How to fly with a dog on Swiss
Cabin up to 8 kg, bigger dogs in the hold · about €70 per flight
Dog in the cabinYes
Max weight (dog + bag)8 kg
Fee per flight≈ €70
Hold / cargoYes
Rules checkedNovember 2026
Step by step
- Check your dog fits the cabin rulesOn Swiss 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 Swiss's service team) as soon as you've booked – the fee is about €70 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.
Swiss routes where your dog can fly in the cabin
Geneva → MunichZurich → BillundZurich → MunichZurich → BerlinZurich → CopenhagenOslo → GenevaZurich → DelhiZurich → BangkokBerlin → ZurichCopenhagen → GenevaGeneva → LisbonGeneva → BrusselsNice → ZurichGeneva → BerlinHamburg → ZurichZurich → FrankfurtMilan → ZurichGeneva → FrankfurtGeneva → MadridVienna → GenevaWarsaw → ZurichMiami → GenevaAthens → ZurichParis → Geneva
Frequently asked questions
Can I bring my dog in the cabin on Swiss?
Yes – small dogs fly in the cabin if dog and bag together weigh at most 8 kg.
How much does it cost to fly with a dog on Swiss?
About €70 per flight for a dog in the cabin; it varies by route.
Can my dog fly in the hold on Swiss?
Yes, in an approved crate – book it well in advance.
Can I fly with my dog to the UK on Swiss?
Not in the cabin – the UK only lets pets arrive as cargo.
Rules as of November 2026 and fees are approximate – confirm with Swiss before you book.