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Turkish Airlines pet policy: flying with a dog or cat
Turkish Airlines accepts dogs and cats in the cabin, in the hold and as cargo. Here are its conditions, read on its official page, and the catches to know before you book.
What the airline accepts
- Cabin
- Yesup to 8 kg · carrier 23×30×40 cmService: official calculator TK
- Hold (checked)
- Yesup to 50 kgService: official calculator TK
- Cargo
- YesService: Turkish Cargo — TK Live
What to check before you book
- On a codeshare, the rules of the airline OPERATING the flight apply, not the one on your ticket.
These conditions also depend on the route and date: some destinations close the cabin, and the arrival country has its own rules. The check is free.
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Conditions read on the airline's official page, verified on September 23, 2026. turkishairlines.com
Documented routes with this airline
Routes in our catalogue where it appears among the possible airlines (27).
Common questions
- Can I fly with my dog in the cabin on Turkish Airlines?
- Yes, Turkish Airlines accepts small dogs and cats in the cabin, up to 8 kg including the carrier, in a carrier that fits under the seat.
- Does Turkish Airlines accept pets in the hold?
- Yes, Turkish Airlines accepts pets in the hold, up to 50 kg with the crate, in an IATA-compliant crate.
- Does Turkish Airlines accept short-nosed breeds?
- We found no restriction specific to short-nosed breeds on Turkish Airlines's official page. Still check when you book.