Cabin (≤8 kg)
Small dogs, cats and birds in airline-approved carrier. One pet per passenger. Reserve 6h in advance.
Pets at IST
Travelling with pets
Everything you need to fly with cats, dogs and small animals through Istanbul Airport.
Hold transport
Larger animals travel in pressurised, temperature-controlled cargo. IATA-compliant kennel required.
Health certificate
EU pet passport or veterinary health certificate ≤10 days old. Rabies vaccination ≥21 days, ≤12 months.
Microchip
ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip mandatory before rabies vaccination.
Banned breeds
Pit Bull, Tosa, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro and Staffordshire Bull Terrier are not permitted.
At the airport
Pet relief areas are located both landside (level -1) and airside (Pier B & F).