Can I change the passenger name on Turkish Airlines?

While making the flight reservation, passengers must fill out several pieces of information, such as complete name, contact number, email id, etc., to provide their identity. But for any reason, if they mistakenly fill out any incorrect detail, they can correct it before the flight departure date. Most airlines allow you to change passenger details after booking the flight, and Turkish Airlines is one of them. While traveling with this airline, travelers will get different services such as quick refunds, extra luggage allowance, and special assistance for premium bookings, etc. If any traveler wants to do the Turkish airline's name change but needs details about the process, charges, etc., then they do not need to worry; by reading below, they will get complete information. 

Turkish Airlines name change policies are below.

Turkish Airlines provide several policies through which you will get details on whether you can change the name for free or have to pay the cost. If you want to know about all the policies for name changes, you have to read below. 

• You can change the name without paying any charges if you do it within 24 hours of booking, but after surpassing the 24-hour free window, you have to pay the charges. 
• You can also add SFPD details, i.e., Secure Flight passenger details through GDS, to your booking so that the name on the ticket reflects according to the government-issued document.
• You can only modify the three letters of your surname, and if you want to change your initial name, you have to connect with the representatives. 
• If you want to modify the name due to your marriage or divorce, you have to show all the documents, and you can change the name without paying charges. You can only change the name if the time left in the flight departure is more than 24 hours.
• While purchasing the tickets, if you apply for insurance, you do not have to pay any charges for name changes. 
• As per the Turkish airline's name change policy, the transfer of ownership of the tickets is restricted; if the passenger wants to change the ownership, they have to cancel the ticket, apply for a refund, and purchase a new flight ticket. 
• You can only change the name if you have any single passenger booking; if you make any group reservations or have another passenger, you must contact the airline for a name change. 
• You can only change the name on your ticket if you do not make the check-in, as if you complete the check-in and get your boarding pass, you will not be able to change the name. 

Ways to change the name of Turkish Airlines are below.

There are multiple modes available through which you can change the name in Turkish, and having the facility in various ways will help you; if you cannot change the name on the first mode, you can go with the alternative method. 

Connect with the representative: If you need help with the name change process or want any detail before changing the name, you can take assistance by connecting with the representative. You must use the call option to communicate with the representative, as it is the fastest connecting mode. To reach on-call, call this number 1 (800) 874-8875, and then select the comfortable language you are comfortable connecting. Then you have to follow the instructions of IVR, which are below mention.

• Select 1 for the new flight reservation or upgrade the bookings 
• Select 2 to know about miles or complete packages 
• Select 3 if you want to check your flight status 
• Select 4 to change the name 
• Select * to communicate with the representatives

After listening to the instructions of the IVR, you have to choose the option relevant to your issue and then connect with the expert on that query. The best time to communicate with the representative is between 06 AM to 08 AM, as at this time, you can avoid the call hold issue. 

Use the official website: You can also use the official website of the Turkish airline to change the name, but for this, you have to follow the process below. 

• Visit to Turkish Airlines website in your browser. 
• Then open the manage booking page and fill out the last name with the booking reference number. 
• Following this, you must click on the name change tab and mention the correct name. 
• Attach the relevant document with the correct name and save the changes 
• Next, if you see any charges, pay them using your card or another appropriate option.
• Last, you will get the email of successfully changing the name on your registered email id.

How much does it cost to change your name on Turkish Airlines?

The amount you have to pay for the Turkish Airlines name change fee will depend upon the words you are changing; still, you have to pay between 150 USD to 250 USD; the amount may vary as per the flight route. 

Through the above information, you will still know about the Turkish airline's name change request; if you get any issues, you can compose an email to mention your complete query, and within 24 hours of sending the email, you will get the revert.