SunExpress Airlines Reviews 5,386

TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

2.6

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Considering 1,239 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many customers found the prices to be a significant drawback, often encountering unexpected additional costs, especially concerning baggage. The website was frequently criticized for being unstable, difficult to navigate, and prone to technical issues, making the booking process frustrating and time-consuming for many. The minority of people were dissatisfied with the service and staff, citing issues such as unhelpful responses, false information regarding baggage allowances, and long queues at check-in. Conversely, some customers reported positive experiences with friendly and helpful staff, smooth check-in processes, and flights that ran on schedule.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Overall an ok experience. A few adjustments they may want to look into. Inflight menu states they accept visa and mastercard this was not the case only visa in a physical form was accepted no ap... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Sunexpress website is very unstable. Sunexpress should improve it. I had to book flight using phone App. Sun Express please tweak Baggage section when users book a ticket. It becomes extremely confusi... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Took a few attempts to book flights , even though I picked destinations i was brought back to home page . Book with luggage , but was prompted to add luggage , only i have used the site many times I... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

We had a return flight booked to Turkey and they cancelled our return flight. The time difference to the next flight was 10 minutes less than the compulsory refund so they refused to refund my flight... See more

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2.6

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best airline to Antalya

The best airline to Antalya! Easy booking, good prices everything is wonderful! We fly every year with sunexpress to Antalya it's like a tradition! Big love to sunexpress and to Turkey ♥️🙏

April 28, 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

It was ok…nothing more

It was ok…. But No airco? It was freaking hot in that plane. And the landing was very rough, maybe another pilot who hasn't been flying for very long?
Service was ok… but that was it.

April 26, 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Martijn,
thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the cabin temperature and landing did not fully meet your expectations. Your comments are important and will be reviewed internally to improve our overall service and comfort.

Kind regards,
Sara from SunExpress
www.sunexpress.com

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

By far the worst airline I’ve…

By far the worst airline I’ve experienced and I’m pretty well travelled. Unable to check in online. Was asked to pay £5 to check in at airport despite this but credit card charged £49.99. Again unable to check in for return flight from Antalya. Our travel agent managed to speak to them and they said we were a no show on our outbound journey! Eventually checked in online to be charged and additional £33.78. Their website continually crashing making you restart process several times. Staff at the airport check ins completely incompetent. Some passengers were nearly missing flights due to length of time taking to drop luggage off. Expect to pay more for inflight services but they were ridiculous and took so long some passengers weren’t served. My advice would be pay more for a better airline

April 20, 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Aaspden,
we’re very sorry to hear about your experience and the multiple issues you encountered with online check-in, unexpected charges, and delays at the airport.
Your feedback regarding website stability, check-in procedures, and airport operations is very important and will be reviewed internally to help improve reliability and customer experience.

Kind regards,
Sara from SunExpress
www.sunexpress.com

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Not bad but can be progressed

Not bad but can be progressed. The food was so cold (ice in it) and not enough. Our seat are in front of the plane, but when we order sandwich, they said it is finished. And it was the dinner time.

But staff was hardworking and aircraft was clean. I will prefer them again

April 26, 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Derya,
thank you for your feedback and for flying with us. We are sorry to hear that the meal service did not fully meet your expectations. At the same time, we are glad you appreciated our friendly crew and clean aircraft. We are looking forward welcoming you on board again soon!

Kind regards,
Carolin from SunExpress
www.sunexpress.com

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Experience for more than a dozen flights

I have flown with SunExpress multiple times, and while there are some positives, there are also consistent issues that should not be ignored.

The aircraft are generally clean, and some of the flight attendants are professional and kind. However, this is not consistent. On several occasions, I encountered cabin crew who appeared distant, unapproachable, or even slightly dismissive. This inconsistency in attitude creates an unpredictable experience and does not reflect a strong service standard.

A more serious concern is the lack of firm rule enforcement during flights. When passengers ignore basic rules, the response from the crew is often too soft or delayed. This leads to unnecessary discomfort and, more importantly, raises concerns about safety culture on board. Clear, consistent enforcement is essential, not optional.

