Shipping a big dog like Cooper feels daunting, so let me point you at what actually matters with Aeroflot. The headline here is that dogs are accepted in the cabin, which changes everything if your companion fits the limits. That single fact turns a stressful cargo debate into a manageable checklist. Here's what I wish someone had told me before we started booking, so you skip the panic and move straight to preparation.
Aeroflot'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 Aeroflot 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 ✓ Acceptedhan dogs, cats and birds should contact the airline to determine if and how the airline will transport their pets. Aeroflot Pet Policy – In Cabin If your dog or cat meets the requirements listed in Delta Airline’s pet… verified 2026-07-14 Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesBrachycephalic breeds are not permitted to fly in the cabin (see BANNED BREEDS below). verified 2026-07-14 Snub-nosed breeds list Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Japanese Chin Mastiff Cold-blooded animals are exempt from these restrictions. verified 2026-07-14 Advance booking notice 6 hours Reservations You must notify Aeroflot that you are traveling with a pet more than 6 hours prior to flight time. verified 2026-07-14 Advance booking required ✓ YesReservations You must notify Aeroflot that you are traveling with a pet more than 6 hours prior to flight time Reservations You must notify Aeroflot that you are traveling with a pet more than 6 hours prior to flight… verified 2026-07-14 Booking method Reservations cannot be made online You must notify Aeroflot that you are traveling with a pet more than 6 hours prior to flight time. Reservations cannot be made online. verified 2026-07-14 Sedation needs vet approval ✓ YesSedatives may only be administered under a veterinarian’s guidance. verified 2026-07-14 Carrier size 125 × 30 × 20 cm …and carrier must not exceed 33 lbs. (15 kg) in this case. Maximum dimensions for hard carriers are 50 x 35 x 30 cm in Comfort and Economy class salons and 50 x 40 x 30 cm in the Business class salon. Maximum dimensions… verified 2026-07-14 Max weight (pet + crate) 8 kg …time. Reservations cannot be made online. Age/Weight requirements The weight of your pet should not exceed 8 kg/18lbs (including pet and carrier). Pet carrier requirements Your pet’s carrier must: Have adequate… verified 2026-07-14 Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrier …and carrier must not exceed 33 lbs. (15 kg) in this case. Maximum dimensions for hard carriers are 50 x 35 x 30 cm in Comfort and Economy class salons and 50 x 40 x 30 cm in the Business class salon. Maximum dimensions… verified 2026-07-14 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedUnaccompanied, very large pets or pets flying to countries that require that pets enter under air cargo will travel as manifest cargo in the hold. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesBrachycephalic breeds are not permitted to fly in the cabin (see BANNED BREEDS below). verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Japanese Chin Mastiff Cold-blooded animals are exempt from these restrictions. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ YesReservations You must notify Aeroflot that you are traveling with a pet more than 6 hours prior to flight time Reservations You must notify Aeroflot that you are traveling with a pet more than 6 hours prior to flight… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Sedation needs vet approval ✓ YesSedatives may only be administered under a veterinarian’s guidance. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 15 kg Each passenger may bring up to two pet containers: one under the seat (maximum weight including the carrier 17 lbs (8 kg)) and one on an adjacent passenger seat (maximum weight including the carrier 33 lbs (15 kg)) verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Crate must have/be ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrier Pet carrier requirements Your pet’s carrier must: Have adequate ventilation on at least 3 sides (domestic US) or 4 sides (international) Be large enough for your pet to stand up and turn around comfor verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedUnaccompanied, very large pets or pets flying to countries that require that pets enter under air cargo will travel as manifest cargo in the hold. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesRelated: Why temperatures matte for pets flying in the cargo hold verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds list Brachycephalic Note that the temperature restrictions for summer travel are lower for brachycephalic (snub-nosed) pets. Cold-blooded animals are exempt from these restrictions. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: One-way fee 61 EUR The fees for traveling with a pet in the hold are 92 EUR for international flights and 61 EUR for domestic flights verified 2026-06-05 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ YesReservations You must notify Aeroflot that you are traveling with a pet more than 6 hours prior to flight time Reservations You must notify Aeroflot that you are traveling with a pet more than 6 hours prior to flight… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Booking method Sales Office Reservations Contact an Aeroflot Freight Sales Office to make reservations for your pet to fly as air cargo verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Sedation needs vet approval ✓ YesSedatives may only be administered under a veterinarian’s guidance. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Carrier size 125 cm For animals traveling in the cabin, the maximum dimensions for hard-sided carriers are 49" (125 cm), while soft pet carriers can be up to 53" (135 cm) Aeroflot Contact Center at (866) 879-7647. verified 2026-06-30 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrier For animals traveling in the cabin, the maximum dimensions for hard-sided carriers are 49" (125 cm), while soft pet carriers can be up to 53" (135 cm) Aeroflot Contact Center at (866) 879-7647. verified 2026-06-30 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ YesForms Required International travel: A health certificate issued within 14 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and ferrets) and all forms required for your destination country. verified 2026-07-14 Health certificate validity 14 days Forms Required International travel: A health certificate issued within 14 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and ferrets) and all forms required for your… verified 2026-07-14 Rabies vaccination · Booster required ✓ YesAge requirements Your pet must be vaccinated for rabies no sooner than 3 months of age and wait for 30 days before flight. verified 2026-07-14 Health certificate valid within days · Health certificate valid within days 14 days Forms Required International travel: A health certificate issued within 14 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and ferrets) and all forms required for your destination country. verified 2026-07-14 Service & assistance animals Fee waived ✓ YesRelated: How to clear airport security with a pet Cost Domestic: 3200P – 4300P | $37 USD – $49 USD International: €75 – €120 | $82 USD – $132 USD Service dog pet policy All service dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge verified 2026-07-14 Recognized ✓ Yes9 USD International: €75 – €120 | $82 USD – $132 USD Service dog pet policy All service dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge. verified 2026-07-14 Cabin allowed ✓ Yesbin, it will need an airline-compliant pet carrier unless you are flying with a service dog who is trained to assist you in a task required to address a physical or medical disability. Pets allowed on Aeroflot in the… verified 2026-07-14 Recognized organizations trained by a person or organization that specializes in service dog training They must be trained by a person or organization that specializes in service dog training to provide specific tasks for a person with a disability. verified 2026-07-14 In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ Acceptedhan dogs, cats and birds should contact the airline to determine if and how the airline will transport their pets. Aeroflot Pet Policy – In Cabin If your dog or cat meets the requirements listed in Delta Airline’s pet… verified 2026-07-14 Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesBrachycephalic breeds are not permitted to fly in the cabin (see BANNED BREEDS below). verified 2026-07-14 Snub-nosed breeds list Bulldogs Related: Why temperatures matte for pets flying in the cargo hold verified 2026-07-14 Advance booking notice 6 hours ust notify Aeroflot that you are traveling with a pet more than 6 hours prior to flight time. Reservations cannot be made verified 2026-07-14 Advance booking required ✓ YesReservations You must notify Aeroflot that you are traveling with a pet more than 6 hours prior to flight time Reservations You must notify Aeroflot that you are traveling with a pet more than 6 hours prior to flight… verified 2026-07-14 Booking method phone …animals that exceed the weight limits, Aeroflot Cargo provides a solution. You can contact Aeroflot Cargo by phone at (+8) (499)-755-2-555 or by email at cargo@aeroflot.ru for more information. verified 2026-07-14 Sedation needs vet approval ✓ YesSedatives may only be administered under a veterinarian’s guidance. verified 2026-07-14 Carrier size 44 × 30 × 20 cm …and carrier must not exceed 33 lbs. (15 kg) in this case. Maximum dimensions for hard carriers are 50 x 35 x 30 cm in Comfort and Economy class salons and 50 x 40 x 30 cm in the Business class salon. Maximum dimensions… verified 2026-07-14 Max weight (pet + crate) 8 kg …time. Reservations cannot be made online. Age/Weight requirements The weight of your pet should not exceed 8 kg/18lbs (including pet and carrier). Pet carrier requirements Your pet’s carrier must: Have adequate… verified 2026-07-14 Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrier …and carrier must not exceed 33 lbs. (15 kg) in this case. Maximum dimensions for hard carriers are 50 x 35 x 30 cm in Comfort and Economy class salons and 50 x 40 x 30 cm in the Business class salon. Maximum dimensions… verified 2026-07-14 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedUnaccompanied, very large pets or pets flying to countries that require that pets enter under air cargo will travel as manifest cargo in the hold. