Dog Flight Guide
The Dog Travel Database

Fly with your dog,
without the worry.

Every airline has its own rules for flying with a dog, buried in fine print. We put them in one place: cabin or cargo, weight limits, fees, and paperwork, so you can choose the right airline with confidence.

39 Airlines · And growing Policies · Auto-updated Independent · No paid rankings
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Lufthansa
Lufthansa LH
Dogs up to 8 kg including carrier allowed in cabin on most routes. Larger dogs as checked baggage; brachycephalic breeds prohibited in cargo.
Cabin + Cargo Score: 63
Swiss International Air Lines
Swiss International Air Lines LX
Dogs up to 8 kg in cabin; up to 2 pets per passenger. Brachycephalic breeds restricted in cargo.
Cabin + Cargo Score: 63
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL
Dogs up to 8 kg allowed in cabin; booking 48h in advance. Up to 3 pets in hold as checked baggage.
Cabin + Cargo Score: 63
Air France
Air France AF
Dogs up to 8 kg in cabin. Larger dogs as checked baggage; brachycephalic breeds prohibited from cargo.
Cabin + Cargo Score: 63
British Airways
British Airways BA
Pet dogs not allowed in cabin; must travel as cargo via IAG Cargo or PetAir UK.
Cargo only Score: 20
Iberia
Iberia IB
Dogs up to 8 kg in cabin with prior approval. Larger dogs via Woof Airlines cargo.
Cabin + Cargo Score: 63
Finnair
Finnair AY
Dogs up to 8 kg in cabin; max 2 pets per flight. Larger dogs up to 75 kg incl. crate in the hold.
Cabin + Cargo Score: 83
SAS Scandinavian Airlines
SAS Scandinavian Airlines SK
Dogs up to 8 kg in cabin; brachycephalic breeds excluded from hold. Cargo pets up to 50 kg.
Cabin + Cargo Score: 63
Eurowings
Eurowings EW
Eurowings only transports pets in cabin; no hold/cargo service. Small dogs up to 8 kg on most European routes.
Cabin only Score: 53
Wizz Air
Wizz Air W6
Wizz Air does not allow pets on board. Only certified guide dogs permitted.
No Pets Score: 10
Ryanair
Ryanair FR
Ryanair does not allow pets in cabin or hold. Only certified guide and assistance dogs permitted.
No Pets Score: 10
easyJet
easyJet U2
easyJet does not allow pets in cabin or hold. Only recognized assistance dogs permitted.
No Pets Score: 10
TUI fly
TUI fly X3
TUI fly allows small dogs up to 8 kg in cabin; larger dogs in hold. Long-haul routes excluded.
Cabin + Cargo Score: 63
American Airlines
American Airlines AA
Small dogs in cabin at $150/way on domestic and select international routes. Larger dogs via American Airlines Cargo.
Cabin + Cargo Score: 70
Air Canada
Air Canada AC
Dogs up to 10 kg in cabin. Brachycephalic breeds cabin-only; temperature restrictions for cargo via AC Animals.
Cabin + Cargo Score: 70
WestJet
WestJet WS
Small dogs accepted in cabin in soft-sided carrier. WestJet Cargo PetSafe program currently suspended.
Cabin only Score: 60
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines AS
One of the most pet-friendly US airlines; dogs in cabin and baggage compartment via Pet Connect.
Cabin + Cargo Score: 70
Emirates
Emirates EK
Pets must travel via Emirates SkyCargo; no cabin transport. Booking required 72h in advance; IATA hard crate required.
Cargo only Score: 20
ANA All Nippon Airways
ANA All Nippon Airways NH
Pets in cargo hold on same flight; no cabin except assistance dogs. Brachycephalic breeds banned May–October. Phone reservation required.
Cargo only Score: 20
Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines JL
Pets as cargo on same flight; no cabin except service dogs. Extensive breed ban; advance reservation required.
Cargo only Score: 20
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific CX
Pets as checked baggage or cargo via Cathay Live Animal; no cabin except service dogs. Book at least 48h in advance.
Cargo only Score: 20
Condor
Condor DE
Dogs up to 8 kg (including carrier) allowed in cabin. Larger dogs travel in the hold as checked baggage.
Cabin + Cargo Score: 93
Vueling
Vueling VY
Small dogs up to 10 kg (including carrier) allowed in cabin. Snub-nosed breeds not permitted in cabin.
Cabin + Cargo Score: 80
ITA Airways
ITA Airways AZ
Small dogs up to 10 kg (including carrier) welcome in the cabin. Larger dogs travel in the hold.
Cabin + Cargo Score: 100
Brussels Airlines
Brussels Airlines SN
Dogs up to 8 kg (including carrier) allowed in cabin on European routes. Larger dogs travel as checked baggage.
Cabin + Cargo Score: 93
Transavia
Transavia HV
Small dogs up to 10 kg (including carrier) allowed in cabin only. No cargo option. Snub-nosed breeds not permitted.
Cabin + Cargo Score: 63
JetBlue
JetBlue B6
Small dogs under 20 lbs (approx. 9 kg with carrier) allowed in cabin only. No cargo option. Snub-nosed breeds not permitted.
Cabin only Score: 53
Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines F9
Small dogs up to 20 lbs (approx. 9 kg including carrier) allowed in cabin. No cargo option. Snub-nosed breeds not permitted.
Cabin only Score: 53
Porter Airlines
Porter Airlines PD
Small pets allowed in cabin if carrier fits under the seat. Dogs can also travel as checked baggage in the hold.
Cabin + Cargo Score: 75
Allegiant Air
Allegiant Air G4
Small dogs allowed in cabin in a soft-sided carrier fitting under the seat. No cargo option. Snub-nosed breeds not permitted.
Cabin only Score: 45
Austrian Airlines
Austrian Airlines OS
Part of Lufthansa Group; dogs up to 8 kg in cabin. Brachycephalic breeds restricted in hold.
Cabin + Cargo Score: 63
TAP Air Portugal
TAP Air Portugal TP
Dogs up to 8 kg in cabin with advance booking. Larger dogs via TAP Cargo.
Cabin + Cargo Score: 63
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines DL
Small dogs in cabin on domestic flights. Cargo service under global embargo.
Cabin only Score: 60
United Airlines
United Airlines UA
Small dogs in cabin at $150/way. Larger dogs via United PetSafe cargo program.
Cabin + Cargo Score: 70
Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines WN
Southwest accepts small dogs in cabin on domestic US flights only; max 6 pet carriers per flight.
Cabin only Score: 80
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways QR
All pet dogs must travel in hold; cabin not available. Extensive brachycephalic and aggressive breed ban.
Cargo only Score: 20
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways EY
Small dogs up to 8 kg in cabin on flights to/from Abu Dhabi only. Larger pets via Etihad Cargo LiveAnimals.
Cabin + Cargo Score: 63
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines TK
Dogs up to 8 kg in cabin on most routes. Larger dogs in cargo hold up to 50 kg total.
Cabin + Cargo Score: 63
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines SQ
Dogs as checked baggage if pet+carrier under 32 kg; above as cargo. No cabin except service dogs. Reserve 2 weeks in advance.
Cargo only Score: 20

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