Mavi Gök Aviation

Carry-on Baggage Rules

MGA is responsible for the safe boarding of the passengers and the delivery of their luggage.
The standard baggage allowance defined for the passenger is shown on the passenger ticket. The dimensions and rules in baggage transportation can be seen in the following headings.
The passenger should not carry any restricted or prohibited food not to have any problems at the entrance of the country that he is traveling to at all time.
Standard/Free Baggage
On all MGA flights, children and adult passengers are generally allowed to carry 20 kg of baggage (or the baggage allowance stated on the ticket) and a piece of 6 kg hand luggage per passenger will be free of charge, except any situation.
If the baggage allowance is exceed, the passenger will be informed for an extra excess fee. Once the additional fee is paid by the passenger, the baggage will be transported.
Hand Luggage
The baggage will be considered as a hand baggage, except the personal belongings that the passenger carries in the cabin. Hand luggage should not weigh more than 6 kg and its dimensions should not exceed 55 x 40 x 20 cm. All passengers who carry their hand luggages, must show to the authorizes personnel during check-in. This is the way to check the standard of dimension meet at the required one. Hand luggage must be labelled as "Cabin Luggage".
In addition to the free baggage allowance, each passenger can carry the items listed below free of charge:
Personal BelogingsSymbolDimension
Hand Bag
55 x 40 x 20 cm
Camera or Binoculars
55 x 40 x 20 cm
Tablet, Laptop
55 x 40 x 20 cm
Push Chair
Çanta tipi
Max. 70 x 30 cm
Araba tipi
Max. 40 x 40 cm
Umbrella(Not with sharper top)
90 cm
baby Bag
Personal BelogingsSymbolDimension
Baby Food (Feeding during flight)
55 x 40 x 20 cm
Lighter (Not as a weapon)
55 x 40 x 20 cm
Blanket, Coat or Scarf
55 x 40 x 20 cm
Clutches
(A pair)
Çanta tipi
Max. 70 x 30 cm
Araba tipi
Max. 40 x 40 cm
Insulin Pen, Special Food or other prosthetic devices (the item might be needed during flight)
90 cm
On MGA flights, non-prohibited liquid items can be taken on board. These liquids can be in the form of gel, paste or lotion. For example, toothpaste, hair gel, beverage, soup, perfume, shaving foam, deodorant.
  • Liquid and gel products such as care and cosmetic products can be carried in hand luggage as long as they comply with the following conditions:
  • Products in liquid or similar form should be no more than 100 ml. The total amount of liquid items/products to be carried in hand luggage must not exceed 1 liter and must be carried in safe, protective, transparent and ziplock bag against spills.
Excess Baggage and Oversize Baggage
MGA ensures that excess baggage exceeding the free baggage allowance and/or weight granted to passengers can be carried in the cabin or in the cargo hold for a fee.
The sum of the standard dimensions (width + height + height) of 1 piece of luggage belonging to the passenger should be 158 cm. Baggage that is heavier or that does not fit the specified dimensions is considered "oversize" baggage. The baggage allowance granted to the passenger cannot exceed 32 kg even if the excess baggage fee has been paid, baggage exceeding 32 kg will be considered as "cargo" and will be subjected to cargo processing.

Sport Equipments

Passengers can carry the sports equipment they want to carry with them while traveling, provided that they are booked in advance, for a fee.
The label that is provided by passenger, must have personal information (name, surname, mobile phone, etc.) must be on the sports equipment. These equipments should packed safety and well by the passenger, to prevent from any damaged and be brought to the counter at check-in desk.
Sports equipment is excluded from the free baggage allowance that is granted to the passenger and is subject to an extra charge. This charge is made in according to the condition of excess baggage. If sports equipment weight is exceeding 32 kg and divided into 2 or more pieces and a separate fee is charged for each piece and transported in the cargo hold.

