Transport in the aircraft hold compartment

Pets that are not permitted in the cabin (due to carriers/bags that are not in compliance with the criteria specified for the cabin) are transported in the aircraft’s aircraft hold section if the carrier dimensions are suitable.

The transportation of pets is not included in the checked baggage allowance and is subject to a fee.

• The pet carrier must weigh less than 50 kg, and be a maximum of 75 cm high, 75 cm wide and 125 cm long.
• For the safety of animals transported in the aircraft hold compartment, carriers/cages must have a hard surface. Soft-sided carriers/cages/bags are not accepted in the aircraft hold section.
• To ensure the pet’s comfort, the carrier must be large enough for the animal to sleep, stand and turn around; and be ventilated and watertight. Carriers must also have a lateral locking system.
• If you have a waiting time of 4 or more hours or your flight time is more than 8 hours, informative instructions, food and an automatic water dispenser must be placed in the carrier for the pet’s nutrition or special needs. Additionally, a tag containing the pet’s identification information must be attached to the carrier.
• As of October 1, 2021, cats and dogs with respiratory problems have been restricted from being transported in the aircraft’s aircraft hold section.

• Certain cat breeds (Birman, Exotic, Persian, Himalayan, Burmese, Scottish Fold, British Shorthair, etc.) and dog breeds (Affenpischer, Pekingese, Pug (all breeds), Shar Pei, Shih Tzu, Japanese Chin, Lhasa Apso, Tibetan Spaniel, Chow Chow, English Little Spaniel, English Bulldog, French Bulldog, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Brussels Griffon, Bullmastiff, British Mastiff, etc.) may have respiratory problems that are not suitable for cabin carriage. If this is the case, reservation and boarding procedures can be performed via Turkish Cargo and the animals can be transported in the aircraft hold section of the aircraft.
• Dangerous breeds such as the American Bulldog, Bandog, Tosa Inu, Caucasian Shepherd Dog, French Mastiff, Pincher and all Doberman breeds, Presa Canario, Rottweiler, Mastiffs (except Bullmastiff), Wolfhounds, Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Boerboel and hybrids of these breeds may only be transported in the aircraft’s aircraft hold section if they are accepted by Turkish Cargo.

• In the aircraft’s cargo hold;
• Up to two adult dogs of similar size, accustomed to living together and/or of the same breed, may be transported in the same carrier, provided that each dog weighs no more than 14 kg, and cats, no more than 10 kg.
• Up to three kittens or puppies of the same litter, aged between 10 and 24 weeks, may also be accepted.
• Pets weighing more than 14 kg must travel alone in the carrier.