Aegean is one of the friendlier carriers for dog owners, and that matters when you're moving a life across borders. The headline that made me exhale: dogs are accepted right in the cabin, no cargo hold required for small pets. Cooper is far too big for that seat, but for a smaller dog this route is genuinely doable. Here's what I wish someone had told me before booking.
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 Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Tap the
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In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ Acceptedonly cats and dogs [guide dogs included (see "Service animals" below)] can travel in the aircraft cabin with you verified 2026-07-14 Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesSnub-nosed breeds are not accepted in the mm (L) Breed restrictions Are snub-nosed breeds accepted? verified 2026-06-06 Snub-nosed breeds list Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Cane Corso Dogue de Bordeaux Brussels Griffon Affenpinscher Shar Pei Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mastiff Aegean Airlines will not transport the following snub-nosed breeds as checked baggage or cargo: Boston Terrier, Affenpinscher, Boxer (all breeds), Brussels Griffon, Bulldog (all breeds), Cane Corso, Chow Chow, Dogue De… verified 2026-07-20 Minimum age 12 weeks Pets/animals must be minimum 12 weeks old, with a valid anti-rabies vaccination verified 2026-07-14 Advance booking notice 2 hours …has been issued, a service fee of €8 per passenger will apply. It is possible to make your booking up to 2 hours before departure. verified 2026-07-28 Advance booking required ✓ Yesogs trained to assist rescue workers, as well as dogs that are in the middle of or have completed their training and are escorted by their trainer for familiarization purposes (upon request). In this case, documentation… verified 2026-07-14 Max pets per passenger 1 A maximum of one pet per passenger is permitted unless traveling with two pets of the same species known to each other whose total weight including the carrier does not exceed 17.6 pounds (8 kg). verified 2026-07-20 Heat embargo 27°C …the following temperatures anywhere on the route including origin, layover and destination airports: 80°F (27°C) Maximum fo verified 2026-07-20 Banned destinations ✗ YesRoute restrictions Pets cannot fly in the cabin on route to Dubai or London verified 2026-07-20 Max per flight 5 There is a total number of 5 pets per passenger per flight in all classes of service. verified 2026-07-20 Sedation allowed ✗ Nopets/animals must be clean, healthy, harmless, odorless, not pregnant, not sedated and not annoying for other passengers verified 2026-07-14 Max pets per carrier 1 Only one (1) animal per box/container is permitted. verified 2026-07-14 Pregnant animals accepted ✗ Nopets/animals must be clean, healthy, harmless, odorless, not pregnant, not sedated and not annoying for other passengers verified 2026-07-14 Carrier size 55 × 40 × 23 cm The container must not exceed 55cm length x 40cm width x 23cm height verified 2026-07-14 Max weight (pet + crate) 8 kg The maximum permitted weight for a pet, combined with its container, is eight (8) kilos verified 2026-07-14 Crate must have/be soft-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrier The container must not exceed 55cm length x 40cm width x 23cm height verified 2026-07-14 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedAEGEAN welcomes for transportation in the holds of Airbus 320, 321, ATR 42-600 and ΑΤR 72-600 aircrafts, only dogs and cats and no other animal species verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesAEGEAN and Olympic Air will not accept them as checked baggage or air cargo due to their inability to breathe easily and cool themselves down verified 2026-06-25 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Cane Corso Dogue de Bordeaux Brussels Griffon Affenpinscher Shar Pei Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mastiff Aegean Airlines will not transport the following snub-nosed breeds as checked baggage or cargo: Boston Terrier, Affenpinscher, Boxer (all breeds), Brussels Griffon, Bulldog (all breeds), Cane Corso, Chow Chow, Dogue De… verified 2026-07-20 Hold: One-way fee 100 …& carrier Weight & size restrictions Soft-sided pet carrier case for A320 family: 55cm x 40cm x 23cm DH8-100 & ATR42 / ATR72 40cm x 25cm x 25cm . The space under the front seat may vary depending on the aircraft type,… verified 2026-07-28 Hold: Minimum age 12 weeks …condition Travel documents and check-in Travelling abroad Health condition Pets/animals must be minimum 12 weeks old, with a valid anti-rabies vaccination verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Advance booking notice 2 hours Bookings are accepted up to 2 hours before flight departure verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ YesLogin Apply for registration Access more content Submit online requests Receive real-time updates Apply for registration Forgot password We will send you an email to retype your password. Email Send mail English Back… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Max pets per passenger 1 One (1) pet per passenger (dog or cat) There is a total number of 5 pets per passenger per flight in all classes of service Pet in cabin (PETC) What are the main conditions for pets travelling in the cabin? verified 2026-07-08 Hold: Sedation allowed ✗ NoPets must be clean, healthy, harmless, odorless, not