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About The COVID-19 measures for pets implemented by the Republic Of Turkey Ministry Of Agriculture And Forestry

In accordance with the COVID-19 measures for pets, implemented by the Republic Of Turkey Ministry Of Agriculture And Forestry General Directorate Of Food And Control, rules for transporting pets and animals have been amended.

* Pets, including dogs, cats, birds and ornamental fish, that have health cards, are considered non-commercial and may travel with the owner. The animal, together with its owner, must be isolated for 14 days when returning from abroad.

* Because the origin and/or intermediate hosts for SARS-CoV-2 (a factor in COVID-19 and classified as a zoonotic virus) has not yet been fully clarified, the evaluation of whether exotic animals can be origin or intermediate hosts is ongoing. As such, the commercial entry and exit of exotic animals, invertebrates, amphibians, dogs, cats, ferrets, reptiles, rodents, rabbits and birds is suspended until further notice.

* Controlled imports of experimental animals must be permitted, However it must be ensured that these animals are kept in laboratory conditions and controlled environments for use in studies for scientific research (such as vaccine development, drug development, antiserum development) in our country,

* Parasitoid factors and predictors for pest control and import of butterfly species is permitted.

* Animal products imported for the use of animals must be subjected to heat treatment for at least 30 minutes at 70 C before use or in preparation, and this protocol must be used until the pandemic has officially ended. Animal products used in the feeding of aquatic animals and beneficial insects, dried or frozen animal products, land and water invertebrates (such as insect eggs, artemia eggs) or forage fish, such as sardines used in the feeding of live tuna, are permitted to be imported without irradiation

* The import of live or frozen lobsters, crabs, crayfish, shrimp and other animal products used for human consumption may be permitted, but general hygiene measures must be taken to prevent contamination from the outside when preparing these products. Protective equipment must be used during food preparation and hand hygiene must be employed before and after contact with food.

You may take your pets with you on your Turkish Airlines flights. To do this your pet must have valid vaccination and health certificates; entry permits and any other documents required by countries of transit are also required.

Inadmissible pets in our flights

The following dogs are considered dangerous and will not be admitted on our flights: American pitbull terrier, bull terrier, American staffordshire terrier, japanese tosa, dogo argentino, fila brasileiro, rottweiller, staffordshire bull terrier Neopolitan Mastiff, Spanish Mastiff, Dogue de Bordeux, Roman Fighting Dog, Bandog Tosa Inu, Mastiff, Tibetan Mastiff, Doberman, pincher doberman, American Bulldog, Caucasian owtscharka, Mastino Napolitana.

Rules regarding the pet transport

• On our planes, in both the cabin and cargo compartments, only cats, dogs, and small passerine birds (goldfinches, budgies, canaries) can be transported as pets.
• It is necessary for all relevant permissions to be completed and approved 6 hours before the time of the flight at the very latest.
• The allowed quota for carry on pets varies according to the type of aircraft.
• The transactions of the pets to be transported in the passenger cabin or in the cargo compartment are carried out in the check-in counter with the passenger.
• The pet's health certificate, vaccination papers, and all relevant documents are required to be on the passenger's person throughout the entirety of the admissions procedure.
• Pets are required to appear at check-in looking healthy, clean, and well-kempt. Any pets which appear unhealthy or in poor condition may not be accepted for transport.
• The pet traveling with the passenger will not be included in the passenger’s free baggage allowance but charges will be applied.

Transport Charges For Domestic Flights:

*PETC: Pet transported in the cabin (pet in cabin)
** AVIH: Pets transported in the cargo area (animal in hold)
Transport Charges For KKTC:

Fees for Carrying Pets On International Flights

Fees for carrying pets on journeys which include an international destination are indicated below.

Fees Under The Baggage Weight Concept

If the pet and its cage or container weighs 8 kg or less, they may travel in the flight cabin. Those weighing more than 8 kg will be carried in the cargo hold.

Fees for Carrying Pets in The Flight Cabin (PETC*)

If the pet and its cage or container weighs 8 kg or less, they may travel in the flight cabin. The total weight of the pet and cage or container will be multiplied by the excess baggage fee applicable on the route. If the fee calculated exceeds 70 USD, the total will be charged. The minimum fee charged is 70 USD.

*PETC: Pet transported in the cabin (pet in cabin)

Fees for Carrying Pets in The Cargo Hold (AVIH**)

If the pet and its cage or container exceeds 8 kg, they will be carried in the cargo hold. The total weight of the pet and cage or container will be multiplied by the excess baggage fee applicable on the route. If the fee calculated exceeds 140 USD, the total will be charged. The minimum fee charged is 140 USD.

** AVIH: Pets transported in the cargo area (animal in hold)

Fees Under The Baggage Piece Concept

If the pet and its cage or container weighs 8 kg or less, they may travel in the flight cabin. Those weighing more than 8 kg will be carried in the cargo hold.

Fees for Carrying Pets on Transit Flights

Fees for Carrying Pets in The Flight Cabin (PETC*)

The applicable excess baggage fees for the route will be charged on transit flights where pets are carried in the flight cabin. If the fee calculated exceeds 150 USD, the total will be charged. The minimum fee charged is 150 USD.

