SunExpress Airlines Reviews 5,397

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 2 out of 5 stars

ripping you off with seat selection!

you have to check in online in advance and they force you to pay for a seat no matter what!
Or else you can not finish the check in process which it's a must!!!!!
not happy!

5 April 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Anke,
we’re sorry to hear about your experience with seat selection and online check-in. Seat reservation is optional and free seats are assigned automatically, but we regret if this was unclear. Your feedback is important and will be reviewed internally.

Kind regards,
Zeynep from SunExpress
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So good we booked again

Great flight with SunExpress last year - flying with them again this year - Booked with Tui but you book your seats direct with them - extremely easy process and I recommend upgrading to the Sun Priority package for fast track luggage drop off and priority boarding. All round great experience

4 August 2025
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Rebecca,
we’re very happy to hear that you had a great experience and chose to fly with us again. Thank you for your recommendation and your positive feedback about our services. We look forward to welcoming you on board.

Kind regards,
Tom from SunExpress

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Sun Express - bad experience

The app is very bad - after many attempts I was eventually able to buy my tickets - it took more than an hour

4 April 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Paul,
we’re sorry to hear about your experience with our app and the booking process. We understand how frustrating this must have been and appreciate your feedback, which we will take into account for improvements.

Kind regards,
Sara from SunExpress

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Baggage allowance

if you buy for two , you cant buy different baggage allowance. One of us didnt need 20 + 8 kg baggage which costs extra £60k but had no other choice. so you either buy your tickets separetely or you pay. This should be a basic option. Hopefully someone can help

3 April 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Gul,
we’re sorry to hear about your experience regarding baggage options. We understand your concern and appreciate your feedback, which we will share internally to help improve flexibility in our booking process.

Kind regards,
Tom from SunExpress

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good airline with excellent service

1 April 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hallo Jörg,
wir freuen uns sehr über Ihr positives Feedback und dass Sie mit unserem Service so zufrieden sind. Wir freuen uns, Sie beim nächsten Mal wieder an Bord zu begrüßen.

Mit freundlichen Grüßen,
Carolin von SunExpress

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Beware I tried to book flights twice…

Beware I tried to book flights twice this morning first time on a debit card, I approved the payment then the website said it could not process. Money is pending out of my account. Tired again this time using faster payment. Big mistake the website failed they payment has been sent to there bank account and no one is willing to help me. DO not use faster payment as you will never get it back. Scam over £1k gone and no flights

3 April 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Caroline,
we’re very sorry to hear about this experience and understand how concerning this situation must be. This is certainly not the experience we aim to provide. We take such matters seriously and regret the distress and inconvenience caused.

Kind regards,
Zeynep from SunExpress

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

This is my first time flying with…

This is my first time flying with SunExpress and the online booking process was very straightforward. The price was reasonable and everything was easy to complete. I’ll share a full review once I return 04th May 2026 from my trip, flying from Lefkosa Ercan to London Stansted.

2 April 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Salih,
we’re very happy to hear that your first booking experience with us was smooth and straightforward. Thank you for your positive feedback, and we look forward to welcoming you on board soon.
Kind regards, Sara from SunExpress

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good organization

Good organization and adherence to schedule. Kind and responsive flight attendants. I flew from London to Antalya and back and everything went smoothly in both directions. I recommend!

1 April 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Vesela,
we’re very happy to hear that your flights from London to Antalya went smoothly and that you were satisfied with our crew and organization. Thank you for your recommendation, and we look forward to welcoming you on board again.

Kind regards,
Zeynep from SunExpress

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was all very easy looking forward to…

It was all very easy looking forward to flying with you

2 April 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Henk,
we’re very happy to hear that everything was easy for you and we look forward to welcoming you on board again soon.
Kind regards,
Sara from SunExpress

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They don't give a s**t about how much stress they cause!

Booked 4 return flights to travel from Dalyan, Turkey to Newcastle in September 2026. Spent days sorting out travel arrangements, booking villas, and time off work. Then, out of the blue SunXpress email, saying the flights have been cancelled and our tickets have been transferred to the following day!! They just don't give a s**t about how much stress and inconvenience they cause, having to completely rearrange all your plans! In the end we decided that we couldn't trust them in case they did the same thing again and booked the day before with TUI, even though it was £100 more each - worth paying for the peace of mind! Will definitely not even considering using SunXpress again after this experience!

12 March 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Paul,
we’re truly sorry for the disruption and stress caused by the schedule change. We understand how frustrating this must be after planning your trip. While such changes can occur, your experience matters to us and we regret the inconvenience this caused.

Kind regards,
Sara from SunExpress

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

in the middle of the night

This flight was okay. We started on time. My seat was okay. We arrived too early and had to turn a round before landing ahead of schedule. Talk with the airport management of DTM. The treatment of passengers is not human.

30 March 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Emrullah,
we’re sorry to hear about your experience during the flight and understand your concerns. Safety and operational decisions can sometimes lead to changes in landing procedures, and we regret any discomfort this may have caused. Your feedback is noted and will be reviewed internally.

Kind regards,
Zeynep from SunExpress

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I had a very disappointing experience…

I had a very disappointing experience with SunExpress.

Flight Number: XQ1767
Route: Berlin Brandenburg (BER) → Gaziantep (GZT)
Date: 12 March 2026

I requested and received confirmation for a baby bassinet (Baby Basket) for my infant, and it was clearly shown in my booking. However, upon boarding, I was told that no bassinet was available.

Even worse, the cabin crew was unhelpful and dismissive, telling me to “send an email for a refund” instead of trying to assist.