pregnant, not sedated and not annoying for other passengers verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NoPets must be clean, healthy, harmless, odorless, not pregnant, not sedated and not annoying for other passengers verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Carrier size 52 × 52 × 55 cm their container) (please note that dimensions should not exceed the following: 71cm length × 52cm width × 55cm height) Flights Domestic flights International flights Flights Direct Domestic flights €50… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 50 kg The total weight of the AVIH (including the container/box) must not exceed 50 kg verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Crate must have/be water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier their container) (please note that dimensions should not exceed the following: 71cm length × 52cm width × 55cm height) Flights Domestic flights International flights Flights Direct Domestic flights €50… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ Acceptedand only as cargo . From the UK: Dogs and cats permitted in cabin or hold , Except London Gatwick (LGW) , where only cargo transport is allowed. Each dog with cropped ears imported into Ireland —whether transported as… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesAegean Airlines will not transport the following snub-nosed breeds as checked baggage or cargo: Boston Terrier, Affenpinscher, Boxer (all breeds), Brussels Griffon, Bulldog (all breeds), Cane Corso, Chow Chow, Dogue De… verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds list Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Cane Corso Dogue de Bordeaux Brussels Griffon Affenpinscher Shar Pei Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mastiff The following embargo list of brachycephalic breeds is applicable on AEGEAN and Olympic Air flights: Dogs ▪ American Bully ▪ Cavalier king Charles Spaniel ▪ Pinscher ▪ Boston Terrier ▪ Affenpinscher ▪ Boxer (All breeds)… verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: One-way fee 35 EUR their container) Flights Domestic flights International flights Flights Direct / Connecting Domestic flights €35 International flights €65 Cats or dogs in aircraft hold - Medium (8kg - 25kg incl verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Minimum age 12 weeks Health & check-in Health condition Pets must be minimum 12 weeks old , with a valid anti-rabies vaccination. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Advance booking notice 2 hours Bookings are accepted up to 2 hours before flight departure verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ YesLogin Apply for registration Access more content Submit online requests Receive real-time updates Apply for registration Forgot password We will send you an email to retype your password. Email Send mail English Back… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Max pets per passenger 1 One (1) pet per passenger (dog or cat) There is a total number of 5 pets per passenger per flight in all classes of service Pet in cabin (PETC) What are the main conditions for pets travelling in the cabin? verified 2026-07-08 Cargo: Cold-weather embargo -7°C 20°F (-7°C) Minimum for live animal shipments verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Heat embargo 27°C 80°F (27°C) Maximum for live animal shipments verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Sedation allowed ✓ YesPets (cats or dogs) exceeding 8 kg total weight (animal + container) must be transported exclusively in the aircraft hold . The total weight of the AVIH (including the container/box) must not exceed 50 kg . Only dogs… verified 2026-07-07 Cargo: Animals in heat accepted ✓ Yests/animals; depending on their breed and size, they can travel in the cabin with you, be transported in the aircraft hold or transferred as cargo. Note: A Live Animal Acceptance Checklist must be completed and signed at… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NoPassengers travelling with infants are not permitted to carry PETC Passengers travelling with infants are not permitted to carry PETC verified 2026-06-01 Cargo: Carrier size 71 × 55 × 52 cm their container) (please note that dimensions should not exceed the following: 71cm length x 52cm width x 55cm height) Flights Domestic flights International flights Direct €50 €110 Connecting €55 €120 Cats or Dogs in… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Max weight (pet + crate) 32 kg …according to the weight/dimension table. - If the sport / special equipment exceeds the maximum weight of 32 kilos , it can be carried only as cargo and cargo charges will be applied. cation and charges. verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier their container) (please note that dimensions should not exceed the following: 71cm length x 52cm width x 55cm height) Flights Domestic flights International flights Direct €50 €110 Connecting €55 €120 Cats or Dogs in… verified 2026-07-14 Health & documents Downloadable forms 📄 Breed verification form Airline-owned PDF auto-paired by pair_airline_pdfs_to_downloadable_forms — classified as breed_verification from URL keywords. verified 2026-06-14 Health certificate required ✓ YesIn addition, every dog with cropped ears entering Ireland must be accompanied by the original veterinary certificate confirming the medical/veterinary reason for the ear-cropping procedure , signed by a licensed… verified 2026-07-14 Health