$92 Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300ER Business Class - Izmir to Istanbul Flight Review

Hello and welcome to Izmir, the third largest city in Türkiye. After experiencing the country's YHT high speed trains and the long-distance overnight trains, today I'm going to fly back to Istanbul in business class with Turkish Airlines.
Turkish Airlines is the flag carrier of Turkey, a member of the Star Alliance and one of the world’s largest airlines. Although most of the wide-body aircraft are used on its long-haul routes, the airline also uses them on some of its high-density domestic routes. My flight to Istanbul this morning will be flown by a Boeing 777 aircraft. In addition, I know they have one of the best inflight food in the world, therefore I’m looking forward to this flight. Let's go!
This video was filmed on 7 November 2022
Turkish Airlines TK2313
From İzmir (ADB) to Istanbul (IST)
Scheduled flight time: 1h15m
Distance: 356 km (222 mi)
TC-JJR, Boeing 777-3F2(ER), 8 years old
Seat: 6K, then 5K
Class: Business
00:00 İzmir
01:36 İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
02:18 Check-in and Departures
04:00 Turkish Airlines Lounge
06:28 Boarding directly from the lounge
07:24 B777 Business class
09:15 Welcome drink and menu
10:22 Take-off
12:28 Business class meal
14:00 Summary
14:57 New Istanbul Airport (IST)
16:40 Post-credit
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[@james7149]

Hi Rory, your acknowledgment of the recent tragedy in Turkey I’m sure is appreciated by your viewers. Have really enjoyed these insights into Turkish life and would love to visit this country one day…

[@mikes6221]

Another great video Rory. That breakfast looked really tasty. As usual a well researched and informative video . And the intro was a nice touch, acknowledging those Turks who have lost so much as a consequence of the earthquakes.

[@RoryDing]

Thank you 😊

[@Alte_Seele]

Ein schönes Video, Rory! Ich mag deine liebevolle Art zu Filmen und schätze deine kultivierte Sprache sehr. Liebe Grüsse aus Deutschland

[@HGCUPCAKES]

Great video Rory! Are you attending the air show this week in Melbourne? I’m in Perth and can’t make it but would loved to see footage of it and wondered if you were covering it?

[@RoryDing]

Hi! Unfortunately I won’t, I’m currently in Singapore. 😔

[@jezbon]

Another awesome video. You've made me look into discovering Turkey now. It looks like a great value destination. The flight there from Brisbane will be anything but value though. 🤣

[@robertbarnier45]

Thanks Rory. Excellent. ❤

[@RoryDing]

Thank you 😊

[@NicholassTrainChannel]

Great flight review Rory. I agree with you about the portion size of the breakfast it's quite big compared to other airlines.

[@debramage739]

Thanks Rory, brekky fab. We have donated to Turkey, encourage others to do so .

[@maureen8966]

Hi Rory nice to see you again on the video. Thank you for the great video I couldn't believe they would give you a big meal like that for a short trip. It looks absolutely delicious. Hope you enjoyed the trip.

[@RoryDing]

Thank you! I definitely enjoyed their domestic business class would happily do it again one day 😊

[@kyec9691]

Rory's done it again! Great video mate, keep it up!

[@RoryDing]

Thank you 😊

[@littlemiss_76]

Hello Rory. I like watching your videos as you always have a cheerful disposition about your travels. I joined your channel too.

[@RoryDing]

Thank you for joining! Appreciate your support ☺️☺️

[@akabill79]

Love your Vids Rory keep them coming ❤

[@RoryDing]

Thank you ☺️

[@OllieWasHere]

What a fantastic video, I really enjoyed this travel review on board the 777-300ER very informative and entertaining video! keep up the awsome content Rory!!

[@RoryDing]

Thank you Ollie ☺️

[@YoungCampbell]

Wow. I wish i can experience that!

[@kobywiggle]

you're back we missed u man

[@kathleenharsha6504]

Nice video, as usual. Hard to believe you get a full meal on such a short flight and it looked delicious except for the very runny eggs. UGH.

[@RoryDing]

I like runny eggs! 😅😬

[@RoyMcAvoy]

What do you mean? Runny egg is heavenly 😊

[@kathleenharsha6504]

@@RoyMcAvoy ooooooohhhhhh YUK!😵‍💫

[@shors57]

Love your content

[@RoryDing]

Thank you 😊

[@tranquilbakergentletraveller]

A very informative video, Rory! I've never thought of travelling to Turkey but I like the idea of being at the crossroads of Asia and Europe.

[@heathertruskinger6214]

Great trip report. And a great hard and soft product. I do agree there should be a vegetarian/ vegan option for those who don't eat meat. That middle seat would be a bit of a pain, but on a 1 hour flight, it's doable 👍

[@RoryDing]

Thank you 😊 Yes but I doubt that middle seat would fill up most of the time. 😀😂

[@ajjuney]

Thanks Rory - another information packed review. Love your enthusiasm for the food. 😊

[@RoryDing]

Thank you 😊

[@PradeepRaajkumar1981]

Lovely work...

