# Turkish Airlines 787 Business Class: Family Guide | TravelWithKids > Plan Turkish Airlines 787-9 Business Class with kids: choose suitable seats, confirm infant arrangements, request meals and compare the family upgrade cost. Canonical page: https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/turkish-airlines-787-business-class/ ## Page content [Home](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/)[In the Air](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/in-the-air/)Turkish Airlines 787 Business Class: Family GuideIn the Air # Turkish Airlines 787 Business Class: Family Guide Updated OCT 20267 min read Plan Turkish Airlines 787-9 Business Class with kids: choose suitable seats, confirm infant arrangements, request meals and compare the family upgrade cost. By [Zayd](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/author/zayd/)Save ![Illustrated empty modern wide-body cabin with charcoal individual seats, brown consoles, center pairs and soft evening window light.](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/images/articles/ia-006-turkish-airlines-787-business-class-hero.webp) Illustrated empty modern wide-body cabin with charcoal individual seats, brown consoles, center pairs and soft evening window light. On this page - [What does Turkish Airlines 787 Business Class offer families?](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/turkish-airlines-787-business-class/#what-does-turkish-airlines-787-business-class-offer-families) - [Which 787 seats should parents choose with children?](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/turkish-airlines-787-business-class/#which-787-seats-should-parents-choose-with-children) - [Can babies use a bassinet or car seat?](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/turkish-airlines-787-business-class/#can-babies-use-a-bassinet-or-car-seat) - [How comfortable are the beds for a family night flight?](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/turkish-airlines-787-business-class/#how-comfortable-are-the-beds-for-a-family-night-flight) - [What meals can children request?](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/turkish-airlines-787-business-class/#what-meals-can-children-request) - [How do screens, power and Wi-Fi work?](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/turkish-airlines-787-business-class/#how-do-screens-power-and-wi-fi-work) - [What should families check during an Istanbul connection?](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/turkish-airlines-787-business-class/#what-should-families-check-during-an-istanbul-connection) - [Is Turkish Airlines 787 Business Class worth it with kids?](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/turkish-airlines-787-business-class/#is-turkish-airlines-787-business-class-worth-it-with-kids) - [Useful planning tools](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/turkish-airlines-787-business-class/#related-tools-heading) - [Frequently asked questions](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/turkish-airlines-787-business-class/#faq-heading) Turkish Airlines 787 Business Class can give a family individual beds and direct aisle access on a long flight. The main planning task is choosing positions where a parent can help a child despite the separate seat shells. Check the actual 787-9 seat map, infant arrangements and connection before assigning value to the upgrade. ## What does Turkish Airlines 787 Business Class offer families? Turkish Airlines’ 787-9 Business Class uses a 1-2-1 layout with direct aisle access and seats that convert into beds. The [official Dreamliner page](https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-us/flights/fly-different/fleet/boeing-787/) also describes an 18-inch entertainment screen at each seat. That combination is useful for an independent child who can settle in a separate seat. For a younger child, check the distance and divider between the parent’s seat and the child’s. Direct aisle access solves one issue, but it does not remove the need for help with meals, controls or the bathroom. Turkish 787-9 · single seat, center pair, single seat Window 1 seat Aisle 2 seats Aisle 1 seat Window One simplified cross-cabin grouping, not a seat map or a view of the actual seat angles. Confirm seat numbers, dividers and availability in your booking. The 787 cabin has staggered positions, so this grouping diagram does not show which individual seats sit closer together. Use the seat map attached to your booking for that decision. ## Which 787 seats should parents choose with children? Investigate a center pair first for one adult and one child, checking whether the seats are close together or separated by consoles. Choose by the actual position and your child’s needs rather than a universal “best row” recommendation. Family arrangements to investigate on the Turkish Airlines 787-9. |Travelers | Starting arrangement | Important check | |Adult and young child | A suitable center pair | Seat distance, divider and the adult’s ability to assist | |Two adults and two children | Two nearby center pairs, one adult in each | All four seats available and the groups close enough | |Independent older child | Nearby single window seats if suitable | Child can manage their seat and communicate with the parent | |Infant needing a bassinet | The exact position the airline confirms | Aircraft, availability and infant limits | A bulkhead can offer a different footwell, but weigh that against galley light and activity. [The Points Guy’s 787 flight report](https://thepointsguy.com/airline/reviews/turkish-airlines-787-9-business/) describes disturbed sleep in the first row and shows why one seat’s extra space is only part of the decision. For four travelers, avoid assigning both adults together while placing young children elsewhere solely to secure a particular pair. Establish the adult-child arrangement before paying, and review it after schedule or aircraft changes. ## Can babies use a bassinet or car seat? Request the infant arrangement directly from Turkish Airlines and confirm the exact 787 position before buying or selecting seats. A bassinet symbol or extra-legroom label alone does not confirm that your child and flight qualify. The airline’s [infant-passenger policy](https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-us/any-questions/infants-and-children/infant-passenger/) says to request a bassinet at reservation. It is available on certain aircraft, accommodates infants up to 11kg, and cannot be used during takeoff, landing or turbulence. Confirm the position, dimensions and availability for your departure. For a device brought from home, obtain approval for its model, dimensions, installation and permitted flight phases. The public page describes different infant-device categories with different conditions; do not treat a single quoted size as permission for every child seat. ### Family tip Keep