SunExpress Airlines Reviews 5,405

TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

2.6

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Looking at 1,270 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many customers found the website unstable and experienced issues with the booking process, often leading to crashes or needing to restart. People also frequently mentioned that the prices, especially for additional services like baggage, were too high and felt like a money trap, with unexpected fees at the airport. However, some people were satisfied with the staff, describing them as polite, friendly, and helpful. A few other people also felt that the booking process was straightforward and that the flights were comfortable and on time.

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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

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 e... 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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2.6

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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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

26 April 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

26 April 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

19 April 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

23 April 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

1 March 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.

6 April 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. UPDATE: SunExpress have offered me £30 refund for the £160 they have fraudulently taken from me! Absolute joke. I want my whole money refunded not a pathetic £30!!!

22 April 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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Booking online was easy

Booking online was easy

25 April 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Andreea,
thank you very much for your positive feedback. We’re glad to hear that you found the online booking process easy and convenient. We look forward to welcoming you on board again.

Kind regards,
Zeynep from SunExpress
www.sunexpress.com

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I regret choosing this airline.

I regret choosing this airline.

When purchasing my ticket, I paid for cabin baggage and a personal item. I followed all size requirements precisely, down to the millimeter. However, during boarding, I was the ONLY passenger stopped and asked to have my suitcase weighed. Due to a slight overweight, a staff member demanded an additional payment of €80. (These are the rules, and although the situation was unpleasant, I understand that I had no other choice.)

The staff member spoke to me in a rude manner and seemed visibly pleased about the situation. All three staff members addressed me in a raised tone, even though I did not resist paying and remained calm throughout the interaction.

As a result, I was forced to check in my brand new suitcase. Upon arrival, I received it with a crack and a large number of scratches.

I contacted customer support twice, and both times my claim was rejected.

If you have the option, choose a more expensive airline — at least the staff there treat passengers with respect.

All the best.

25 April 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Daria,
we’re very sorry to hear about your experience and the way you were treated during boarding. We also regret that your suitcase was damaged and that your claim was not resolved to your satisfaction.
This is not the level of service we aim to provide.
Your feedback regarding staff behavior and baggage handling will be reviewed internally to improve our service.

Kind regards,
Sara from SunExpress
www.sunexpress.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Think they are budget bit brilliant

Think they are budget bit brilliant, staff wonderful, big thumbs up for me

24 April 2025
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Dee,
thank you very much for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience and appreciated our staff. We look forward to welcoming you on board again.

Kind regards,
Sara from SunExpress
www.sunexpress.com

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

It is 4 kg Baggage only included in…

It is 4 kg Baggage only included in price. And we informed only when did online check in. And it is very expensive if compare with different air companies

24 April 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Svetlana,
we’re sorry to hear about your experience and the confusion regarding baggage allowance and pricing.

For clarification: in the SunLight fare, only one small hand baggage item is included (max. 30 x 40 x 20 cm and up to 4 kg). An 8 kg hand baggage can be added starting from 19,99 €.

We understand that unexpected costs can be frustrating and will take your feedback into account to improve clarity in our communication.

Kind regards,
Sara from SunExpress
www.sunexpress.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

really simple and straightforward to…

really simple and straightforward to book

24 April 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Lynn,
thank you very much for your positive feedback. We’re glad to hear that you found the booking process simple and straightforward. We look forward to welcoming you on board again.

Kind regards,
Tom from SunExpress
www.sunexpress.com

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disgraceful Service

I would give zero stars but this isn't an option! The flight was cancelled by TUI but I had paid for extra legroom seats which had to be done direct with Sun Express. Initial contact was good but since I have submit all the necessary evidence that I had booked and paid for extra legroom seats (which I should not have needed to since their own records showed this!), I have had no responses to my several emails requesting my refund. Disgraceful. I will not give up until I receive this

20 March 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Jacq,
we’re very sorry to hear about your experience and the lack of response regarding your refund request. This is not the level of service we aim to provide. Please contact our customer service team again via our website or by phone at +31 97010269797. Your feedback will be reviewed internally to help improve our response times and handling of such cases.

Kind regards,
Sara from SunExpress
www.sunexpress.com

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

URGENT WARNING

URGENT WARNING – FLIGHT REBOOKING SCAM

If you are trying to book or amend a flight, please read this carefully.