Fishing

  • A pair of fishing rod and fishing net
  • Maximum 2 pieces
  • Dimension (width x lenght x height): 200 cm (packed)

Bicycle

  • A pair of standart bicycle
  • A pair of bicycle for child
  • Dimension (width x lenght x height) : 280 cm
  • Packing Details: The bicycle should be packed well and will be accepted with a carrying bag.

Golf

  • A pair of golf clup, a bag contains a golf ball
  • A pair of shoes
  • Maximum a piece
  • Dimension (width x lenght x height) : 220 cm
  • Packing details: All golf equipments should be in the bag.

Ski and Snowboard

  • A pair of ski or snowboard with a baggage
  • A pair of ski pole and ski or boots for snowboard with a baggage
  • A helmet
  • Maximum two pieces
  • Dimension (only height) : 200 cm

Shortboards (up to 2 m long)

  • A board that can be used on water sport
  • Maximum a piece
  • Dimension (only height) : 200 cm

Diving Equipments

  • An empty oxygen cylinder.
  • A pair of diving goggles, a snorkel, a pair of flippers, a diving set, a regulator and a lamp is approved with IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations)
  • Maximum two pieces
  • Dimension (width x lenght x height): 200 cm
Music Equipments
Various musical instruments belonging to the passenger can be carried in the cabin for a fee, with an extra seat/ticket, provided that the following procedures are followed:
  • Maximum size should be 100 x 58 x 43 cm and weight 70 kg.
  • Passenger must have a boarding pass for the musical instrument.
  • The musical instrument may only be placed on the seat or by the window.
  • If any evacuation occupies, the music instrument must be left on the plane.

If the passenger keeps the musical equipment as a hand baggage, the rest of personal belonging in the cabin will not be in the baggage allowance as free of charge.
Musical instruments (cello, double bass, etc.) are larger and/or heavier than the dimensions that can be carried in the cabin. These equipment can be transported in a suitable and strong carrying container in the cargo hold.

Special baggage (sports equipment, musical instruments, etc.) is not included in the passenger's free baggage allowance and an additional fee must be paid. Please contact to MGA to make a reservation for your baggage. The Special baggage must be safely packed for transportation. MGA will not be responsible for any damage that might be occurred after check-in if the baggage is not well packed.

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 coıld 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 Turkey 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, reptiles, rodents, ornamental fish, etc. they can be transported in the cabin if they are carried in a suitable box or carrying case. 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.
  • 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
firearms and Ammunition
Special arrangements exist for the transportation of firearms and ammunition for a fee. Written notification and approval must be received by the passenger or agency representative at least 48 hours before the departure time. [email protected]
Each firearm should be secured and empty packed in a carrying case with special lock.
Sporting ammunition up to a maximum of 5 kg per passenger is allowed. Ammunition must be packaged separately from the firearm in a tough container. Ammunition and gunpowder containing explosive or flammable projectiles may not be carried on board under any circumstances.

Restrictions

As MGA, we work for caring about safety and comfort of passengers on flight.
According to International standards some items listed at below can be carried by passengers. In order to international flight rules, some dangerous goods are not transported during the flight. Therefore, carrying these prohibited items during flight will not acceptable at all.
The following list show that non-prohibited and prohibited items on the flight.

