{"id":38840,"date":"2023-04-03T09:47:54","date_gmt":"2023-04-03T06:47:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/things-to-consider-when-booking-a-flight\/"},"modified":"2023-04-03T09:51:27","modified_gmt":"2023-04-03T06:51:27","slug":"things-to-consider-when-booking-a-flight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/things-to-consider-when-booking-a-flight\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to consider when booking a flight"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><p><b>Passports, visas and other documents<\/b><\/p><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pasaport-vize-gereksinimi.jpg\" alt=\"passport and visa requirement\" class=\"wp-image-38535\" width=\"784\" height=\"523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pasaport-vize-gereksinimi.jpg 784w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pasaport-vize-gereksinimi-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pasaport-vize-gereksinimi-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pasaport-vize-gereksinimi-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pasaport-vize-gereksinimi-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><figcaption>Before scheduling a flight, check the travel requirements for the destination<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are planning to travel abroad, the first step is to review the travel requirements of the country you\u2019re visiting. Learn about passport requirements, visa applications, and vaccination requirements. You can visit the link for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/en-int\/travel-requirements\/index.html?utm_source=tkblog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=tkblogpostbookaticket\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/en-int\/travel-requirements\/index.html?utm_source=tkblog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=tkblogpostbookaticket\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the travel requirements<\/a> of various countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><p><b>When to buy a plane ticket<\/b><\/p><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/uc\u0327ak-bileti-ne-zaman-alinir.jpg\" alt=\"when to buy a plane ticket\" class=\"wp-image-38537\" width=\"784\" height=\"523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/uc\u0327ak-bileti-ne-zaman-alinir.jpg 784w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/uc\u0327ak-bileti-ne-zaman-alinir-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/uc\u0327ak-bileti-ne-zaman-alinir-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/uc\u0327ak-bileti-ne-zaman-alinir-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/uc\u0327ak-bileti-ne-zaman-alinir-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><figcaption>Following airlines\u2019 periodic ticket campaigns is a useful way to discover the best fares.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing the first step \u2013 getting your travel requirements in order \u2013 it is time to look at ticket fares. In addition to purchasing a ticket in advance to avoid higher fares, you can find periodic fare reductions via various flight ticket campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><p><b>How long before the flight should I buy a ticket?<\/b><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your flight is more than seven months away, you don\u2019t need to rush to purchase a ticket. However, it may be beneficial to follow plane ticket campaigns, which we\u2019ll discuss later.  We can estimate that the ideal time to search for international flights is about four to five months before your intended departure date. For domestic flights, booking a reservation one or two months before your departure should be sufficient. Booking a flight later, rather than earlier, leaves you with fewer alternatives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><p><b>What did Efe Dedeo\u011flu say?<\/b><\/p><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Efe Dedeo\u011flu, from our Revenue Management unit, says <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/questions-regarding-revenue-management\/\">this<\/a> about ticket prices;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe ticket prices change according to the date of booking or intensity of demand. For example, while a passenger traveling to Bodrum buys their ticket on average 10 days before their intended departure date, a passenger who will travel to the Far East makes their plans six to seven months earlier and performs the booking likewise. Our friends specialized in demand analysis foresee this situation and determine the ticket rates accordingly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><p><b>In short: Avoid the popular periods of your destination<\/b><\/p><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The autumn and winter months are the ideal time to watch the northern lights in Iceland so, naturally, the number of people who want to travel to the region rises during these periods, and ticket fares rise in line with demand. For instance, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/en-int\/flights\/flights-to-bodrum\/index.html?utm_source=tkblog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=tkblogpostbookaticket\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/en-int\/flights\/flights-to-bodrum\/index.html?utm_source=tkblog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=tkblogpostbookaticket\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Istanbul-Bodrum plane ticket<\/a> fares are at their highest levels in the summer months, while traveling to Bodrum in February may enable\u00a0 you to buy a ticket at a lower fare. Another example: if you opt to visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/en-int\/flights\/country\/japan\/index.html?utm_source=tkblog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=tkblogpostbookaticket\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/en-int\/flights\/country\/japan\/index.html?utm_source=tkblog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=tkblogpostbookaticket\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Japan<\/a> when it isn\u2019t the cherry blossom season, you can enjoy a holiday with fewer tourists and your ticket fares may also be accordingly lower.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><p><b>Don&#8217;t miss out on flight ticket campaigns<\/b><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay abreast of the flight ticket campaigns that airlines conduct periodically. You can enjoy great travel opportunities at very reasonable prices; as well, if you take regular trips for business or pleasure, you can purchase less expensive tickets during the campaign periods. You can click on the link for the current <a href=\"https:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/en-int\/campaigns\/index.html?utm_source=tkblog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=tkblogpostbookaticket\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/en-int\/campaigns\/index.html?utm_source=tkblog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=tkblogpostbookaticket\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">plane ticket campaigns<\/a> offered by Turkish Airlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><p><b>Which payment method is best when booking a flight?