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SmaxGo compares the prices that airlines and partner sales channels offer for the same flight on a single screen. Options for your chosen date are listed with departure time, number of stops, and baggage allowance; by sorting the results by price, you can see the most affordable sales channel for the same flight.

The SmaxGo search engine scans a wide airline network covering most flights departing from and arriving in Türkiye. Since some airlines sell their tickets only through their own channels, not every flight may appear in the list. You can use the filters on the results page to narrow down to nonstop flights, flights with baggage included, or flights operated by a specific airline.

The best prices are usually found when booking 3-6 weeks before departure for domestic flights and 6-12 weeks before for international flights. Midweek days and the first morning and last evening flights tend to be cheaper. If your dates are flexible, you can shift your search by a few days and compare the difference.

Airlines divide seats into different fare classes; as the cheaper classes fill up, the price moves to the next tier. Demand, season and competitor prices also affect the amount in real time. Differences between sites come from the sales channel's commission and the baggage and service fees included in the price, so comparisons should be made on the total amount.

In most cases, no. As departure approaches, the cheap fare classes sell out, so the last week is usually the most expensive period. Last-minute deals only appear on flights with low occupancy and cannot be guaranteed. For trips with fixed dates, buying early is the better approach; for flexible trips, tracking prices is.

Connecting flights are usually cheaper because airlines want to fill empty seats at their hubs. On the other hand, the total travel time is longer, a short layover creates a risk of missing the connection, and on some routes you need to collect and recheck your baggage. If the price difference is small, a direct flight is the better choice.

Yes. The payment step is protected by 3D Secure verification, and your card details are transmitted encrypted. For a secure transaction, check the https connection in the address bar, pay only through the sales page, and keep the PNR code you receive after the transaction. Disregard any requests to make a bank transfer to a personal account.

First, confirm that your first and last name match your ID or passport exactly. Then review the cabin and checked baggage allowance included in the fare, connection times, and cancellation and change conditions. For international flights, passport validity and visa requirements should also be checked before buying the ticket.

After selecting a flight, you enter the passenger details, add any extra services and complete the payment. Once the payment is confirmed, the ticket is issued instantly and an e-ticket containing your PNR code is sent to your email address. With option (hold) bookings, the seat is blocked for a set period; if payment is not made within that time, the booking is automatically cancelled.

You can pay in a single installment by credit card or debit card, and use installment options with cards from partner banks. Your card must be enabled for online purchases and have 3D Secure verification active. Since available payment options vary by the channel selling the ticket, the current list is shown at the payment step.

Economy class is the most affordable option; seat pitch is standard and baggage allowance varies by fare type. Business class offers benefits such as wider seats, priority check-in, increased baggage allowance and lounge access. Economy also has promo, standard and flexible sub-classes, and cancellation rights depend on the sub-class.

Yes. With most airlines, online check-in opens 24-48 hours before departure and is done on the airline's own website with your PNR code. Seat selection is free with some fare types and paid with promotional fares. After check-in, you can keep your boarding pass digitally and drop off your checked baggage at the bag drop counter at the airport.

Conditions vary by airline and fare class. Promotional tickets are usually non-refundable, and date changes are made for the fare difference plus a service fee. With flexible tickets, cancellations and changes cost less and are sometimes free. Reading the fare rules next to the flight option before you buy helps you avoid extra costs later.

The PNR is a 6-character alphanumeric code that identifies your booking; it is sent by email when the ticket is issued. With this code, you can view your flight time, seat information and baggage allowance on the airline's website and check in online. Having your PNR code and passenger surname ready before the flight speeds up the process.