Knowing the rules for canceling flights with Turkish Airlines can help you choose what to do if you need to change or cancel your flight. The charges and choices you have depend on things like what kind of ticket you bought along with where you're flying from and also when you want to cancel.
24-Hour Free Cancellation:
If you book a flight with Turkish Airlines to or from the United States at least seven days before it leaves then you can cancel it for free within 24 hours. This follows a rule from the US Department of Transportation. If you cancel during this time then you'll get all your money back on the card you used to pay.
Standard Cancellation
If you cancel your flight after the 24-hour free window then the fees depend on what type of ticket you bought. Expensive tickets like Business Class Flexible might let you cancel for free until close to the flight time. Cheaper tickets like Economy might have fees or not give refunds at all.
Here's a look at the fees:
· More than 12 hours before then their is No charge
· Between 1 and 12 hours before You might pay a fee based on your ticket and route (around TRY 490 for some flights and TRY 655 for others).
· Less than 1 hour before You can't cancel and you won't get a refund (except for airport taxes).
Remember one thing that the service fee for the ticket is never refunded no matter what.
Award Tickets
If you used Miles&Smiles miles to book your flight then you might have to pay a fee if you cancel. It could be up to $70 to put your miles back in your account.
Tips for Cancelling with Turkish Airlines:
1. Read your ticket rules to know about cancellation fees. You can find this in your booking email or itinerary.
2. If you have to cancel then do it early to avoid big fees.
3. If you booked at least seven days before your US flight then you can cancel for free within 24 hours.
4. Think about getting travel insurance to cover canceling in emergencies.
Understanding Turkish Airlines' rules helps you choose wisely and save money if you need to cancel your trip.
