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Let's talk about flying your dog with Aer Lingus, because one detail trips people up fast: the cabin is off the table. Dogs travel by cargo only, and that changes your entire prep timeline. The science here is simpler than it sounds once you know the rules upfront. Too many owners discover this at the airport counter instead of at home. Read the checklist below carefully before you book anything at all.
Aer Lingus'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 Aer Lingus handles your pet
Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Tap the to read the exact wording; the opens the source page.
In the cabin✗ Not accepted
In the hold / cargo✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breedsNot accepted
Cabin policy
Pets accepted✗ Not acceptedverified 2026-10-09
Hold & cargo policy
Hold: Pets accepted✗ Not acceptedverified 2026-10-09
Cargo: Crate must have/behard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, live-animal label, a carrierverified 2026-10-09
Health & documents
Health certificate required✓ Yesverified 2026-10-09
Cargo bookings for a dog must be made at least 48 hours before departure. Reserve the pet slot before finalizing any flight. Confirm the 48-hour reservation directly with the carrier, not through a third-party site. A dog without a confirmed cargo booking made inside that window will not fly. Lock the reservation early to hold the space.
The one-way cargo fee for a dog is 1000 EUR. Budget 1000 EUR per direction, and double it for a round trip carried both ways. Confirm the exact 1000 EUR charge at booking, since it applies per one-way segment. Set this figure aside before comparing ticket prices. Treat the cargo fee as separate from the passenger fare.
So here's the short version: cargo-only for dogs, a 48-hour booking window, and real fees to budget for. None of it is hard once it's mapped out. Pixel taught me that early prep beats airport panic every time. Build your personalized plan with Pawgo's plan-builder, plug in your route and your dog's details, and get every deadline and document laid out for your actual trip.
Does Aer Lingus allow brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds?
Aer Lingus 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 →
Does Aer Lingus require a health certificate for pets?
Yes, Aer Lingus 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 Aer Lingus?
Yes, Aer Lingus 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 →
Can snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds fly Aer Lingus?
Snub-nosed breeds such as bulldogs, pugs and Persian cats are not accepted in the hold.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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