{Guidance} Can I change my Turkish flight ticket name to another person?
Yes, Turkish Airlines allows name corrections under specific conditions. Call +1-888-415-1051 for assistance, fees, and policy details.
When you can update the name on a Turkish Airlines ticket
Turkish Airlines does allow minor name corrections when there’s a small mistake — for example a typographical error, misspelling, or small typo.
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If your name changed legally (for instance because of marriage, divorce, or other official change), you may request a legal name update — provided you submit valid documentation such as a marriage certificate, court order, or updated ID/passport.
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Turkish Airlines typically permits changing up to a few characters in the first name, middle name or surname — but major changes (completely different name or different person) are not accepted.
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🚫 What Turkish does not allow — and the limits
A full name change that effectively replaces the original passenger with another person — i.e. “transferring” the ticket — is not allowed. Tickets are non‑transferable under Turkish Airlines’ policy.
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If the error or change request is big enough that it alters the passenger identity (not just spelling/typo), airlines generally treat that as a separate booking — meaning you’d likely have to cancel and rebook under the correct name.
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Last‑minute requests — especially close to departure or after ticket issuance / check-in start — may be harder to get approved, or may require additional fees / ticket re‑issuance.
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📄 What you need to do if you want a name correction or update
Contact Turkish Airlines’ customer service (or the booking channel you used) as soon as you spot a name error. The earlier you request the correction, the smoother the process.
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For simple spelling mistakes: provide your booking details (PNR) and government‑issued ID/passport showing the correct name.
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For legal name changes: be ready to upload or present official documents proving the name change (marriage certificate, court order, updated passport/ID).
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Ensure the corrected name exactly matches your passport/ID — airlines are strict about identity matching at check-in/immigration.
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💡 What to expect — Fees & limitations
For minor name corrections (typos, small spelling errors), Turkish Airlines often does not charge a fee, especially if corrected in time.
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For more significant corrections (like legal name change), there may be processing requirements — and in some situations, possible re‑issuance fees depending on fare type, route, or how the booking was made.
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Substantial changes or attempts to transfer the ticket to another person will be denied; you would need to cancel the booking and rebook anew.
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✅ Bottom line
Yes — you can change the name on your Turkish Airlines ticket under specific circumstances: namely to fix minor spelling errors or to reflect a legitimate, documented legal name change. However, full name swaps (transferring a ticket to someone else) are not permitted. If you spot a mistake or need an update, reach out to Turkish Airlines as early as possible, provide the required documents, and ensure the final ticket name matches your passport/ID exactly.
If you like — I can check 2025‑era examples of passengers who successfully changed names on Turkish Airlines bookings, and note how often and under what conditions airlines granted corrections. - a 363.1 mi running route in Calera, Alabama
Route Location
Start Lat/Lng: (33.18358416, -86.73489207)
City: Calera
Country Name: the United States
Country Code: US
State Code: AL
State Name: Alabama
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Route Stats
Activity: Running
Distance: 363.1 mi
Max Elevation: 199.38 meters
Elevation Gain / Total Ascent: 0 meters
Data Source: fitness:RE
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