SFO - JRO

$614 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Arusha

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Cheapest round-trip
$996
Overall average: $1,043
Turkish Airlines
Mon 3/2Tue 3/31
SFO - JRO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$614
Typical prices: $829-$862
Delta
Sat 1/24
SFO - JRO • 3 stops
When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 27% compared to booking last minute.
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March
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Arusha (SFO-JRO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Arusha that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Arusha

Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 31
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 2:35 am
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JRO
68h 45m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 4:45 pm
JRO
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SFO
21h 40m1 stop
$996Turkish Airlines
Thu, Jan 22 - Fri, Jan 30
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1:10 pm - 2:35 am
SFO
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JRO
26h 25m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:35 am - 11:05 am
JRO
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SFO
42h 30m2 stops
$1,033Turkish Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 31
Qatar Airways Logo
10:06 am - 7:25 am
SFO
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JRO
34h 19m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
5:55 pm - 2:59 pm
JRO
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SFO
31h 04m2 stops
$1,094Qatar Airways
Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 31
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12:10 pm - 7:25 am
SFO
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JRO
32h 15m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:55 pm - 2:59 pm
JRO
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SFO
31h 04m2 stops
$1,095American Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Sat, Apr 18
Qatar Airways Logo
6:00 am - 7:35 am
SFO
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JRO
39h 35m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
9:10 am - 1:35 pm
JRO
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SFO
38h 25m2 stops
$1,097Qatar Airways
Wed, Apr 1 - Sat, Apr 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 11:10 pm
SFO
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JRO
42h 20m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 4:45 pm
JRO
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SFO
69h 40m1 stop
$1,114Turkish Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Sat, Apr 18
Qatar Airways Logo
3:59 pm - 7:35 am
SFO
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JRO
29h 36m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
9:10 am - 8:40 pm
JRO
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SFO
45h 30m3 stops
$1,133Qatar Airways
Thu, Jan 22 - Sat, Jan 31
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9:25 pm - 7:30 pm
SFO
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JRO
35h 05m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
9:20 pm - 8:10 pm
JRO
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SFO
33h 50m3 stops
$1,157Lufthansa
Thu, Feb 19 - Fri, Mar 6
Qatar Airways Logo
6:00 am - 4:35 pm
SFO
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JRO
47h 35m3 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
9:05 am - 12:40 pm
JRO
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SFO
38h 35m2 stops
$1,158Qatar Airways
Mon, Mar 9 - Fri, Mar 13
Qatar Airways Logo
4:00 pm - 7:25 am
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JRO
29h 25m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
9:05 am - 1:40 pm
JRO
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SFO
38h 35m2 stops
$1,184Qatar Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Arusha flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Arusha to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Arusha?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Arusha, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Arusha is March, where tickets cost $1,043 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,089 and $1,931 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Arusha?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Arusha, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Arusha, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$614
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 31% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Arusha

  • Is SFO a pet friendly airport?

    SFO is a pet-friendly airport, with indoor and outdoor pet relief areas. Outdoor pet relief areas are located in Terminal 1 near Courtyard 2 and Terminal 4 opposite arrivals/baggage claim. Indoor pet relief areas are located on the airside of International Terminal A, Terminal 1 next to Gate B6, Terminal 1 adjacent to Gate C5, Terminal 2 near Gate D, and Terminal 3 opposite Gate F11.

  • How can I get from JRO to Arusha?

    As soon as you step outside the arrival doors of JRO, you will be greeted by friendly and eager taxi drivers. Shuttles from the airport to the city are also available, though they are always slow. If you need to get to Arusha quickly, an unbranded taxi at the airport is your best bet.

  • Does SFO have a relaxation spa?

    If you want to enjoy relaxing spa services before leaving SFO, you're in luck because the has airport XpresSpa which has several locations within the airport. These spas can be found in Terminal 2 near boarding area D, Terminal 3 near Gate E4, Terminal 3 opposite Gate F11, and International Terminal near Gate G9. You'll get quality service at either of these locations because they all have experienced professionals.

  • Where can I exchange my currency at JRO?

    You can exchange your currency at the Travelex currency exchange offices in the arrivals hall upon landing at JRO. To ensure a smooth visit, it is best to exchange your currency for Tanzanian shillings before leaving the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Arusha?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Arusha was $614 for a one-way ticket and $996 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Arusha?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San Francisco and on arrival in Arusha.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Arusha?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Arusha?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Arusha, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Arusha from San Francisco?

    Doha is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Arusha.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Arusha, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Arusha are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $1,663 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,783 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Arusha?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Arusha.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Arusha?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Arusha from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Arusha?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Arusha with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and JRO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Arusha?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Arusha from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Arusha

  • To board your flight to Arusha from San Francisco, go to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The airport is located in San Mateo County, just a few miles from downtown San Francisco, and serves as a hub for Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. Your flight will arrive in Arusha at the Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). JRO is the primary airport serving the cities of Arusha and Moshi, located southwest of Mount Kilimanjaro National Park and a few miles from Moshi town. It currently serves as a Precision air hub.
  • Mothers traveling with children and wishing to breastfeed while at SFO should use one of the airport's three nursing rooms. The nursing rooms, situated in Terminal 1, airside, Terminal 2, landside, and Terminal 3 airside, provide nursing mothers with much-needed privacy while breastfeeding.
  • If you are an active member of the US military, you and your family are entitled to free access to the USO lounge at SFO. The lounge, located on Terminal 1's Mezzanine level, provides comfortable seating, high-speed Wi-Fi, clean restrooms, free snacks, and reading materials. You can access the lounge through the elevators located behind Delta Airlines ticket counter.
  • If you have a lot of luggage and need help carrying it when you arrive at JRO, take advantage of the airport porters. The porters will assist you in carrying all of your luggage throughout the airport to your waiting mode of transportation for a small tip. Inquire about porter services at the information desk and you will be directed.
  • Gain access to the JRO's highly rated Tanzanite Lounge if you require a quiet, relaxing environment upon arrival in Arusha. The lounge, located on the main terminal, just after passport control, airside, is only accessible by purchasing a lounge membership pass. Snacks, Wi-Fi, Flight Monitor, magazines, and liquor are among the top complimentary amenities in the lounge.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Arusha

