Pet-Friendly Airlines: Pets in Cabin, Pet Fees & Pet Travel Restrictions

(Post last updated May 21, 2023)

If you’re looking to fly with your pet this year, then you may be wondering, “Which airlines are pet-friendly?”

Whether or not a pet is allowed on board will depend on the airline’s pet policy. For the most part, cats and dogs are the easiest to travel with, although a few airlines will allow also rabbits and birds, and large pets are out of luck when it comes to entering the cabin unless they are a certified service animal. Some airlines may allow pets to be in the cabin for domestic flights, but they won’t allow the same pet for an international flight. Sometimes even the plane type or ticket class you purchase will impact whether or not your pet is allowed. Ultimately, every airline will have its own rules and restrictions (even within the same country), and so it’s important to always do you research before attempting to fly with a pet.

For us, pet-friendly means that the airline allows small pets to enter the cabin as opposed to only being contained in the plane’s cargo hold. Below you will find a list of airlines with a breakdown of whether pets are allowed to fly in cabin, the cost per pet per flight, and other relevant information like whether an airline allows only domestic travel or no pets in cargo.

Pet-Friendly Canadian Airlines

Airline	Allowed in Cabin	Additional Info	Price per Flight
Air Canada	Yes, cats + dogs	International flights allowed with some restrictions; No pets in Premium Economy	$50 (domestic) $100
Air Transat	Yes, cats + dogs	Breed restrictions; International flights allowed with some restrictions	$50 (domestic) $100-115
Air North	Yes, cats + dogs + rabbits	Other animals allowed in cargo	$50
Flair	Yes, cats + dogs	Flights within Canada and the US only;	$80-100
Lynx Air	Yes, cats + dogs	No pets in cargo; Service dogs allowed on lap	$80
Porter Airlines	Yes, cats + dogs	Flights with Canada and the US only; No pets in cargo	$50
Sunwing	Service dogs only	-	-
Swoop	No	No pets in cargo	-
WestJet	Yes, cats + dogs + rabbits + birds	International flights allowed with some restrictions	$50 (domestic) $100

Pet-Friendly American Airlines

Airline	Allowed in Cabin	Additional Info	Price per Flight
Alaska Airlines	Yes, small pets	Only cats or dogs for international travel; USA, Canada, South America, and Europe only	$100 (all flights)
American Airlines	Yes, cats + dogs	Flights within North America + Mexico, cargo only for Europe; service animals can go anywhere	$125
Delta Airlines	Yes, cats + dogs + birds	International flights allowed with some restrictions; type of plane and ticket class matter	$95 (domestic) $200
Frontier Airlines	Yes, small pets	No pets in cargo; No reptiles or rodents; Only domestic flights	$99
Hawaiian Airlines	Yes, cats + dogs	Only flights between the US mainland and Hawaii or between islands; Birds allowed in cargo	$35-$125
JetBlue	Yes, cats + dogs	International flights allowed with some restrictions; Allows purchase of extra pet seat	$125
SkyWest Airlines	Yes, small pets	Transports pets based on partner airlines’ policies	~
Southwest Airlines	Yes, cats + dogs	No pets in cargo; Domestic flights only excluding to/from Hawaii	$95
United Airlines	Yes, cats + dogs	Accepted on any flight to a country that allows pet travel; Allows purchase of extra pet seat	$125 (all flights)

