +Generous amenity kits and slippers.
  9. +Cash fares via Istanbul are often among the cheapest premium fares.
  10. +Miles&Smiles offers some very low award prices on partners.

10 Negatives

  1. −Older 777 seats are 2-3-2 with no direct aisle access for everyone.
  2. −Istanbul transfers involve long walks in a huge airport.
  3. −Service quality varies a lot by crew.
  4. −Seats on older aircraft feel worn.
  5. −Night connections in Istanbul can be exhausting.
  6. −Miles&Smiles award space and website can be frustrating.
  7. −Equipment swaps are common.
  8. −Bedding is thinner than top Asian rivals.
  9. −Lounge gets very crowded at peak times.
  10. −Narrowbody business on medium-haul is just a recliner seat.

Book with points?

Good value through Miles&Smiles or Aeroplan; space appears often.

Book with cash?

One of the best cash buys in premium travel — very competitive fares via Istanbul.

Turkish Airlines does not offer international first class.