Passengers can avoid long lines at the airport and save time by checking in for their flights online. This is done through the airline's website or mobile app. Online check-in allows customers to choose their seats and meal preferences ahead of time.
As a short guide, we can offer you this outline:
Turkish Airlines offers online check-in on its website and app.
On the website or mobile app, enter your reservation code (PNR) and last name.
After online check-in, you have two boarding pass options:
Download your mobile boarding pass on your phone or for physical use, print your boarding pass.
Turkish Airlines offers online check-in 24 hours before your flight. Flights can be checked in online until 90 minutes before departure.
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