Pegasus Airlines (PC) is the Turkish budget carrier that runs a surprisingly capable pet program for its price tier. Their cabin pet acceptance is solid on most domestic and short international routes from IST and SAW, though their fleet is mostly Boeing 737s, so cargo pet space is limited. Nala once watched me weigh the trade-off between Pegasus and Turkish Airlines for a Mediterranean trip, and we went with PC because the cabin slot was confirmed faster.
PC's pet policy splits into cabin and cargo. This page summarizes the weight limits, fees, brachycephalic-breed restrictions, and carrier specifications for both modes — sourced from the airline's official pet pages.
How PC treats your pet
Cabin policy
| Item | Detail | Source & confidence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pet + carrier max weight | 8 kg (incl. carrier) | 95% |
Hold policy
Cargo policy
| Item | Detail | Source & confidence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advance booking | Add to booking ≥ 2 h before departure | 79% |
Pegasus's Business Flex Package allows pet booking changes or cancellations up to 2 hours before departure without penalty, which is significantly more flexible than their standard fare classes. The Business Flex tier is the only Pegasus fare class with this last-minute flexibility, so verify the fare class on the original booking before assuming the 2-hour window applies. Standard economy fares lock in much earlier.
Frequently asked
- What is the cabin weight limit on PC?
- In the cabin, your pet plus its carrier must not exceed 8 kg.
- How much does it cost to fly a pet on PC?
- On flights within Metropolitan France, PC charges from 550 EUR in the hold, one way per pet. Longer routes cost more — price your exact itinerary.
- What if my flight is delayed past my health certificate validity?
- If the certificate window expires before you board, you'll need a re-issue. Build a 1-2 day buffer between the cert date and departure to absorb minor delays.
- What happens if I forget a document?
- At the destination airport: at best, an extended inspection while you produce backup; at worst, the pet is held in quarantine or returned to origin at your cost. Bring printed copies.
For Pegasus: book the cabin pet slot at ticket purchase, choose the Business Flex Package if your itinerary is uncertain, and confirm the carrier dimensions match their Boeing 737 cabin specs. The 2-hour change window only applies to Business Flex bookings, not standard economy. Build your plan against your departure date in Pawgo before booking — it confirms cabin slot capacity for your specific PC flight.
Glossary
- ISO chip
- ISO 11784/11785 — the universal microchip standard.
- FAVN
- Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization — a rabies serology test required by rabies-free destinations.
- Brachycephalic
- Snub-nosed breeds (French Bulldogs, Pugs, Persians, Himalayans) with restricted airline acceptance due to heat-stress risk.
- AVIH
- Animal Vehicle In Hold — IATA's term for cargo pet shipment, with fees that vary by carrier and route.