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesRelated: Why temperatures matte for pets flying in the cargo hold verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list Bulldogs Related: Why temperatures matte for pets flying in the cargo hold verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Advance booking notice 6 hours Reservations You must notify Aeroflot that you are traveling with a pet more than 6 hours prior to flight time. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ YesReservations You must notify Aeroflot that you are traveling with a pet more than 6 hours prior to flight time Reservations You must notify Aeroflot that you are traveling with a pet more than 6 hours prior to flight… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Sedation needs vet approval ✓ YesSedatives may only be administered under a veterinarian’s guidance. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 15 kg …carrier 17 lbs (8 kg)) and one on an adjacent passenger seat (maximum weight including the carrier 33 lbs (15 kg)) Each passenger may bring verified 2026-07-01 Hold: Crate must have/be ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner Pet carrier requirements Your pet’s carrier must: Have adequate ventilation on at least 3 sides (domestic US) or 4 sides (international) Be large enough for your pet to stand up and turn around comfor verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedAeroflot Airlines will ship warm blooded animals such as dogs, cats, birds, other domestic animals such as ferrets, frets, fennecs, lories, raccoons, meerkats, foxes, ornamental hedgehogs, mini rabbits, toy rabbits, and… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesRelated: Why temperatures matte for pets flying in the cargo hold verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: One-way fee 61 EUR The fees for traveling with a pet in the hold are 92 EUR for international flights and 61 EUR for domestic flights verified 2026-06-05 Cargo: Advance booking notice 6 hours Reservations You must notify Aeroflot that you are traveling with a pet more than 6 hours prior to flight time. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ YesReservations You must notify Aeroflot that you are traveling with a pet more than 6 hours prior to flight time. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Booking method Office Reservations Contact an Aeroflot Freight Sales Office to make reservations for your pet to fly as air cargo verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Sedation needs vet approval ✓ YesSedatives may only be administered under a veterinarian’s guidance. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Carrier size 125 cm For animals traveling in the cabin, the maximum dimensions for hard-sided carriers are 49" (125 cm), while soft pet carriers can be up to 53" (135 cm) Aeroflot Contact Center at (866) 879-7647. verified 2026-06-30 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrier For animals traveling in the cabin, the maximum dimensions for hard-sided carriers are 49" (125 cm), while soft pet carriers can be up to 53" (135 cm) Aeroflot Contact Center at (866) 879-7647. verified 2026-06-30 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ YesForms Required International travel: A health certificate issued within 14 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and ferrets) and all forms required for your destination country Forms Required… verified 2026-07-14 Health certificate validity 14 days Forms Required International travel: A health certificate issued within 14 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and ferrets) and all forms required for your… verified 2026-07-14 Health certificate · Validity days 14 days Forms Required International travel: A health certificate issued within 14 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and ferrets) and all forms r verified 2026-07-14 Aeroflot international travel requires a health certificate issued within 14 days of travel. Book the veterinary appointment inside that 14-day window, not earlier. A certificate dated 15 days before departure will be rejected at check-in. Count backward from the flight date and schedule the vet visit accordingly. Bring the certificate alongside proof of rabies vaccination and every destination-country form.
Frequently asked
How much does it cost to fly a pet on Aeroflot? On flights within Metropolitan France, Aeroflot charges from 75 EUR in the cabin, one way per pet. Longer routes cost more — price your exact itinerary. 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. 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.
Aeroflot charges 57 EUR for a domestic one-way cargo booking. Budget 57 EUR per direction, and double it for a round trip. This figure covers the cargo transport charge only. Confirm the domestic rate applies to the specific route before paying. International cargo carries higher charges, so verify the destination category rather than assuming the 57 EUR domestic price.
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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.