My wife’s flight to Turkey was recently cancelled. She was instructed to call a UK customer service number to rearrange her travel (020 8157 9797). She spoke to an agent, who then transferred her to another “representative” to complete the rebooking.

That second person was a scammer.

During the call, three separate payments were taken, totalling £1,700.

This was not a random cold call. This happened after contacting what we believed to be a legitimate customer service channel and being transferred internally. That is extremely concerning. At best, there is a serious failure in their systems. At worst, something far more troubling is going on.

Do not assume that being transferred on a call means you are still speaking to a legitimate agent.

Protect yourself:

Do not make payments over the phone unless you are absolutely certain who you are speaking to
Hang up and call back using the official number listed on the airline’s website
Question any transfer or request for payment

We are now dealing with our credit card provider to try to recover £1,700.

Please take this seriously and stay vigilant.

21 April 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Mohamed,
we’re very sorry to hear about this situation and understand how concerning it must be. The safety and security of our customers is extremely important to us.

We would like to clarify that payments should only be made through our official channels. We strongly advise contacting our customer service directly via the official contact details listed on our website (Costumer Service Hotline UK: +44 2081579797) to ensure you are speaking with an authorized representative.

Your feedback is taken very seriously and will be reviewed internally!

Kind regards,
Sara from SunExpress
www.sunexpress.com

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

horrible experience - misleading baggage policy,

Very disappointing experience with SunExpress. On a five-hour flight, the lack of a seat pocket was surprisingly irritating and made the journey less comfortable.

The biggest issue was the misleading baggage policy. The website suggests free luggage when travelling with a baby, but only in the fine print does it exclude certain fare types—something not made clear during booking. We were forced to pay a large, unexpected fee at check-in on our return flight. We weren't the only ones, a significant proportion of the flight were forced to pay unexpected fees relating to luggage - strongly suggesting t&c's on booking are misleading

Check-in staff were rude, patronising, and couldn’t provide a receipt for the payment. Overall, a frustrating experience—I won’t be flying with them again.

14 April 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello,
we’re very sorry to hear about your experience and the frustration caused by the baggage policy and check-in process. We understand how disappointing unexpected fees and unclear information can be. We also regret that the service at the airport did not meet expectations. Your feedback will be reviewed internally to improve clarity and customer experience.

Kind regards,
Sara from SunExpress
www.sunexpress.com

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

We had a return flight booked to Turkey…

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 leaving me significantly out of pocket. When I then did the outbound leg the check in process was horrendous….the flight itself was very good.

20 April 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Kevin,
we’re sorry to hear about the cancellation of your return flight and the difficulties you experienced with the refund process, as well as the issues during check-in. We understand how frustrating it is to face unexpected costs and unclear processes, even if the flight itself was otherwise good. Your feedback will be reviewed internally to improve our handling of such situations.

Kind regards,
Tom from SunExpress
www.sunexpress.com

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

RIP-OFF MERCHANTS who need investigating

Was unable to check-in online, after three attempts, and was charged £5 each to get our boarding cards and then was charged £60 each for our bags, even though they complied with the booking (ie they fitted under the seat in front) a total of £130 - and to make matters worse the person on check-in didn’t return my credit card. Requested a refund, had a case number only to told case number didn’t exist when I tried to check the progress, even though I used the link off their confirmation email and the case number I was given. NEVER AGAIN will I travel with this company

17 April 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Kay,
we’re very sorry to hear about your experience and the multiple issues you encountered with check-in, baggage charges, and your refund request. This is not the level of service we aim to provide. Your feedback will be reviewed internally to investigate and improve our processes.

Kind regards,
Sara from SunExpress
www.sunexpress.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No problems

I didn't have any problems booking. I was well impressed by the flight. So much leg room and overhead storage. The staff were really friendly on the plane. Oue luggage came straight away on the belt. So no complaints. So much better than Easyjet and Jet2.

17 April 2026
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Reply from SunExpress Airlines

Hello Christine,
thank you very much for your positive feedback. We’re glad to hear you were impressed with your flight, the comfort, and our friendly crew, and that everything went smoothly with your luggage. We look forward to welcoming you on board again.

Kind regards,
Zeynep from SunExpress
www.sunexpress.com

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