Explore the latest SunExpress (XQ) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Last updated: October 2026Explore the latest SunExpress (XQ) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
SunExpress was founded in 1989. The company is headquartered in Antalya, Turkey. Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport is the main hub of the airline. SunExpress is also based at Antalya Airport. It has a subsidiary company, SunExpress Deutschland. The company operates scheduled and charter passenger flights to Europe and Turkey. SunExpress also operates flights to Russia - Moscow. In total, the company serves 66 destinations. The airline operates 53 aircrafts.
| Route | Cities | Typical duration | Weekly flights | Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AYT to BER | Antalya to Berlin | 3h 35m | 33 | NONSTOP | |
| AYT to DUS | Antalya to Düsseldorf | 4h 0m | 25 | NONSTOP | |
| AYT to CGN | Antalya to Cologne | 4h 0m | 24 | NONSTOP | |
| AYT to FRA | Antalya to Frankfurt am Main | 3h 50m | 23 | NONSTOP | |
| AYT to LEJ | Antalya to Schkeuditz | 3h 35m | 22 | NONSTOP |
| Cabin | Seat pitch | Seat width | Seat recline |
|---|---|---|---|
| EconomyBoeing 737 MAX 8 | 74-76 cm | 43 cm | 8 cm |
The hand baggage allowance is limited to one piece weighing a maximum of 8 kg and with maximum dimensions of 55 x 40 x 23 cm. For safety reasons and due to the limited space available, only one item of hand baggage per passenger is allowed. A maximum of 40 kilograms of checked baggage is permitted to be carried per person.
SunExpress Baggage rulesSun Express welcomes one cat or dog into the cabin per passenger. Pets and carriers must have a combined weight under 8 kg. Dogs and cats who exceed the maximum weight limit to travel in the cabin can be transported in the hold instead. For pets traveling in the cabin, the size of the lockable carrier must not exceed the dimensions for hand baggage of 55 cm x 40 cm x 23 cm. For pets traveling in the hold, carriers must not exceed the height of 33" (85 cm).
Flying with pets on SunExpressInfants are defined as children under two years of age. Infants may fly without a seat on the plane, or on the lap of an accompanying adult. If you wish, you can buy a seat for an infant at the infant fare. Children over two years of age must have their own seat on the plane. If one adult is traveling with two infants, one seat must be purchased for one infant, and the other may be held on the lap.
SunExpress Infants policyRegistration options: automatic check-in, web check-in, mobile check-in, kiosk (totem) check-in. Online check-in begins 24 hours before departure and closes 60 minutes before departure. Check-in counters open 2.5 hours (for international flights) and two hours (for domestic flights) before departure and close 45 minutes (for international flights) and 30 minutes (for domestic flights) before departure.
SunExpress Check-in rulesFor children aged between 5 and 12 years and traveling alone, SunExpress offers the Unaccompanied Minor Service that must be requested by email to the SunExpress Travel Center at least 48 hours before an international flight and 2 hours before a domestic flight (within Turkey).
Unaccompanied minors in SunExpressFind quick answers to the most common questions about flying with SunExpress.
It includes one 4 kg underseat bag measuring 30 × 40 × 20 cm.
They include one 8 kg bag measuring 55 × 40 × 23 cm.
No. It is checked baggage only. Purchase Hand Baggage separately.
At the source check date, the website noted a temporary technical issue. Use the website for the 8 kg option.
No. It is free, and paid third-party check-in providers are not endorsed.
They close 45 minutes before domestic and 60 minutes before international departures.
Reach it at least 45 minutes ahead internationally or 30 minutes domestically. It closes 20 minutes before departure.
No. Use the counter. International cabin-pet passengers have the airport check-in fee waived.
No. Collect a printed pass at the counter.
Use a staffed counter instead.
Explore the latest SunExpress (XQ) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Last updated: October 2026Explore the latest SunExpress (XQ) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
SunExpress was founded in 1989. The company is headquartered in Antalya, Turkey. Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport is the main hub of the airline. SunExpress is also based at Antalya Airport. It has a subsidiary company, SunExpress Deutschland. The company operates scheduled and charter passenger flights to Europe and Turkey. SunExpress also operates flights to Russia - Moscow. In total, the company serves 66 destinations. The airline operates 53 aircrafts.
| Route | Cities | Typical duration | Weekly flights | Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AYT to BER | Antalya to Berlin | 3h 35m | 33 | NONSTOP | |
| AYT to DUS | Antalya to Düsseldorf | 4h 0m | 25 | NONSTOP | |
| AYT to CGN | Antalya to Cologne | 4h 0m | 24 | NONSTOP | |
| AYT to FRA | Antalya to Frankfurt am Main | 3h 50m | 23 | NONSTOP | |
| AYT to LEJ | Antalya to Schkeuditz | 3h 35m | 22 | NONSTOP |
| Cabin | Seat pitch | Seat width | Seat recline |
|---|---|---|---|
| EconomyBoeing 737 MAX 8 | 74-76 cm | 43 cm | 8 cm |
The hand baggage allowance is limited to one piece weighing a maximum of 8 kg and with maximum dimensions of 55 x 40 x 23 cm. For safety reasons and due to the limited space available, only one item of hand baggage per passenger is allowed. A maximum of 40 kilograms of checked baggage is permitted to be carried per person.
SunExpress Baggage rulesSun Express welcomes one cat or dog into the cabin per passenger. Pets and carriers must have a combined weight under 8 kg. Dogs and cats who exceed the maximum weight limit to travel in the cabin can be transported in the hold instead. For pets traveling in the cabin, the size of the lockable carrier must not exceed the dimensions for hand baggage of 55 cm x 40 cm x 23 cm. For pets traveling in the hold, carriers must not exceed the height of 33" (85 cm).
Flying with pets on SunExpressInfants are defined as children under two years of age. Infants may fly without a seat on the plane, or on the lap of an accompanying adult. If you wish, you can buy a seat for an infant at the infant fare. Children over two years of age must have their own seat on the plane. If one adult is traveling with two infants, one seat must be purchased for one infant, and the other may be held on the lap.
SunExpress Infants policyRegistration options: automatic check-in, web check-in, mobile check-in, kiosk (totem) check-in. Online check-in begins 24 hours before departure and closes 60 minutes before departure. Check-in counters open 2.5 hours (for international flights) and two hours (for domestic flights) before departure and close 45 minutes (for international flights) and 30 minutes (for domestic flights) before departure.
SunExpress Check-in rulesFor children aged between 5 and 12 years and traveling alone, SunExpress offers the Unaccompanied Minor Service that must be requested by email to the SunExpress Travel Center at least 48 hours before an international flight and 2 hours before a domestic flight (within Turkey).
Unaccompanied minors in SunExpressFind quick answers to the most common questions about flying with SunExpress.
It includes one 4 kg underseat bag measuring 30 × 40 × 20 cm.
They include one 8 kg bag measuring 55 × 40 × 23 cm.
No. It is checked baggage only. Purchase Hand Baggage separately.
At the source check date, the website noted a temporary technical issue. Use the website for the 8 kg option.
No. It is free, and paid third-party check-in providers are not endorsed.
They close 45 minutes before domestic and 60 minutes before international departures.
Reach it at least 45 minutes ahead internationally or 30 minutes domestically. It closes 20 minutes before departure.
No. Use the counter. International cabin-pet passengers have the airport check-in fee waived.
No. Collect a printed pass at the counter.
Use a staffed counter instead.