Traveling with an infant without the promised bassinet was extremely uncomfortable. A confirmed service should not be ignored like this.

Very poor service and unprofessional handling.

12 March 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Mohammad,

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced on your flight. We understand how important this service is for families traveling with infants. Your feedback will help us improve our procedures to prevent such issues in the future.

Kind regards, Zeynep from SunExpress

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The website is very good organized

The website is very good organized. Booking is easy and fast. Further services from Sunexpress are good. Like flying with Sunexpress and until now at reasonable prices.

31 March 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Leen,
we’re very happy to hear that you find our website well organized and enjoy the booking process and our services. Thank you for your positive feedback and we look forward to welcoming you on board again.

Kind regards,
Zeynep from SunExpress

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT

Very bad experience and disappointment with SunExpress services during contact with the customer center. Based on repeated personal experiences, I recommend not using the services of this carrier.

30 March 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Petr,

We are very sorry to hear about your disappointing experience. Your feedback is important to us, and we will review our processes to ensure better service in the future.

Kind regards,
Tom from SunExpress

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

SunExpress Dublin…


I recently flew with SunExpress Dublin to Izmir, first time flying with this airline, had a mixed experience. The flight seemed moderately overbooked, which understandably caused frustration among some passengers, and a few people were quite upset. Took off on time
However, my personal experience was very positive. I found the service to be great overall, and the cabin crew were especially lovely—friendly, helpful, and professional throughout the journey.

While the overbooking situation affected the atmosphere for some travellers, I personally had a pleasant flight and appreciated the excellent service

28 March 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Reidy,
we’re very happy to hear that you had a pleasant flight and appreciated our cabin crew’s friendly and professional service. Thank you for sharing your balanced feedback, and we look forward to welcoming you on board again.

Kind regards,
Tom from SunExpress

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dear SunExpress Customer Service ??????

Dear SunExpress Customer Service,

I am writing to raise a concern regarding a baggage fee that I paid in relation to my recent flight (Flight Number: XQ0590, Booking Reference: B2SAL6). Gatwick /Antalya return 18-03-26 till 23-03-26

I paid €114 per person for baggage, under the impression that this covered both the outbound and return journeys. However, upon arriving in Turkey, I discovered that this fee only applied to one direction of travel. This was not clearly communicated at the time of booking, and as a result, it caused confusion and additional stress during my trip.

I would appreciate clarification as to why this was not made explicit during the booking process. The way the information was presented led me to reasonably believe the payment covered both legs of the journey.

Given the misunderstanding, I kindly request that you review this matter and consider a refund or appropriate compensation.

I look forward to your response.

Yours sincerely,
Fahri Metehan Alpsakarya

30 March 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Fahri,

Thank you for sharing your experience. We apologize for the confusion regarding the baggage fee for your Gatwick–Antalya flight. We will review your case, please contact our costumer service.

Kind regards,
Zeynep from SunExpress

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Struggling to understand

The flights were booked as part of a package with Love Holidays, as such the baggage was included in the price of the holiday. We had no issues around baggage or any hidden costs.
Online check in was fine and we managed it with no issues, the same for the bag drop at Manchester. One small issue was there were only two reps checking baggage in so was a little slow but not really an issue.
Boarding was fine, flight was due to leave at 18:15, we were on and pushed back from the gate at 18:05 so all good.
Plane was clean and unlike some other budget airlines the seats recline which was nice.
I flight service for drinks and snacks was good and we had no problems, cabin crew were friendly.
2 things that spoiled the flight.
1- other rowdy passengers shouting and drinking to much. But can not blame the airline for that.
2- in flight announcements, were made in multiple languages, in Turkish they were clear but as soon as it came to English the PA was quiet, and poor quality so I could not hear or understand what was being said.
Overall SunExpress are a budget airline, the flight was on time, easy to book on and board. My complaints are minor but the PA on the plane needs improving.

27 March 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Martin,
we’re very happy to hear that you had an overall smooth experience and appreciated our service and crew. Thank you for your detailed feedback, especially regarding the onboard announcements—we will share this internally for improvement.

Kind regards,
Zeynep from SunExpress

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I travelled from Antalya to Edinburgh

I travelled from Antalya to Edinburgh. The flight left on time, the cabin crew could not have been nicer, and arrived early. The seats were comfortable, and the aircraft was clean and tidy. There was nothing to dislike.

28 March 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Colin,

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are delighted that you enjoyed our punctual flight, friendly crew, comfortable seats, and clean aircraft. We look forward to welcoming you on board again soon.

Kind regards,
Tom from SunExpress

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have always received good service…

I have always received good service from Sun express. The staff are lovely and attentive and most of the time run ontime. There seems to be a little more leg room than some of their well know rivals. An example of good service is on the 14.25 flight from Antalya on the 29th March 26 the flight was almost empty, I would say around 70 people on it at the most, they still ran the flight. This has happened to me before twice when I have traveled with another well known turkish owned airline and twice it has been cancelled. Well done Sun express for keeping the service on schedule.

29 March 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Nicola,

Thank you for your detailed feedback! We are delighted that you appreciate our attentive staff, punctuality, and extra legroom. It’s great to hear that we could provide a reliable service for you. We look forward to welcoming you on board again soon.

Kind regards,
Zeynep from SunExpress

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The information for the flight was was not as easy as i first thought could do with giving information that no payment required if you have books via a package holiday.

The information for the flight was found on the tui booking when full payment was made.

29 March 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Jackie,
we’re sorry to hear that the information regarding your flight and payment details was not clear. We understand your feedback about improving transparency for package holiday bookings and will take it into consideration for future improvements.

Kind regards,
Zeynep from SunExpress

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