Pet-Friendly Travel

When it comes time to travel, the only downside is leaving your furry friends at home. But imagine how much more fulfilling holidays could be with your pets at your side!

To ensure no one is left behind, passengers can now fly with their cats, dogs and birds on board a variety of local and international flights with Turkish Airlines.

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With the furry members of the family in tow, travel can be a more inclusive and enjoyable experience for everyone. Next time you’re booking a trip, here are some things you should know to ensure your pets have a safe and comfortable journey too.

Cats, dogs and birds

When it comes to in-cabin travel, the only animals permitted to fly with passengers are cats, dogs and small songbirds, like budgies and canaries. Passengers must keep their pets in a carrier or a cage, under the seat in front of them.

There are also in-cabin size restrictions that passengers must consider. For instance, the weight of the pet, with its crate or cage, should not exceed 8kg. Crate sizes should not exceed 23cm in height, 30cm in width and 40cm in length.

If your pets weigh more than 8kg, or their crate doesn’t meet size requirements, they are still welcome to fly in the cargo compartment.

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Service animals

Guide dogs accompanying vision or hearing-impaired passengers, or for passengers with other medical needs, are welcome in the cabin free of charge. The service dog must be professionally trained and certified.

Pet ‘passports’

Check the rules of the destination country regarding pets, as well as the information you’ll need to supply.

For your pets to be permitted onto the aircraft, you must carry their vaccination card, ID details, and other documents required by the destination country.

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Before travelling with your pet, you can generate a fee estimate for domestic and international flights. You can also easily make a reservation for your pets through the Turkish Airlines website or the mobile app, using your flight reservation code.