Special meal service

Special meals are available for infants and children, as well as for passengers who have specific dietary requirements due to health conditions or religious beliefs. All meals are carefully prepared using fresh, natural ingredients that add flavor to your flight.

General information

  • Special meal requests can be made up to 24 hours prior to the flight via our website, mobile app, call center, or sales offices.
  • Miles&Smiles members can manage special meal preferences through their Miles&Smiles accounts. If Miles&Smiles members have opted for special meals in the “Meal Preference” section of their profile, the selected menu will be served, although this may vary depending on the aircraft and/or operational reasons.
  • As we cannot guarantee the absence of allergens on the aircraft, we cannot accept responsibility for any allergic reactions. When booking their flight, passengers with allergies to specific foods can select a suitable special meal from the options available.
  • The meals served on Turkish Airlines’ flights are prepared in accordance with Islamic dietary laws.
  • Menu items offered for the special meal service may vary between Economy and Business Class.

Pasti speciali legati allo stato di salute

Menù per diabetici (DBML)



Preparato per i passeggeri affetti da diabete (alti livelli di zucchero). I pasti vengono serviti con pochissimo zucchero e quantità equilibrate di proteine, grassi, fibre e carboidrati complessi.

Non prevede cibo fritto. Include tutti o parte dei seguenti alimenti: carne e latticini senza grassi, pollame senza pelle, pesce e frutti di mare, verdura, frutta. Servito con pane integrale e altri prodotti a base di cereali.

Menù senza glutine (GFML)



Il pasto non prevede alimenti contenenti glutine. Tuttavia, potrebbero essere presenti tracce di glutine. Non è preferibile per i passeggeri con allergie al grano.
Come GFML vengono serviti carne, pesce, frutti di mare, pollame, frutta, verdura, riso, mais, patate, patate dolci, avena senza glutine, grano saraceno, uova, latticini, legumi, quinoa, semi di lino, semi di girasole, oli, grassi, prodotti certificati senza glutine.

Pasti speciali legati a credo religiosi

Menù kosher (KSML)



Gli alimenti sono preparati secondo gli standard kosher.

Il nostro pasto, preparato secondo la cucina kosher, viene sigillato due volte dopo il confezionamento.

Pasto vegetariano giainista (VJML)



È preparato con una varietà di salse e spezie indiane per i nostri viaggiatori vegetariani che seguono regole rigorose secondo i principi giainisti.

Non prevede pollame, carne, pesce, frutti di mare, uova, latticini, radici né verdure liliacee come la cipolla. Include tutti o parte dei seguenti alimenti: frutta, verdura, spezie, tofu, legumi, riso e cereali.

Pasto vegetariano asiatico (AVML)



Preparato con una varietà di salse e spezie indiane per i nostri viaggiatori vegetariani che preferiscono piatti vegetariani in stile indiano.

Non prevede alcun tipo di carne e prodotti a base di carne, pesce, frutti di mare, uova o gelatina di origine animale. Include tutti o parte dei seguenti alimenti: verdura, frutta fresca, frutta secca, legumi, latte e latticini, tofu e cereali.

Hindu Non-Vegetarian Meal (HNML)



Available for passengers who follow Hindu dietary principles. These Indian-influenced meals are non-vegetarian and may contain lamb, chicken, fish, grains, eggs, milk and dairy products. Meals do not contain veal, beef or beef by-products, or raw/smoked fish.

Pasti speciali legati all'alimentazione

Menù vegano (VGML)



Preparato per passeggeri che non consumano alimenti contenenti prodotti di origine animale.

Non prevede prodotti di origine animale (carne e derivati animali, quali miele, uova, latticini, pesce, pollame). Include tutti o parte dei seguenti alimenti: ingredienti ad alto contenuto proteico, come lenticchie, tofu, fagioli, verdura, frutta fresca, frutta disidratata e a guscio, quest'ultima ricca di ferro e calcio.

Pasti speciali per neonati e bambini

Menù per bebè (BBML)



Gli alimenti per bambini in barattoli di vetro sono offerti ai passeggeri di età inferiore ai due anni. 

*È possibile portare latte artificiale liquido o solido a cui il bambino è abituato in contenitori di una capacità fino a 100 ml.

Non prevede carne con ossa, cibo speziato, grano, glutine, pesce, uova, frutta acida né carne di bovino. Include tutti o parte dei seguenti alimenti: frutta, verdura, purea di carne e dessert.

Menù per bambini (CHML)



Preparato e servito in base alle esigenze alimentari dei bambini di età compresa tra 2 e 12 anni.

Non prevede pesce né carne con ossa, frutta disidratata, frutta a guscio, semi, cibo speziato, condimenti, salse o dolci caramellati. Include tutti o parte dei seguenti alimenti: carote grattugiate, formaggio, cracker, stuzzichini, frutta fresca e succo di frutta.

