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.

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Aegean Airlines
Aegean Airlines A3
Dogs up to 8 kg including their carrier can travel in the cabin, one per passenger at a window seat, for €35 on domestic and €65 on international flights. Heavier dogs fly in the aircraft hold for €50 to €190 depending on size and route, but not on connections longer than 3 hours. Dogs must be at least 12 weeks old, microchipped and vaccinated against rabies. Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia accept dogs only as cargo, and dogs flying to the UK must go as cargo to London Heathrow.
Cabin + cargo Score: 87
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Lufthansa
Lufthansa LH
Dogs up to 8 kg including a soft carrier travel in the cabin; heavier dogs fly as excess baggage in the air-conditioned hold. Snub-nosed breeds are barred from the hold, and dogs classed as fighting breeds generally travel only in the hold in special crates. No animals are accepted in the hold on connections via Munich, and Lufthansa may refuse pet bookings on routes such as the UK or Ireland. Dogs must be at least 12 weeks old (15 weeks to, from or via Germany).
Cabin + cargo Score: 77
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Swiss International Air Lines
Swiss International Air Lines LX
Pets can travel either in the cabin or in the hold across the entire route network. Carriage must be booked in advance and all required travel documents arranged. Weight limits, fees and breed rules are not stated on this page.
Cabin + cargo Score: 80
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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL
Dogs and cats up to 8 kg including carrier may travel in the cabin (Economy, or Business within Europe) in a bag no larger than 46 x 28 x 24 cm. Larger pets up to 75 kg with kennel can travel in the hold, with fees ranging roughly EUR 70 to EUR 500 per one-way flight. Snub-nosed breeds and certain strong breeds are barred from the hold but may travel in the cabin or as cargo. Pets cannot travel to the UK as passenger baggage due to a government embargo.
Cabin + cargo Score: 72
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Air France
Air France AF
Dogs up to 8 kg including carrier can fly in the cabin, and dogs up to 75 kg including kennel in the hold; dogs must be at least 15 weeks old (8 weeks within metropolitan France and to Guadeloupe, Martinique and Reunion Island). Cabin fees run from EUR 70 to EUR 200 one way (up to EUR/USD/CAD 250 on US and Canada routes), hold fees from EUR 100 to EUR 400 (EUR/USD/CAD 600 to 750 on US and Canada routes). Snub-nosed breeds are not allowed in the hold and category 1 attack dogs are not carried at all. Until further notice, pets can only travel to the United Kingdom, Dubai and Abu Dhabi as cargo.
Cabin + cargo Score: 79
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British Airways
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.
Cargo only Score: 32
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Iberia
Iberia IB
Dogs, cats, ornamental fish, tortoises and birds up to 8 kg including carrier are allowed in the cabin, bookable online at the time of purchase. Cats and dogs up to 45 kg including carrier may travel in the hold with prior authorisation, except snub-nosed and dangerous breeds. Cabin fees start at EUR40 per segment and hold fees at EUR90 per segment, both varying by zone; heavier or restricted animals must go via IAG Cargo.
Cabin + cargo Score: 83
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Finnair
Finnair AY
Cats and small dogs up to 8 kg including carrier travel in the cabin, and larger dogs travel in the hold up to 75 kg combined on Finnair-operated flights (50 kg on Norra). Cabin fees run from €60 within Europe to €120/$130 intercontinental, and hold fees are €140 within Europe or €650/$700 intercontinental per one-way. Pets over the weight limits or on certain routes must ship as cargo instead. No breed restrictions are stated, but some countries only allow pets shipped as cargo.
Cabin + cargo Score: 87
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SAS Scandinavian Airlines
SAS Scandinavian Airlines SK
Small dogs and cats over 8 weeks up to 8 kg including carrier travel in the cabin (max carrier 40 x 25 x 23 cm). Larger dogs and cats up to 50 kg including container travel in the hold, and pets can also be sent as cargo. Cabin fees range from about 55 EUR to 149 EUR each way and hold fees from about 90 EUR to 725 EUR each way; snub-nosed breeds are barred from the hold, and pets to/from the UK must travel as cargo.
Cabin + cargo Score: 80
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Eurowings
Eurowings EW
Eurowings carries dogs only in the cabin, up to 8 kg including a soft carrier bag (max 55 x 40 x 23 cm), and only on short- and medium-haul flights; there is no hold or cargo option. Dogs must be at least 12 weeks old, or 15 weeks on flights from or to Germany. Fees start at EUR 60 and vary by route. Pets are not carried on flights to or from the United Kingdom, Ireland, Keflavik or Marsa Alam, and category 1 fighting dogs are not accepted.
Cabin only Score: 65
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JetBlue
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.
Cabin only Score: 85
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Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines F9
Pets travel in the cabin only; Frontier does not allow pets as checked baggage. Each passenger may bring one pet, and accepted animals include domesticated dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and small household birds on domestic U.S. flights. A one-way directional charge applies, and no new pets are accepted for international travel.
Cabin only Score: 85
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Allegiant Air
Allegiant Air G4
Only domestic dogs and cats travel in the cabin, within the contiguous 48 United States; cargo transport is not offered. No weight limit is stated, but the pet must fit comfortably in a soft-sided carrier up to 18x12x11 in or a hard-sided carrier up to 17x11x10.5 in, with up to 2 pets per carrier. A non-refundable fee of $50.00 per segment per carrier applies, and animals must be at least 8 weeks old.
Cabin only Score: 93
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Wizz Air
Wizz Air W6
Wizz Air does not allow pets on board. Only certified guide dogs permitted.
No pets Score: 10
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Ryanair
Ryanair FR
Ryanair does not accept pets in the cabin or hold on any route. Only trained assistance dogs are carried, and no general pet transport is offered.
