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.
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Aegean Airlines A3
Dogs up to 8 kg including their carrier can travel in the cabin (one per passenger, window seat). Larger dogs travel in the aircraft hold: medium 8–25 kg, large over 25 kg. Cabin fee is €35 on domestic and €65 on international flights. Dogs must be at least 12 weeks old, microchipped and have a valid anti-rabies vaccination. Restrictions apply to the UK, Dubai and Abu Dhabi (cargo only).
8 kg
$
63
Cabin + Cargo Score: 63
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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.
8 kg
$$
63
Cabin + Cargo Score: 63
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Swiss International Air Lines LX
Dogs up to 8 kg in cabin; up to 2 pets per passenger. Brachycephalic breeds restricted in cargo.
8 kg
$$
63
Cabin + Cargo Score: 63
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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.
8 kg
$$$
63
Cabin + Cargo Score: 63
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Air France AF
Dogs up to 8 kg in cabin. Larger dogs as checked baggage; brachycephalic breeds prohibited from cargo.
8 kg
$$$
63
Cabin + Cargo Score: 63
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British Airways BA
British Airways does not allow dogs in the cabin; pets travel only as cargo. Fees are provided by quote through PetAir UK or IAG Cargo. Snub-nosed breeds face restrictions, and there is no fixed breed list since limits vary by route and season.
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20
Cargo only Score: 20
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Iberia IB
Dogs, cats, birds, tortoises and ornamental fish up to 8 kg including carrier may travel in the cabin. Larger cats and dogs up to 45 kg (pet plus carrier) can travel in the hold with prior authorisation, though snub-nosed and dangerous breeds are excluded and must go as cargo. Cabin fees start at EUR40/USD50/GBP35 per segment online and hold fees start at EUR90/USD110/GBP80 per segment, both rising by zone.
8 kg
$
63
Cabin + Cargo Score: 63
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Finnair AY
Cats and small dogs up to 8 kg including carrier travel in the cabin; the carrier must fit under the seat in front of you. Larger dogs up to 75 kg combined with container travel in the hold (up to 50 kg on Norra-operated flights), and heavier pets ship as cargo. Cabin fees start at 60 EUR within Europe and 120 EUR or $130 intercontinental per journey, while the hold costs 140 EUR within Europe and 650 EUR or $700 intercontinental one-way.
8 kg
$
83
Cabin + Cargo Score: 83
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SAS Scandinavian Airlines SK
Small dogs and cats over 8 weeks up to 8 kg including carrier are allowed in the cabin if the carrier fits under the seat, with a maximum carrier size of 40 x 25 x 23 cm. Larger pets travel in the hold up to 50 kg including container, or as cargo via a freight forwarder for destinations like China, the UK and the UAE. Cabin fees range from 55 to 149 EUR each way and hold fees from 90 to 725 EUR each way depending on route. Certain snub-nosed breeds such as bulldogs, pugs and Pekingese cannot travel in the hold.
8 kg
$
63
Cabin + Cargo Score: 63
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Eurowings EW
Dogs up to 8 kg including carrier are allowed in the cabin. Eurowings does not transport dogs in cargo. Cabin fees start from 60 EUR and vary by route. Brachycephalic breeds may face restrictions, so cabin transport is the only option.
8 kg
$
53
Cabin only Score: 53
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Wizz Air W6
Wizz Air does not allow pets on board. Only certified guide dogs permitted.
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10
No Pets Score: 10
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Ryanair FR
Ryanair does not allow pets in cabin or hold. Only certified guide and assistance dogs permitted.
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10
No Pets Score: 10
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easyJet U2
easyJet does not allow pets in cabin or hold. Only recognized assistance dogs permitted.
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10
No Pets Score: 10
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TUI fly X3
TUI fly accepts only dogs and cats. Animals up to 8 kg including the carrier travel in the cabin in a soft carrier no larger than 55x40x20 cm; heavier animals travel in the hold in your own transport box. Cabin fees are EUR 40 (GBP 35/USD 57) each way internationally and EUR 47.60 on domestic flights, while hold fees range from EUR 95 to EUR 115 depending on destination. Snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds are banned from the hold but may still fly in the cabin, and animals cannot travel to or from the UK, Ireland or Sweden.
8 kg
$
63
Cabin + Cargo Score: 63
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American Airlines AA
Dogs up to 9.07 kg including carrier travel in the cabin on most routes. Larger dogs can fly as checked pets or through American Airlines Cargo. The cabin fee is $150 each way, and brachycephalic or snub-nosed breeds like Bulldogs, Boxers, Pugs, Pit Bulls and Shih Tzus are not accepted as checked pets.
9.07 kg
$$$
63
Cabin + Cargo Score: 63
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Air Canada AC
Cats and small dogs can travel in the cabin in a soft-sided carrier that fits under the seat in front of you, with the pet able to stand, turn around and lie down; one pet per passenger. Larger pets can travel in the pressurized baggage compartment, with pet plus kennel up to 45 kg. Cabin fees run CA/US $50-60 each way within Canada and Canada/U.S. and $100-120 international, while baggage compartment fees run $105-126 domestic and $270-324 international. Seasonal heat and cold restrictions apply for pets travelling in the baggage compartment on many routes.
