Travelling with animals

You don't want to leave your pet behind on your next trip? Travelling with your faithful companion is possible with Eurowings, under certain conditions. On this page we provide important information about travelling with animals. Find out which animals are permitted on board or which requirements must be met for transport. We have also put together a list of tips for your pet's well-being, so you can both start your holiday relaxed.

You can find the most frequently asked questions and answers about travelling with animals here.

The most important facts for travelling with animals

  • Eurowings only transports small dogs and cats (up to 8 kg) and only in the cabin.

  • In addition, the EU regulation on the veterinary requirements for the carriage of pets, which came into force on 1 October 2004, must be observed. Please read the rules before booking or ask your vet, the veterinary office or the border control point.

  • For safety reasons, category 1 fighting dogs (according to the classification/legislation at the place of departure), such as pit bulls and Staffordshire bull terriers, will not be transported.

  • In order to ensure a stress-free journey for your pet, please inform yourself before booking your flight about the import and export regulations of the country of departure, transit and arrival that apply to your pet, e.g. at the consulate. You could also ask your vet about the applicable animal welfare regulations for travelling with your pet. To ensure that nothing gets in the way of your journey, it is important to obtain all necessary travel documents for your pet in advance.

  • Compliance with entry and exit regulations, as well as animal welfare laws remain your responsibility. Please contact the consulate for your destination country and speak to your vet to find out more about the applicable regulations.

What requirements must be met for my animal to be transported?

  • You must complete a form and present it at check-in before your pet can travel.

  • The animal must be placed in a waterproof, bite-proof, closed but air-permeable bag (not a hard-sided container) under the seat in front of you during the whole flight. It is not allowed to let the animal move around freely in the cabin or to take the animal out of your bag.

  • The bag must not exceed the maximum dimensions of 55 x 40 x 23 cm.

  • The combined weight of the animal and bag must not exceed 8 kg.

  • The animal must be able to stand upright in the bag.

  • The animal must be able to turn and lie down in a natural position.

  • Two animals are allowed per bag and person.

  • If all requirements are met, the bag will receive a special Pet-in-Cabin baggage label at the check-in counter.

  • The pet must be at least 12 weeks old, for animal welfare reasons.

 

  We are obliged to refuse the carriage of pets if the above requirements are not met.

Frequently asked questions about animals on board

How much does it cost to bring my pet on board?

 

The charge of bringing a pet on board starts at from 60 € / £51 / 56 CHF / $65 / 1.485 CZK / 710 SEK / 677 NOK / 447 DKK / 262 PLN / 23.271 HUF / 239 AED (depending on route, no additional charge for assistance dogs). You can add the pet in the third booking step "Additional services" or by calling our Call Centre. If you have already booked a flight, you can simply add the pet to your existing booking.

Which countries are subject to restriction for the transport of animals?

 

Dubai

Due to local immigration regulations, we regret that we are unable to offer carriage of pets in the cabin on flights to and from Dubai. Assistance animals are not affected by this.

 

Egypt

Due to local immigration regulations, we regret that we are unable to offer carriage of pets in the cabin on flights to and from Marsa Alam (RMF). Assistance animals are not affected by this.

 

Great Britain and Ireland

Due to local entry regulations, we regret that we are unable to offer carriage of animals on flights to and from the UK and Ireland. However, special regulations apply to Great Britain and Ireland regarding the entry and exit of assistance dogs.

 

Iceland

Due to local entry regulations, we regret that we are unable to offer carriage of pets in the cabin on flights to and from Keflavík (KEF). Assistance animals are not affected by this.

Tips for the well-being of your animal

  • Get your animal used to its transport container at home before the journey begins. Do so by placing the animal in the closed transport container several times for a few hours and then rewarding it.

  • Many animals become very nervous before and during the flight. Therefore, consider whether you should and want to sedate your animal with medication. However, it is not possible to predict how the animal will respond to medication, such as suffering from circulation problems during the flight. Please discuss your options with your vet. 

  • Place an object that your animal is used to in the transport container to calm the animal with the familiar smell.

  • If necessary, ask your vet for tips on adjusting your pet's diet for the flight.

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