Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance carrier with daily nonstop service to Istanbul, providing access to Turkey's extensive onward network.
- IATA Code
- TK
- ATL Concourses
- E
- Check-in
- Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal
- Customer service
- 1-800-874-8875
- Destinations
- Istanbul
Turkish Airlines operates daily nonstop service from Hartsfield-Jackson to Istanbul using 777-300ER equipment. The flight is among the longest passenger services from ATL — typical block time runs 11 hours eastbound, 12.5 hours westbound depending on winds.
Check-in is at the Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal. Miles&Smiles Elite Plus members and Business Class passengers receive priority check-in. Boarding is at Concourse E, accessible via the Plane Train.
Turkish Airlines does not operate its own dedicated lounge at ATL. Business Class passengers and Star Alliance Gold members traveling on Turkish-marketed flights have access to the international premium lounge above gate E10 on Concourse E.
On-board experience is among the best in the industry. Turkish Airlines is consistently ranked top-tier for catering — flight attendants prepare meals from a galley cart in real time, and the airline operates a 'flying chef' program in Business Class. Economy meals are notably above the trans-Atlantic average.
Istanbul is a major global hub with extensive onward connections across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and South Asia. Turkish Airlines flies to more countries than any other airline. Allow at least 90 minutes for connections at Istanbul Airport; the new airport (opened 2019) is large and terminal-to-gate walks can be substantial.