[@joeyphaahla]

Everyone when he dropped ‘Less than $100’ 😮😮😮😮

[@shayla4028]

You do a good job 👏

[@andrewforster8049]

G’day mate. Long time subscriber, first time commenter. Loved your video of the train from Toowoomba to Brisbane. I have never seen the trip from that perspective. Keep up the great work. You are an awesome guide.

[@RoryDing]

Thank you Andrew 😊

[@jenesisjones6706]

I love watching all your videos, thank you for showing me so much of the world!

[@RoryDing]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@halitosis75]

Wonderful review 😊

[@RoryDing]

Thank you 😊

[@kayvon.]

great video!

[@RoryDing]

Thank you 😊

[@1MrBryn]

That food looks amazing

[@aussiejohn5835]

Hi Rory 👋, I really enjoyed this comprehensive and informative review, especially as I am never likely to travel to Turkey at this stage in my life. I am not a good flyer and avoid it as much as possible but I do enjoy your reviews. I am looking forward to your next presentation.

[@RoryDing]

Thank you John 😊 I’m slowly shifting my videos from trains to international airline reviews Hopefully you’d still like them 😬😂😊

[@poussinhamzah4013]

The fact that this airline still sells business class seats in a 2-3-2 configuration in 2023 is shocking.....

[@RoryDing]

There are lots of airlines that still sell 2-3-2 on 777 including Emirates!

[@bladeds100]

I flew from Dalaman on Istanbul on the a350 in business class. The ticket was around £100.

[@bladeds100]

We had entertainment screen and Wi-Fi enabled in your flight. Was around 1 hour.

[@Aprilsraven629]

Great Video...Australia could learn a lot $150 Aus business class that's amazing and such a great service puts the others to shame why would you fly cattle class when all that's on offer...looked like an interesting place to see ...thoughts with Turkey and Syria

[@dogukanalgner2526]

Hello, Turkey and Syria are not the same. Turkey is a Republic and a secular country. We welcome those who have recently left their countries under the force of war in our country, but we will also send them. Turkey is a perfect country, beautiful even from most countries, in fact, Istanbul, Izmir, Ankara and Eskisehir in Turkey should be your priority. If possible, visit Izmir for the last time in the summer because you will love the holiday areas very much.

[@katelawrence7445]

I am booked on a tour that finishes in Istanbul next year and was amazed when my travel agent told me that there is a direct flight from Istanbul to Panama City as an option of getting back to Australia

[@RoryDing]

Wow that surely is an interesting route to get back to Australia!

[@JustinWatson23]

Panama City is a big air hub, the only issue is you still need to fly to the USA or Santiago to cross the pacific.

[@dogukanalgner2526]

Why are you surprised? Is Turkey a country connected to half Europe and half Asia? Turkey is not a middle eastern country, Syria, Iran and countries like these are not our society. THY also holds the title of the best air company in the world, for your information.

[@petewatson9866]

We flew Istanbul to Manila September 2022 and the same 777 ER , but on long haul I would not use Turkish Airlines again which I am sad to say. The price, the food all excellent but cramped sleeping position was like just being in economy. I had to sleep in a slightly up right position as fully flat my legs were cramping We flew from uk to Istanbul on the A350 was no difference but did not have to sleep. My wife being smaller than me did not have these issues. The old style cabin that you were in, looked much more comfortable as to my experience

[@elcasho]

Missing the meat pie, no sauce option. Maybe in 1st class ;-)

[@RoryDing]

I have yet to see a meat pie outside Australia 😬😂😂🤣

[@Platypusgoestravelling]

Why don’t you do a flight review from Sydney to Bali

[@chinaberg]

The eggs look so runny.

[@michaelbeck3766]

That is an amazimg meal service considering the short flight time. I think this particular flight continues on to Chicago from IST?

[@RoryDing]

Yes but not limited to Chicago, the aircraft usually continues to North American cities such as Chicago Miami New York Toronto.

[@ListenToPumpkinMusic]

I can't wait for the video where you review the Orient Express while solving the murder of a fellow passenger.

[@RoryDing]

If I ever decided to do it one day I would like to enjoy the experience so hopefully there won’t be a murder on my journey 🤣

[@mohammadislam2652]

Can you Fly us Bangla Airline Dhaka to Dubai Regent Airways Dhaka to Singapore Air Astra Cox Bazar to Dhaka Novoair Dhaka To Cox Bazar

[@robertnilsson80]

Not business class this is domkoff class or jackass class. Business. Class have 1+2+1 only real business

[@james7149]

Hi Rory, your acknowledgment of the recent tragedy in Turkey I’m sure is appreciated by your viewers. Have really enjoyed these insights into Turkish life and would love to visit this country one day…

[@zandru1950]

Have just returned from 3 weeks in Türkiye. Beautiful country, delightful people, so kind and hospitable. And the food is great. I went on impulse and am so pleased I did. Am already plotting to go back. I highly recommend a visit, you won’t be disappointed.