I spent $2,260 to fly business class on Turkish Airlines. The perks were incredible, but I'd only do it again for a long flight.

Tiffany LeighJan 16, 2024, 04:57 IST

I flew 10 hours in Turkish Airlines' business class.Tiffany Leigh

I spent $2,260 on a Turkish Airlines business-class ticket from Toronto to Istanbul.
The 10-hour flight included a very hearty dinner and a delicious breakfast.

I recently decided to take a solo vacation to Istanbul and fly in Turkish Airlines' business class to celebrate a few career milestones.

In total, I spent about $2,260 on a ticket from Toronto to Istanbul.

I'm usually an economy traveler, so I wasn't sure what to expect on the 10-hour flight.

Here's what flying business class on Turkish Airlines was like.

Thanks to my priority status, I made it through check-in and security pretty quickly.

I arrived for my flight three hours early.Tiffany Leigh

Next, I explored the lounge.

The lounge was filled with people.Tiffany Leigh

Business-class passengers had a separate plane entrance.

Passengers lined up to board once business class was called.Tiffany Leigh

My seat looked and felt spacious.

There was a decent amount of legroom.Tiffany Leigh

I had plenty of storage space.

I could stow my belongings in a box-shaped storage device.Tiffany Leigh

The amenities around my seat allowed for optimal comfort.

I had a remote control so I could play games, listen to music, and watch TV.Tiffany Leigh

I also received a blanket and an amenities kit.

The Ferragamo amenities kit was filled with lots of goodies.Tiffany Leigh

I had tons of dinner options.

The menu was printed in different languages.Tiffany Leigh

The Turkish mezze was a great, flavorful starter.

The mezze came with some spices, but I didn't use them much.Tiffany Leigh

The filet of beef was perfectly cooked.

The beef filet came with potatoes and zucchini.Tiffany Leigh

For dessert, I chose a selection of pastries.

I loved that the pastries weren't overly sweet.Tiffany Leigh

Even the restroom had a luxurious touch.

I saw Molton Brown products in the bathroom.Tiffany Leigh

My seat and the surrounding area transformed for bedtime.

The lighting dimmed when it was time for bed.Tiffany Leigh

The next morning, I ordered a filling breakfast.

My breakfast came with plenty of fruit slices.Tiffany Leigh

I enjoyed the flight, but not just because of all the bells and whistles.

I had fun on my 10-hour business-class flight.Tiffany Leigh

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