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Arusha. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Arusha? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8004 reviews
7.9Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
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No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

8.0 ExcellentDeborah, Nov 2025
LAX - RDU
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No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

I was travelling 3.5 years after. Agree Economy is no business class but the food was mediocre. Ordered a Hindu meal, the salads were bitter . The food was really below quality and had no tast from what I had in the past. Indian Railways probably have a better quality food when compared. However the kids meal was really nice and really appreciate how they were taken care of. The restrooms were dirty .

My flight was with American Airlines 120. The flight was delayed 3 hours and I missed my connection. When I arrived in Doha, the AA staff told me to call an 800 number to rebook a different flight, which was unacceptable. Eventually a Qatar Air staff member helped rebook me on a flight to Manila, that was 12 hours later. They offered me a hotel and meal voucher which I declined, because I didn’t want to leave the airport. Long story short, I spent 12 hours in the Doha airport waiting for my next flight.

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

Reason for travelling Tampa to Orlando is to fly Qatar Airline. we end up with American Airline. This was the miserable experience I ever had in my entire travel history. Flight attendants were rude. They hit my knee with the food cart and I was holding ice pack for 2 hours. I still have the pain after a week. WE boarded the flight twice because of the temperature inside the plan.

First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

from SFO-> FRA flight, AVML meal was significantly less compared to regular meal, especially no Desert, no Bread, no sides.

This was an older airplane. The cabin was constantly warm to hot throughout the 10 hour flight and there were no vents to personalize air flow. Also since it was an older plane, the material and comfort of the chairs were very uncomfortable. I left my flight with major soreness on my tailbone.

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

We were in business class. the angled seats in that class do not have a real window view & the placement of the controls are bad. But we knew that. But the food options were mediocre. The taste was fine, but the size was for a child. It’s just really feels like United is skimping on everything. Even when we were in the Polaris lounge they did not have diet sodas. They said they were out no Coke zero no Diet Coke, etc. I do not think the portion of nuts they serve on the plane could get any smaller. Really a minimal service and offer for what you’re paying for in business.

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

it was like a banya -so hot... They did provide a great experience with special food. one toilet broke midflight In general it was a peaceful and relaxing flight - for business class it was good.

Chicago to Istanbul was a much better experience than I expected since I’m more accustomed to Qatar Airways business class. The business lounge in the Istanbul airport was amazing - loved the lockers and phone charging stations, and the bathroom was a spa experience in itself. The onward leg from Istanbul to Karachi was utterly disappointing. Terrible plane, and I felt like I was in economy - the seats don’t come near to lying flat and the food was mediocre. What a sad downgrade - it isn’t as though the ticket on that leg was cheaper. So, on that front, there’s no contest with Qatar airways.

Second leg of Turkish Airline with Indigo is disaster for following reason. 1) You have to carry your cabin bags through ladder to boeing 777 because it was parked somewhere in parking lot and was not given a gate to board passengers and this seems to be people traveling to and fro from those flights and is not issue with flight itself. 2) I choose non vegetarian food on Turkish portal way ahead of checkin to entire trip, However the Indigo flight gave me random veg food saying they code veg food code from Turkish. 3) Indigo did not served any alcoholic beverages stating some weird reason which is non nonsensical. 4)Indigo have TV screens in front of you but it displays nothing except "Welcome Onboard" with annoying white black ground in dark flight. This is the most stupidest and annoying part because you are held hostage for 7 hours and only thing you could do is stare back at white screen which does not have entertainment package or even flight tracker. Such a shame.

nice and clean plane but the seats and the comfort was not what i expected. i expected more based on all the ads and reviews that i've read. I guess you get what you pay for in economy.

Overall it was good. Food was bad. I ordered gluten free vegetarian meal. But I got gluten free chicken for my long flight from Seattle to Istanbul. I don’t eat any kind of meat. Second meal I got eggplant with meat which I couldn’t eat. I don’t understand why we can’t get gluten free vegetarian meal for a 12 hour flight. I eat the bread and that was it.

Worse worse worse, i would not recommend this airline to anyone. Istanbul airport maybe State of the Art facility but staff is rude, only works if they get tips, and they push you to give tips even though my family had spent $50 in tips. Airline staff doesn't speak english so you really can't understand them. It was a nightmare travelling with Turkish. Never again.

As a big guy the seats are way too small for me. Would prefer more comfortable seats on these long haul flights.

My flight was canceled 1 minute before boarding. The customer service was owful, no one could tell us what was going happened. I spent 30hrs instead of 15 from Washington DC to Brussels. No apologie or help

Boeing 777 is a bad choice for a such a long flight.

The staff at IST airport could have been more helpful. Too much wasted time and the plane from IST to KHI was just horrible. The plane was not clean and smelled bad!

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