Fees For Carrying Pets in The Cargo Hold (AVIH**)
Twice the applicable excess baggage fees for the route will be charged on transit flights where pets are carried in the cargo hold. If the fee calculated exceeds 300 USD, the total will be charged. The minimum fee charged is 300 USD.

Fees for Carrying Pets on Journeys with Stopovers

Fees for Carrying Pets in The Flight Cabin (PETC*)

At stopover points in Turkey where check-in will be completed at least 24 hours later, the carriage fee for pets will be determined according to the onward destination when checking in at the stopover location. For carriage of pets on domestic flights within Turkey, a fee of 35 USD per cage or container will be charged. On international flights which apply the baggage weight concept, a fee of 50 USD per cage or container will be charged

Fees for Carrying Pets in The Cargo Hold (AVIH**)

At stopover points in Turkey where check-in will be completed at least 24 hours later, the carriage fee for pets will be determined according to the onward destination when checking in at the stopover location. For carriage of pets on domestic flights within Turkey, a fee of 70 USD per cage or container will be charged. On international flights which apply the baggage weight concept, a fee of 100 USD per cage or container will be charged

*PETC: Pet transported in the cabin (pet in cabin)
** AVIH: Pets transported in the cargo area (animal in hold)

• Passengers traveling with caged pets must have "the passenger's name, address, telephone information, the number of pets, and the name of the pet" written down along with the name/address label.
• Some countries do not allow passengers traveling with pets for entry, exit or transit purposes. For further information, please contact the nearest Turkish Airlines Sales Office.
• The size of allowed cages/bags for pets in the cabin is 23x30x40 cm
  (height * width * length). All carry on cages/bags must not exceed a total weight of 8 kg. Should the weight of the cage and pet exceed 8 kg, it may only be transported as cargo.
• Pets who share a cage, in order to be accepted as carry on into the cabin, must be accustomed one another, must be of the same species (2 birds, 2 cats, 2 dogs), and must not exceed the permitted weight of 8 kg or the permitted cage size of 23x30x40cm.
• Kittens or puppies who are younger than 8 weeks old or who are still weaning may not be transported, nor may a still weaning mother. Kittens or puppies between 8 weeks and 12 weeks old may only be transported with the express permission of their veterinarian. No more than 3 kittens or puppies from the same mother between 8-24 weeks old who are traveling in the same cage will be permitted.
• Pets that are pregnant will not be permitted on the aircraft.
• Turkish Airlines is in no way responsible for any deterioration in the health of an animal during or after its transport on a Turkish Airlines flight.
• In the case of passengers who are allergic to cats, dogs, or birds and can prove their allergy with a medical report stating as such, no pets will be allowed in the cabin. Priority to the passenger who first booked their flight will be given in the case of passengers traveling with a guide dog who are on the same flight as a passenger who can prove allergy to cats, dogs or birds with a medical report.
• Cages must be provided by the owner of the live animal in question.
• Each passenger can bring a maximum of two pet cages on our flights. However, only one cage can be brought into the cabin (PETC) and the other must be transported in the cargo hold (AVIH).
• Dogs and cats, or cats and birds may not be carried onto the same plane (whether or not they are in the same cabin). Dogs and birds will be placed in separate cabins, or as far away as possible from one another.
• Cats who suffer from respiratory problems (Persian, Himalayan, Burmese, etc.), should they fit within the boundaries of acceptable weight and size limits, are recommended to be carried on in the cabin.
• Dogs who suffer from respiratory problems (Pekinese, pug, shar pei, shih tzu, japenese spaniel, chow chow, English toy spaniel, bulldog, boston terrier, boxer, brussels griffin, mastiff, etc.), should they fit within the boundaries of acceptable weight and size limits, are recommended to be carried on in the cabin.
• Passengers traveling with guide dogs (including those who accompany passengers for medical reasons, for vision and hearing impaired passengers) will be allowed to bring their guide dogs into the cabin free of charge. As per the rules of the country passenger is traveling to, all necessary documents required for travel such as mental health professional’s letter for Emotional support dogs, vaccination papers or identity cards must be must be available during check in and boarding procedures on the flight. Guide dogs without all required documentation in full will not be permitted on the flight.
• Assistance dogs must be clean, leashed and must sit on the floor next to their owner's feet.
• In order for a guide dog to be allowed in either the cabin or as cargo, it is required to have the reservation approved at least 48 hours prior to the flight time.

Acceptance rules for pets traveling on flights to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

• For all pets, import license from the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Veterinary Department (validity is for 60 days).
• Certificate of export health certificate approved by the veterinary directorate of the country where the first flight was made (certificate must be obtained 48 hours before flight)
• For cats and dogs, a passport and health certificate showing that the animal has been vaccinated against rabies and other illnesses (pet’s rabies vaccination must have taken place at least one month before the flight but not more than one year in advance). Dogs must be vaccinated against Parvo, Distemper, hepatitis, leptospira; cats must be vaccinated against feline enteritis and feline influenza. For cats and dogs, an original laboratory report showing their immunity level against rabies (serology test) should be accompanied.

Pets aged under three months are not admitted into the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. However, admission will be granted to small pets, aged between two and three months, which are traveling with their mother, have been in the same place since birth, have had no direct contact with wild animals that may carry infections and have their own passport. For more detailed information, please visit the website www.veteriner.gov.ct.tr.