Airline pet policies / Finnair
Finnair pet policy: cabin, hold and fees
Finnair accepts dogs, cats, rabbits and tortoises in the cabin up to 8 kg with the carrier. Fees, carrier sizes, breed rules and how to book, checked against the official policy.
Checked against the official page · 15 Oct 2026| Pets in the cabin | Yes: Dog, Cat, Rabbit / small mammal, Reptile / tortoise |
|---|---|
| Cabin weight limit | 8 kg including the carrier |
| Cabin carrier | 55 × 40 × 23 cm soft, or 35 × 30 × 20 cm hard |
| Good to know | Rabbits, tortoises and hedgehogs too. Up to 2 pets per carrier. |
| Pets in the hold | Yes: Dog, Cat, Rabbit / small mammal |
| Hold limit | 75 kg including the kennel. up to 122 × 81 × 89 cm on A319–A350 (smaller on Norra flights) |
| Snub-nosed breeds in the hold | Check with the airline |
| Fees | Cabin EUR 60 Europe / EUR 120 intercontinental; hold EUR 140 Europe / EUR 650 intercontinental |
| How to book | Book online at least 7 days before, then tell Finnair via chat within 24 h |
| Cargo and other animals | Heavier animals: cargo. |
- No online check-in with a pet.
- Ferrets can travel in the hold.
Here is the Finnair pet policy in plain English, checked against the official Finnair page on 15 Oct 2026. Finnair accepts dogs, cats, rabbits and tortoises in the cabin up to 8 kg with the carrier. Below, you’ll find what it means for your trip, plus a short checklist before you book.
Finnair pet policy for the cabin
On Finnair, dogs, cats, rabbits and tortoises can travel with you in the cabin, as long as the pet and its carrier together weigh no more than 8 kg. Carrier rules: 55 × 40 × 23 cm soft, or 35 × 30 × 20 cm hard. Also note: Rabbits, tortoises and hedgehogs too. Up to 2 pets per carrier.
Pets in the hold and as cargo on Finnair
Bigger pets can fly in the hold on Finnair: dogs, cats and rabbits. The limit is 75 kg for the pet and its kennel together. Kennel rules: up to 122 × 81 × 89 cm on A319–A350 (smaller on Norra flights).
Heavier animals: cargo.
Fees and how to book a pet on Finnair
Fee: Cabin EUR 60 Europe / EUR 120 intercontinental; hold EUR 140 Europe / EUR 650 intercontinental. How to book: Book online at least 7 days before, then tell Finnair via chat within 24 h. Fees can change, so check the final amount when you book.
Before you book: Finnair pet policy checklist
- First, weigh your pet together with its carrier or kennel, because airlines check the total weight at the airport.
- Next, check the entry rules of your destination, such as microchip, rabies vaccine and health papers. Our pet travel requirements page links to the official sources.
- Then, book your pet at the same time as your own seat, since pet places on each flight are limited.
- Finally, confirm the details on the official Finnair pet policy page, because rules and fees can change.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I bring my pet in the cabin on Finnair?
Yes. Finnair accepts dog, cat, rabbit / small mammal, reptile / tortoise in the cabin. The pet and carrier together can weigh up to 8 kg. Carrier: 55 × 40 × 23 cm soft, or 35 × 30 × 20 cm hard.
Can my pet fly in the hold on Finnair?
Yes: dog, cat, rabbit / small mammal. The limit is 75 kg including the kennel.
How much does it cost to fly with a pet on Finnair?
Cabin EUR 60 Europe / EUR 120 intercontinental; hold EUR 140 Europe / EUR 650 intercontinental. Fees change often, so confirm the exact amount when you book.
This summary is a guide, not legal or veterinary advice. Airlines change their rules often: always confirm with Finnair before you book. Your destination country may have extra entry rules.