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Turkish Airlines Pet Policy — Cabin, Cargo & Service Animals
Turkish Airlines Pet Policy — Cabin, Cargo & Service Animals — Summary
Whether Turkish Airlines allows pets in the cabin, cargo options, fees, service animal rules and the destination import requirements that catch owners out.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- Pets in the cabin: Cats, dogs and small birds up to 8 kg including carrier travel in the cabin on most routes — more permissive than the Gulf carriers..
- Pets in the hold or cargo: Larger animals travel in the hold as checked baggage on many routes..
- Pet fees: Charged by route and weight..
- Service animals: Assistance dogs travel free in the cabin with documentation..
Pets in the cabin
Cats, dogs and small birds up to 8 kg including carrier travel in the cabin on most routes — more permissive than the Gulf carriers.
Pets in the hold or cargo
Larger animals travel in the hold as checked baggage on many routes.
Pet fees
Charged by route and weight.
Service animals
Assistance dogs travel free in the cabin with documentation.
Restrictions and destination rules
Türkiye import rules require a microchip, rabies vaccination and health certificate. Transit rules for onward EU travel apply separately.
Turkish Airlines flying with pets — common questions
Can I bring my dog in the cabin on Turkish Airlines?
Cats, dogs and small birds up to 8 kg including carrier travel in the cabin on most routes — more permissive than the Gulf carriers. Charged by route and weight.
Does Turkish Airlines accept service animals?
Assistance dogs travel free in the cabin with documentation.
What are the Turkish Airlines pet restrictions?
Türkiye import rules require a microchip, rabies vaccination and health certificate. Transit rules for onward EU travel apply separately.
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