Breed travel report
Kangal (Anatolian Shepherd) — flying
Giant · 55 kg
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→ Check for your dogWhat official sources say about this breed
Each line relies on an official page, checked on the date shown; where that page refers to the breed, the quotation marks reproduce its wording exactly.
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Refused in the hold: the airline excludes the “Pastor de Anatolia (Karabash)”, which we link to this breed pending verification.
latamairlines.com · Verified on 2026-10-19
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Refused in the cabin: the airline excludes the “Anatolian Shepherd”, which we link to this breed pending verification.
turkishairlines.com · Verified on 2026-10-31
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Refused in the cabin, in the hold and as cargo: the airline lists “Kangal Çoban Köpeği” among the breeds it does not accept. This applies only in some cases, set out by the source.
turkishairlines.com · Verified on 2026-10-31
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To be confirmed: Turkish Airlines carries this breed in the hold only if Turkish Cargo accepts it: have its acceptance confirmed before booking. Wording in the source: “Anatolian Shepherd”. This applies only in some cases, set out by the source.
turkishairlines.com · Verified on 2026-10-31
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To be confirmed: Turkish Airlines accepts this breed in the hold or as cargo from Turkey to another country only if the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry certifies that it may travel: have its acceptance confirmed with this certificate before booking. Wording in the source: “Kangal Çoban Köpeği”. This applies only in some cases, set out by the source.
turkishairlines.com · Verified on 2026-10-31
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To be confirmed: Turkish Airlines carries this breed only if Turkish Cargo accepts it: as cargo, have its acceptance confirmed by Turkish Cargo before booking. Wording in the source: “Anatolian Shepherd”. This applies only in some cases, set out by the source.
turkishairlines.com · Verified on 2026-10-31
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Ranking derived from published policies (cabin weight limits, hold and cargo availability). ⚠ = to confirm, never a fabricated refusal.
FAQ
Can a Kangal (Anatolian Shepherd) fly in the cabin?
Refused by every cited airline (cabin). 0 of 56 airlines with a published cabin weight limit accept ~55 kg.
Can a Kangal (Anatolian Shepherd) fly in the hold or cargo?
Hold: possible for most, under the airlines' conditions. Cargo: possible for most, under the airlines' conditions. 67 airlines accept this profile in the hold, 22 do not.
Which airlines generally accept this breed?
According to published policies, Aegean Airlines, Aerolíneas Argentinas, Aeromexico and Air Algérie in the hold. Final acceptance depends on the route, the aircraft, the season and the crate.
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Breed traits from DogTime · verified 2026-07-10 · confidence 3/5. Travel interpretation by MyDogCanFly.