The onboard menu has improved in variety, but it still lacks adequate vegetarian options. For passengers with specific dietary preferences, this means there is effectively nothing to choose from.

The most frustrating part of the experience is the service before landing, particularly on flights to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. The cabin often feels disorganized, rushed, and poorly coordinated. There is a noticeable lack of structure at a time when clarity and control are most needed.

Overall, SunExpress has potential, but the gaps in professionalism, passenger management, and service consistency significantly impact the experience. These are not minor details, they directly affect comfort, trust, and safety perception.

April 28, 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Tuba,
thank you for your detailed feedback and for flying with us multiple times. We regret that aspects of service consistency, onboard communication and meal options did not meet your expectations. Your comments are important to us and will be reviewed internally to improve our service standards.

Kind regards,
Zeynep from SunExpress
www.sunexpress.com

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst experience ever

Worst experience, do not book with sun express! I’ve never left a review before, but this experience has been the worst I've ever had.

Me and my boyfriend were to fly to Turkey and arrived at the airport 3 hours early. The line for bag drop off only opened 2 hours before, but the line was longer than I had ever seen. There were only 3 counters open (2 regular, 1 priority) so the line went incredibly slow. We had asked twice if we couldn’t do self drop off, since we had checked in online and our flight would leave soon, but that wasn’t possible for our fight. After 1,5 hours of waiting in line, we were told at the counter that we weren’t able to drop off our bags anymore, because boarding had already started. They said they called from the counter that people from our flight must go to the priority line. However, in an overly crowded line, that was impossible to hear. They didn’t announce through the speakers, on the boards or walk past the line to announce properly. They had no compassion, didn’t tell us what to do, just told us we were too late and should have paid more attention. They said we had to rebook a flight and get out the line. So after 2,5 hours of waiting, we had to book a hotel for the night and another flight, which cost us an additional EUR600, and our first day off our holiday. After contacting SunExpress, they’ve done nothing with this information, but say we had to contact our touroperator.

On the way back, we checked in online, but they said that was only a reservation, not a full check in, so we had to pay extra at the counter. Super unfriendly people.

Extremely disappointed with this airline, would discourage anyone who wants to book a flight with them.

April 18, 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Amber,
we’re very sorry to hear about the serious disruption you experienced with your flight, including the long wait at bag drop, missing your flight. We understand how frustrating and stressful this must have been, especially during your holiday travel.

Your feedback is important and will be reviewed internally to assess both airport communication and passenger handling procedures.

Kind regards,
Sara from SunExpress
www.sunexpress.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Finally a great online booking experience!

I have been flying with SunExpress for 12 years, twice a year, from Bodrum to Munich and back.
Most of the time I had huge problems with the online booking, BUT:
Apparently, they have fixed the issues, because this time the booking was absolutely smooth and painless!
´THANKS for listening to our complaints and solving them!

April 27, 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

This was my first initial experience…

This was my first initial experience with Sunexpress. I had not heard of company before. This is a basic airline, which acts accordingly. The check- in process was easy & smooth, I had pre-check online prior. Staff were great and assisted myself and special need child. Overall experience not bad at all!

April 25, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

QUITE A CUMBERSOME EXPERIENCE JUST TO…

QUITE A CUMBERSOME EXPERIENCE JUST TO CHECK IN! NOT SURE HOW THE REST OF THE JOURNEY WILL BE.

April 27, 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Jay,
we’re sorry to hear that the check-in process felt cumbersome and inconvenient for you. We understand how important a smooth start to the journey is and regret that this part of your experience did not meet expectations. Your feedback will be reviewed internally to help improve our processes.

