Turkish Airlines Cargo Tracking

Turkish Cargo, established in 2000, is the air cargo division of Turkish Airlines and the third-largest air cargo carrier in the world by freight tonnage. It operates to 369 destinations across 133 countries, serving more international destinations than any other airline. The carrier was named Cargo Airline of the Year – Global at the 2025 World Air Cargo Awards and became the first airline to receive all three CEIV certifications from IATA.

1. Go to https://turkishcargo.com/en/cargo-tracking or visit the Turkish Airlines cargo tracking portal. 2. Enter your AWB number in the format 235-12345678 where the last digit is a check digit calculated as the 7-digit serial number modulo 7 (example: 235-12345675). 3. You will see real-time status updates showing booking confirmation, acceptance, departure, arrival, and delivery milestones as your shipment moves through Turkish Airlines' global network. 4. For assistance, contact Turkish Cargo call center at 0850 333 0 777 or use the CARGY AI chatbot on WhatsApp.

The AWB prefix 235 identifies Turkish Airlines as the shipper carrier, followed by an 8-digit serial number that uniquely identifies your specific shipment. The final digit is a check digit calculated as the 7-digit serial number divided by 7, using only the remainder (mod-7 calculation). This prefix ensures your cargo is routed through Turkish Airlines' network and processed at their SMARTIST hub in Istanbul, even if the shipment involves connecting carriers on other routes.

Turkish Airlines holds IATA CEIV Pharma and CEIV Fresh certifications for handling temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals and perishables. CEIV is the IATA-administered audit standard that validates a carrier's end-to-end cold-chain procedures, staff training, and facilities against pharma-grade requirements.

• CEIV Pharma
• CEIV Fresh

Turkish Airlines accepts dangerous goods shipments in accordance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. Acceptance varies by class, packaging group, and routing — confirm booking eligibility with the cargo team before tendering.

Classes accepted

Dangerous goods are transported securely with certified specialists and strict safety procedures

Turkish Airlines transports live animals under the IATA Live Animals Regulations (LAR), which govern container, ventilation, and species-specific handling requirements for livestock, day-old chicks, zoo animals, household pets, and laboratory animals. The carrier is additionally IATA CEIV Live Animals certified, meaning its handling chain has passed the IATA audit for end-to-end live-animal procedures. Bookings require species-specific documentation and approved containers; book through the cargo team with at least 48 hours notice.

• CEIV Live Animals

Turkish Cargo offers TK Pharma with temperature-controlled solutions from +2°C to +25°C, including priority handling and dedicated storage facilities. The carrier operates a dedicated live animal facility with veterinary teams ensuring safe transport of animals from cats and dogs to cows and zebras.

Turkish Airlines offers the Green Anadolu SAF program allowing shippers to offset flights with sustainable aviation fuel. The carrier won the "Sustainable Air Cargo Brand of the Year" award, positioning Istanbul as a leading global logistics hub through advanced technologies.