Starting from their 28th week of pregnancy, expectant mothers are accepted for travel if they present a doctor’s note stating “There are no medical contraindications for air travel.” However, unexpected situations may arise during the flight, and there may be a risk of premature birth. If the pregnant passenger does not feel well during the flight or experiences signs of premature labor, it is important to notify the cabin crew immediately.

During the flight, we offer pregnant passengers the standard in-flight meal service, which includes a variety of hot meals, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverage options. Pregnant passengers who have specific dietary requirements may request special meals, such as low-sodium or vegetarian options. Requests can be submitted during the booking process or up to 24 hours before the flight via the Turkish Airlines website or mobile app. Pregnant passengers who do not feel well during the flight or who prefer lighter meals can inform the cabin crew and ask for assistance with suitable alternatives, such as water or herbal tea.

The eligibility of mothers and newborns to fly may vary depending on the health status of both the mother and the baby, as well as the doctor’s assessment. Newborns who are less than 48 hours old are not accepted on our flights. Infants aged 2–7 days are accepted for travel if a doctor’s note stating “Fit to travel by air” is provided. Infant passengers may travel only when accompanied by an adult, held on the adult’s lap, and secured with a special infant safety harness. The accompanying adult must be at least 18 years old; each adult may accompany only one infant. Infant passengers must have their own travel documents (passport, ID, ticket, etc.). For more information, please visit our infant passenger page.

Metal detectors and body scanners used for passengers at airports emit very low levels of electromagnetic fields in accordance with international standards and are generally considered safe for pregnant passengers. While there is no evidence that passing through these devices once or for a short period of time harms the baby, you can also inform security personnel of your condition and request an alternative screening method, such as a manual search.

Passengers who have reached their 27th week of pregnancy must obtain a doctor’s note stating that there are no medical contraindications for air travel. Passengers within their first 26 weeks of pregnancy may travel without a doctor’s note.

Passengers who are between 28–31 weeks pregnant with a multiple pregnancy must provide a doctor’s note stating “There are no medical contraindications for air travel.” We cannot accept passengers with a multiple pregnancy who have reached their 32nd week, even if they present a doctor’s note.

Pregnant passengers who require a medical certificate for their flight must have obtained the certificate—prepared in Turkish or English—within 10 days prior to the flight date. The certificate must include the issuing doctor’s full name, license number, signature, and the date the certificate was issued.