Turkish Airlines hand luggage and carry-on allowance
Turkish Airlines allows one cabin bag, also called hand luggage or a carry-on, of 55 x 40 x 23 cm (about 21.7 x 15.7 x 9.1 in) weighing up to 8 kg. Check your own bag against it below.
Small bag — Personal item
Cabin bag — Cabin baggage
Turkish Airlines hand luggage and carry-on rules
- Economy Class: one cabin bag 23 x 40 x 55 cm up to 8 kg plus one personal item 40 x 30 x 15 cm up to 4 kg.
- Business Class: two cabin bags, each 23 x 40 x 55 cm and 8 kg, not exceeding 16 kg in total, plus one personal item.
- Infant passengers are entitled to one piece of cabin baggage up to 8 kg on domestic and international flights, in both Economy and Business.
- Transiting passengers cannot pass security with liquids over 100 ml, including sealed duty-free products in bags.
- Turkish Airlines does not state whether the published dimensions include wheels and handles.
Liquids
Liquids must be in original containers of less than 100 ml, and all 100 ml containers must be kept in a 1-litre zip-lock transparent bag.
Source: Cabin Baggage Rules and Size Limits Explained | Turkish Airlines. Checked 20 September 2026.
Remember that the liquids rule that applies to you is set by the airport you fly from, not the airline. Check your departure airport before you pack.
Frequently asked questions
What size is Turkish Airlines hand luggage?
Turkish Airlines's cabin bag allowance is 55 x 40 x 23 cm, up to 8 kg.
What is the free under-seat bag size on Turkish Airlines?
The small bag allowance is 40 x 30 x 15 cm, and it is included in the fare.
What is the Turkish Airlines carry-on size?
The Turkish Airlines carry-on (hand luggage or cabin bag) size limit is 55 x 40 x 23 cm, about 21.7 x 15.7 x 9.1 inches.
Is hand luggage the same as carry-on on Turkish Airlines?
Yes. Hand luggage, cabin baggage and carry-on all mean the bag you take into the cabin. See the size and weight limits above for Turkish Airlines.