SunExpress Airlines Reviews 5,476

TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

2.6

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Looking at 1,291 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many customers found the prices to be too high, especially for additional services like baggage. The website was frequently criticized for being unstable, slow, and difficult to use, leading to problems with online check-in and booking. Some people also had issues with the booking process, finding it confusing and prone to errors, particularly regarding baggage options and seat selection. While some reviewers reported positive interactions with staff, others found them unhelpful or unprofessional, and there were mixed opinions on the overall service quality.

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Staff

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Booking process

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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

Very confusing booking seats and the luggage part saying do you want to continue without luggage but booked with tui and luggage is included so continued then it says luggage is free. But reserved ou... See more

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 2 out of 5 stars

Booked a flight through Sunexpress. No email confirmation received, no customer services are contactable, their auto response says their inbox is full, the chat bot failed to respond? After several... 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

Flying to the Sun

Booked to fly to Antalya on line very easy to do the flight was from Leeds Bradford Airport.
This is the second time I have used Sun Express and I’m very impressed with the company.
The flight attendants were very pleasant and helpful great service.
Comfortable seating and the flight left on time there and back

25 April 2026
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

SunExpres airline is ok. Booking process a nightmare

SunExpres as airline and available trips especially to Turkey is fine.
Book a flight in the app and online is a hazzle after login.
After 3 attempts and faults at the end of the booking process or even after payment is accepted. The booked flight crashes in the booking programm. I had this also with previous bookings. So the stability of the booking process is not functioning quite well.

8 May 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No charging points on the plane

No charging points on the plane. Staff very slow to serve

Debit cards didn’t seem to work.

Would not take uk cash

Very disorganised

We booked through TUI and got this

Sorry but never again

6 May 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very bad airline

Very bad airline. This has happened to me multiple times.

The first time, they cancelled the flight and only informed me two days before departure.

The second time, they forced us to arrange a self-transfer in Turkey even though the ticket was sold as a transit journey.

Now for the third time, they cancelled their summer flights to my destination, and I’m forced to book another ticket at triple the price.

DO NOT BOOK WITH SunExpress. You may end up in serious trouble and paying much more in the end.

18 August 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

one star is more than what u deserve…

one star is more than what u deserve really very very very bad even I'm not able to reach anyone of you guys you had cancelled my flight and I'm not able to get the refund

7 May 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Abdelrahman,
we are sorry to hear about your cancelled flight and the difficulties you are experiencing with your refund and reaching our support. We understand your frustration and would like to assist you further. Please contact our customer service via the forms on our website or call +31 97010269797 for review of your case.

Kind regards,
Sara from SunExpress
www.sunexpress.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

SunExpress just deliver

SunExpress just deliver. Flight on time or early. Aircraft clean. Staff always welcoming and attentive. Best value for money for flights to Turkey. Flight timings could be better but you get what you pay for so there's always a compromise.
I would not hesitate to recommend SunExpress, I have flown with them a few times and have never had any problems.

4 May 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Raymond,
we are pleased to hear that you consistently enjoy your flights with SunExpress. Thank you for your recommendation and continued trust. We look forward to welcoming you on board again.

Kind regards,
Tom from SunExpress
www.sunexpress.com

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Didn’t have a problem with this airline…

Didn’t have a problem with this airline from booking seats, checking in and the flight was very comfortable. The airline crew were very polite and helpful.
Only gripe we had was the cabin was very hot on our outbound flight and my personal air vent didn’t give out any cool air. Don’t know if all the air con were like that. Didn’t have a problem on the inward flight at all, air con worked perfectly.

30 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Can't use online check in

Can't use online check in . System just crashes or freezes . Avoid using this airline . Go with the others even if they are slightly more expensive

7 May 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello,
we are sorry to hear that you experienced issues with our online check-in system. We understand how frustrating technical problems can be and appreciate your feedback. Please contact our customer service via the forms on our website or call +31 97010269797 so we can assist you further.

Kind regards,
Tom from SunExpress
www.sunexpress.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Smooth booking experience for group…

Smooth booking experience for group booking. All extras shown clearly when booking. Competitive prices,

7 May 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello,
we are pleased to hear that you had a good experience and found our pricing and extras clearly presented. Thank you for your feedback and we look forward to welcoming you on board again.

Kind regards,
Tom from SunExpress
www.sunexpress.com

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Everything was ok

Everything was ok, you need only to know that there is no free service on board, you have to pay for it. That's ok. It was only a short flight, but inspite of that a small free water bottle would be nice.

30 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Flight left on time and arrived early

Flight left on time and arrived early. Flight attendants were very courteous and helpful. Had a great flight

4 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello,
we are pleased to hear that you had a great experience on your SunExpress flight. Thank you for your feedback and we look forward to welcoming you on board again.

