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Aegean is one of the more pet-friendly carriers in the Mediterranean, and the detail I wish I had known first is that snub-nosed dogs can still fly in the cabin with them. It is the hold that closes for those breeds. Cooper is too big for an Aegean cabin carrier at 8 kg combined, but a smaller dog has a real option here.
Aegean Airlines's pet policy splits into cabin and cargo. This page summarizes the weight limits, fees, brachycephalic-breed restrictions, and carrier specifications for both modes — sourced from the airline's official pet pages.
How Aegean Airlines handles your pet
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Charges apply per container, regardless of the number of pets inside it. Booking through the call centre after the ticket has been issued adds a service fee of 8 EUR per passenger, and a booking can be made up to 2 hours before departure. Add the pet at the time of ticketing to avoid the call-centre fee entirely.
Snub-nosed breeds are not accepted as checked baggage or air cargo, as a precaution, because of their inability to breathe easily and cool themselves down. The restriction closes the hold rather than the cabin, so a brachycephalic dog small enough for an approved carrier still has a route. Confirm the combined carrier and pet weight stays within 8 kg.
Aegean suits small dogs and cats well and rules out the hold for snub-nosed breeds entirely. The 8 kg combined limit is the real gate, and it includes the carrier, which catches people out more than the fee does. Weigh the carrier with the pet inside before booking, then let the plan builder line the flight up with the destination's paperwork.
ISO 11784/11785 — the universal microchip standard.
FAVN
Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization — a rabies serology test required by rabies-free destinations.
Brachycephalic
Snub-nosed breeds (French Bulldogs, Pugs, Persians, Himalayans) with restricted airline acceptance due to heat-stress risk.
AVIH
Animal Vehicle In Hold — IATA's term for cargo pet shipment, with fees that vary by carrier and route.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my dog in the cabin on Aegean Airlines?
Yes. Aegean carries dogs and cats in the cabin in an approved carrier, and also accepts them in the hold as checked baggage or as cargo, so larger dogs have a route. Before booking, check Aegean's published not-accepted-breeds list: breed restrictions are decided separately from size, and a listed breed is refused in every class of carriage.Build my pet's travel plan →
Does Aegean Airlines allow brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds?
Aegean Airlines bans brachycephalic breeds from cargo. Breeds like French Bulldogs, Pugs, and Persian cats are affected. Verify your breed at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
What are the pet carrier size limits for Aegean Airlines?
The cabin carrier limit on Aegean Airlines is 55 x 40 x 23 cm (L x W x H). Exact limits vary by aircraft. Compute your carrier fit at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Does Aegean Airlines require a health certificate for pets?
Yes, Aegean Airlines requires a health certificate for pets. Your destination country may have additional requirements — check www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Can I ship my dog as cargo on Aegean Airlines?
Yes, Aegean Airlines offers cargo pet transport. Confirm the carrier's specific crate and documentation requirements with the airline directly before booking. Get the full details at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
How many pets can I bring on Aegean Airlines?
Aegean Airlines allows 1 in the cabin, per passenger. Each pet needs its own carrier.Build my pet's travel plan →
What is the cabin weight limit on Aegean Airlines?
In the cabin, your pet plus its carrier must not exceed 8 kg. Heavier pets (up to 50 kg) travel in the hold.Build my pet's travel plan →
Can snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds fly Aegean Airlines?
Snub-nosed breeds such as bulldogs, pugs and Persian cats are allowed in the cabin, not accepted in the hold.Build my pet's travel plan →
How far in advance must I book my pet on Aegean Airlines?
Add your pet to the booking at least 2 hours before departure — do it when you book the ticket, not at the airport.Build my pet's travel plan →
What if my flight is delayed past my health certificate validity?
If the certificate window expires before you board, you'll need a re-issue. Build a 1-2 day buffer between the cert date and departure to absorb minor delays.Build my pet's travel plan →
What happens if I forget a document?
At the destination airport: at best, an extended inspection while you produce backup; at worst, the pet is held in quarantine or returned to origin at your cost. Bring printed copies.Build my pet's travel plan →
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