Do I need passport details to book a Turkish Airlines or other international airline ticket to Istanbul?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 24 days ago
TL;DR
When booking on the Turkish Airlines website, passport details are generally required only at check-in. Other international airlines usually need just your first and last name, exactly as shown in your passport.
What the community said
When booking directly through Turkish Airlines, you can usually purchase the ticket without entering a passport number. Add your passport details during online check-in.
25 days ago Turkish Airlines
The key booking detail is that your first and last name in Latin letters must match your passport exactly. Even a minor spelling difference can cause check-in problems.
25 days ago Name exactly as in passport
Many international airlines do not request a passport number at the time of purchase. A correctly entered first and last name is normally enough for booking, with passport details added later.
25 days ago International airlines