Pet-Friendly European Airlines

Airline	Allowed in Cabin?	Additional Info	Price per Flight
airBaltic	Yes, cats + dogs	European flights only	€70
Aegean Airlines	Yes, cats + dogs	Breed restrictions; International flights with some restrictions	€50 (EU) €65
Aer Lingus	Service animals only	Pets can fly in the cargo hold	€60-160 (hold)
Air France	Yes, cats + dogs	Breed restrictions; Other animals allowed in cargo	€70 (domestic) €125 (EU) €200
Austrian Airlines	Yes, cats + dogs	Breed restrictions; International flights with some restrictions	€50 (domestic) €60 (EU) €80-110
Azores Airlines	Yes, small pets including reptiles	International flights with some restrictions	€35
British Airways	Service dogs only	Service dogs fly free	-
Brussels Airways	Yes, cats + dogs	Breed restrictions; International flights with some restrictions; Service dogs fly free; Allows pregnant animals	€60 (EU) €80-100
Bulgaria Air	Yes, cats + dogs	Breed restrictions; Excludes flights to Great Britain	€60 (domestic) €90
Condor	Yes, cats + dogs	Breed restrictions; International flights with some restrictions; Plane type + ticket class matters	€60-100
Croatia Airlines	Yes, cats + dogs	Breed restrictions; International flights with some restrictions; Plane type + ticket class matters; Service dogs fly free; Owner must be on flight	€33 (domestic) €100 (EU) €150
Cyprus Airways	Yes, cats + dogs	Other animals allowed in cargo; Service dogs fly free; Price depends on flight duration	€50-100
Czech Airlines	Yes, cats + dogs	Other animals allowed in cargo; Service dogs fly free	€75
easyJet	Service dogs only	Service dogs fly free; Unable to fly service dogs to/from Egypt, Israel, Kosovo, Montenegro, Morocco, and Turkey	-
Edelweiss Air	Yes, cats + dogs	Breed restrictions; International flights with some restrictions	€70 (EU) €95-130
Eurowings	Yes, cats + dogs	Breed restrictions; Only short and medium-haul flights; No flights to Great Britain	€60
Finnair	Yes, small pets	International flights with some restrictions; Ticket class matters; Other animals allowed in cargo	€60 (EU) €120
Iberia	Yes, cats + dogs + fish + birds	Breed restrictions; International flights with some restrictions; Weasels and ferrets not permitted; Ticket class matters; Fees payable at airport only	€40 (domestic) €60-180
Icelandair	Service dogs only	Service dogs must fit in passenger’s lap or foot space; Service dogs and other animals not allowed on Stopovers; Pet to be sedated for domestic flights	€115-160 (hold)
ITA Airways	Yes, small pets	Breed restrictions; No flights to Great Britain; Refunds issued in the event of a death (🤔)	€60 (domestic) €90-210
KLM	Yes, cats + dogs	International flights with some restrictions; No other pets allowed even in cargo; Ticket class matters; Owner must be on flight	€75-400
Lufthansa	Yes, cats + dogs	Breed restrictions; International flights with some restrictions; Other animals allowed in cargo	€50 (domestic) €60 (EU) €80-110
Luxair	Yes, cats + dogs	International flights with some restrictions	€70
Norwegian Airlines	Yes, cats + dogs	EU flights only	€55-85
Ryanair	Service dogs only	Service dogs fly free; Unable to fly service dogs to/from Morocco, Israel	-
Scandinavian Airlines	Yes, cats + dogs	International flights with some restrictions	€55 (domestic) €75 (EU) €100-150
SWISS	Yes, cats + dogs	International flights with some restrictions	€50 (EU) €100
TAP Air Portugal	Yes, cats + dogs	Breed restrictions; International flights with some restrictions; Ticket class matters; Other animals allowed in cargo	€40 (domestic) €70 (EU) €150
Transavia	Yes, cats + dogs	International flights with some restrictions; Pets can be booked 2 hours before boarding	€50
TUI Fly	Yes, cats + dogs	No pets in cabin for long-haul flights; Specific rules for routes through Antwerp	€50
Turkish Airlines	Yes, cats + dogs + birds	Cats and dogs not permitted on the same plane; Must book a window seat	€60-70
Virgin Atlantic	Currently unavailable	-	-
Vueling	Yes, cats + dogs + birds + turtles	No reptiles, rabbits, ferrets, or fish; No pets allowed in cargo	€50 (domestic) €60
Wizz Air	Service dogs only	Service dogs fly free	-

