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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Service

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Staff

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Booking process

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Price

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Website

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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

We had flight izmir to dublin 04/05/26

We had flight izmir to dublin 04/05/26. There was isssue at counter with staff ı dont know the person name there was lady kind of rude to me but after that name of person working there Büsra Kozan helped us she was really kind and helpful
I would like to thank to her from here.

4 May 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If u want to lose ur money and time welcome to Sun Express

Try to do ur best to escape the cooperation with this cheat company.

Sun Express used to cancel the flights and never refund the ticket’s’ value.

20 April 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Alexa,
we are sorry to hear about your frustration and that you experienced flight cancellations and refund concerns. Please contact our customer service via the forms on our website or call +31 97010269797 so we can review your case properly.

Kind regards,
Zeynep from SunExpress
www.sunexpress.com

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Quick check in

Quick check in. On both journeys we were all on the plane with the doors closed 15 minutes before take off. We had no issues at all.

17 April 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good Low cost company

Low cost company with All services payable on board we arrived on Time everyrhing was good prices of food a Little bit expansive but good value staff profesional

1 May 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great service and flight

Check in online and at the desks was very easy and straightforward
Flight crew were very kind and helpful
Only thing to let the flight down was the fact we could not use our debit card on board so had to use a credit card which some passengers didn’t have

30 April 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

New baggage scam

New baggage scam: 4kg weight exceeding European regulations. Comfortable planes, reclining seats, unprepared staff at Antalya airport, long lines to check in luggage, you have to arrive 4 hours early to avoid missing your flight.

1 May 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Paid Extra leg room, wasn't allowed to sit there. BASTARDS!

Me my brother and my cousin are all almost two meters tall and my brother is more than two meters tall.
I always book extra leg space.
I came on the flight and our assigned seat wasn't with extra leg room, we got appointed a regular seat.
We pointed this out to the stewards, and they responded very bluntly saying that we didnt book with extra leg room, he said prove it then.
How am I supposed to prove this on the airplane where there is no mobile connection.

Had a terrible flight since we couldn't sit normal, we had to lift our knees and place them against the chairs of the people in front of us which also caused frustration with them.

Then during the flight someone else wanted a larger seat and they allowed him to use one of the 3 extra leg room seats (which were empty, likely because that were supposed to be our seats) and they even charged him for it, while we had also paid for it.

You know a mistake is possible, but the blunt response and communication from the flight staff is unacceptable.

Therefore a 1 star for these bastards.

30 April 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Rick,
we are very sorry to hear about your experience regarding the seat allocation and the communication onboard. We understand your frustration, especially after paying for extra legroom seats. Please contact our customer service via the forms on our website or at +442081579797 so we can review your case further.

Kind regards,
Tom from SunExpress
www.sunexpress.com

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Damaged suitcase, no responsibility

My suitcase was damaged on arrival. I only saw the damage at home, but I reported it within 7 days with photos. SunExpress hides behind a PIR rule (a form you can only get at the airport) and takes no responsibility. Other airlines handle this fairly. SunExpress does not. Very poor service. I will never fly with them again. I don't want to give a star, but unfortunately I have to in order to leave a review.

30 April 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Joyce,
we are sorry to hear about the damage to your suitcase and understand your disappointment regarding the handling of your claim. Your feedback is important to us. Please contact our customer service again via the forms on our website or by phone at +31 97010269797 for further review.

Kind regards,
Sara from SunExpress
www.sunexpress.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time flying with SunExpress and…

First time flying with SunExpress and was pleasantly surprised with how good they were, they are a no fuss airline, but the service by the cabin crew was excellent, arrived early both on the outward journey and flight home, have nothing bad to say, would use the again without a second thought.

21 April 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Booked from Antalya to London Stansted

Booked from Antalya to London Stansted. Flight left/landed close to on time. Comfortable flight. The in-flight food prices i taught were high when compared to corparable airlines. I found the website to be slow at times. But overall i would fly again with them.

29 April 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

very difficult website and we had to…

very difficult website and we had to pay five euro's per person because we couldnt prove we did online check-in. Confirmation came by email, but the boarding passes were not availble. In the end, no online check-in. Happened to us both ways, just not needed troubles.

1 May 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Luuk,
we are sorry to hear about the difficulties you experienced with our website and online check-in process. We understand how frustrating this situation must have been. Your feedback will be shared internally to help us improve our services and customer experience.

Kind regards,
Zeynep from SunExpress
www.sunexpress.com

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I’ve been travelling regularly for the…

I’ve been travelling regularly for the past 6–7 years and have flown with countless airlines, both major and budget. Without a doubt, my experience with SunExpress stands out as the worst I’ve ever had.
To start with, their online check-in opens 72 hours before departure—but their system conveniently “wasn’t working,” leaving passengers stuck. Instead of resolving the issue, they charged an extra £20 just to check in at the counter. On top of that, the baggage policy felt like a money trap: only 4kg allowed for hand luggage, and an outrageous £83 fee if it went up to 8kg.
Unfortunately, the return flight was even worse. This time, it wasn’t just about poor service or hidden charges—it felt genuinely unsafe. The way the aircraft was being flown was extremely unsettling, to the point where I was seriously concerned for my family and everyone on board. It was chaotic, uncomfortable, and honestly frightening.
Overall, this wasn’t just a bad experience—it was a complete disaster from start to finish. Between the technical failures, excessive charges, and deeply uncomfortable flight experience, I wouldn’t choose this airline again under any circumstances—even if the ticket were free

20 April 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Tauqeer,
we are sorry to hear about your experience and take your feedback regarding check-in, baggage and onboard comfort seriously. We regret the inconvenience and discomfort you described.

Kind regards,
Sara from SunExpress
www.sunexpress.com

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Overall an ok experience

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 apple pay and no google pay. Most people on my flight couldnt order food and drinks because of this.

Also the baggage restrictions did not highlight the additional cost of €4 per lb overweight on the return flight. I returned from Antalya to London and was charged €130 for our cases.

Complimentary water on flight would be nice especially when customers are not able to use their mastercards on flight without prior notice being given. I flew 5 hours no drink on a hot plane whilst pregnant.

Otherwise a decent flight. Seating was pleasant and staff were friendly.

27 April 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Keke,
thank you for your feedback and for highlighting your experience. We are sorry for the inconvenience regarding onboard payment options, baggage charges, and comfort during your flight. Your comments are important to us and will be reviewed internally to improve clarity and service.

Kind regards,
Carolin from SunExpress
www.sunexpress.com

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is completely unacceptable and…

This is completely unacceptable and unprofessional.

Your staff clearly told me I had 20 kg baggage on my flight from Denmark to Izmir, and I checked in my bag based on that. I even confirmed that the same applied for my return.

On my return, I was suddenly told I had no baggage allowance and was forced to pay 80 euros.

This is your mistake, not mine. Your staff gave false information, and I made purchases based on that.

Passing the responsibility to the customer instead of fixing your own error is extremely poor service.

Very disappointing.

24 April 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Bilal,
we are very sorry for the inconvenience and understand your frustration regarding the baggage information and additional charges. We take your feedback seriously and will review this case internally.

Kind regards,
Tom from SunExpress
www.sunexpress.com

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