Transporting animals

Traveling with pets

Please make your special booking for animal transportation as soon as possible, but not later than 3 working days before departure. To do so, please call our Customer Service Center.

Import regulations, customs documents, veterinary health certificates, inoculations, customs specifications for foreign countries etc. are all the responsibility of the passenger. Please contact the Foreign Embassy of the country you are visiting for information on import requirements, e.g. for inoculations and identification.

Animals may only travel if accompanied by a passenger, and must be registered. Please observe the relevant entry conditions.

Important Notice: From January 29, 2024 onwards, for pet in cabin (PETC) and pet in cargo hold (AVIH) traveling on international flights departing from Türkiye, the Rabies Antibody Titer Test (FAVN) document must be verified by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of the Republic of Türkiye . Please click here to access the verification page.

Animal passport

Animal passports have been a legal requirement since 1st October 2004. Anyone wishing to take a dog or cat abroad will need the blue EU document for their four-legged friend. It is valid in all member states of the European Union, and confirms that the animal has been inoculated against rabies. The international certificate of inoculation previously issued will apply for twelve months from issue.
For further information please contact your veterinarian or the Federal Department for Nutrition and Agriculture.

Carriage of animals inside cabin

If it does not exceed the permitted limited number of animals that can travel in the cabin, we will be pleased to take one dog or cat weighing up to 8 kg (incl. container) per passenger in the cabin. Prices start from:

from 89,99 € on international flights (one-way)
from 79,99 £ on international flights (one-way, the UK, prepaid)
from 120 £ on international flights (one-way, the UK, at the airport)
from 449 TL on domestic flights (one-way, prepaid)
from 500 TL on domestic flights (one-way, at the airport)

We regret that in the interest of all passengers we can only accept a limited number of pets in the cabin, and that animals must stay on the floor in their locked container for the duration of the flight.
The size of the lockable container (ventilated and waterproof; available from pet shops) must not exceed the published dimensions for hand baggage of length 55 cm, width 40 cm, height 23 cm.
The transport of budgerigars in the cabin is allowed only on domestic flights at a cost starting from prepaid 399 TRY for a one-way flight and 450 TRY at the airport. The regulations for applicable containers apply accordingly.

Travelling in the animal compartment

Dogs and cats weighing more than 8 kg will be transported in the hold. Prepaid prices start from €119,99 on one-way international flights and £104,99 on the UK flights. At the airport, prices start from €160 on one-way international flights and £160 for the UK flights. For domestic flights, the cost is 700 TRY on a one-way flight.
Passengers can buy special containers in pet-shops; they must allow air to circulate, be waterproof and escape-proof.

A water container must be present and securely affixed inside the shipping container, with outside access for filling that does not require opening the shipping container, thereby preventing any potential escape of the animal. Food containers must also be provided — either inside the container (if sealed) or securely attached to it. Food may be attached to the shipping container for use in case of delay.

Note:

Water containers must be open on the top surface to allow the animal unrestricted access, and must be securely fixed inside the shipping container so they cannot be dislodged.
Water bottles or similar dispensers, whether attached inside or outside the container, are not considered open containers and must not be used as a replacement.

Feed the animal a light meal at least two hours before dispatch, provide a short drink, and give the animal exercise immediately before crating.

Animals normally do not require additional feeding within 12 hours following dispatch. Water must be provided if the total journey time exceeds 12 hours. Take care not to overfill the water container.

If feeding becomes necessary due to an unforeseen delay, provide a meal, biscuits, or canned pet food, but avoid overfeeding. Animals must not fly within two hours of eating.

In accordance with the international aviation rules, unfortunately we are not allowed to transport the following dog breeds:

Pitbull Terrier
American Pitbull
American Staffordshire Terrier
Staffordshire Bullterrier
Bullterrier
American Bulldog
Dogo Argentino
Fila Brasiliero
Kangal (Karabash)
Kaukasian Owtscharka
Mastiff
Mastino Napoleta

The transportation-exclusion involves only thoroughbred animals and crossings of these races among each other.

Carriage of animals on flights to U.A.E

Pets can be transported from Dubai as AVIH/PETC. However, when traveling to Dubai, all animals must be shipped strictly as cargo consignments under an AWB.
For further information about air freight with SunExpress, please visit: SunExpress – Air Freight.

Carriage of animals on flights to Sweden

In addition to our existing regulations for carriage of animals on our flights, please note that for entry into Sweden the pet must:

be ID marked / microchipped
be accompanied by a pet owner’s declaration
have a valid rabies vaccination
be accompanied by documentation proving that it has passed a rabies antibody blood test. The blood test must be taken at least 30 days after the rabies vaccination is administered and at least three months before the animal enters the country.
the pet must be checked at an Entry Point upon arrival in Sweden

Please note that if the pet travels within five days before or after the date on which the passenger is traveling, the pet must also be accompanied by a copy of the passenger’s ticket / travel reservation.

Detailed information can be found on the Swedish Board of Agriculture’s official website.

Carriage of animals on flights to the United Kingdom

As per current regulations, only guide dogs are permitted on our flights to/from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA). Approved routes and further details regarding traveling to the UK with pets can be found to read the approved routes and other details regarding traveling to the UK with pets here.