Ciao, Marco here. Air Europa lets dogs ride in the cabin, and for a small frenchie like Mochi that single line is everything. Cabin-only, always, because brachy noses and cargo holds do not mix. Here's what nobody tells you: the friendly cabin acceptance hides a stack of quirks that can trip you at the gate. Let me walk you through the ones that caught me.
Air Europa'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 Air Europa 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 dogs and cats will be accepted verified 2026-07-14 Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesBrachycephalic (snub-nose) breeds, including Boston Terriers, Boxers, Brussels Griffons, Chines Pugs, Chow Chows, Dutch Pugs, English Bulldogs, and more, can only be accepted in the cabin and not in the hold.… verified 2026-07-20 Snub-nosed breeds list Bulldog Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Cane Corso Brussels Griffon Affenpinscher Shar Pei Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mastiff THE FOLLOWING ANIMAL BREEDS AND CROSSBREEDS OF ANIMALS ARE CONSIDERED TO BE BRACHYCEPHALIC : Dogs: Affenpinscher, American Bully, Boston Terrier, Boxer (all breeds), Bulldog (all breeds), Cane corso, Dogo of Bordeaux,… verified 2026-07-28 One-way fee 35 EUR …plastic conveyors are not allowed. Prices for animals in the cabin domestic Spain and Balearic Islands EUR 35 USD 36 GBP 30 CHF 35 Canary Islands, Europe, Africa and Intra-America EUR 50 US verified 2026-07-14 Advance booking notice 24 hours …in addition to the aforementioned requirements, they must be treated against Echinococcus between 120 and 24 hours prior to entering the destination country. verified 2026-07-14 Advance booking required ✓ Yesthe United Kingdom Government) from the United Kingdom animal reception centre at least 72 hours before flight. The customer must present the pre-approval letter before boarding a flight to United Kingdom. You may also… verified 2026-07-14 Max pets per passenger 5 Each passenger can be accompanied by up to 5 pets between the cabin and the hold. verified 2026-07-14 Banned destinations ✗ Yescurred as a result of the refusal of departure and/or entry into the country. Each passenger can be accompanied by up to 5 pets between the cabin and the hold. If you need to travel with more than 5 pets, you can do so… verified 2026-07-14 Nursing allowed ✗ NoLaboratory animals, animals who are not weaned or pregnant animals will not be permitted Laboratory animals, animals who are not weaned or pregnant animals will not be permitted verified 2026-07-20 Banned breeds list American Bully as brachycephalic (snub-nose) and can only be accepted into the cabin and not the hold: Affenpinscher, American Bully, Boston Terrier, Boxer (all breeds), Bulldog (all breeds), Bullmastiff, Cane Corso, Pug (all breeds),… verified 2026-07-20 Season restrictions 15 June to 15 September Pets will not be accepted in the cargo hold on flights from 15 June to 15 September, both dates included, if the flight makes a connection in Madrid between 11am and 8pm verified 2026-07-20 Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NoLaboratory animals, animals who are not weaned or pregnant animals will not be permitted verified 2026-07-20 Carrier size 30 × 30 × 40 cm Maximum measurements of carrier: 40 x 30 x 30 cm verified 2026-07-14 Max weight (pet + crate) 10 kg Therefore, they can only travel as companion pets in the cabin, provided that they do not exceed 10 kg, including their container. verified 2026-07-14 Crate must have/be soft-sided ok, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrier Maximum measurements of carrier: 40 x 30 x 30 cm verified 2026-07-14 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedIslands, Europe, Africa and Intra-America EUR 50 USD 52 GBP 43 CHF 49 LONG-HAUL (Miami, Santo Domingo, New York, Punta Cana, San José) EUR 150 USD 155 GBP 130 CHF 148 LONG-HAUL (OTHER ROUTES) EUR 175 USD 181 GBP 152 CHF… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesBrachycephalic dogs and cats that exceed 8 kg (including the carrier) are not permitted to travel in the aircraft hold as pets. verified 2026-07-28 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Bullmastiff Cane Corso Dogue de Bordeaux Brussels Griffon Affenpinscher Shar Pei Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mastiff The following will be considered brachycephalic breeds: Dogs: Affenpinscher, American Bully, Boston Terrier, Boxer (all breeds), Bulldog (all breeds), Bullmastiff, Cane Corso, Pug (all breeds), Chin / Japanese Spaniel… verified 2026-07-28 Hold: One-way fee 90 EUR PRICES OF ANIMALS IN THE HOLD Mainland Spain Balearic Islands, balearic and canary interisland EUR 90 USD 93 GBP 78 CHF 89 Canary Islands, Europe, Africa and intra-america EUR 150 USD 155 GBP 130 CHF 148 Long… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ Yesthe United Kingdom Government) from the United Kingdom animal reception centre at least 72 hours before flight. The customer must present the pre-approval letter before boarding a flight to United Kingdom. You may also… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Booking method phone To transport other animals in the hold, please contact Air Europa Cargo (phone: 934 90 40 38) verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Nursing allowed ✗ NoLaboratory animals, animals who are not weaned or pregnant animals will not be permitted Laboratory animals, animals who are not weaned or pregnant animals will not be permitted verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Season restrictions 15 June to 15 September Pets will not be accepted in the cargo hold on flights from 15 June to 15 September, both dates included, if the flight makes a connection in Madrid between 11am and 8pm verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NoLaboratory animals, animals who are not weaned or pregnant animals will not be permitted verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Carrier size 40 cm …Guidelines For pets traveling in the cabin, carriers should not exceed the dimensions 15" x 11" x 11" (40 cm x 30 cm x 30 cm) and the weight limitation for pets and carriers is 22 lbs (10 ect to possible surcharges… verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 14 kg …carrier, provided that they are all the same species and that the maximum weight does not exceed 30 lbs (14 kg) or up to 3 pets if they are from the same litter and no older than 6 months. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrier …Guidelines For pets traveling in the cabin, carriers should not exceed the dimensions 15" x 11" x 11" (40 cm x 30 cm x 30 cm) and the weight limitation for pets and carriers is 22 lbs (10 ect to possible surcharges… verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedAnimals in the hold Only cats and dogs will be accepted verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesBrachycephalic dogs and cats that exceed 8 kg (including the carrier) are not permitted to travel in the aircraft hold as pets verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds list Bulldog Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Cane Corso Brussels Griffon Affenpinscher Shar Pei Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mastiff THE FOLLOWING ANIMAL BREEDS AND CROSSBREEDS OF ANIMALS ARE CONSIDERED TO BE BRACHYCEPHALIC : Dogs: Affenpinscher, American Bully, Boston Terrier, Boxer (all breeds), Bulldog (all breeds), Cane corso, Dogo of Bordeaux,… verified 2026-07-28 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ Yesthe United Kingdom Government) from the United Kingdom animal reception centre at least 72 hours before flight. The customer must present the pre-approval letter before boarding a flight to United Kingdom. You may also… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Max pets per passenger 5 Each passenger can be accompanied by up to 5 pets between the cabin and the hold verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Nursing allowed ✗ NoLaboratory animals, animals who are not weaned or pregnant animals will not be permitted Laboratory animals, animals who are not weaned or pregnant animals will not be permitted verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Season restrictions June 15–September 15 Pets will not be accepted on connecting flights in Madrid from June 15–September 15 between 11 am–8 pm due to heat restrictions verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NoLaboratory animals, animals who are not weaned or pregnant animals will not be permitted verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Carrier size 30 × 134 × 50 cm The maximum dimensions of the kennel are 83 cm height x 121 cm width x 134 cm cm length. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Max weight (pet + crate) 50 kg Make sure the combined weight of your pet and kennel does not exceed 50 kg verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Crate must have/be ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrier The maximum dimensions of the kennel are 83 cm height x 121 cm width x 134 cm cm length. verified 2026-07-14 Health & documents Downloadable forms 📄 Other form Airline-owned PDF auto-paired by pair_airline_pdfs_to_downloadable_forms — classified as other_form from URL keywords. verified 2026-06-14 Health certificate required ✓ YesForms Required All pets must be accompanied with proof of vaccinations, a health certificate issued 10 days or less prior to travel as well as all documentation required for their destination country. verified 2026-07-20 Health certificate validity 10 days Forms Required A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and ferrets) and all forms required for your destination country. verified 2026-07-20 Microchip · Required ✓ YesTravel to Spain from a Member State of the European Union To bring a dog or cat into Spain, it must: Be identified with a microchip or tattoo (if it was done before July 3, 2011) provided that it remains legible. verified 2026-07-28 Health certificate · Issuer a licensed veterinarian line compliant Forms required Domestic within Spain: EU Pet Passport or General Health Certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian within 10 days of travel and proof of rabies vaccination Inter EU : Proof of mi verified 2026-07-20 Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ YesForms Required A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and ferrets) and all forms required for your destination country. verified 2026-07-20 Health certificate valid within days · Health certificate valid within days 10 days Forms Required All pets must be accompanied with proof of vaccinations, a health certificate issued 10 days or less prior to travel as well as all documentation required for their destination country. verified 2026-07-20 Other rules Assistance animals accepted ✗ NoBrachycephalic dogs and cats that exceed 8 kg (including the carrier) are not permitted to travel in the aircraft hold as pets. verified 2026-07-14 Service & assistance animals Fee waived ✓ YesYou may travel with your service animal on your lap or within your foot space on the aircraft free of charge verified 2026-07-14 Recognized ✓ YesAt Air Europa we welcome service animals on board verified 2026-07-14 Cabin allowed ✓ YesYou may travel with your service animal on your lap or within your foot space on the aircraft free of charge verified 2026-07-14 Esa recognized ✗ Noemotional support animals, comfort animals, companionship animals, and service animals in training are not service animals verified 2026-07-14 Breed restrictions Service animals A service animal means a dog, regardless of breed Europa Spain Service animals At Air Europa we welcome service animals on board. Service animals A service animal means a dog, regardless of breed or type, that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benef verified 2026-07-06 Advance notice hours 48 hours you will need to contact our Customer Service preferably at least 48 hours before the flight verified 2026-07-14 Documentation required ✓ YesService animals must have the relevant supporting documentation verified 2026-07-14 Recognized organizations ADI IGDF ONCE an accredited member of ADI (Assistance Dogs International) or IGDF (International Guide Dog Federation) verified 2026-07-14 In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ Acceptedonly dogs and cats will be accepted verified 2026-07-14 Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesBrachycephalic (snub-nose) breeds, including Boston Terriers, Boxers, Brussels Griffons, Chines Pugs, Chow Chows, Dutch Pugs, English Bulldogs, and more, can only be accepted in the cabin and not in the hold.… verified 2026-07-20 Snub-nosed breeds list Burmese Burmese Cats: Burmese, Burmese Shorthair, Exotic Cat, Himalayan and Persian verified 2026-07-14 One-way fee 35 EUR Rigid plastic conveyors are not allowed. Prices for animals in the cabin domestic Spain and Balearic Islands EUR 35 USD 36 GBP 30 CHF 35 Canary Islands, Europe, Africa and Intra-America EUR 50 USD 52 GBP 43 CHF 49 LO verified 2026-07-20 Advance booking notice 72 hours …travel scheme set by the United Kingdom Government) from the United Kingdom animal reception centre at least 72 hours before flight. verified 2026-07-14 Advance booking required ✓ Yesthe United Kingdom Government) from the United Kingdom animal reception centre at least 72 hours before flight. The customer must present the pre-approval letter before boarding a flight to United Kingdom. You may also… verified 2026-07-14 Max pets per passenger 5 Each passenger can be accompanied by up to 5 pets between the cabin and the hold. verified 2026-07-14 Booking method telephone …are not acceptable. It is also crucial to mark your pet's carrier with your name, address, and contact telephone number clearly and visibly. verified 2026-07-20 Nursing allowed ✗ NoLaboratory animals, animals who are not weaned or pregnant animals will not be permitted Laboratory animals, animals who are not weaned or pregnant animals will not be permitted verified 2026-07-20 Banned breeds list American Bully as brachycephalic (snub-nose) and can only be accepted into the cabin and not the hold: Affenpinscher, American Bully, Boston Terrier, Boxer (all breeds), Bulldog (all breeds), Bullmastiff, Cane Corso, Pug (all breeds),… verified 2026-07-20 Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NoLaboratory animals, animals who are not weaned or pregnant animals will not be permitted verified 2026-07-20 Carrier size 30 × 30 × 40 cm Maximum measurements of carrier: 40 x 30 x 30 cm verified 2026-07-14 Max weight (pet + crate) 10 kg The overall weight of the carrier and pet cannot exceed 10 kg verified 2026-07-14 Crate must have/be soft-sided ok, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrier Maximum measurements of carrier: 40 x 30 x 30 cm verified 2026-07-14 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedIslands, Europe, Africa and Intra-America EUR 50 USD 52 GBP 43 CHF 49 LONG-HAUL (Miami, Santo Domingo, New York, Punta Cana, San José) EUR 150 USD 155 GBP 130 CHF 148 LONG-HAUL (OTHER ROUTES) EUR 175 USD 181 GBP 152 CHF… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesBrachycephalic dogs and cats that exceed 