10 kg
$
70
Cabin + Cargo Score: 70
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WestJet WS
Dogs are welcome in the cabin, though a specific weight limit is not stated; a pet kennel fee applies. Larger dogs can travel as cargo, but WestJet's PetSafe program is currently suspended, so cargo transport is not available at this time. Brachycephalic breeds require cargo, which means they cannot fly while that program remains suspended.
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70
Cabin + Cargo Score: 70
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Alaska Airlines AS
Small dogs, cats, rabbits, and small birds may travel in the cabin as long as they fit in a carrier under the seat, with no specific weight limit stated. Larger pets travel in the climate-controlled baggage compartment, where the pet and carrier combined may weigh up to 150 lbs (about 68 kg). Cabin fee is 100 USD each way (35 USD within Hawaii); baggage compartment fee is 200 USD each way. Brachycephalic breeds are not accepted in the baggage compartment but may travel in the cabin if they fit under the seat.
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70
Cabin + Cargo Score: 70
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Emirates EK
Pets must travel via Emirates SkyCargo; no cabin transport. Booking required 72h in advance; IATA hard crate required.
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20
Cargo only Score: 20
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ANA All Nippon Airways NH
Pets are not allowed in the cabin; they travel only in the cargo hold on the same flight as their owner, booked by phone in advance. The combined weight of pet and cage cannot exceed 45 kg and the three sides of the cage cannot total more than 292 cm. Fees are JPY 40000 / USD 400 / EUR 300 per cage for sectors spanning two areas and JPY 25000 / USD 250 / EUR 200 within one area. Short-nosed breeds are barred (summer only on passenger flights, year-round via ANA Cargo).
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20
Cargo only Score: 20
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Japan Airlines JL
Pets travel only as cargo in the hold; there is no in-cabin option on international flights. Accepted animals include dogs, cats, small birds, rabbits, ferrets, hamsters, marmots, squirrels and chinchillas, with dogs and cats needing to be at least 8 weeks old. French Bulldogs and Bulldogs are not accepted on any flights, and pregnant pets are refused. Advance reservation and an IATA-compliant crate are required.
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20
Cargo only Score: 20
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Cathay Pacific CX
Pets travel only as cargo via the Cathay Live Animal service; they are not accepted in the cabin. Bookings must be made through an IPATA or ATA member, an IATA accredited freight forwarder, or a holder of a valid IATA Live Animals Regulations certificate. Brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds are accepted only on limited routes and seasons and require an IPATA certified BOAS pet shipper. Fees are not published on this page.
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20
Cargo only Score: 20
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Condor DE
Dogs up to 8 kg including carrier are allowed in the cabin, with larger dogs accepted in the hold. Cabin fees start at 50 EUR, while cargo transport costs from 80 EUR. Listed 'fighting dog' breeds such as the American Pitbull, Staffordshire Terrier, and Rottweiler are not accepted, including mixed breeds, and snub-nosed breeds like the Boxer, Bulldog, Pug, and Shih Tzu are also prohibited. Some destinations do not allow pets at all or in the hold.
8 kg
$
73
Cabin + Cargo Score: 73
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Vueling VY
Dogs travel in the cabin only, in an approved non-rigid carrier up to 45x39x21 cm with a combined pet and carrier weight up to 10 kg. Animals cannot travel in the cargo hold, and one pet is allowed per passenger (up to 5 pets per flight, or 2 on Iberia-operated flights). Cats and dogs must be microchipped and hold a valid passport with rabies vaccination. This service is not available on flights to or from the UK and Iceland.
10 kg
$
70
Cabin only Score: 70
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ITA Airways AZ
Dogs and cats up to 8 kg including carrier allowed in cabin on international flights, and up to 12 kg on domestic flights; carrier must not exceed 55 x 40 x 23 cm. A Large Dog On Board service carries dogs up to 30 kg in the cabin on selected domestic routes. Larger animals travel in the hold, but brachycephalic breeds are barred from the hold from 26 October 2025. Fees vary by weight, route, and travel class and must be booked at least 48 hours in advance.
8 kg
$
73
Cabin + Cargo Score: 73
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Brussels Airlines SN
Cats and small dogs can travel in the cabin, and cats and dogs may also travel in the hold. Restrictions apply to snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds. Specific cabin weight limits and fees are not stated in the available source.
8 kg
$
73
Cabin + Cargo Score: 73
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Transavia HV
Dogs and cats up to 8 kg including a flexible carrier are allowed in the cabin; hard-plastic carriers are not permitted. Larger pets can travel in the hold with a kennel, where pet plus kennel may weigh up to 75 kg. Cabin fees are €50 per pet each way on HV flights and €60 to €180 each way on TO flights. Restrictions apply to fighting or attack-trained dogs and snub-nosed breeds, and emotional support animals and small rodents are not accepted.