certificate validity 10 days A health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian within 10 days of travel is also required. verified 2026-07-20 Microchip · Required ✓ YesPrior to flying, the pet’s health book must be physically presented for inspection and the pet must be fitted with the required ID microchip. verified 2026-07-14 Health certificate · Issuer a licensed veterinarian …veterinary certificate confirming the medical/veterinary reason for the ear-cropping procedure , signed by a licensed veterinarian and bearing the official veterinary practice stamp . verified 2026-07-14 Health certificate · Required ✓ YesMaximum measurements for Airbus 201, 203, 321 aircraft: 21″L x 15.7″W x 9″H (55cm x 40cm x 23cm) Maximum measurements for DH8-100 and ATR: 15.7″L x 9.8″W x 9.8″H (40cm x 25cm x 25cm) verified 2026-07-20 Health certificate · Original required ✓ Yesl Welfare Division of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and an original veterinary certificate stating the medical reason for the procedure. verified 2026-07-14 Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ YesThe anti-rabies re-vaccination is required every one, two or three years, depending on the vaccine duration. Vaccination m verified 2026-07-14 Rabies vaccination · Booster required ✓ Yesn Travel documents and check-in Travelling abroad Health condition Pets/animals must be minimum 12 weeks old, with a valid anti-rabies vaccination. verified 2026-07-14 Rabies vaccination · Min age at vaccination 12 weeks Health & check-in Health condition Pets must be minimum 12 weeks old , with a valid anti-rabies vaccination. verified 2026-07-14 Health certificate valid within days · Health certificate valid within days 10 days A health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian within 10 days of travel is also required. verified 2026-07-20 Other rules Minimum age 12 weeks For a vaccination to be considered valid, it must be applied after the microchip placement, and the pet must be at least 12 weeks old. verified 2026-07-14 Restricted breeds list Dogo Argentino …contact the Cargo Department for further information and/or clarifications: ▪ Bandog ▪ Caucasian ovcharka ▪ Dogo Argentino ▪ Fila Brazileiros ▪ Japanese Tosa ▪ Karabash ▪ Mastino Napoletano ▪ Rottweiler ▪ Tosa Inu ▪ Doberman… verified 2026-07-15 Pregnant animals accepted ✗ Nonot pregnant, not sedated and not annoying for other passengers verified 2026-07-14 Assistance animals accepted ✓ YesProof of this training by one of the following organizations: Assistance Dogs International International Guide Dog Federation WU Guide Dog Federation Nationally Certified Guide Dog School Aegean Airlines Pet Policy –… verified 2026-07-20 Service & assistance animals Fee waived ✓ YesTrained service animals are carried free of charge verified 2026-07-14 Recognized ✓ YesAEGEAN accepts the following two (2) types of dogs as service animals, allowed to travel in the aircraft cabin verified 2026-07-14 Cabin allowed ✓ YesAEGEAN accepts the following two (2) types of dogs as service animals, allowed to travel in the aircraft cabin verified 2026-07-14 Max pets per passenger 1 Passengers are entitled to one (1) service animal in the aircraft cabin verified 2026-07-14 Breed restrictions specific breed With the exception of specific breed , only cats and dogs [guide dogs included (see "Service animals" below)] can travel in the aircraft cabin with you verified 2026-07-17 Advance notice hours 48 hours must be requested at least 48 hours before the flight's departure verified 2026-07-14 Documentation required ✓ YesTransport of service dogs to the UK is permitted only on flights to London Heathrow (LHR) . Cargo transport Pets & animals as cargo Please contact our Cargo Department in cases of: Cats and dogs are travelling without a… verified 2026-07-14 Recognized organizations national certified Guide Dog School …(ADI) or International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF) , or European Guide Dog Federation (EGDF) or any national certified Guide Dog School verified 2026-07-14 In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ Acceptedonly cats and dogs [guide dogs included (see "Service animals" below)] can travel in the aircraft cabin with you verified 2026-07-14 Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesSnub-nosed breeds are not accepted in the mm (L) Breed restrictions Are snub-nosed breeds accepted? verified 2026-06-06 Snub-nosed breeds list hot Snub-nosed animals Snub-nosed dogs and cats are not hot -weather animals and have difficulty in regulating a normal body temperature i verified 2026-07-15 One-way fee 8 Eur If you wish to book through AEGEAN’s call center after your ticket has been issued, a service fee of €8 per passenger will apply verified 2026-07-27 Minimum age 12 weeks Pets/animals must be minimum 12 weeks old, with a valid anti-rabies vaccination verified 2026-07-14 Advance booking notice 2 hours …has been issued, a service fee of €8 per passenger will apply. It is possible to book sports equipment up to 2 hours before departure. verified 2026-07-24 Advance booking required ✓ YesBooking & charges Request procedure (domestic & international routes) For GDS To request pet in cabin (PETC) carriage, you must: Insert the appropriate SSR entry in the booking before ticketing and prior to passenger… verified 2026-07-14 Max pets per passenger 1 A maximum of one pet per passenger is permitted unless traveling with two pets of the same species known to