How to Select Seat on Turkish Airlines?

Turkish Airlines will not charge you for seat selection if you have booked your ticket in Business class. But, Economy cabin passengers will be charged for Turkish Airlines seat selection. The charges will vary depending on the route and seat choice. In this Flyostudio blog, we will offer you a complete overview of the process of selecting a seat on the airline and the fee involved.

How can you Choose a Seat on Turkish Airlines?

You can choose a seat on Turkish Airlines from the time you book your ticket till 6 hours before the departure. The option of seat selection will appear before you have paid the ticket. A seat map will let you choose the seat you want. You can skip this if you don’t want to select the seat at this time. Here is how the process will look depending on the fare type you have purchased.

Economy - You can pay for standard, preferred and extra legroom seats at the time of booking or after the booking until 6 hours before the departure.

Business - You can select a seat free of cost before the check-in opens but check-in you will be charged.

Selection of seats on Turkish Airlines may not be available in the business class on all flights. You can call the airline or Flyostudio on +1-(800)-874-8875 or +1-844-414-9223 to know whether seat selection is available for you on the flight you have booked.

How much does Turkish Airlines Charge for Seats?

Turkish Airlines offers passengers the ability to select their seats in advance for both domestic and international flights, with charges varying depending on the route, class, and seat type. The charges on AJet, a subsidiary of Turkish Airlines, will not be the same. AJet is the subsidiary airline of Turkish Airlines which operates both domestic and international flights. For Business class passengers across all routes, seat selection is free and available from 355 days up to 6 hours before the flight. However, Economy Class passengers are subject to varying fees. Here is a break-up of the charges you may be asked to pay on an itinerary involving Turkish Airlines.

• For standard seats - On international flights, they will cost you up to $60.
• For preferred seats - You will have to pay up to $100 for them.
• For extra legroom seats - The Turkish Airlines seat selection fee will be up to $200.

Can I Avoid paying for a Seat on Turkish Airlines?

You could avoid paying for a seat on Turkish Airlines only if you have a Business class ticket. Also, you may not be eligible for a free seat selection after the check-in opens. The airline doesn’t allow you to pay for the seat selection with vouchers. The minimum charge which you have to pay on Turkish Airlines for seat selection is $15. On AJet international flights the minimum seat selection fee is $9. You may be able to enjoy a free seat selection if you are a frequent flyer on Turkish Airlines. Only Elite and Elite Plus members of Miles&Smiles are eligible for this. Miles&Smiles is the frequent flyer program of this airline. Here is how the airline will allot them a seat.

• All passengers included on the same PNR can get preferred or standard seats.
• You can select seats on both domestic and international flights.

For operational safety, there are eligibility criteria on acquiring extra legroom seats. You can call the airline on +1-(800) 874-8875 to understand the eligibility criteria. Our Flyostudio executives on +1-844-414-9223 may also assist you with selection of seats.