<\/b><\/p><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/mil-biriktiren-kart.jpg\" alt=\"miles accumulating cards\" class=\"wp-image-38539\" width=\"784\" height=\"523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/mil-biriktiren-kart.jpg 784w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/mil-biriktiren-kart-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/mil-biriktiren-kart-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/mil-biriktiren-kart-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/mil-biriktiren-kart-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><figcaption>Another effortless way to accumulate miles, which does not even require you to fly, is to use credit cards that accumulate Miles.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As a Miles&amp;Smiles member, you can collect Miles for every flight.\u00a0 Readers who are not already Miles&amp;Smiles members can easily complete the membership process via the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/en-int\/miles-and-smiles\/sign-up-form\/index.html?utm_source=tkblog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=tkblogpostbookaticket\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/en-int\/miles-and-smiles\/sign-up-form\/index.html?utm_source=tkblog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=tkblogpostbookaticket\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">link<\/a>. Another rather effortless way to collect Miles \u2013 without having to fly \u2013 is to use credit cards that accumulate Miles. In addition to the advantage of earning Miles from your daily purchases, it is also possible to purchase a plane ticket in installments at no additional cost. The answer to the question in the title seems clear: Credit cards that accumulate miles are the most advantageous payment method when buying airline tickets.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><p><b>What is the ideal <\/b><b>layover<\/b><b> time?<\/b><\/p><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/uc\u0327ak-bileti-alirken-dikkat-aktarma.jpg\" alt=\"pay attention when buying plane tickets, layover\" class=\"wp-image-38541\" width=\"784\" height=\"523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/uc\u0327ak-bileti-alirken-dikkat-aktarma.jpg 784w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/uc\u0327ak-bileti-alirken-dikkat-aktarma-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/uc\u0327ak-bileti-alirken-dikkat-aktarma-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/uc\u0327ak-bileti-alirken-dikkat-aktarma-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/uc\u0327ak-bileti-alirken-dikkat-aktarma-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><figcaption>For domestic flights, a 60- to 90-minute layover is ideal. For international flights, it is useful to double this time. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If your flight has more than one segment, an important point to consider is the layover time. The longer the time between flights, your journey can become more tiring . On the other hand, organizations such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/en-int\/flights\/fly-different\/touristanbul\/?utm_source=tkblog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=tkblogpostbookaticket\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/en-int\/flights\/fly-different\/touristanbul\/?utm_source=tkblog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=tkblogpostbookaticket\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Touristanbul<\/a> transform your dull layover time into a novel experience.\u00a0 If you have an international flight with a connection time between six and 24 hours in Istanbul, you can explore the city by taking advantage of our free Touristanbul service. In any case, you should ensure that your layover is long enough to make the next leg of your flight \u2013 but not so long that it becomes tedious. You may want to review the layouts of the airports to which you are traveling. Accordingly, 60- to 90-minute transfers on domestic flights may be ideal. For international flights, you can double this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><p><b>What is your baggage allowance and which additional services do you want?<\/b><\/p><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ekstra-bagaj.jpg\" alt=\"extra baggage\" class=\"wp-image-38543\" width=\"784\" height=\"523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ekstra-bagaj.jpg 784w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ekstra-bagaj-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ekstra-bagaj-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ekstra-bagaj-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ekstra-bagaj-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><figcaption>When booking a flight, pay attention to your baggage allowance, the dimensions and weight of carry-on baggage, and extra baggage allowance applications.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of us bring luggage when we travel. When booking a flight, pay attention to the baggage allowance permitted per your ticket, as well as the dimensions and weight for carry-on baggage and extra baggage allowance applications. If you\u2019re flying with a pet or sports equipment, we suggest that you review our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/en-int\/any-questions\/traveling-with-pets\/index.html?utm_source=tkblog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=tkblogpostbookaticket\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/en-int\/any-questions\/traveling-with-pets\/index.html?utm_source=tkblog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=tkblogpostbookaticket\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">traveling with pets<\/a> page and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/en-int\/additional-services\/index.html?utm_source=tkblog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=tkblogpostbookaticket\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/en-int\/additional-services\/index.html?utm_source=tkblog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=tkblogpostbookaticket\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">additional services<\/a> for all details. We wish you a great flight in advance!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Passports, visas and other documents If you are planning to travel abroad, the first step is to review the travel requirements of the country you\u2019re visiting. Learn about passport requirements, visa applications, and vaccination requirements. You can visit the link for the travel requirements of various countries. 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