← Tradewind Aviation Airnorth →

Turkish Airlines Airline Profile

Turkish Airlines overview and available airline data

Last updated: August 2026

Turkish Airlines logo Turkish Airlines profile

Overview

Operating status: Active

Marketing name: Turkish Airlines

Legal name: Turkish Airlines Inc.

Year established: 1933

Region: Europe

Base country: Türkiye

Base city: Istanbul

Base airport: Istanbul Airport

Details

Airline IATA code: TK

Airline ICAO code: THY

Airline category: Scheduled

Airline type: Full service carrier

Alliance: Star Alliance

Frequent-flyer programme: Miles&Smiles

Useful links

Official Website: visit website

Baggage policy: visit website

Online check-in: visit website

Get The Complete Airline Database

Access full airline profiles through the Airhex API or database download.

Learn more Download a demo set

★

Includes all known airlines

★

Includes IATA and ICAO codes

★

JSON/XML API access

★

CSV file export

Turkish Airlines overview and services

Turkish Airlines Inc. publicly known as Turkish Airlines is a currently operating Europen scheduled full-service carrier with its base at Istanbul Airport, in Istanbul, Türkiye.

This airline's 2-char IATA designator is TK, and its ICAO code is THY. Founded 93 years ago in 1933, the airline is one of the oldest carriers in the world. Along with United Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa, and 31 others, Turkish Airlines is a Star Alliance alliance member.

Turkish Airlines offers a web check-in option for the convenience of its passengers. The most recent version of Turkish Airlines baggage policy (last updated 2026) is available on the airline's official website via the link in the menu on the left.