Turkish Airlines has been recognized as the "Best Airline in Europe" for the third consecutive year. In addition, it was awarded "Best Airline in Southern Europe" and "Best Business Class Catering".

Turkish Airlines was again voted "Best Airline in Europe" by passengers at the 2013 Skytrax World Airline Awards, winning the award for the third consecutive year. Turkish Airlines also won the "Best Business Class Catering" award for its "Chef in the Sky" service for Business Class passengers on long-haul routes. The survey was conducted over a period of more than 10 months, and passengers from more than 160 countries around the world voted.

Turkish Air was first recognized by Skytrax as a four-star airline in 2007; in 2008, Turkish Airlines retained its four-star status and joined the Star Alliance, where it was named "Best Airline in Southern Europe" by Skytrax. 2010, Turkish Airlines was named "Best Airline in Southern Europe" by Skytrax. "In 2010, Turkish Airlines continued its growth and was awarded "Best Airline in Southern Europe" and "Best Economy Class Catering" by Skytrax. In 2010, Turkish Airlines was awarded the "Best Airline in Southern Europe" and "Best Economy Class Catering" by Skytrax.

Turkish Air was awarded three Skytrax awards at the 2011 World Airline Awards: "Best Airline in Europe", "Best Premium Economy Class Seat", and "Best Airline in Southern Europe". In 2012, Turkish Airlines was voted "Best Airline in Europe" for the second consecutive year at the Skytrax World Airline Awards. In 2012, Turkish Airlines was recognized as the "Best Airline in Europe" for the second consecutive year at the Skytrax World Airline Awards. In addition, Turkish Airlines was awarded "Best Airline in Southern Europe" and "Best Premium Economy Class Seat".