8 kg
$
63
Cabin + Cargo Score: 63
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JetBlue B6
Only small dogs and cats are accepted in the cabin, and no pets travel in cargo. There is no stated weight limit, but your pet must fit in a carrier no larger than 43.18 cm L x 31.75 cm W x 21.59 cm H under the seat in front of you. The fee is 150 USD each way, with a maximum of two pets per traveler and six pets per flight.
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60
Cabin only Score: 60
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Frontier Airlines F9
Dogs up to 9 kg including carrier are welcome in the cabin. Cargo transport is not available, so larger dogs cannot travel. The cabin pet fee is 99 USD each way, and no breed restrictions apply.
9 kg
$$
73
Cabin only Score: 73
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Porter Airlines PD
Small pets allowed in cabin if carrier fits under the seat. Dogs can also travel as checked baggage in the hold.
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$$
75
Cabin + Cargo Score: 75
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Allegiant Air G4
Domestic dogs and cats travel in the cabin only within the contiguous 48 U.S. states; Allegiant does not transport animals in the cargo bin. Pets must fit in a carrier stowed under the seat, with soft-sided carriers up to 18x12x11 inches and hard-sided up to 17x11x10.5 inches. There is no stated weight limit, but a non-refundable fee of $50.00 each way per carrier applies. A health certificate is not required.
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80
Cabin only Score: 80
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Austrian Airlines OS
Cats and dogs up to 8 kg including carrier are allowed in the cabin, with cabin fees ranging from 65 EUR domestic to 125 EUR on long-haul intercontinental routes. Larger cats and dogs can travel in the cargo hold in an IATA-compliant container, from 80 EUR up to 380 EUR depending on route and size, plus a 150 EUR surcharge for certain hub airports. Snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds are not permitted in the hold, and some countries such as the UK and South Africa require all animals to travel as freight. Only cats and dogs are accepted; up to two pets may travel per passenger.
8 kg
$$
63
Cabin + Cargo Score: 63
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TAP Air Portugal TP
Dogs up to 8 kg in cabin with advance booking. Larger dogs via TAP Cargo.
8 kg
$$
63
Cabin + Cargo Score: 63
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Delta Air Lines DL
Small dogs, cats and household birds can travel in the cabin if they fit comfortably in a kennel that stows fully under the seat in front of you; Delta recommends a soft-sided carrier up to 18 x 11 x 11 inches. There is no published weight limit, but the pet must be able to move around in the kennel. The cabin fee is 150 USD/CAD each way within the US, Canada, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, and 200 USD/CAD/EUR each way for international travel. Pets are not permitted in the cabin to or from a number of destinations including Hawaii, Australia, the UK and others, and general pet shipping in cargo is limited to eligible military and State Department members.
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$$$
60
Cabin only Score: 60
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United Airlines UA
Dogs are allowed in the cabin on United, with no stated weight or breed limitations for in-cabin travel. Cargo is not available for pets booked directly, though options may exist via the PetSafe program. The cabin fee is 150 USD each way.
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$$$
80
Cabin only Score: 80
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Southwest Airlines WN
Small vaccinated cats and dogs are welcome in the cabin on domestic flights in an approved carrier stowed under the seat; pets must be at least 8 weeks old. No pets are transported in the cargo hold. A pet fare applies and must be paid at the ticket counter, and each carrier may hold up to two small animals of the same species.
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80
Cabin only Score: 80
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Qatar Airways QR
Pets travel only as checked baggage in the hold; the cabin is reserved for falcons and service dogs. Fees for checked pets start at USD 200 to/from Qatar and USD 350 on other routes for medium animals up to 32 kg, rising to USD 300 to 450 for large animals between 32 and 75 kg. Animals over 75 kg or larger than 300 cm must be handled as cargo. Breed restrictions apply.
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20
Cargo only Score: 20
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Etihad Airways EY
Cats and small dogs up to 8 kg including carrier are allowed in the cabin on flights to and from Abu Dhabi; there is no cargo option for pets. The fee is USD 399 per flight in Economy, or an extra seat plus USD 399 in Business. Several dangerous breeds are banned, including Pit Bull types, Mastiffs, Rottweilers, Dobermans, and Boxers, and pets are not permitted on a number of specific routes.
8 kg
$$$
53
Cabin only Score: 53
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Turkish Airlines TK
Dogs up to 8 kg in cabin on most routes. Larger dogs in cargo hold up to 50 kg total.
8 kg
$$
63
Cabin + Cargo Score: 63
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Singapore Airlines SQ
Pets travel only as checked baggage in the temperature-controlled hold; there is no in-cabin option for pets. Only cats and dogs at least three months old are accepted, and combined pet and container weight over 32 kg must go via a cargo agent. Brachycephalic and many other breeds are prohibited, and pets are not accepted on Boeing 737 flights or certain routes. Fees are charged as additional baggage by weight, with no discounted or pre-paid rates.
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20
Cargo only Score: 20
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