Pet-Friendly Asian Airlines

Airline	Allowed in Cabin	Other	Price per Flight
Air China	No	Cats and dogs allowed in cargo	-
AirAsia	No	Service animals allowed on some aircrafts: i5 flights and DJ flights	-
Air India	Yes, cats + dogs + birds	Pets not allowed in cabin for long haul flights; Pets must weigh less than 5kg to be in cabin; Maximum one service dog per flight	$100-200
Air Busan	Yes, cats + dogs + birds	International flights with some restrictions; Must book a window seat	$20 (domestic) $70-90
All Nippon Airways	Service dogs only	Cats, dogs, and birds allowed in cargo	-
Asiana Airlines	Yes, cats + dogs + birds	Breed restrictions; International flights with some restrictions; Ticket class matters	$30 (domestic) $145-300
Bangkok Airways	Yes, cats + dogs	Breed restrictions; International flights minus the Maldives; Fee determined by weight	$25-125
Bamboo Airways	Yes, cats + dogs	Breed restrictions; International flights must be operated by B787 aircraft; Weather restrictions	$170 (domestic) $150-400
Batik Air	No	-	-
Buddha Air	Temporarily unavailable	-	-
Cambodia Airways	No	-	-
Cathay Pacific	Service dogs only	Pets allowed in cargo	$15-45 per kg
China Airlines	Service dogs only	Pets allowed in cargo	$220-650
EVA Air	Service dogs only	Pets allowed in cargo; Aircraft type matters	$175-250
Hainan Airlines	No	Pets allowed in cargo	-
Hong Kong Airlines	Service dogs only	Pets allowed in cargo; Aircraft type matters	-
IndiGo	Service dogs only	-	-
Japan Airlines	Service dogs only	Small mammals allowed in cargo for domestic flights	$40-65 (domestic)
Kam Air	No	-	-
Korean Air	Yes, cats + dogs + birds	Breed restrictions; International flights with some restrictions; Seats cannot be assigned to service animals	$30 (domestic) $150-300
Lion Air	Service dogs only	Pets allowed in cargo	-
Malaysia Airlines	No	Cats, dogs, and fish allowed in cargo	-
Nepal Airlines	Maybe	Website is a bit unclear and suggests you contact NAC Cargo offices; Services not available on Airbus A320	-
Pacific Airlines	Yes, cats + dogs + rabbits + birds	Maximum 2 live animals per flight	$52.50
Pakistan Airlines	No	Pets allowed in cargo	-
Peach Aviation	No	Insects also not allowed	-
Philippine Airlines	No	Pets allowed in cargo	$160-225 (hold)
Scoot	Service dogs only	-	-
Skymark Airlines	Insects and fish only	Pets allowed in cargo	$50 (hold)
Somon Air	Yes, cats + dogs	Pets must weigh less than 5kg to be in cabin	Varies
Sri Lankan Airlines	No	Pets allowed in cargo	-
Thai Airways	No	Pets allowed in cargo	-
Turkmenistan Airlines	Yes, birds only	-	-
Uzbekistan Airways	Yes, cats + dogs + birds	Monkeys may also be allowed in cabin	?
Vietnam Airways	Yes, cats + dogs	Weather restrictions; Requires additional waiver to be completed	$75-125

Pet-Friendly Middle Eastern Airlines

Airline	Allowed in Cabin	Other	Price per Flight
Air Arabia	Falcons only	-	?
El Al	Yes, small pets	International flights with some restrictions; Additional authorization required to enter Israel	$100-200
Emirates	Service dogs only	Pets can fly in the cargo hold	$500-800 (hold)
Etihad	Yes, cats + dogs	Breed restrictions; International flights with some restrictions; Most pack pet food in carry-on; Business or First class requires purchase of an additional seat	$1500
Iraqi Airways	Uncertain	-	?
Kuwait Airways	Service dogs only	Pets can fly in the cargo hold	-
Middle East Airlines	Yes, cats + dogs	Breed restrictions; International flights with some restrictions	$25-150
Oman Air	Yes, cats + dogs	Breed restrictions; International flights with some restrictions	$175 (domestic) $200-300
Palestine Airlines	Service animals only	Emotional support animals also allowed with proper documentation	$75-100 (hold)
Royal Jordanian	Yes, cats + dogs	International flights with some restrictions; Maximum 5 hour flight time; Economy class only	$180
Saudia	Yes, cats + dogs + birds	Cats require a special health certificate from Saudi Embassies	$100
Syrian Air	No	Pets can fly in the cargo hold	-
Qatar Airways	Service dogs and falcons only	Pets can fly in the cargo hold	-

Just a reminder that this post is meant to act as a guide to kickstart your planning phase, whether you are looking to go on a leisurely adventure with your pet or are looking to move homes. Please note that airline regulations are subject to change, so it’s possible that some of the information in this post is outdated. I will make an effort to update the post as necessary, but you should always double check information before booking any non-refundable flights!