No pets Score: 10
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easyJet
easyJet U2
easyJet does not allow pets in cabin or hold. Only recognized assistance dogs permitted.
No pets Score: 10
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TUI fly
TUI fly X3
Only dogs and cats are accepted, one animal per carrier. Dogs and cats up to 8 kg including the carrier travel in the cabin in a soft bag of max 55x40x20 cm; heavier animals go in the hold in a box up to 83 cm high. Cabin fees start at EUR 40 each way internationally and EUR 47.60 domestically, with hold fees of EUR 95 to 115 by destination. Snub-nosed breeds are barred from the hold but may still fly in the cabin, and no pets are carried to or from the UK, Ireland or Sweden.
Cabin + cargo Score: 87
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American Airlines
American Airlines AA
Dogs travel in the cabin in a carrier that fits under the seat in front of you; American sets no general weight limit, only 9.07 kg (20 lb) including carrier in the premium cabins of the A321T. Cabin pets are accepted within the U.S. and to Canada, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, but not on trans-Atlantic or trans-Pacific flights or to and from Hawaii. Larger dogs must travel with American Airlines Cargo (American PetEmbark), because checked pets are only accepted for active-duty U.S. military and State Department personnel on official orders. The cabin fee is $150 per kennel each way.
Cabin + cargo Score: 87
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Air Canada
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.
Cabin + cargo Score: 100
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WestJet
WestJet WS
Dogs travel in the cabin in a soft-sided kennel up to 41 x 21.5 x 25.4 cm under the seat, with no weight limit stated. Larger dogs can fly as checked baggage up to 45 kg including kennel, subject to seasonal heat and holiday embargoes, and WestJet Cargo handles snub-nosed and strong breeds. The cabin fee is CAD 50 to 59 each way within Canada and the U.S. and CAD 100 to 118 on other routes. Pets are not accepted to or from Barbados, Hawaii, Dublin, Iceland, Jamaica or the UK.
Cabin + cargo Score: 100
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Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines AS
Small dogs, cats, rabbits and small household birds are accepted in the cabin in a soft-sided carrier up to 17 x 11 x 9.5 in that fits under the seat; pets that do not fit must travel in a hard-sided kennel in the baggage compartment. The cabin fee is $100 each way per carrier, or $35 for travel wholly within Hawaii. Up to two pets of the same species may share one carrier, and pets in the cabin are not allowed to Europe, the UK, Japan, South Korea and several other international destinations.
Cabin + cargo Score: 98
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Emirates
Emirates EK
Dogs cannot travel in the cabin on Emirates and fly in the hold instead. On itineraries starting in Dubai, dogs can go as checked baggage if the total journey is under 17 hours and the destination allows it, priced at USD 500 to 800 by combined weight and size. All other trips, including every trip ending in Dubai, require Emirates SkyCargo. Snub-nosed breeds are only carried under specific conditions from November to April, and SkyCargo requires dogs to be at least 15 weeks old.
Cargo only Score: 32
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ANA All Nippon Airways
ANA All Nippon Airways NH
Dogs travel only in the hold as checked baggage on the same flight as their owner; there is no in-cabin option. Dog and cage may weigh up to 45 kg combined, and dogs must be at least 4 months old. Fees run from JPY 25000 (USD 250 / EUR 200) within one area to JPY 40000 (USD 400 / EUR 300) for cross-area sectors, and JPY 6000 per cage on Japan domestic flights (JPY 4000 on some routes). Short-nosed breeds are refused (year-round as cargo, and from May 1 to October 31 on accompanied flights).
Cargo only Score: 35
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Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines JL
Pets travel only in the hold as checked baggage; cabin transport is not available for dogs and cats. French Bulldogs and Bulldogs are banned on all flights, while other snub-nosed breeds are accepted in cargo. Dogs and cats must be at least 8 weeks old, and domestic fees run 5,500 to 7,700 JPY per crate per flight sector depending on route and day.
Cargo only Score: 37
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Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific CX
Cathay Pacific does not carry pets in the cabin; pets travel only in the hold as cargo via the Cathay Live Animal service by Cathay Cargo. From 1 September 2025, pet bookings are only accepted through IPATA or ATA members, IATA accredited freight forwarders, or holders of a valid IATA LAR certificate. Certain brachycephalic breeds are accepted only from January to May and October to December on select routes and must use an IPATA certified BOAS pet shipper.
Cargo only Score: 32
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Condor
Condor DE
Dogs and cats up to 8 kg including carrier are allowed in the cabin; heavier animals travel in the cargo hold, available only on Condor nonstop flights. Cabin fees run from €59.99 to €99.99 per one-way flight by zone, and hold fees from €79.99 to €254.99 depending on zone and carrier size. Listed fighting-dog breeds are not accepted, and snub-nosed dogs and cats are banned from transport entirely. Registration is required 24 hours before departure for the cabin and 48 hours for the hold.
Cabin + cargo Score: 72
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Vueling
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.
Cabin only Score: 87
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ITA Airways
ITA Airways AZ
Dogs and cats up to 12 kg including carrier on domestic flights, and up to 8 kg on all other flights, may travel in the cabin in a soft carrier under the seat. Larger animals travel in the hold up to 75 kg including carrier, and a Large Dog On Board service covers dogs up to 30 kg on selected domestic routes. Cabin fees run from 73 EUR / 85 USD and hold fees from 83 EUR / 105 USD per route, increasing by distance. Brachycephalic breeds are banned from hold transport from 26 October 2025.
Cabin + cargo Score: 86
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Brussels Airlines
Brussels Airlines SN