Items that may be carried by passengersChecked BaggageCarry On BaggageOn PersonSymbol
Alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content of more than 24% but less than 70%
Alcoholic beverages can be carried as long as the total net quantity per passenger does not exceed 5 liters and alcoholic beverages are in containers that do not exceed 5 liters.
N/A
Ammunition, securely packaged
In quantities not exceeding 5 kg gross weight per person for that person’s own use. Allowances for more than one person must not be combined into one or more packages.
N/A
Avalanche rescue backpack One(1) per person, containing cartridges of compressed gas in Div. 2.2. May also be equipped with a pyrotechnic trigger mechanism containing no more than 200 mg net of Div. 1.4S. The backpack must be packed in such a manner that it cannot be accidentally activated. The airbags within the backpacks must be fitted with pressure relief valves.(Approval is required.)
N/A
Baggage with installed lithium batteries*non-removable batteries. Batteries must contain no more than 0.3 g lithium metal or for lithium ion must not exceed 2.7 Wh;
removable batteries. Batteries must be removed if baggage is to be checked. Removed batteries must be carries in the cabin.
N/A
Security-type equipment
(see IATA DGR 2.3.2.6 for details).
(Approval is required.)
N/A
Drones with lithium batteries preserved or separated
(Approval is required.)
N/A
Specimens, non-infectious
Packed with small quantities of flammable liquid, must meet A180 (see IATA DGR 2.3.5.11 for details).
N/A
Thermometer, medical or clinical,
Which contains mercury, one (1) per person for personal use, when in its protective case.
N/A
Thermometer or barometer, mercury filled
Carried by a representative of a government weather bureau or similiar official agency (see IATA DGR 2.3.3.1 for details).
(Approval is required.)
(The pilot-in-command must be informed of the location)
N/A
Non-radioactive medicinal or toiletry articles
(including aerosols) such as hair sprays, perfumes, colognes and medicines containing alcohol; and Non-flammable, non-toxic (Division 2.2) aerosols, with no subsidiary hazard, for sporting or home use (see IATA DGR 2.3.5.1).
The total net quantity of non-radioactive medicinal or toiletry articles and non-flammable, non-toxic (Division 2.2) aerosols must not exceed 2 kg or 2 L and the net quantity of each single article must not exceed 0.5 kg or 0.5 L. Release valves on aerosols must be protected by a cap or other suitable means to prevent inadvertent release of the contents.
N/A
Radioisotopic cardiac pacemakers
Or other devices, including those powered by lithium batteries, implanted into a person or fitted externally.
N/A
Permeation devices,
Must meet A41 (see IATA DGR 2.3.5.13 for details)
N/A
N/A
Oxygen or air, gaseous, cylinders
Required for medical use. The cylinder must not exceed 5 kg gross weight
(Approval is required.)
(The pilot-in-command must be informed of the location).
Note: Liquid oxygen systems are forbidden for transport.
Mobility Aids:
Battery-powered wheelchairs or other similiar mobility devices with non-spillable wet batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries or dry batteries, (see IATA DGR 2.3.2.2).
(Approval is required.)
(The pilot-in-command must be informed of the location)
N/A
Mobilite Aids:
Battery-powered wheelchairs or other similiar mobility devices with spillable batteries or with lithium ion batteries (see IATA DGR 2.3.2.3 and 2.3.2.4 for details).
(Approval is required.)
(The pilot-in-command must be informed of the location)
N/A
Mobilite Aids:
Battery-powered wheelchairs or other similiar mobility devices with lithium ion batteries where the battery is specifically designed to be removed, the battery must be carried in the cabin (see IATA DGR 2.3.2.4.3(b)2. for details)..
(Approval is required.)
(The pilot-in-command must be informed of the location)
N/A
Matches, safety (one small packet) or a small cigarette lighter
That does not contain unabsorbed liquid fuel, other than liquefied gas, intended for use by an individual when carried on the person. Lighter fuel and lighter refills are not permitted on one’s person or in checked or carry-on baggage.
Note: "Strike anywhere" matches, "blue flame" or "cigar" lighters or lighters powered by a lithium battery without a safety cap or means of protection against unintentional activation are forbidden (see IATA DGR 2.3.5.8.4(e)).
N/A
Chemical Agent Monitoring Equipment,
When carried by staff members of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons on official travel (see IATA DGR 2.3.4.4)
(Approval is required.)
N/A
Lithium Batteries:Portable electronic devices (PED) containing lithium metal or lithium ion cells or batteries,