the airline’s infant-service confirmation with your booking. Reconfirm it after an aircraft change rather than assuming a request transfers unchanged to the replacement cabin. ## How comfortable are the beds for a family night flight? The 787’s bed offers a level surface for rest, but the footwell, shoulder space and surroundings still affect comfort. Plan for each traveler’s own approved seating arrangement and a flight time that fits your child’s routine. Book the seats for the help your child needs now, not the independence you hope they will have onboard. ![Illustrated night-flight essentials with headphones, an eye mask, folded blanket, closed picture book, blank tablet and a travel pouch.](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/images/articles/ia-006-turkish-airlines-787-business-class-inline-02-essentials.webp) Keep a familiar sleep cue, headphones and a small activity accessible. Explain the seat controls to an older child before the cabin settles, and follow the crew’s belt, storage and seat instructions. Compare departure and arrival times with the [nap-window flight planner](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/tools/nap-window-flight-planner/). Allow for a late departure and decide whether the family will eat first or try to rest once service permits. If you are also considering [EgyptAir’s A350 suites](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/egyptair-a350-business-class/), compare the complete schedule and connection alongside the seat. Two cabins can both offer beds while creating very different family journeys. ## What meals can children request? Turkish Airlines offers baby and child meals that should be requested at least 24 hours before departure. Confirm the request for each child and each flight rather than assuming the adult Business menu will suit them. The [special-meal page](https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-us/any-questions/special-meals/) describes baby meals for under-twos and child meals for ages two to twelve. It also says an absence of allergens onboard cannot be guaranteed. A meal category does not replace discussing your child’s particular requirements. On eligible nighttime intercontinental flights to or from Istanbul, [Dine on Demand](https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-gb/flights/fly-different/dine-on-demand/) lets Business passengers discuss meal timing with the crew. This is useful for planning rest, but ask what applies to your flight; preparation time and restrictions near landing still matter. Bring familiar food within security and destination rules and keep an option for the connection. The [guide to traveling with kids](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/how-to-travel-with-kids/) helps turn that into a wider flight-day plan. ## How do screens, power and Wi-Fi work? The 787 has personal entertainment screens, while internet allowance depends on the passenger’s cabin and membership status. Bring charged devices and downloaded activities so a connection problem does not remove the child’s entertainment plan. Turkish Airlines’ current [connectivity table](https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-us/flights/fly-different/inflight-connectivity/) distinguishes these international-flight allowances: Published complimentary internet allowances; check the onboard offer for your aircraft. |Passenger | Published allowance | What to check | |Business Class | 1GB and unlimited messaging | The individual login and remaining allowance | |Business with Elite or Elite Plus membership | Unlimited internet | Membership recognized and the service available | Packages and coverage can vary by aircraft and flight. Confirm how each traveler signs in; do not assume one adult’s status creates the same benefit for every family member. Pack compatible charging leads and headphones, and follow the crew’s device instructions. ## What should families check during an Istanbul connection? Check the next flight’s boarding time, gate journey, terminal requirements and cabin before planning a lounge visit. Keep the items needed during the transfer accessible, including food, clothing and any essential child supplies. ![Illustrated quiet modern airport concourse at dawn with navy luggage, a cream backpack and an unmarked red-tail aircraft outside.](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/images/articles/ia-006-turkish-airlines-787-business-class-inline-01-airport.webp) Use the [official lounge information](https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-us/flights/fly-different/turkish-airlines-lounge/) to check the appropriate facility and entry for every traveler. A lounge is a useful stop only if the connection leaves enough time to get back to the gate. Check [baggage information](https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-us/any-questions/baggage-information/) against each ticket and confirm stroller handling. An onward aircraft may offer a different Business Class seat from the long-haul 787. ## Is Turkish Airlines 787 Business Class worth it with kids? It is worth considering when the individual beds, suitable family seats and total journey improve the flight enough to justify the full extra cost. The case is weaker if the available seats separate a child from the adult who needs to assist them. As an illustrative calculation, $300 extra per traveler for four people is $1,200, before any other differences in fare conditions. Compare the actual itinerary quotes in the [family trip budget planner](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/tools/family-trip-budget-planner/) and count only benefits you expect to use. Before paying, confirm the aircraft on every leg, workable seat pairs, infant or restraint acceptance, meal requests, baggage and change terms. Choose the full family arrangement, then enjoy the cabin benefits that come with it. ## Useful planning tools [Free toolNap-Window Flight PlannerCheck a departure against your child's real nap window by age.](https://www.bestplacestotravelwithkids.com/tools/nap-window-flight-planner/) ## Frequently asked questions Does Turkish Airlines 787 Business Class have flat beds? Yes. Turkish Airlines describes its 787-9 Business seats as converting into beds in a 1-2-1 cabin. Footwell and seat position still affect comfort. Do all Business passengers get unlimited Turkish Wi-Fi? No. The current international table lists 1GB plus unlimited messaging for Business Class, and unlimited internet for Business passengers with Elite or Elite Plus membership. Availability and packages can vary. Is the same Turkish Airlines 787 row best for every family? No. Choose by child assistance needs, center-seat distance, bassinet eligibility and the actual availability. Check the layout attached to your flight rather than relying on one universal row recommendation. 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