How do I change my name on my Turkish Airlines ticket?

Turkish Airlines ticket holders, if they discover that they have misspelled their name on their ticket, will need to correct the spelling of their name before checking in for the flight. Travelers can legally change their name easily through online and offline methods. Both methods are described here and can be used as appropriate.

Change name through the website (Online method) 

The Turkish Airlines website can be accessed to edit your name as per the requirement. Changing the ticket name online is a very simple method and requires you to follow some instructions described here:

• Begin with visiting the official Turkish Airlines website,
• Shift on the "Check-In/Manage Booking" tab on the homepage,
• Access your reservation on the website with the help of the required ticket details,
• Next, you must select the flight ticket and opt for the "Edit Passanger's Details" option,
• Make the necessary modifications as needed and add the travel document to verify the identification,
• If the page leads you to the payment page, you have to pay the required fee,
• After that, the name of your Turkish Airlines flight ticket will be modified. 

Change name through help desk

The help desk of Turkish Airlines is also available, where you can contact a live official at 1 (800) 874-8875 and request to change the passenger name and make the correction on the same according to your government ID card. The live officials can make the modifications immediately after verifying your identity and checking the legal documents. They will share the updated reservation details with your email. 

How much does a name change fee on Turkish Airlines?

Turkish Airlines name change costs around $300 per ticket. The cost will be determined by a number of terms, such as fare class, destination, request time, and modification type. To be able to enjoy a free change in the passenger's name, you must request the required changes within 24 hours of booking.

Turkish Airlines passengers name change policy

If the name on your flight ticket does not match your traveling documents, you must once check the Turkish Airlines name change policy to get familiar with the different conditions. Here, all the policies are mentioned for your consideration:

1. The changes in the passenger name would be available till the check-in period of the flight. 
2. A charge based on the alteration of the passenger name will be imposed.
3. A person can correct name on Turkish Airlines ticket by up to 3 characters. 
4. Valid documents should be submitted for changing the name. 

Can I transfer my ticket to someone else Turkish Airlines?

Transferring the ownership of a reserved flight ticket is not permitted by Turkish Airlines on any condition. In any event, if you cannot fly on the flight, you are suggested to cancel and obtain a refund as per your ticket conditions. A person can only choose to change misspelled name on Turkish Airlines or request changes if the name has been changed legally. Outside of that, one cannot ask for changing the name to transfer the ticket to someone else. 

How do I change my name on Turkish Airlines app?

In case you would like to use the mobile application of Turkish Airlines to make the necessary changes to the passenger name, the following are the instructions you should follow:

• Open the application on your device,
• Make sure to log in with your ticket purchase ID to access the trips,
• Now, go to the My Trips section and choose the concerned flight ticket,
• Look for the Name Change column and choose the suitable prompt,
• Make the changes on the name as required and proceed with attaching the necessary file,
• Complete the payment, and your Turkish Airlines flight ticket name will be updated right away.