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Turkish Airlines Refund Policy

Last verified: 2026-03-20

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www.turkishairlines.com/en-us/any-content/refund

Summary

Turkish Airlines offers refunds within Within 24 hours of purchase for a full refund on flights to or from the United States, provided the ticket is bought at least 7 days before departure. For other cancellations, the window depends on the specific fare rules of the ticket.. Processing time: Refunds for credit card payments are typically processed within 7 business days, while cash or check refunds may take up to 20 business days.. Refund methods include online via the turkish airlines website or mobile app.. For the 24-hour refund policy, tickets for flights to or from the U.S. must be purchased at least 7 days before the flight's departure..

Refund Window

Within 24 hours of purchase for a full refund on flights to or from the United States, provided the ticket is bought at least 7 days before departure. For other cancellations, the window depends on the specific fare rules of the ticket.

Processing Time

Refunds for credit card payments are typically processed within 7 business days, while cash or check refunds may take up to 20 business days.

Refund Method

Online via the Turkish Airlines website or mobile app.

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How to Get a Refund — Step by Step

  1. 1Visit the Turkish Airlines website or open the mobile app.
  2. 2Navigate to the “Manage Booking” section.
  3. 3Enter your booking details, such as your reservation code (PNR) and last name, to retrieve your flight information.
  4. 4Select the option to cancel your flight.
  5. 5Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm the cancellation and request a refund.
  6. 6If you encounter issues, you can call the 24/7 Call Center at (800) 874-8875 for assistance with a refund request.

When You Can Get a Refund

  • For the 24-hour refund policy, tickets for flights to or from the U.S. must be purchased at least 7 days before the flight's departure.
  • The 24-hour refund right is only valid for tickets purchased directly through the Turkish Airlines website or mobile app.
  • The right to a 24-hour refund does not apply to tickets that have already been changed.
  • For cancellations outside the 24-hour window, refund eligibility and any associated fees are determined by the fare rules of the specific ticket.
  • Some promotional fare classes may be non-refundable, with only taxes being returned.

Partial Refunds

  • For the cancellation of partially used international flight tickets, the refund amount is calculated based on international fare rules.

Additional Notes

  • If Turkish Airlines cancels a flight, passengers are entitled to change their flight free of charge or request a full refund, subject to certain rules.
  • Deductions and fees for canceled tickets outside of the 24-hour window vary according to specific fare rules.

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r/awardtravel·1y ago

United cancelled flight, Turkish Airlines refusing point refund

UPDATE: After filing complaint with DOT, United Customer Care and Turkish (multiple times as they kept denying and closing my case) and pinging both airlines on Twitter - I am happy to report all my points have been refunded plus United issued me a $250 credit to use for a year. Thanks for all advic

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r/TurkishAirlines·7mo ago

Turkish Airlines marked me as "no show" after codeshare partner Indigo cancelled my flight; now they won't refund my tickets

Turkish Airlines marked me as "no show" after codeshare partner Indigo cancelled my flight - now they won't refund my tickets. Booked a TK ticket: HYD→BOM→IST→SFO with the first segment operated by Indigo Airlines (codeshare). **What happened:** \- Showed up at HYD airport, Indigo tells me flight wa

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r/TurkishAirlines·4d ago

Does Turkish Airlines "Full Refund" (Flexible O-O Class) actually mean 100% of the money back?

https://preview.redd.it/sjaum7ios4qg1.png?width=1024&format=png&auto=webp&s=4d71e782cd420c6fb7673808a9538f9dc5ae3312 Hi everyone, I’m planning a trip for September and I’m in a bit of a dilemma. I already have a ticket with Qatar Airways, but due to the current situation, I’m afraid it m

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r/Flights·2mo ago

How long to get Turkish airlines refund ?

I canceled my flight within the 24h range for the full and free refund. I thought my account would have been update immediately after but it didn't. Do you know how much time it takes to get the money back or it's a mistake on their side and I should contact them ?

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