Including medical devices such as portable oxygen concentrators (POC) and consumer electronics such as cameras, mobile phones, laptops and tablets (see IATA DGR 2.3.5.8). For lithium metal batteries the lithium metal content must not exceed 2 g and for lithium ion batteries the Watt-hour rating must not exceed 100 Wh. Devices in checked baggage must be completely switched off and must be protected from damage. Each person is limited to a maximum of 15 PED.
The operator may approve the carriage of more than 15 PED.
N/A
Lithium batteries, spare/loose, including power banks,
see Batteries, spare/loose
N/A
Lithium battery-powered electronic devices
Lithium ion batteries for portable (including medical) electronic devices, a Wh rating exceeding 100 Wh but not exceeding 160 Wh. For portable medical electronic devices only, lithium metal batteries with a lithium metal content exceeding 2 g but not exceeding 8 g. Devices in checked baggage must be completely switched off and must be protected from damage.
(Approval is required.)
N/A
Lithium batteries, spare/loose
With a Watt-hour rating exceeding 100 Wh but not exceeding 160 Wh for consumer electronic devices and PMED or with a lithium metal content exceeding 2 g but not exceeding 8 g for PMED only. Maximum of two spare batteries in carry-on baggage only. These batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits.
(Approval is required.)
N/A
Internal combustion or fuel cell engines,
Must meet A70 (see IATA DGR 2.3.5.12 for details).
N/A
Gas cartridges, small, non-flammable
Containing carbon dioxide or other suitable gas in Division 2.2. Up to two (2) small cartridges fitted into a self-infliating personal safety device, intended to be worn by a person, such as a life jacket or vest. Not more than two (2) devices per passenger and up to two (2) spare small cartridges per device, not more than four (4) cartridges up to 50 mL water capacity for other devices (see IATA DGR 2.3.4.2)
(Approval is required.)
N/A
Insulated packagings containing refrigerated liquid nitrogen
(dry shipper), fully absorbed in a porous material containing only non-dangerous goods.
N/A
Hair styling equipment containing a hydrocarbon gas cartridge,
Up to one (1) per passenger or crew-member, provided that the safety cover is securely fitted over the heating element. This hair styling equipment must not be used on board the aircraft. Spare gas cartridges for much hair styling equipment are not permitted in checked or carry-on baggage.
N/A
Gas cylinders, non-flammable, non-toxic
Worn for the operation of mechanical limbs. Also, spare cylinders of a similiar size if required to ensure an adequate supply for the duration of the journey.
N/A
E-cigarettes
(including e-cigars, e-pipes, other personal vaporizers) containing batteries must be individually protected to prevent accidental activation (see IATA DGR 2.3.5.8.2)
N/A
Fuel cells
Containing fuel, powering portable electronic devices (e.g. cameras, cellular phones, laptop computers and camcorders), see IATA DGR 2.3.5.9 for details.
N/A
Fuel cell cartridges, spare
for portable electrnoic devices, see IATA DGR 2.3.5.9 for details.
N/A
N/A
Dry Ice (carbon dioxide, solid)
In quantites not exceeding 2.5 kg per person when used to pack perishables not subject to these Regulations in checked or carry-on baggage, provided the baggage (package) permits the release of carbon dioxide gas. Checked baggage must be marked "dry ice" or "carbon dioxide, solid" and with the net weight of dry ice or an indication that there is 2.5 kg or less dry ice.
(Approval is required.)
N/A
Batteries, spare/loose,
Including lithium batteries, non-spillable batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries and dry batteries (see IATA DGR 2.3.5.8) for portable electronic devices must be carried in carry-on baggage only. Articles which have the primary purpose as a power source, e.g. power banks are considered as spare batteries. These batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits.
Lithium metal batteries: the lithium metal content must not exceed 2 g (see IATA DGR 2.3.5.8.4)
Each person is limited to a maximum of 20 spare batteries.
Lithium ion batteries: the Watt-hour rating must not exceed 100 Wh (see IATA DGR 2.3.5.8.4)
Note: The operator may approve the carriage of more than 20 batteries.
Non-spillable batteries: must be 12 V or less and 100 Wh or less. Each person is limited to a maximum of 2 spare batteries (see IATA DGR 2.3.5.8.5)
N/A
Camping stoves and fuel containers that have contained a flammable liquid fuel,
With empty fuel tank and/or fuel container (see IATA DGR 2.3.2.5 for details).
(Approval is required.)
N/A