each other whose total weight including the carrier does not exceed 17.6 pounds (8 kg). verified 2026-07-20 Booking method online …greater than 8kg but less than 25 kg. Reservations Reservations should be made by contacting Aegean Airlines online or via their customer call center. verified 2026-07-20 Sedation allowed ✗ Nopets/animals must be clean, healthy, harmless, odorless, not pregnant, not sedated and not annoying for other passengers verified 2026-07-14 Max pets per carrier 1 Only one (1) animal per box/container is permitted. verified 2026-07-14 Pregnant animals accepted ✗ Nopets/animals must be clean, healthy, harmless, odorless, not pregnant, not sedated and not annoying for other passengers verified 2026-07-14 Carrier size 55 × 40 × 23 cm The container must not exceed 55cm length x 40cm width x 23cm height verified 2026-07-14 Max weight (pet + crate) 8 kg The maximum permitted weight for a pet, combined with its container, is eight (8) kilos verified 2026-07-14 Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, soft-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrier The container must not exceed 55cm length x 40cm width x 23cm height verified 2026-07-14 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedAEGEAN welcomes for transportation in the holds of Airbus 320, 321, ATR 42-600 and ΑΤR 72-600 aircrafts, only dogs and cats and no other animal species verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesAEGEAN and Olympic Air will not accept them as checked baggage or air cargo due to their inability to breathe easily and cool themselves down verified 2026-06-25 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Cane Corso Dogue de Bordeaux Brussels Griffon Affenpinscher Shar Pei Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mastiff As a precaution, AEGEAN and Olympic Air will not accept them as checked baggage or air cargo due to their inability to breathe easily and cool themselves down. The following embargo list of brachycephalic breeds is… verified 2026-07-11 Hold: One-way fee 100 …& carrier Weight & size restrictions Soft-sided pet carrier case for A320 family: 55cm x 40cm x 23cm DH8-100 & ATR42 / ATR72 40cm x 25cm x 25cm . The space under the front seat may vary depending on the aircraft type,… verified 2026-07-28 Hold: Minimum age 12 weeks …condition Travel documents and check-in Travelling abroad Health condition Pets/animals must be minimum 12 weeks old, with a valid anti-rabies vaccination verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Advance booking notice 2 hours Bookings are accepted up to 2 hours before flight departure verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ YesLogin Apply for registration Access more content Submit online requests Receive real-time updates Apply for registration Forgot password We will send you an email to retype your password. Email Send mail English Back… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Sedation allowed ✗ NoConnection & transfer rules Pets cannot be accepted for transport in the hold if the connecting time exceeds 3 hours . verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Pregnant animals accepted ✓ YesPassengers travelling with infants cannot carry a pet in the cabin of the aircraft. A Live Animal Acceptance Checklist must be completed and signed at the AEGEAN's check-in counter. Bookings for pets are accepted on a… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Carrier size 52 × 55 × 55 cm their container) (please note that dimensions should not exceed the following: 71cm length × 52cm width × 55cm height) Flights Domestic flights International flights Flights Direct Domestic flights €50 International… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 50 kg The total weight of the AVIH (including the container/box) must not exceed 50 kg verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Crate must have/be water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier their container) (please note that dimensions should not exceed the following: 71cm length × 52cm width × 55cm height) Flights Domestic flights International flights Flights Direct Domestic flights €50 International… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ Acceptedand only as cargo . From the UK: Dogs and cats permitted in cabin or hold , Except London Gatwick (LGW) , where only cargo transport is allowed. Each dog with cropped ears imported into Ireland —whether transported as… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesAegean Airlines will not transport the following snub-nosed breeds as checked baggage or cargo: Boston Terrier, Affenpinscher, Boxer (all breeds), Brussels Griffon, Bulldog (all breeds), Cane Corso, Chow Chow, Dogue De… verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds list Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Cane Corso Dogue de Bordeaux Brussels Griffon Affenpinscher Shar Pei Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mastiff As a precaution, AEGEAN and Olympic Air will not accept them as checked baggage or air cargo due to their inability to breathe easily and cool themselves down. The following embargo list of brachycephalic breeds is… verified 2026-07-11 Cargo: Minimum age 12 weeks …for the service animal is provided. Health & check-in Health condition Pets must be minimum 12 weeks old , with a valid anti-rabies vaccination verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Advance booking notice 2 hours Bookings are accepted up to 2 