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Find pet friendly airlines in seconds. Just tell us who’s flying, and we’ll show you which airlines take your pet in the cabin or the hold, and exactly what you need.

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How we compare pet friendly airlines

Dog at the airport next to a plane, ready to fly with one of the pet friendly airlines
Small or large, most dogs and cats can fly with the right airline. Photo: Tanner Crockett / Unsplash

Every airline writes its pet policy differently, so pet friendly airlines are hard to compare. For example, one sets an 8 kg limit for the cabin, another only asks that the carrier fits under the seat, and some don’t carry pets at all. That’s why PetFlightsFinder reads the official rules of 62 airlines and turns them into one simple answer for your pet.

  1. Tell us about your pet: species, weight with the carrier, and whether it’s a snub-nosed breed.
  2. Add your destination, because some countries, such as the UK, only accept pets on approved routes.
  3. Compare the results: see which airlines say yes in the cabin, in the hold or as cargo, with fees and a link to the official policy.

Make it your pet’s trip, not just a search

A free account turns a one-off search into a plan you won’t have to remember.

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Pet profiles

Save each pet’s weight, breed and carrier once. Then every search fills itself in.

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Policy alerts

Save the airlines you fly, and as a result we’ll tell you when their pet rules change.

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Trip checklist

Coming soon: reminders for vaccines, microchip, vet papers and the right carrier.

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Pet friendly airlines: policies at a glance

Plain-English summaries of 62 airlines, checked against each airline’s official page.

A3 Aegean AirlinesCabin up to 8 kg · hold too AM AeroméxicoCabin up to 9 kg · hold too AC Air CanadaCabin: must fit under the seat · hold too UX Air EuropaCabin up to 10 kg · hold too AF Air FranceCabin up to 8 kg · hold too AI Air IndiaCabin up to 10 kg · hold too JU Air SerbiaCabin up to 8 kg · hold too BT airBalticCabin up to 8 kg · hold too

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News & guides about pet friendly airlines

Policy changes at pet friendly airlines and how-tos from people who travel with animals.

Black pug, a snub-nosed dog breedAirline rulesFlying with a snub-nosed dog or cat: which airlines allow it?October 27, 2026Westminster and Big Ben in London, United KingdomDestinationsWhy most airlines won’t fly your pet to the UK in the cabinOctober 23, 2026Jack Russell terrier inside a soft pet carrier bagGuidesPet carrier size guide: maximum cabin carrier dimensions by airlineOctober 20, 2026

Pet friendly airlines: frequently asked questions

Which pet friendly airlines allow pets in the cabin?

Most European airlines, including Lufthansa, KLM, Air France, Turkish Airlines and TAROM, accept small dogs and cats in the cabin up to 8 kg with the carrier. In North America, by contrast, airlines such as Delta, United and Air Canada care about the carrier size rather than the weight. See every airline in our airline pet policies.

Can my dog fly in the cabin with me?

Yes, if it’s small enough. On most airlines, the dog and its soft carrier must stay under about 8 kg and fit under the seat in front of you. Larger dogs, however, travel in the hold or as air cargo.

Which big airlines don’t take pets in the cabin?

A few of the biggest names, including Emirates, Qatar Airways, British Airways and Ryanair, don’t take pets in the cabin. However, some of them still carry pets in the hold or as cargo, so check the details for your route.

What documents does my pet need to fly?

In most cases, a microchip, a valid rabies vaccination and a health document: an EU pet passport within the EU, or an animal health certificate when you arrive from outside it. For example, check the European Commission or GOV.UK rules, and the IATA advice for pet owners.

Is PetFlightsFinder free?

Yes. Searching is free and needs no account. In addition, a free account lets you save your pets and the airlines you fly most.