Kind regards,
Tom from SunExpress
www.sunexpress.com

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No option to rebook without extortionate fare (more than the 100€ it should have cost)

We booked a return flight back for the wrong month. Firstly their website is awful and jumped from July (the correct month) to September ( the wrong month). When trying to change it through my account online it errored. We called the Customer service rep who said we would have to pay £200+ to change it. The initial incorrect flight was £99 each. The correct flight was ~£63. Now the terms and conditions state if the flight is less then the original then you will still pay the larger of the two fares plus 50€, if it was higher then you would pay the difference plus 50€. In the end we did it online, but we’re still charged £179 when the most we should have paid was 100€? A) we couldn’t change the flight as it errored. B) the rep said it was going to cost £200+ to amend C) we had to cancel the return flight and rebook as this was our only option - costing us way more. There was no way we could amend it as per the T&Cs

April 27, 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Kayley,
we’re sorry to hear about the difficulties you experienced with rebooking and the issues you encountered on our website and via customer service.
Your feedback regarding the rebooking process and system reliability is very important and will be reviewed internally to improve clarity and functionality.

Kind regards,
Sara from SunExpress
www.sunexpress.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend

Have been booking with sunexpress for a few years, two / three times a year and have never had any problems with them, staff are always friendly, plane's are comfortable, easy to book on app

April 26, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good service an low price

The site looks stable. The booking was done in 5 minuter. The price fit with my travel period. We have for years very good experience with Sunexpress. In the past there was a problem (wrong name on the ticket, ticket useless) that was solved on management level. Very good

April 26, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Missing money of 38.95 Euro while returning

I bought a ticket on 19 April. I was told that the credit card transaction fell apart and my money was sent back to be received in 3 days. I did receive it, however 38.95 Euro was missing. My bank in Turkey confirmed in written that the said amount was cut by Sunexpress. They dont know why. I wish to receive the said amount back (BTW: I had to buy the same ticket on your TR hotline on 24 April). I was told to apply via your internet site. Nothing is available or working there. Please return to me via mail Best regards

April 19, 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Selçuk,
we’re sorry to hear about the missing amount from your refund and the difficulties you experienced with our website. We understand how frustrating it is when payment discrepancies are not clearly explained.

Your case details and bank confirmation are important, and this should be reviewed properly by our relevant team. Please contact our customer service team via our website or by phone at +31 97010269797.

We appreciate your feedback, and it will be forwarded internally to help improve our refund and payment processes.

Kind regards,
Sara from SunExpress
www.sunexpress.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Can not fault them it was a newer plane…

Can not fault them it was a newer plane and there in 4 30 min was faster then last year

April 23, 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Brian,
we are pleased to hear you had a smooth experience and enjoyed the aircraft and punctual arrival. We look forward to welcoming you again on board.

Kind regards,
Tom from SunExpress
www.sunexpress.com

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Check-in chaos, damaged baggage, and months of unresolved customer service

