Turkish Airlines EU261 Compensation: When Can You Claim?
Turkish Airlines is a Turkish carrier — not EU-registered. EU261 applies only when Turkish Airlines departs from an EU airport. Return flights from Istanbul, Antalya or Ankara are not covered. This guide shows exactly which routes qualify and how to challenge rejections.
Quick answer
Turkish Airlines departing from EU airports → EU261 applies (€250–€400). Turkish Airlines departing from Turkey → Not covered. London departures → UK261 applies (£350 medium-haul). Turkish Airlines frequently rejects valid claims — escalation is often necessary.
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Route Coverage: Covered vs Not Covered
| Route (Turkish Airlines) | Covered? | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Paris CDG → Istanbul IST (Turkish Airlines) | ✅ | €400 |
| Amsterdam AMS → Istanbul IST (Turkish Airlines) | ✅ | €400 |
| Frankfurt FRA → Istanbul IST (Turkish Airlines) | ✅ | €400 |
| Brussels BRU → Istanbul IST (Turkish Airlines) | ✅ | €400 |
| Rome FCO → Istanbul IST (Turkish Airlines) | ✅ | €250 |
| Paris CDG → Antalya AYT (Turkish Airlines) | ✅ | €400 |
| London LHR → Istanbul IST (Turkish Airlines) | ✅ | £350 (UK261) |
| Istanbul IST → Paris CDG (Turkish Airlines) | ❌ | — |
| Antalya AYT → Amsterdam AMS (Turkish Airlines) | ❌ | — |
| Istanbul IST → Frankfurt FRA (Turkish Airlines) | ❌ | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does EU261 apply to Turkish Airlines on flights from Paris or Frankfurt?
Yes. EU261 applies to all airlines departing from EU airports, including non-EU carriers like Turkish Airlines. Turkish Airlines departing from Paris CDG, Amsterdam AMS, Frankfurt FRA, Brussels BRU, Rome FCO, or any other EU airport is fully subject to EU261. A 3+ hour arrival delay at Istanbul entitles each passenger to €400 (medium-haul) or €250 (short-haul from Rome).
Turkish Airlines says EU261 doesn't apply to them — is that correct?
No. Turkish Airlines is known to incorrectly claim that EU261 does not apply to Turkish carriers. EU261 Article 3(1)(a) is explicit: the regulation applies to all passengers departing from an airport in EU territory, regardless of the carrier's nationality or country of registration. Turkish Airlines cannot exempt itself from EU261 on EU departure flights. Challenge any such rejection citing Article 3(1)(a).
How do I enforce a Turkish Airlines EU261 claim?
The national enforcement body in your departure country has jurisdiction. Paris departures: DGAC France or Médiateur du Tourisme et du Voyage. Frankfurt departures: LBA Germany or SÖP. Amsterdam departures: ILT Netherlands or Geschillencommissie Luchtvaart. Brussels departures: DGTA Belgium or OmbudsMan Voyages (1-year deadline in Belgium — urgent). London departures: CEDR Aviation (UK261 applies, not EU261).
Can I claim for Istanbul → Paris return flights on Turkish Airlines?
No. Turkish Airlines is not an EU-registered carrier, and Istanbul's airports (IST and SAW) are in Turkey, not EU territory. EU261 Rule 2 (covering non-EU departures) only applies to EU-registered carriers. Since Turkish Airlines is not EU-registered, return flights from Istanbul, Antalya, Ankara or other Turkish cities on Turkish Airlines are not covered by EU261.
What compensation for Turkish Airlines Paris–Antalya delays?
Paris CDG to Antalya (AYT) is approximately 2,700 km — medium-haul tier, €400 compensation per person. For Turkish Airlines departing from Paris, EU261 applies at €400. For the return Antalya → Paris on Turkish Airlines, EU261 does not apply. EU carriers like Pegasus (wait — Pegasus is also Turkish)... Air France would be covered both ways; Turkish Airlines on Paris departure only.
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