Flying with a dog – which airlines let your dog sit with you
Rules for 40 airlines: cabin or hold, weight limit for dog + bag, and the fee. Search with “With my dog” and SkyBuddy only shows flights where your dog can come into the cabin.
Dog-friendly airlines
| Airline | Dog in the cabin | Max weight (dog + bag) | Fee per flight | Hold / cargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Yes | 10 kg | about €80 | Yes |
| Pegasus | Yes | 10 kg | about €50 | Yes |
| American Airlines | Yes | 9 kg | about €140 | No |
| Delta | Yes | 9 kg | about €120 | No |
| JetBlue | Yes | 9 kg | about €115 | No |
| United | Yes | 9 kg | about €140 | No |
| AJet | Yes | 8 kg | about €50 | Yes |
| Aegean Airlines | Yes | 8 kg | about €50 | Yes |
| Air France | Yes | 8 kg | about €60 | Yes |
| Air Serbia | Yes | 8 kg | about €50 | Yes |
| Austrian | Yes | 8 kg | about €70 | Yes |
| Brussels Airlines | Yes | 8 kg | about €70 | Yes |
| Croatia Airlines | Yes | 8 kg | about €50 | Yes |
| Edelweiss | Yes | 8 kg | about €70 | Yes |
| Etihad | Yes | 8 kg | about €150 | Yes |
| Finnair | Yes | 8 kg | about €70 | Yes |
| Iberia | Yes | 8 kg | about €60 | Yes |
| KLM | Yes | 8 kg | about €75 | Yes |
| LOT Polish Airlines | Yes | 8 kg | about €55 | Yes |
| Lufthansa | Yes | 8 kg | about €70 | Yes |
| Norwegian | Yes | 8 kg | about €60 | No |
| SAS | Yes | 8 kg | about €60 | Yes |
| Swiss | Yes | 8 kg | about €70 | Yes |
| TAP Air Portugal | Yes | 8 kg | about €70 | Yes |
| TAROM | Yes | 8 kg | about €50 | Yes |
| Turkish Airlines | Yes | 8 kg | about €70 | Yes |
| airBaltic | Yes | 8 kg | about €60 | Yes |
| ANA | No | – | – | Yes |
| British Airways | No | – | – | Yes |
| Cathay Pacific | No | – | – | Yes |
| Emirates | No | – | – | Yes |
| Japan Airlines | No | – | – | Yes |
| Qantas | No | – | – | Yes |
| Qatar Airways | No | – | – | Yes |
| Singapore Airlines | No | – | – | Yes |
| Virgin Atlantic | No | – | – | Yes |
| Aer Lingus | No | – | – | No |
| Ryanair | No | – | – | No |
| Wizz Air | No | – | – | No |
| easyJet | No | – | – | No |
Countries where dogs can't arrive in the cabin
The UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the UAE, Hong Kong, and Singapore only accept pets as cargo – even on airlines that otherwise allow dogs in the cabin. SkyBuddy takes this into account.
How to fly with your dog
- Check your dog fits the cabin rulesOn the airline your dog can fly in the cabin if dog and bag together weigh at most 8 kg. Bigger dogs travel in the hold.
- Get a soft carrier that fits under the seatUse a soft, leak-proof bag with ventilation that fits under the seat in front of you. Your dog stays in it for the whole flight.
- Book your flight, then add your dog straight awayAirlines only take a few pets per flight. Add the pet to your booking (online or via the airline's service team) as soon as you've booked – the fee is about €60 per flight.
- Get the papers in orderWithin the EU: microchip, rabies vaccination at least 21 days before travel, and an EU pet passport. Outside the EU, check the destination's import rules – some countries need blood tests or months of preparation.
- Check where you're flying toThe UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the UAE, Hong Kong and Singapore only let pets arrive as cargo, never in the cabin.
- Arrive early and check in at the deskYou can't check in a pet online – go to the counter, show the papers and pay the fee if you haven't yet.
Frequently asked questions
Which airlines allow dogs in the cabin?
27 of the 40 airlines we track take small dogs in the cabin, usually up to 8 kg for dog and bag together – among them Air Canada, Pegasus, American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, and United.
Which airlines don't allow dogs?
Aer Lingus, Ryanair, Wizz Air, and easyJet take no pets at all, only assistance dogs.
How heavy can my dog be in the cabin?
Usually 8 kg including the carrier bag (some airlines allow 9–10 kg). Heavier dogs fly in the hold or as cargo, if the airline allows it.
Can my dog fly in the cabin to the UK?
No. The UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the UAE, Hong Kong and Singapore only let pets arrive as cargo.
What papers does my dog need?
Within the EU: a microchip, a rabies vaccination at least 21 days before travel and an EU pet passport. Other countries have their own import rules.
Rules as of November 2026. Fees vary by route and change – always confirm with the airline before you book.