
Turkish Airlines flight cancellation
Get up to €600 reimbursement
Did Turkish Airlines cancel your flight?
Does your flight fall under Regulation 261/2004 and was it cancelled? If so, you may be entitled to compensation for loss of time. This compensation can amount to up to €600 per person. We will be happy to tell you more about what your rights are and whether you are entitled to compensation.
When are you entitled to a compensation if your flight with Turkish Airlines is cancelled?
- You are not entitled to compensation if you were informed more than two weeks in advance
- You are entitled to compensation if you are informed between 14 and 7 days before departure and you arrived more than 4 hours later
- You are entitled to compensation if you were informed 7 days or less before departure and you arrived more than 2 hours later.
You are only compensated if you were flying from an EU country, or from outside the EU tot a EU country with a European airline.
Turkish Airlines should offer you a replacement flight
If your flight is cancelled, Turkish Airlines must offer you a replacement flight. The above compensation schedule applies if you accept the alternative flight and then arrive earlier or later. You will then be compensated for the time difference.
Even if you were informed by Turkish Airlines less than 2 weeks before the scheduled departure and you refuse the alternative flight, you are entitled to compensation. In addition, you must get a refund of your ticket costs.
How much will Turkish Airlines be required to compensate you?
The amount of compensation is determined by the distance of your flight. This is divided in destinations within the EU and outside of the EU. According to Regulation 261/2004 , you are entitled to the following compensation:
Within the EU:
- €250 compensation for a cancelled flight up to 1500 km
- €400 compensation for a cancelled flight between 1500 and 3500 km
For flight destinations outside the EU you are entitled to:
- €250 compensation for a cancelled flight up to 1500 km
- €400 compensation for a cancelled flight between 1500 and 3500 km
- €600 compensation for a flight exceeding 3500 km
Compensation
per passenger
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€250
Short distance
<1500 km
London – Barcelona
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€400
Medium distance
1500 – 3500 km
London – Lisbon
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€600
Long distance
>3500 km
London – Bali
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About EUclaim
EUclaim was founded in 2007 and helps airpassengers receive compensation from the airline. With our access to the Lennoc Flight Intelligence database we review million flights a day and assess them to the rules that comply with Regulation 261/2004 or The Air Passenger Rights and Air Travel Organisers’ Licensing (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. Our data combined with our team of legal experts guarantee our 97 percent success rate in court. EUclaim helps you receive compensation for your flight delay or flight cancellation!
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Frequently asked questions
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What should I do if I want to cancel my Turkish Airlines ticket?
If you want to cancel your Turkish Airlines ticket, it is important to check Turkish Airlines’ cancellation policy.
You may be entitled to a partial refund, depending on the fare conditions and the type of ticket you booked. There is no possibility of compensation or reimbursement.
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Can I get a refund for cancelled Turkish Airlines tickets?
Yes, if Turkish Airlines has cancelled your flight and you are not satisfied with the proposed alternative, you have the right to request a refund of the cost of your Sun Express tickets.
You can contact Turkish Airlines customer service to arrange a refund.
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How do I book a new flight if my Turkish Airlines flight is cancelled?
When your Turkish Airlines flight is cancelled, Turkish Airlines often offers an alternative. If you do not want to accept this alternative, you can book a new flight yourself, with another airline if necessary.
You may be able to claim any additional costs of the new flight, provided they are in line with the original itinerary.
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