Special meal service
At Turkish Airlines, our unrivaled catering service is there to meet the requirements of passengers who request special meal services for health, religious, nutrition purposes, or for infants and children. We ensure that your trip is a feast by serving you exquisite delicacies prepared from the freshest ingredients by our talented chefs.
Things you need to know
Passengers making special meal requests must have these processed at least 24 hours before their flight via our website, mobile app or call center.
Since we cannot guarantee that any of our flights are allergen-free, we cannot take responsibility for any allergic reactions’ passengers may have. Passengers with food allergies can choose a special meal option from the following selection or choose one at the time of booking.
Since the meals we serve on Turkish Airlines flights are prepared in accordance with Islamic rules, there is no need to request a Muslim meal.
To find our more about our special meal service, check frequently asked questions.
There are some menu content differences between meals served on Economy and Business Class. You can find out more on our dining onboard page.
If have nut and peanut allergies, please check the information below.
Special meals related to health status
Diabetic meal (DBML)

Prepared for passengers with diabetes (high sugar levels). Meals are served with very little sugar and balanced amounts of protein, fat, fiber and complex carbohydrates.
Does not include fried food. Contains some or all of: fat-free meat and dairy products, skinned poultry, fish and seafood products, vegetables, fruit. Served with whole grain bread, and other grains products.
Gluten-free meal (GFML)

Prepared for passengers with gluten allergy or intolerance. This meal does not include any wheat based products.
Does not contain wheat, wheat flour, caviar, oats, barley, pasta, bread, breadsticks, pastry, cakes, pastries, crisp breads containing gluten, cream, meat-flavored additives, dried fruit and nuts, malt products, and chocolate containing gluten. Contains some or all of: fresh fruit and vegetables, puffed rice, gluten-free crisp breads, soya milk, potatoes, soya and rice flour, dairy products, sago, and oily products.
Special meals related to religional beliefs
Kosher meal (KSML)

Prepared in accordance with Jewish dietary requirements and traditions.
Our meal, which is prepared in accordance with kosher cuisine, is sealed twice after packaging.
Jain – Vegetarian Hindu meal (VJML)

It is prepared with a variety of Indian sauces and spices for our vegetarian travellers who adhere to strict rules according to Jain principles.
Does not contain poultry, meat, fish, seafood, eggs, dairy products, root vegetables, and vegetables from the onion family. Contains some or all of: fruit, vegetables, spices, tofu, pulses, rice, and grains.
Special meals related to nutrition
Strict vegan meal (VGML)

Prepared for passengers who do not consume foods that contain animal-based products.
Does not contain animal products (meat and meat derivatives such as honey, eggs, dairy products, fish, poultry). Contains some or all of: high-protein foods like lentils, tofu, beans, vegetables, fresh fruit, dried fruit, and nuts which are rich in iron and calcium.
Special meals related to infants and children
Baby meal (BBML)

Baby food in glass jars is offer to baby passengers under two years of age.
*You can bring liquid or solid infant formula that your baby is accustomed to in containers up to 100 ml.
Does not contain meat with bones, spicy foods, wheat, gluten, fish, eggs, acidic fruit or beef. Contains some or all of: fruit, vegetables, meat puree, and desert.
Child meal (CHML)

Prepared and served in accordance with the nutrition needs of children between the ages of 2 and 12.
Does not contain fish or meat with bones, dried fruit, nuts, seeds, spicy foods, dressings, and sauces, or boiled sweets (hard candy). Contains some or all of: grated carrot, cheese, crackers, finger food, fresh fruit, and fruit juice.