Information for passengers with nut or peanut allergies

Although serious allergic reactions are rare on our flights, if you do have an allergy to a specific food (e.g., nuts or peanuts), please consult your doctor before traveling to assess the risks of travel. If you have an allergic reaction to nuts, peanuts, or similar dried fruits consumed near you, be sure to bring your doctor's report in your cabin baggage, along with a prescription epinephrine/adrenaline auto-injector and any other medications you may require. You must have your auto-injector prescription and doctor's report in order to pass through airport security checkpoints without problems and to verify precautions taken before the flight. Passengers with severe nut or peanut allergies may not be permitted on the aircraft for flight safety reasons if they do not have a doctor's report.

If you have a specific allergy to foods such as nuts or peanuts, it is important to provide our cabin crew with detailed information about your allergy in advance; this is so that they can assist you in the event of a potential emergency that requires immediate intervention, such as a severe allergic reaction. When boarding the aircraft, please show the cabin crew your cabin bag containing medications, as well as your doctor's note indicating what actions to take in an emergency. Although cabin crew members have first aid training, if your allergy is severe, it is highly recommended that you travel with a companion who can assist you quickly and safely during the flight.

Complimentary snacks served onboard may include nuts or seeds, including peanuts or pistachios. Passengers with nut allergies can request an allergen-free menu via our sales channels up to 48 hours prior to the flight. Except for certain flights, this menu will be served only to passengers who have notified us of their allergy; other inflight menus will not be changed. While precautions are taken on our flights, we cannot guarantee that other passengers are not carrying items containing these nuts; particles/dust from these items may be distributed throughout the aircraft via the ventilation system. Accordingly, we cannot accept responsibility for any allergic reactions.

Information for passengers with nut or peanut allergies


Although serious allergic reactions are rare on our flights, if you do have an allergy to a specific food (e.g., nuts or peanuts), please consult your doctor before traveling to assess the risks of travel. If you have an allergic reaction to nuts, peanuts, or similar dried fruits consumed near you, be sure to bring your doctor's report in your cabin baggage, along with a prescription epinephrine/adrenaline auto-injector and any other medications you may require. You must have your auto-injector prescription and doctor's report in order to pass through airport security checkpoints without problems and to verify precautions taken before the flight. Passengers with severe nut or peanut allergies may not be permitted on the aircraft for flight safety reasons if they do not have a doctor's report.

If you have a specific allergy to foods such as nuts or peanuts, it is important to provide our cabin crew with detailed information about your allergy in advance; this is so that they can assist you in the event of a potential emergency that requires immediate intervention, such as a severe allergic reaction. When boarding the aircraft, please show the cabin crew your cabin bag containing medications, as well as your doctor's note indicating what actions to take in an emergency. Although cabin crew members have first aid training, if your allergy is severe, it is highly recommended that you travel with a companion who can assist you quickly and safely during the flight.

Complimentary snacks served onboard may include nuts or seeds, including peanuts or pistachios. Passengers with nut allergies can request an allergen-free menu via our sales channels up to 48 hours prior to the flight. Except for certain flights, this menu will be served only to passengers who have notified us of their allergy; other inflight menus will not be changed. While precautions are taken on our flights, we cannot guarantee that other passengers are not carrying items containing these nuts; particles/dust from these items may be distributed throughout the aircraft via the ventilation system. Accordingly, we cannot accept responsibility for any allergic reactions.

Frequently asked questions about special meal requests

When and how can passengers request a special meal? Learn more

You can submit your special meal request up to 24 hours before your flight via Turkish Airlines’ website, mobile app, call center, or sales offices.

What process can be followed for passengers with food allergies? Learn more

If you are allergic to products such as nuts or peanuts, it is important to ensure that you bring your doctor’s report and any necessary medication (e.g., adrenaline auto-injector) in your cabin baggage. We also recommend that you inform the cabin crew about your condition before the flight. You can submit requests for allergen-free menus up to 48 hours before your flight; however, we cannot guarantee a completely allergen-free environment on board.

Are religious dietary options available? Learn more

Under normal circumstances, all meals served on our flights are prepared in accordance with Islamic dietary laws (halal). Our special meal service offers menu options suitable for different religious beliefs. Kosher meals (KSML) are available for Jewish passengers; Hindu meals (HNML) and Jain vegetarian meals (VJML) are also available.

What are the special meal options? Learn more

Special meal alternatives are offered based on health, dietary, or religious requirements. These include diabetic meals (DBML), gluten-free meals (GFML), kosher meals (KSML), Jain vegetarian meals (VJML), Asian vegetarian meals (AVML), Hindu meals (HNML), vegan meals (VGML), baby meals (BBML), and children's meals (CHML).

Do special meal menus vary by cabin class? Learn more

Special meal menus may vary depending on whether you are flying Economy Class or Business Class. In both cabin classes, special meals are prepared in accordance with the same high hygiene and quality standards.

How are special meal requests managed? Learn more

If you are a Miles&Smiles member, you can easily manage your special meal preferences through your membership account. You can select your special meal when booking your flight or update your preferences prior to the flight.

Is there a special meal service for infant and child passengers? Learn more

We offer special meal options aligned with the nutritional needs of infant passengers (under the age of 2) and child passengers between the ages of 2 and 12.