Turkish Airlines Business Class on modern widebodies features a staggered 1-2-1 layout. While lacking privacy doors, it is globally renowned for its exceptional Do&Co catering and onboard chefs.
What Is Turkish Business Class?
Turkish Business Class is the premium cabin product offered by Turkish Airlines on its long-haul widebody fleet, featuring a staggered 1-2-1 seating layout and catering developed with Austrian culinary brand Do&Co. It is widely regarded as one of the best business class products in the world for food and beverage service, though it lacks the privacy doors found on newer competitor products from carriers like Delta, Qatar, and British Airways.
Turkish Airlines operates this cabin across its international widebody network out of Istanbul Airport (IST), the airline's global hub connecting over 340 destinations in more than 120 countries. The product has become a key differentiator for the airline, drawing praise for onboard chefs, extensive menus, and a signature mobile catering cart that has become a recognizable feature of the Turkish long-haul experience.
Key Features
The staggered 1-2-1 configuration alternates seat position row to row, giving most passengers direct aisle access on Turkish Airlines' Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A350 aircraft. Seats convert to fully flat beds, typically extending to around 76-79 inches in length. Unlike reverse-herringbone or forward-facing designs with suite doors, Turkish's business seats are open, offering less privacy but a more communal cabin feel.
The signature onboard chef program, run in partnership with Do&Co, includes multi-course meal service, a mezze cart, and freshly prepared dishes served on Turkish ceramic tableware. Menus rotate seasonally and often reflect Turkish and international cuisine.
Airlines & Aircraft
Turkish Airlines is the sole operator of this specific business class product, deploying it on widebody aircraft including the Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A350-900. From the United States, Turkish Airlines offers nonstop and one-stop connections to Istanbul from major gateways including New York (JFK), Los Angeles (LAX), and Chicago (ORD), routing many U.S.-origin business class travelers through IST to destinations across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
Traveler Tip
Book an aisle seat in the staggered layout for maximum privacy despite the lack of doors, and arrive hungry — the multi-course Do&Co service is a highlight worth savoring rather than skipping for sleep. CEOFLIGHTS specialists can help find discounted fares — call (888) 851-6897.
