Turkish Airlines

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Dogs, cats, and small birds (budgies and canaries) can travel in the cabin with Turkish Airlines, as long as the combined weight of the pet and carrier doesn't exceed 17 lbs (8 kg). Dogs and cats, and cats and birds, are not permitted on the same plane. Pets who share a carrier must be of the same species and cannot exceed the required weight limit and carrier size. A maximum of 2 carriers are allowed per passenger, but only 1 is permitted in the cabin. Fees for pets traveling in the cabin on domestic flights start at $15. Fees for pets traveling in the cabin on international flights start at $70.

Pets who exceed the weight limits to travel in the cabin may qualify for travel as checked baggage instead. Fees for pets traveling as checked baggage on domestic flights start at $21. Fees for pets traveling as checked baggage on international flights start at $120.

For pets traveling in the cabin, carriers must be hard-sided carriers/bags or specially manufactured soft-sided cages/bags and must not exceed the dimensions 23 cm x 30 cm x 40 cm (9"H x 11"W x 15"L). For pets traveling in the hold, carriers must be hard-sided, properly ventilated, watertight and must not exceed 75 cm x 75 cm x 125 cm (30"H x 30"W x 50"L). All carriers must be labeled with the passenger's name, address, telephone number, and the name of the pet(s).

The following breeds are not permitted to fly in the cabin or as checked baggage with Turkish Airlines: American Bulldog, Bandog Tosa Inu, Caucasian Ovcharka, Dogue de Bordeaux, Doberman (Pincher Doberman and all Doberman breeds), Presa Canario, Rottweiler, Mastiff (except Bull Mastiff), Wolf Dog Mixed-Breeds, Anatolian Shepherd, Boerboel breeds and crossbreeds. However, these breeds may be accepted for travel with Turkish Cargo. Pilots make the final decision on whether pets can travel. If ventilation conditions are insufficient, animals will not be allowed to travel as checked baggage. Pets cannot be transported on Turkish Airlines flights that have final destinations in the UK, including connecting flights.

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