PROHIBITED ITEMSIMAGE
Devices containing liquid oxygen
Guns, firearms and other devices that discharge projectiles
(Pistols, rifles, toy guns comparable to real guns, flare pistols, harpoon guns, bows and arrows, slingshots and catapults)
Objects with a sharp point or sharp edge
(Items designed for chopping, such as axes, hatchets and cleavers, razor blades,box cutters, scissors with blades of more than 6 cm as measured from the fulcrum, martial arts equipment with a sharp point or sharp edge, swords and sabers)
Workmen’s tools
(Crowbars, cordless portable power drills and drill bits, screwdrivers, chisels, cordless portable power saws)
Blunt instruments
Baseball and softball bats, clubs and batons, such as billy clubs, blackjacks, martial arts equipments)
Baggage with installed lithium batteries
Non-removable batteries exceeding -0.3g lithium metal or 2.7 Wh.
Electro shock weapons
(e.g. Tasers) containing dangerous goods such as explosives, compressed gases, lithium batteries, etc. are forbidden in carry-on baggage or checked baggage or on the person.
Security-type attaché cases, cash boxes, cash bags,
Etc. incorporating dangerous goods, such as lithium batteries and/or pyrotechnic material.
Disabling devices
Personal motorised vehicles
(Hoverboard, electric skateboards, smart wheeled devices that can provide self-balance)
Explosives and incendiary substances and devices
(Fireworks, sparklers, flares, firecrackers, ammunition, mines, grenades, dynamite, explosives containing gunpowder)
CategoryExcess Baggage Fees €
Excess Baggage (0 – 6 flight hours)
5 EUR/1 KG
Excess Baggage (more than 6 flight hours)
10 EUR/1 KG
Oversize Baggage is calculated as:
* Bif more than allowed baggage weight in Ticket, excess fee is applied.
** additionally all oversize bag is subject to have 10 Euro without weight limitation.
*excess fee is applied if more than allowed bag weight in ticket
**10 Euro oversize fee without considering excess weight
Pet in cabin with case (55 x 40 x 20 cm) max. 8 kg
5 EUR/1 KG
AVIH up to 20 kg and height is over 203 cm in the cargo hold
50 EUR/1 PARÇA
AVIH up to 30kg and height is over 203 cm in the cargo hold
60 EUR/1 PARÇA
Bicycle up to 20 kg
40 EUR/1 PARÇA
Bicycle between 20-50 kg
80 EUR/1 PARÇA
Fishing Equipments up to 30 kg
35 EUR/1 PARÇA
Windsurf up to 20 kg
45 EUR/1 PARÇA
Kitesurf, Wakeboard up to 20 kg
30 EUR/1 PARÇA
Canoe up to 20 kg
55 EUR/1 PARÇA
Diving Equipments up to 20 kg max. 190 x 75 x 65 cm a set diving equipment
50 EUR/1 PARÇA
Rubber Boat up to 20 kg
45 EUR/1 PARÇA
Snowboard Equipments up to 20 kg
30 EUR/1 PARÇA
Ski and related equipments (boots, ski goggles, helmet, special clothes etc.) equipment pair should not exceed 20 kg. If it is over,it will be charged as excess baggage.
40 EUR/1 PARÇA
Golf Equipments up to 20 kg (golf stick and bag for a pair of golf shoe)
50 EUR/1 PARÇA
Nordic Walking Poles up to 20 kg
25 EUR
Scooter up to 20 kg
25 EUR/1 PARÇA
Fired guns up to 20 Kg
25 EUR/1 PARÇA
Fired guns up to 30 Kg
50 EUR/1 PARÇA
Fired guns up to 50 Kg
90 EUR/1 PARÇA
Ammunition up to 5 kg
15 EUR
When calculating the excess baggage fee, rounding off the fractions of kilograms to whole numbers is done according to the rules:
  • excesses up to 0.5 kg - to the small whole number,
  • excesses of 0.5 kg and more - are calculated by rounding to the larger whole number.