On March 1st, 2026, I experienced two serious failures during my SunExpress flight XQ 0564 from Antalya to Vienna — neither of which has been resolved to this day.
1. Check-in Disaster at Antalya Airport Terminal 2
At 09:45, after waiting in line at desks 235-236, I was told the desk was closing just as my turn arrived and was redirected. After queuing again at the new desk, that one closed too. Passengers with 40 kg of luggage were forced to wander between desks due to TGS ground staff’s complete lack of coordination. If a desk is closing, why is no barrier placed to prevent passengers from queuing needlessly?
2. Damaged Baggage Delivered in Vienna
Upon arrival, my suitcase was delivered with its telescopic handle mechanism completely shattered at the base — entirely unusable. I immediately filed a PIR (Property Irregularity Report) at Vienna Airport. After multiple formal complaints to SunExpress, I received the same automated response each time: “Handles are protruding parts; send us a repair invoice.” A handle torn from the body of a suitcase cannot be repaired, and SunExpress’s internal terms cannot override passenger rights under the Montreal Convention (Article 17).
After months of being given the runaround, I am now pursuing formal legal action through the Consumer Arbitration Committee. I am sharing this experience to warn other passengers.
Flight: XQ 0564 | 01.03.2026 | AYT → VIE
PNR: WCC2F8 | Bag Tag: XQ 379976
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1 Mart 2026 tarihinde XQ 0564 seferli AYT-VIE uçuşumda, aynı uçuşta iki ayrı ciddi mağduriyet yaşadım ve hiçbiri SunExpress tarafından çözüme kavuşturulmadı.
1. Antalya Havalimanı Terminal 2 - Check-in Kabusu
Saat 09:45’te 235-236 numaralı check-in bankolarında sıraya girdim. Tam sıram geldiğinde banka “kapalı” denilerek başka bir bankoya yönlendirildim. Yeni bankoda tekrar sıraya girdiğimde, o banka da kapatıldı ve yeniden başka bir bankoya yönlendirildim. Ellerinde 40 kg bagaj bulunan yolcuların, TGS personelinin organizasyonsuzluğu yüzünden banka banka gezdirilmesi kabul edilemez. Madem banka kapatılacak, neden şerit çekilmiyor?
2. Viyana’da Teslim Edilen Hasarlı Bagaj
Uçuş sonrasında valizimin teleskopik çekme kolunun plastik gövde kökü tamamen parçalanmış ve kullanılamaz halde teslim edildi. Viyana Havalimanı’nda derhal PIR (hasar tutanağı) tutturdum. SunExpress’e birden fazla yazılı başvuru yaptım. Her seferinde “çekme kolları çıkıntılı parça sayılır, tamir faturası gönderin” şeklinde aynı otomatik yanıtı aldım. Gövdeden kopmuş, tamir edilemez durumdaki bir valiz için ne tamir faturası gönderilebilir ne de bu yanıt uluslararası Montreal Konvansiyonu kapsamındaki haklarımı ortadan kaldırabilir.
Aylarca oyalandım, sonuç alamadım. Tüketici Hakem Heyeti başvurusu dahil tüm yasal haklarımı kullanmaya devam edeceğim. Bu deneyimi yaşayacak diğer yolcuları uyarmak için paylaşmak istedim.
Uçuş: XQ 0564 | 01.03.2026 | AYT → VIE
PNR: WCC2F8 | Bagaj Etiketi: XQ 379976

March 1, 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Furkan,
thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed account of your experience. We are very sorry to hear about the difficulties you faced during check-in in Antalya and the damage to your baggage.

We understand how frustrating and unacceptable this situation must have been for you, especially given the repeated contacts without a satisfactory resolution so far. Please contact our customer service team via our website or by phone at +49 6931099797 to review your case.

Your feedback regarding ground handling coordination and baggage handling processes is also important and will be forwarded to the responsible teams for further investigation and improvement.

Kind regards,
Sara from SunExpress
www.sunexpress.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent value for money

Clear pricing on website with different baggage options. Very good flight times.
Extremely pleasant staff on-board. Comfortable planes. Really enjoyed the flight.

April 6, 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Shona,
we are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the clear pricing, comfortable flight and our onboard service. We look forward to welcoming you again on board.

Kind regards,
Sara from SunExpress
www.sunexpress.com

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disgraceful company

Awful experience with SunExpress. Had 15kg of luggage included in my booking and then paid for an additional 20kg of luggage before I flew out. No issues on the way out but on the way back staff claimed I hadn’t got any luggage allowance and charged me £160 for 2 cases. One weighing 18kg and the other 15kg. Made a complaint to SunExpress who are now lying saying I had 66kg of luggage. What they’ve done is added my luggage twice! So their mistake and I’ve asked for proof of this weight and now they’re not responding despite me sending proof that I had 2 cases and the weight. Complete fraud to take extra money. I’ll be taking this further. And from the reviews looks like they’ve done it to lots of other people. Staff were also so rude to me, one man waved his hand and said go away go away. The 2 women were talking amongst themselves and answering calls on mobiles and instagram notifications. When I asked if they could help she held her finger up to shush me.

April 22, 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Melanie,
we’re very sorry to hear about your experience and the distress caused by the baggage charge, the handling of your complaint, and the behaviour you described from staff.

Your feedback is taken seriously and will be reviewed internally as part of our quality and customer service checks. We also recommend continuing to follow up directly through our official customer service channels with your documentation so the case can be reassessed. Please contact our customer service team via our website or by phone at +44 2081579797.

Kind regards,
Sara from SunExpress
www.sunexpress.com

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