Small dogs up to 8 kg including the bag can travel in the cabin, and larger dogs travel in the hold in a kennel up to 125 x 75 x 85 cm. Cabin fees start at EUR 80 one way within Europe and hold fees at EUR 100 for a medium kennel, rising by route and kennel size. Snub-nosed breeds are not accepted in the hold, and pets are not carried on flights to or from the United Kingdom.
Cabin + cargo Score: 81
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Transavia
Transavia HV
Dogs up to 8 kg including a flexible carrier can fly in the cabin (hard-plastic carriers are not allowed), and larger dogs in the hold, where dog plus kennel may weigh up to 75 kg; dogs in the cabin must be at least 15 weeks old. Cabin fees are €50 per pet each way on HV flights and €60 to €180 on TO flights, hold fees €77 per kennel each way on HV flights and from €100 on TO flights. Fighting or attack-type dogs are not carried, and snub-nosed breeds may only fly in the cabin. Transavia does not carry pets to or from the United Kingdom, Iceland, Scotland, Morocco, the United Arab Emirates or Chambéry.
Cabin + cargo Score: 82
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Porter Airlines
Porter Airlines PD
Small dogs can travel in the cabin in a soft-sided carrier up to 55 x 40 x 27 cm that fits under the seat in front of you; Porter does not state a weight limit. Dogs are not accepted in the baggage hold on any Porter flight, so there is no checked or cargo option. The cabin fee is $50 CAD or USD plus taxes each way, with one pet per passenger and up to two pets per flight.
Cabin only Score: 93
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Austrian Airlines
Austrian Airlines OS
Cats and dogs up to 8 kg including the soft carrier may travel in the cabin, with a carrier no larger than 55 x 40 x 23 cm (118 cm total). Larger animals travel in the cargo hold in an IATA-compliant container, though snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds are banned from the hold. Cabin fees range from EUR 65 to EUR 125 per segment by route, and cargo fees from EUR 80 to EUR 380, plus a EUR 150 hub surcharge via certain airports. Only cats and dogs are accepted; birds, rabbits and rodents are not.
Cabin + cargo Score: 81
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TAP Air Portugal
TAP Air Portugal TP
Dogs and cats up to 8 kg including carrier are allowed in the cabin in a soft carrier up to 45 x 30 x 23 cm. Heavier pets travel in the hold, and up to five pets may be carried in total across cabin and hold. Cabin fees start from 40 EUR domestically, 70 EUR within Europe and 150 EUR on intercontinental routes. Pets cannot travel to or from the United Kingdom (except assistance dogs) or via London Gatwick.
Cabin + cargo Score: 81
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Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines DL
Small dogs, cats and household birds that fit in a kennel under the seat may travel in the cabin; there is no stated weight limit, but the pet must be small enough to move around comfortably in its kennel. Delta recommends a soft-sided kennel no larger than 18 x 11 x 11 inches. The one-way cabin fee is 95 USD/CAD before April 8, 2025 and 150 USD/CAD on or after that date within the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and 200 USD/CAD/EUR internationally. Pets are barred from the cabin to or from several destinations including Hawaii, Australia, the UK and the UAE.
Cabin only Score: 77
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United Airlines
United Airlines UA
Dogs travel in the cabin only, in a carrier that fits under the seat in front of you, and United sets no weight or breed limit. Checked pets and cargo are no longer offered, except for certain active-duty military and State Department employees. The cabin fee is 150 USD each way, and pets cannot fly to, from or through destinations such as Hawaii, the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.
Cabin only Score: 85
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Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines WN
Small vaccinated domestic cats and dogs are welcome in the cabin on domestic flights in an appropriate carrier stowed under the seat; pets must be at least 8 weeks old. No pets travel in the cargo compartment. A Pet Fare applies and is paid at the ticket counter; each carrier may hold up to two small cats or dogs of the same species.
Cabin only Score: 85
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Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways QR
Pets travel only as checked baggage in the hold; they are not allowed in the cabin. Fees for checked animals are USD 200 to/from Qatar or USD 350 on other routes for medium animals up to 32kg, and USD 300 or USD 450 for large animals between 32kg and 75kg; animals over 75kg must go as cargo. Health, breed and age restrictions apply. Falcons are the only animals accepted in the cabin.
Cargo only Score: 23
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Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways EY
Small dogs up to 8 kg including carrier are allowed in the cabin on Etihad-operated flights to and from Abu Dhabi. Etihad Airways itself only carries pets in the cabin, but larger dogs can be shipped as air cargo through Etihad Cargo's LiveAnimals service. The cabin 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.
Cabin only Score: 72
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Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines TK
Dogs up to 8 kg including a soft carrier (max 23 x 30 x 40 cm) travel in the cabin; heavier dogs fly in the hold in a hard kennel, up to 50 kg including the kennel. Pets are not accepted on flights to the UK, including connections, or on flights to Bilbao. Snub-nosed breeds cannot travel in the hold as checked baggage, several dangerous breeds travel only via Turkish Cargo, and pit bull type breeds such as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier and American Bully are refused entirely.
Cabin + cargo Score: 84
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Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines SQ
Only cats and dogs are carried, and solely in the temperature-controlled hold as checked baggage on the same flight; there is no cabin option. The combined pet and container weight must not exceed 32 kg, otherwise travel must be arranged through a cargo agent. Many brachycephalic dog and cat breeds plus strong or dangerous dog breeds are prohibited, and pets are not accepted on Boeing 737 flights or certain routes. Fees apply as additional baggage with no pre-paid or discounted rates.
Cargo only Score: 20
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Flying with a dog: the essentials

