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Turkish Airlines pet policy

Flying with a dog or cat on Turkish Airlines — cabin rules, carrier size, fees, cargo and breed restrictions.

Turkish Airlines allows small pets in the cabin up to 8 kg including the carrier. Pets as cargo or checked baggage are available. The in-cabin fee is not published on the page we checked.

In-cabin travel

Pets allowed in cabin
Yes
Carrier & size
Max 40 (L) x 30 (W) x 23 (H) cm; soft-sided with ≥2.5 cm ventilation holes on ≥3 sides; under the seat; pet + carrier ≤8 kg (17 lb). Cats, dogs, budgerigars, canaries. Brachycephalic breeds permitted in cabin under the same weight/size limits. Dimensions taken from a search snapshot of the official page — reconfirm exact max dimensions on the airline's official pet page.Pending official confirmation
Weight limit
8 kg (pet + carrier)
Cabin fee
PETC (0–8 kg): +USD 75 on interline flights to/from Türkiye; varies by international destination — use the Pet Fee Calculator on turkishairlines.com. Fee taken from a search snapshot — confirm the current amount on the airline's official page.Pending official confirmation

Cargo & checked pets

Available: Yes — Larger animals via hold / Turkish Cargo. Max 2 pet carriers per passenger (excluding Turkish Cargo flights).

Fees

Amounts the airline doesn't publish on its pet page are marked, not guessed.
  • In-cabin pet fee
    Per direction unless stated.
    Not published
  • Cargo / checked
    Varies by route and weight.
    Larger animals via hold / Turkish Cargo. Max 2 pet carriers per passenger (excluding Turkish Cargo flights).

Frequently asked questions

Can I fly with my pet in the cabin on Turkish Airlines?

Yes. Max 40 (L) x 30 (W) x 23 (H) cm; soft-sided with ≥2.5 cm ventilation holes on ≥3 sides; under the seat; pet + carrier ≤8 kg (17 lb). Cats, dogs, budgerigars, canaries. Brachycephalic breeds permitted in cabin under the same weight/size limits. Dimensions taken from a search snapshot of the official page — reconfirm exact max dimensions on the airline's official pet page. (pending official confirmation)

How much does Turkish Airlines charge to bring a pet?

The fee is not fully published on the page we checked — confirm the current amount on Turkish Airlines's official pet page.

Does Turkish Airlines carry pets as cargo or checked baggage?

Larger animals via hold / Turkish Cargo. Max 2 pet carriers per passenger (excluding Turkish Cargo flights).

Source & last verified

Last verified:

Each policy is taken from the airline's own official pet-travel page. Fees and carrier sizes marked as pending were not published verbatim on that page and need reconfirmation.