Traveling with pets – Airline’s Pet Policy
Turkish Airlines kindly requests that passengers traveling with pets obtain authorization at least 6 hours before departure for a safe and pleasant journey. Dogs, cats, and small birds are accepted, but aggressive and brachycephalic pets are not allowed on board.
It is recommended that pet and carrier be labeled with the passenger‘s name, address, telephone number, and the name of the pet. The total weight of the pet and carrier should not exceed 8 kg, with carrier dimensions not exceeding 23 cm in height, 30 cm in width, and 40 cm in length.
For the cabin section, pets are only allowed in hard–case cages or specially designed soft–case containers/bags. The total weight of the pet plus its carrier will be multiplied by the excess baggage fee applicable on the route, to determine the pet fee.
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Making Pet Reservation and Traveling
If you are planning to travel with your pet on Turkish Airlines, you will need to make a pet reservation in advance. Here are the steps to make a pet reservation:
- Contact Turkish Airlines: Contact Turkish Airlines customer service to inform them that you will be traveling with a pet. You can do this through their website or by phone.
- Provide necessary information: You will need to provide information such as your name, flight details, and your pet’s breed, weight, and age. Make sure to also inform them whether your pet will be traveling in the cabin or cargo hold.
- Verify documentation requirements: Verify the documentation requirements for pet travel with Turkish Airlines, which may include a health certificate and any other necessary permits.
- Make the reservation: Once you have provided all the necessary information and verified the requirements, you can make the pet reservation. Turkish Airlines may charge a fee for traveling with your pet.
- Prepare for the flight: After making the reservation, make sure to prepare your pet for the flight, which may include getting a suitable carrier, preparing food and water, and packing any necessary items.
- If your pet is under 8 kg and fits in a cage that isn‘t taller than 23 cm, wider than 30 cm, or longer than 40 cm, you can bring it on the plane with you in a hard–case cage or a specially-made bag.
- For animals over 8 kg, they must travel in the plane’s hold.
- Puppies and kittens under 10 weeks old and pregnant animals cannot fly. Cats and dogs are not allowed on the same plane.
- when someone with an allergy statement and a pet request is on the same flight, the first reservation will be given priority.
Few Pets are Allowed Without Many Restrictions
- Some types of dogs, like Seeing Eye Dogs, Hearing Dogs, and Medical Alert Dogs, can travel in the passenger cabin on planes for free.
- Search and Rescue Dogs can also travel free of charge if they are in an emergency or disaster.
- Psychiatric Service Dogs can travel for free on flights between the US and Istanbul, but on other flights they may have to go in the cargo hold or the passenger cabin for a fee.
- If the dog is flying, all the required documents must be up-to-date and available. Also, the dog must be well-behaved and clean.
Turkish Airlines Pet Policy & Things to Know
Q: What pets are allowed to travel on Turkish Airlines?
A: Turkish Airlines allows domestic cats, dogs, birds (except for birds of prey), and some other small animals to travel on their flights.
Q: What are the requirements for pet travel on Turkish Airlines?
A: The requirements for pet travel on Turkish Airlines include a valid health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian, a pet passport, and any necessary permits or documents required by the destination country.
Q: How much does it cost to travel with a pet on Turkish Airlines?
A: The cost of traveling with a pet on Turkish Airlines depends on the weight of the pet and the destination. Fees typically range from 65 to 550 USD per pet per flight.
Pet fees in detail | Pet Fee Calculator
Q: Can pets travel in the cabin on Turkish Airlines?
A: Yes, Turkish Airlines allows small cats and dogs to travel in the cabin with their owners if the pet and carrier combined weigh no more than 8 kg.
Q: Can pets travel in the cargo hold on Turkish Airlines?
A: Yes, Turkish Airlines allows pets to travel in the cargo hold if the pet and carrier combined weigh more than 8 kg. However, there are restrictions based on the temperature and humidity at the departure and arrival airports.
Q: My Pet is traveling in Airlines’ Cargo, what should I know?
A: When flying with a pet, make sure to use a hard-cased cage. If your flight time is over 8 hours or you have a waiting period of 4 hours or more, also provide food, an automatic drinker, and informative instructions attached to your pet’s cage, as well as a label displaying the pet’s information. This will help ensure that your pet travels safely and comfortably.
Q: Do I need separate crates for the same kind of animals?
You can bring two animals of the same species and that know each other in one crate, as long as they don’t weigh more than 8 kg. Three small animals from the same mother can also fit in one crate. Two adult animals of the same species can travel in one crate, as long as they weigh less than 14 kg for dogs, and 10 kg for cats. Otherwise, each animal needs its own crate.