Can I take my dog on a plane? ▾

On most airlines, yes. 37 of the 40 airlines we compare take pet dogs: 30 in the cabin and 28 in the hold. 3 take no pet dogs at all, only trained assistance dogs. Compare all airlines.

How heavy can my dog be to fly in the cabin? ▾

Usually 8 kg (17.6 lb) including the carrier, the limit at 17 airlines. A few allow more, and some airlines in North America set no fixed weight limit as long as your dog fits in a carrier under the seat. See airlines that allow large dogs in the cabin.

Where does my dog travel in the cabin? ▾

Usually in a soft or hard carrier under the seat in front of you, for the whole flight. Whether the carrier counts towards your own carry-on allowance differs by airline, so check the airline page before you pack. Rare exceptions exist for large dogs, such as ITA Airways' Large Dog on Board service, where the dog lies on the floor in front of your seat (large dogs in the cabin).

How much does it cost to fly a dog? ▾

It depends on the airline and the route. In the cabin, airlines that charge in euros start at €35 and go up to €250 where a maximum is stated; airlines that charge in US dollars start at $50 and go up to $399, per flight or each way depending on the airline, so a connection can cost twice. Some airlines only publish a starting price. The hold often costs more. Each airline page lists the exact fees.

What papers does my dog need to fly? ▾

It depends on the route. For a flight to another country your dog usually needs at least a microchip and a valid rabies vaccination, and an EU pet passport when travelling between EU countries. Many destinations ask for more, such as a health certificate or a blood test, and some airlines want papers on domestic flights too. Check the entry rules of your destination and the airline page well before the trip.

What if my dog is too big for the cabin? ▾

Then it can fly in the climate-controlled hold. 28 of the airlines we compare offer that, some on your own flight and some as a cargo shipment. Hold options and weight limits.