hours before flight departure verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ YesBooking & charges Request procedure (domestic & international routes) For GDS To request pet in cabin (PETC) carriage, you must: Insert the appropriate SSR entry in the booking before ticketing and prior to passenger… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Heat embargo 2°C The Heathrow Animal Reception Centre’s staff will carry out the PETS check and provided all documentation is correct and in order, the clearance process should not take more than 2 hours to complete. verified 2026-06-26 Cargo: Sedation allowed ✓ YesPets (cats or dogs) exceeding 8 kg total weight (animal + container) must be transported exclusively in the aircraft hold . The total weight of the AVIH (including the container/box) must not exceed 50 kg . Only dogs… verified 2026-07-07 Cargo: Animals in heat accepted ✓ Yests/animals; depending on their breed and size, they can travel in the cabin with you, be transported in the aircraft hold or transferred as cargo. Note: A Live Animal Acceptance Checklist must be completed and signed at… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NoPassengers travelling with infants are not permitted to carry PETC Passengers travelling with infants are not permitted to carry PETC verified 2026-06-01 Cargo: Carrier size 52 × 55 cm their container) (please note that dimensions should not exceed the following: 71cm length x 52cm width x 55cm height) Flights Domestic flights International flights Direct €50 €110 Connecting €55 €120 Cats or Dogs in… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Max weight (pet + crate) 50 kg Pets (cats or dogs) exceeding 8 kg total weight (animal + container) must be transported exclusively in the aircraft hold The total weight of the AVIH (including the container/box) must not exceed 50 kg verified 2026-06-30 Cargo: Crate must have/be water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier their container) (please note that dimensions should not exceed the following: 71cm length x 52cm width x 55cm height) Flights Domestic flights International flights Direct €50 €110 Connecting €55 €120 Cats or Dogs in… verified 2026-07-14 Health & documents Downloadable forms 📄 Breed verification form Airline-owned PDF auto-paired by pair_airline_pdfs_to_downloadable_forms — classified as breed_verification from URL keywords. verified 2026-06-14 Health certificate required ✓ Yes8″H (40cm x 25cm x 25cm) Related: Selecting a pet carrier that is airline compliant Forms required An EU Pet Passport (resident pets) or EU Health Certificate (non-resident pets) is required for inter-EU transport, and… verified 2026-07-20 Health certificate validity 10 days A health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian within 10 days of travel is also required. verified 2026-07-20 Health certificate · Validity days 10 days A health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian within 10 days of travel is also required. verified 2026-07-20 Other rules Minimum age 12 weeks For a vaccination to be considered valid, it must be applied after the microchip placement, and the pet must be at least 12 weeks old. verified 2026-07-14 Cabin pet spots must be reserved at least 2 hours before departure, so this is not something to sort at the gate. Call Aegean or add the pet to the booking the moment the ticket is confirmed. Space is limited per flight and closes early. Confirm the reservation shows the pet, then keep that confirmation number handy for check-in.
Snub-nosed breeds are not accepted in the Aegean cabin, so this rule decides the whole trip for affected dogs. Check the breed against the airline's restricted list before buying a ticket. Pugs, Bulldogs, Boxers and similar flat-faced breeds fall under this restriction. Contact Aegean directly to confirm the specific breed, then arrange a ground or specialist alternative if it is excluded.
Frequently asked
How many pets can I bring on Aegean Airlines? Aegean Airlines allows 5 in the cabin, up to 1 in the hold, per passenger. Each pet needs its own carrier. 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. Can snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds fly Aegean Airlines? Snub-nosed breeds such as bulldogs, pugs and Persian cats are not accepted in the cabin, not accepted in the hold. How much does it cost to fly a pet on Aegean Airlines? On flights within Metropolitan France, Aegean Airlines charges from 35 Eur in the cabin, one way per pet. Longer routes cost more — price your exact itinerary. 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. 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.
The cabin pet fee is 35 EUR one way, charged per flight rather than per booking. Budget 70 EUR for a round trip, and multiply again for any connecting segments. Pay it at check-in or during booking, and keep the receipt. Cabin travel caps the pet plus container at eight kilos, so weigh the carrier before arriving at the airport.
So that's the real picture on Aegean: cabin-friendly, breed-aware, and refreshingly clear once you know where to look. Every dog and route is different, though, which is exactly why guessing costs people money and stress. Build your personalized plan with Pawgo's plan-builder and it will map the exact steps for your dog and your dates. Cooper's done three international moves now, and a good plan made every one of them calmer.
Glossary
ISO chip 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.
