Can I travel with my pet on Turkish Airlines?

Passengers who wish to explore the world with their furry friends are wondering about the best airlines that ensure pet safety and comfort. There are multiple Airlines, but Turkish Airlines offers the best travel deals and allows you to travel with your pet by ensuring pet safety and comfort. Before confirming your booking on Turkish Airlines, travelers should familiarize themselves with the Airline's pet travel policy terms and conditions. Here, you will find a comprehensive guide regarding the main points of the pet policy.

• Turkish Airlines allows their passengers to fly with their pets only after paying the pet transportation fee, subject to the route.
• According to Turkish Airlines Policy, only small dogs, cats, and birds are allowed in the travel cabin.
• If you have already purchased the pet carriage via online channels, you must verify the submitted information at the Check-in counter. If there are differences in information, Turkish Airlines may have the right to deny pet boarding.
• To avoid inconvenience at the Airport, you should ensure that the pet's weight does not exceed 50 kg, including the cage, and that the carrier dimensions are not more than 75cm in height, 75cm in width, and 125cm in length.
• If the pet is transported in the Cargo section, the carrier must have a hard surface and be soft-sided.
• The Airline will transfer your pet to the cargo section if the carrier dimension exceeds the measurement described in the data below.
• The Airline recommends that travelers always purchase the carriage rights 24 hours before the scheduled flight departure time.
• Passengers traveling with their pets should also reach the Airport early for Check-in to avoid last-minute inconvenience.

How much does Turkish Airlines charge for pet travel in the cabin?

Generally, the pet transportation fee on Turkish Airlines may vary depending on various aspects, such as the traveling country, the travel date, the time of boarding, and the weight. However, the pet travel cabin charges include the carriage fee as well. In the following information, we have listed the pet travel charges on Turkish Airlines based on weight.

• When the pet's weight is up to 8 kg, the travelers are entitled to pay the pet transportation fee of approximately 425 TRY, which is applicable for the flight cabin.
• If pets weigh 15 kg and are carried in Cargo, the Airline charges 650 TRY for a one-way trip.
• For pets up to 16 - 22 kg, passengers may be required to pay 700 TRY as a pet transportation Cargo fee.
• For passengers traveling with pets up to the weight of 23 - 28 kg, the Airline will charge 800 TRY.
• Based on the travel destination and route, the charges will be nearly 850 TRY for pets over 28 kg. 

Can I fly to Turkey with my dog?

Yes, Passengers can fly with their dogs on Turkish Airlines, but they need to pay Pet Transportation Charges based on the pet's weight and travel distance. If you want to carry your pet in the cabin, its weight should not exceed 50 kg, including carriage, and its dimensions should not be more than 75cm in height, 75cm in width, and 125cm in length. However, if the carriage dimension exceeds, the Airline will transport the pet in the Cargo. 

How do you add a pet to Turkish Airlines flight booking?

If you have already made reservations with Turkish Airlines and want to add your pet to existing reservations, then you must contact the Airline customer service executive at 1800-874-8875, which provides assistance 24/7. Passengers are recommended to connect with the help desk executive at least 48 hours before departure to book their pet, and you should visit the Airport at least 3 hours before to complete check-in.