Kind regards,
Sara from SunExpress
www.sunexpress.com

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

unable to buy drinks as your card…

unable to buy drinks as your card machines cant take apple pay or google pay and we tried 4 cards between debit and credit to get one to work. And your staff are slow, lazy and uninterested and blamed the banks absolute nonsense to blame the banks its your tech! also it must be againsted the law to charge more for the same item if you pay with cash! disgusting airline

4 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Dean,
we are sorry to hear about your onboard experience and the issues with the payment system. We understand your frustration regarding the card payments and service onboard. Your feedback will be shared internally for review and improvement.

Kind regards,
Sara from SunExpress
www.sunexpress.com

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It would be more helpful if online check could be more efficient.

It would be more helpful if online check-in could be done EARLIER than 36 hours before the flight. I would like your process to mirror another airline and allow 4 weeks.
On the flight one cabin attendant did not know how to raise the arm rest on the 737. I showed the fellow customer how to do it. The cabin temperature was uncomfortably high causing some customers to use the safety card as a fan, and some small children were taking off their shirts. The cabin staff should be trained to recognise these signs of passenger discomfort and act accordingly. When I commented on the cabin temperature I was told I should have raised the issue with the cabin staff during the flight - but I am only 1 customer out of about 150! Next time I will raise it!
Additionally, the in flight PA announcement from the captain and flight attendants were so ‘unobtrusive’ as to be almost unnoticeable and therefore went ignored by many passengers.

3 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SunExpress NEVER AGAIN. TOTAL AND DEFINITIVE BOYCOTT.

Concerning my SunExpress flight between Antalya and Zurich, Online check-in was virtually impossible. Refusal to checkin my cabin luggage during the boarding process despite my allowance. Exorbitant 80€ fine for cabin baggage exceeding the ridiculous 8kg limit.
Regarding my SWISS Airlines connecting flight between Zurich and Lisbon, please note that the boarding staff asked me to allow my cabin baggage to be placed in the hold for operational reasons and retrieved from the baggage carousel in Lisbon, without charge or penalty. I therefore strongly dispute SWISS and SunExpress customer service reasoning.
SunExpress NEVER AGAIN. TOTAL AND DEFINITIVE BOYCOTT.
Shame on Lufthansa and Swiss for partnering with this unscrupulous and low quality airline.

4 May 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Philippe,
we are sorry to hear about your experience regarding online check-in and baggage handling. We understand your frustration concerning the baggage policy and additional charges. Please contact our customer service via the forms on our website or at +31 97010269797 so we can review your feedback in detail.

Kind regards,
Tom from SunExpress
www.sunexpress.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

On time

On time, no problems at all.. Booking easy.. I was confused by the fact they asked for a I think it was visa number but it turned out to be your passport number, although I had already put the passport number in.. That was a bit confusing I admit..

26 April 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello,
we are pleased to hear that your flight was on time and that you found the booking process easy. Thank you for your feedback and also for your comment regarding the passport/visa information field — we appreciate you pointing this out as it helps us improve clarity. We look forward to welcoming you on board again.

Kind regards,
Tom from SunExpress
www.sunexpress.com

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disappointing Seating Policy: 2-Year-Old Separated from Parent

I am writing this out of sheer frustration as this is not the first time I’ve faced this issue with SunExpress. I am traveling with my 2-year-old son, and once again, the system automatically assigned us seats in completely different rows.

What is the point of entering the child’s age during the booking process if the algorithm is going to separate a toddler from their parent? It is a basic human and safety requirement for a small child to sit next to their guardian.

Here is the summary of my experience:

The "Pay-to-Sit-Together" Trap: After spending a long time trying to reach customer service, I was told that the only way to sit with my child was to pay an extra fee for seat selection. This feels like a forced upsell for a basic necessity.

Repeated Failure: Even after canceling the online check-in and trying again as suggested, the system assigned separate seats once more.

Zero Improvement: I have filed multiple complaints over the past year, but nothing has changed.

Stressful Experience: Now, I have to go to the check-in counter and hope for a solution, or worse, "beg" other passengers to swap seats on the plane. Traveling with a child is challenging enough without SunExpress making it unnecessarily stressful.

I strongly advise families to be cautious. It’s disheartening to see such a fundamental human situation being ignored for the sake of extra seat fees. I do not recommend this airline for families.

4 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Zeynep,
we are sorry to hear about your repeated experience and understand how stressful this situation must be when travelling with a young child. Your feedback regarding seat allocation for families is very important to us and will be shared internally.

Kind regards,
Sara from SunExpress
www.sunexpress.com

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