I haven't travelled to Africa in several years and now looking at a hunt in Tanzania. One proposed route is Turkish Airlines from Dulles to Istanbul and then to Dar. Any thoughts or concerns going that route or airline. I understand there is a separate fee per gun case. Do they insist on Ammo separate from baggage? Any other thoughts?

We flew Turkish out of DFW to SA in May, no problems with ammo or rifle. They were supposed to charge for rifle case, but there was no way on their for them to charge, so didn’t pay. Flight home did have to pay. Ammo was in checked bag, but I’m sure it depends on the attitude of the ticket agent on any given day. Istanbul is nice! If you fly this route and have a decent layover, I can give you contact info for an amazing tour guide.

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Flew Turkish from Germany via Istanbul to Cape Town in May with a group of six of us inc guns and ammo. Had to paid for handling both legs but all in all hassle free and will do it again.

Had to have guns and ammo separate.

Have a good trip!

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We flew ATL to IST to JNB 3 years ago. Great airline, great service and the business lounge in IST was something special.

The flight from IST to Dar will be nonstop on TK.

Qatar flight first stops in JRO and then Dar.

Business is very good on TK, better on Qatar. Eco is the same on both.

The TK business lounge on IST has Beer & Wine, and fresh cooked food right on front of you.

The Priority Pass lounge in TK is not as big and no fresh cooked food in front of you.

TK has a rather high gun fee, Qatar has none.