Pet Policy
Rules and restrictions
- Pets allowed in main cabin: cats, dogs, and caged singing birds (unless a passenger has provided a medical report stating allergies). Generally, in-cabin crates should be soft-sided and fit under the plane seat in front of you.
- Pets allowed in baggage hold: cats, dogs, birds, and parrots. For cargo crates, the ASPCA says that crates should be large enough for your pet to sit, stand, and turn around in. For both in-baggage hold and main cabin, pet owners must have the passenger’s name, address, telephone information, the number of pets, and the name of the pet written on a tag fastened to the crate.
- Restricted breeds: Turkish Airlines does not permit the transport of the following breeds: Pit bull terrier, American pit bull terrier, bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Japanese tosa, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, rottweiler, Staffordshire bull terrier, Neapolitan mastiff, Spanish mastiff, dogue de Bordeux, Roman fighting dog, bandog tosa inu, mastiff, Tibetan mastiff.
- Puppies and kittens: Kittens or puppies who are younger than eight weeks old or who are still weaning may not be transported, nor may a still weaning mother. Kittens or puppies 8 to 12 weeks old may only be transported with the express permission of their veterinarian. No more than three kittens or puppies from the same mother 8 to 24 weeks old who are traveling in the same cage will be permitted.
- Learn more about pet cargo airline restrictions.
Fees
- Pet in cabin (under 8kg) = 70 TRY.
- Pet in baggage hold (9-15kg) = 110 TRY.
- Pet in baggage hold (16kg and over) = 170 TRY.
About
Turkish Airlines is the national flag carrier airline of Turkey and flies to 126 countries, which is more than any other airline. And as of August 2019, it operates scheduled services to 315 destinations in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, making it the largest carrier in the world by number of passenger destinations (excluding regional brands). It serves more destinations non-stop from a single airport than any other airline in the world.