Do I have to declare medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators at Turkey customs?

Yes — it has to be declared to Turkey customs on arrival.

What happens if I do not declare medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators in Turkey?

Under Gümrükler Genel Müdürlüğü Genelge 2020/7, page 2: the goods are held until you leave the country; the goods are destroyed. Under Gümrük Kanunu 4458, Madde 235/3, if the goods are found without being declared: duty is charged at 2 times the normal rate and the goods are released once it is paid; the goods are confiscated. Under Kaçakçılıkla Mücadele Kanunu 5607, Madde 3/1, if it is treated as smuggling: it carries between 1 and 5 years of imprisonment; the goods are confiscated.

Can I post or ship medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators to Turkey instead of carrying it?

Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.

Can I take medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators out of Turkey?

Turkey publishes no separate rule for taking medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Turkey limit for medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators apply per person or per family?

Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.

Where does this rule come from?

Ticaret Bakanlığı Gümrükler Genel Müdürlüğü states it in Yolcular İçin. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Uluslararası gereklilikler nedeniyle, tıbbi amaçlar için, yolcuların küçük oksijen veya hava tüpü taşımalarına ancak havayolu şirketiyle önceden anlaşmak kaydı ile izin verilmektedir.”

How does Turkey compare with other countries on medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 1 prohibit medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators, 10 limit it and 9 let it through. Turkey is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators can I bring into Turkey?

Restricted

You can bring Medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators into Turkey only within the stated limits.

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Above allowance

Limit No stated quantity

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Yolcular İçin T.C. Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanlığı — Sivil Havacılık Genel Müdürlüğü

Questions about Medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators in Turkey

Do I have to declare medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators at Turkey customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Turkey customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators in Turkey?: Under Gümrükler Genel Müdürlüğü Genelge 2020/7, page 2: the goods are held until you leave the country; the goods are destroyed. Under Gümrük Kanunu 4458, Madde 235/3, if the goods are found without being declared: duty is charged at 2 times the normal rate and the goods are released once it is paid; the goods are confiscated. Under Kaçakçılıkla Mücadele Kanunu 5607, Madde 3/1, if it is treated as smuggling: it carries between 1 and 5 years of imprisonment; the goods are confiscated.
Can I post or ship medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators to Turkey instead of carrying it?: Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.
Can I take medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators out of Turkey?: Turkey publishes no separate rule for taking medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Turkey limit for medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators apply per person or per family?: Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.
Where does this rule come from?: Ticaret Bakanlığı Gümrükler Genel Müdürlüğü states it in Yolcular İçin. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Uluslararası gereklilikler nedeniyle, tıbbi amaçlar için, yolcuların küçük oksijen veya hava tüpü taşımalarına ancak havayolu şirketiyle önceden anlaşmak kaydı ile izin verilmektedir.”
How does Turkey compare with other countries on medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 1 prohibit medical oxygen cylinders and concentrators, 10 limit it and 9 let it through. Turkey is among the ones that set a limit.

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