Turkish Airlines

Pet Policy Summary:

Airline Pet Policy Summary

• Pet transportation is subject to a fee and not included in the free baggage allowance.
• Reservation for pet transportation must be confirmed at least six hours before the flight.
• Maximum of two pet carriers per passenger. Only one carrier allowed in the cabin.
• Pets in cabin can't exceed 8 kg including their carrier.
• Carrier dimensions for cabin: 23 cm in height, 30 cm in width, and 40 cm in length.
• Carrier must be soft case with ventilation holes of at least 2.5 cm in diameter on at least three sides.
• Pets exceeding weight and size for cabin must travel in cargo in hard-surfaced carriers.
• Veterinary approval required for kittens or puppies younger than 10 weeks or not weaned, their nursing mothers, and those between 10 and 12 weeks old.
• Pregnant pets are not permitted on flights.
• Passengers are responsible for pets’ health, safety, and compliance with government conditions and approvals.
• Cats and dogs or cats and birds cannot travel on the same aircraft. Dogs and birds can be transported on the same aircraft.
• On flights from Moldova and Ukraine to the US, only one carrier per passenger is permitted.
• Passengers with allergies to pets must provide a valid doctor's report. Admission to a flight is determined according to reservation priority.
• Pets in the aircraft cabin must be kept in a carrier or cage under the seat in front of their owners. Owners are restricted to window seats.
• Certain breeds of cats and dogs with respiratory problems are permitted in the cabin if they don't exceed 8 kilograms in their carriers.
• Parrot and pigeon breeds must be transported in the aircraft’s cargo hold. Small bird breeds other than budgies and canaries must be transported via Turkish Cargo.
• Only animals of the same species and living habits may be transported in the same cage within the cabin, as long as their combined weight does not exceed 8 kilograms.