Carrying Pet in Flight
The passenger, who is carrying a pet, should contact to MGA before the flight and the reservation must be made. After the approval given by MGA, you can see the documents required for the transportation of pets below:
Pets belonging to the passenger to be carried with the passenger must be notified to MGA before the flight and the reservation must be created. After the approval given by MGA, you could see the documents required for the transportation of pets, for a fee below:
In accordance with the instructions of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Turkish Republic, passengers who will travel from Türkiye abroad with their pets must obtain a "Veterinary Health Certificate" from the Provincial Directorates of Agriculture and Forestry, approved by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, have an animal passport and rabies antibody titration test before the flight. Otherwise, the passenger and his/her pet will not be accepted on the flight.
- Passport or official veterinary animal health certificate issued by the authorized veterinarian (must include the identity card of the animal, the owner's name, surname, address, telephone number, description of the animal and health information of the pet),
- Vaccination card that is shown identity information for cats and dogs (rabies vaccine and periodic vaccine),
- Rabies antibody titration test,
- Flight certificate for birds,
- The entry permits and other necessary documents that you are traveling to (blood test required for the animal, veterinary health certificate, etc.)
For more information and required documents, please visit https://www.tarimorman.gov.tr
Carry-on Pet in Cabin Rules (PETC)
Cats, dogs, cage birds etc. they can be transported in the cabin if they are carried in a suitable box or carrying case. Other animals, like rodents, reptiles, amphibians is not allowed to be carried at aircraft. Carrying pet in the cabin weight is up to 8 kg, including the case and they are allowed to travel with the passenger. The case should not be larger than 55 x 40 x 20 cm, and should be suitable for safe transportation with a leak proof, horizontal locking system.
The pet must remain in the carrying case for during the flight. Passengers who is traveling with their pets are not allocated a seat at the emergency exits.
Pet in Cargo Hold (AVIH)
Pets can be transported in the cargo hold. The passenger who is the owner of the pet is responsible for complying with the IATA Livestock Regulations (LAR) and the requirements of their country of origin and destination. Transportation of pets should only be approved by MGA in the original LAR AVIH and PETC Transport Box. It is necessary to use the required LAR - "Live Animals" label in the transport box and the owner of the pet personnel details (name, surname, address, telephone, number of pets and pet name, etc.) must be written on it. Passengers carrying cats/dogs are required to have a "pet passport".
For safety flight, MGA requests the following items from passengers while the passenger's pets are being transported in the cargo hold:
- Pets being on a leash,
- Be in a specific a carrier bag or pet cage,
- Its maximum weight must not exceed 35 kg.
Other animals such as reptiles, amphibians and others should always be locked in a specially adapted cage that should never be opened during flight.
Important Notes
The passengers who is carrying a pet must be fill 2 copy of IATA – In Cabin Live Animal Acceptance Checklist and give to check-in staff during check-in.
MGA must be informed about the written notification and approval must be received from the passenger or agency representative regarding the transportation of pets, via reservation, up to 48 hours before the flight time. [email protected]
Transportation of pets with the passenger are not included in the free baggage allowance and are subject to an extra fee.
The number of pets that can be carried in the cabin is limited and varies according to aircraft types.
Being carried in cargo hold pets must be clean, healthy and calm. Animals with poor health will not be transported by MGA.
Pregnant pets and puppies/kittens less than 3 months old are not allowed on the flight.
The final decision will be made by the captain pilot for transportation of the pet in cargo hold.
Soft-surface cages or bags are not accepted in the cargo area when carrying pets.
Cat and dog or cat and bird must not be transported on the same aircraft.Total PETC number is maximum 4 for all kinds and 2 avih at cargo compartment.
MGA does not accept responsibility for the health of pets during and after the flight.
MGA must be informed about the written notification and approval must be received from the passenger or agency representative before the flight time to be transported guide dogs (the dog accompanying the visually/hearing impaired passenger) in the cabin. [email protected]
Some animal species (American Pitbull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Pitbull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Doberman etc.), which are called prohibited breeds, are not accepted for flights due to international aviation rules. For details https://www.tarimorman.gov.tr