You order a special meal on Turkish Airlines in Manage Booking on turkishairlines.com, at least 24 hours before your flight. Special meals are only available on international flights, and you’ll need your booking reference and surname. All Turkish Airlines meals are already halal, so you only need to order if you have another dietary need. To choose a meal, see our list of Turkish Airlines special meals and their codes.
How To Order
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Access Your Booking
Enter your booking reference number (6-character code from the confirmation email)
Enter the surname of the main passenger
Click the red arrow button to proceed
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Find Meal Options
You’ll see your full flight details on the “Manage Your Booking” page
Scroll down to the bottom of the page
Look for the “Passenger Preferences” section
Click on “Meals”
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Select Your Special Meal
Click “Select” next to the passenger who needs the special meal
Browse available options – you’ll see meal codes such as VGML (Vegan) and GFML (Gluten Free), among others.
Choose your meal by clicking on it
Click “Save” to confirm your selection
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Confirmation
You should see confirmation that your special meal has been added
Check your email – you may receive a confirmation message
Your special meal is now ordered!
What Happens Next?
Your meal request goes straight to the catering team and is loaded for your flight, so there’s no need to remind the crew. To change your meal, follow the same steps at least 24 hours before departure, and repeat step 4 for anyone else on the booking who needs one. If you can’t see the Meals option, check your flight is international, since special meals aren’t offered on domestic flights within Türkiye. If you’re inside 24 hours, contact Turkish Airlines customer service. Miles&Smiles members can also save a meal preference in their account so it applies to future flights.
FAQs
How far in advance should I order a special meal on Turkish Airlines?
At least 24 hours before your flight, on the website, in the app, through the call centre or at a sales office.
Can I save my special meal for future Turkish Airlines flights?
Yes, if you’re a Miles&Smiles member. Set your meal preference in your account and it will be served on future flights where possible.