Turkish Airlines passengers can choose their seats at the time of booking for free or for a fee based on how long before the flight the booking is made, which cabin class the ticket is for, which fare package was booked, and the passenger’s status. Economy class seat prices vary while Business class passengers can select their seats for free. Online mobile check-in begins 24 hours prior to departure.

How Does Turkish Airlines Seat Selection Work?

Turkish Airlines allows eligible passengers to make seat selections at the time of booking or after the purchase of a ticket. Depending on your fare type, you will either receive a free basic seat selection or will have to pay for a preferred, extra legroom, or emergency exit seat.

For many Economy fares, passengers have the option to pay for seat selection from approximately 355 days before the flight until 6 hours before the flight. Business Class passengers can select the available cabin seats at no cost.

Turkish Airlines Seat Selection Fee

For international Economy flights, the published rate for standard seats is $15 to $60. For preferred seats, the published rate is $20 to $100. For extra legroom seats, the rate is $24 to $249, while emergency exit seats are priced at $24 to $200.

Domestic Economy prices are published in Turkish lira and can vary by seat type and itinerary. Because seat availability and pricing can change by flight, the amount displayed during your booking is the amount to rely on.

Turkish Airlines states that reservations for 10 or more passengers are handled as group reservations rather than normal online bookings.

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If your party has 10 or more travelers, confirm the group reservation and seat requirements before splitting passengers into separate bookings. For independent booking assistance, call +1-833-894-5333.

Can You Choose a Turkish Airlines Seat for Free?

Yes, but free selection depends on your fare and passenger status.

Business Class passengers can select available Business Class seats without a separate seat-selection charge. On Economy, PrimeFly passengers and eligible Miles&Smiles Elite and Elite Plus members can receive free standard-seat selection under the applicable rules.

Passengers who have not purchased a seat on certain Economy fares may receive a random standard seat assignment during online check-in, rather than being able to choose any available seat for free.

How to Select a Seat After Booking Turkish Airlines

If you have already purchased your ticket, you can generally manage your seat through Turkish Airlines’ online or mobile channels, subject to the fare and flight conditions.

To select a seat after booking:

1. Open your Turkish Airlines booking through the airline’s website or app.
2. Enter your reservation details.
3. Open the seat-selection or booking-management option.
4. Review the available seat map.
5. Select a free or paid seat, if eligible.
6. Pay any applicable fee and confirm the assignment.

Paid seat selection is generally available until 6 hours before departure, while online and mobile check-in begins 24 hours before departure and closes 90 minutes before departure.

What Happens With Seat Selection 24 Hours Before Flight?

At 24 hours before departure, Turkish Airlines opens online and mobile check-in. Your available seat choices at this stage depend on your fare, previously purchased seat, passenger status, and remaining inventory.

Don’t wait until check-in if sitting with family or getting an extra-legroom seat is important. Popular seats can disappear well before departure.

Turkish Airlines Emergency Exit Seat Booking

Emergency-exit seats are paid seats on applicable Economy flights and have additional eligibility requirements.

Passengers selecting emergency exit seats must be at least 16 years of age, and must be able to understand the instructions in English or Turkish and assist in an emergency. Seats are not available to passengers that are pregnant, traveling with an infant, or are limited in their ability to assist in an emergency.

The airline maintains the right to assign the emergency exit seat to another passenger, if the passenger does not meet the requirements for this seating area.

Turkish Airlines Extra Legroom Seat Price

The Turkish Airlines extra legroom seat price varies by route. For international Economy flights, the published range is approximately $24–$249, while domestic Economy extra-legroom seats are currently listed around TRY 650–870.

The exact price for your flight appears during seat selection.

Seat unavailable or assigned incorrectly?

If you’re struggling with seat fees or beats reassignments or simply need to review option post booking, dial +1-833-894-5333 for help with independent travel assistance.

For more details on seat selection policies and restrictions, visit Turkish Airlines.

Rules for Seat Assignments for Turkish Airlines Business Class

Turkish Airlines states that the assignment of seats is free for passengers in Business Class. Seats can be assigned approximately 355 days in advance.

However, availability is dependent on last minute seat changes due to roster swaps or operational requirements, as well as last minute changes to the scheduled flights. Seats may even be unavailable due to last minute operational or technological constraints.

Final Takeaway

To avoid a less than favorable seat assignment, passengers in all cabins should check the booking policies as early as possible and reserve a seat of choice before availability closes. Business Class passengers can expect no cost for seat selection, whereas passengers in Economy can expect different prices for Standard, Preferred, Exit Row, Emergency Exit, and Extra Legroom seats.

Travelers requiring help to review seat options, manage bookings or arrange travel for groups can contact Grouptripo +1-833-894-5333 for Independent Travel Assistance.

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