8 kg (including the carrier) are not permitted to travel in the aircraft hold as pets. verified 2026-07-28 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list Bulldog Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Cane Corso Brussels Griffon Affenpinscher Shar Pei Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mastiff Was this information interesting for you? Yes No Restrictions for transporting brachycephalic animals in the aircraft hold Transporting certain brachycephalic breeds (short-muzzled or flat-faced) can pose a high risk of… verified 2026-07-11 Hold: One-way fee 90 EUR PRICES OF ANIMALS IN THE HOLD Mainland Spain Balearic Islands, balearic and canary interisland EUR 90 USD 93 GBP 78 CHF 89 Canary Islands, Europe, Africa and intra-america EUR 150 USD 155 GBP 130 CHF 148 Long… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ Yesthe United Kingdom Government) from the United Kingdom animal reception centre at least 72 hours before flight. The customer must present the pre-approval letter before boarding a flight to United Kingdom. You may also… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Booking method phone To transport other animals in the hold, please contact Air Europa Cargo (phone: 934 90 40 38) verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Nursing allowed ✗ NoLaboratory animals, animals who are not weaned or pregnant animals will not be permitted Laboratory animals, animals who are not weaned or pregnant animals will not be permitted verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NoLaboratory animals, animals who are not weaned or pregnant animals will not be permitted verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Carrier size 40 cm …Guidelines For pets traveling in the cabin, carriers should not exceed the dimensions 15" x 11" x 11" (40 cm x 30 cm x 30 cm) and the weight limitation for pets and carriers is 22 lbs (10 ect to possible surcharges… verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 14 kg …carrier, provided that they are all the same species and that the maximum weight does not exceed 30 lbs (14 kg) or up to 3 pets if they are from the same litter and no older than 6 months. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, ventilated, IATA-compliant, a carrier …Guidelines For pets traveling in the cabin, carriers should not exceed the dimensions 15" x 11" x 11" (40 cm x 30 cm x 30 cm) and the weight limitation for pets and carriers is 22 lbs (10 ect to possible surcharges… verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedAnimals in the hold Only cats and dogs will be accepted verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesBrachycephalic dogs and cats that exceed 8 kg (including the carrier) are not permitted to travel in the aircraft hold as pets verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds list Bulldog Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Cane Corso Brussels Griffon Affenpinscher Shar Pei Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mastiff THE FOLLOWING ANIMAL BREEDS AND CROSSBREEDS OF ANIMALS ARE CONSIDERED TO BE BRACHYCEPHALIC : Dogs: Affenpinscher, American Bully, Boston Terrier, Boxer (all breeds), Bulldog (all breeds), Cane corso, Dogo of Bordeaux,… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ YesContact Air Europa Cargo at 934 90 40 38 to make reservations for your pet. verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Max pets per passenger 5 Each passenger can be accompanied by up to 5 pets between the cabin and the hold verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Nursing allowed ✗ NoLaboratory animals, animals who are not weaned or pregnant animals will not be permitted Laboratory animals, animals who are not weaned or pregnant animals will not be permitted verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NoLaboratory animals, animals who are not weaned or pregnant animals will not be permitted verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Carrier size 30 × 134 cm The maximum dimensions of the kennel are 83 cm height x 121 cm width x 134 cm cm length. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Max weight (pet + crate) 50 kg Make sure the combined weight of your pet and kennel does not exceed 50 kg verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrier The maximum dimensions of the kennel are 83 cm height x 121 cm width x 134 cm cm length. verified 2026-07-14 Health & documents Downloadable forms 📄 Other form Airline-owned PDF auto-paired by pair_airline_pdfs_to_downloadable_forms — classified as other_form from URL keywords. verified 2026-06-14 Health certificate required ✓ YesPets animales Of compañía (Dogs as Cats) must That Have Of all required vaccinations. ... passengers must be in possession of the Official Healt[h Certificate] verified 2026-06-19 Health certificate validity 10 days Forms Required A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and ferrets) and all forms required for your destination country. verified 2026-07-20 Health certificate · Validity days 10 days …of the Official Health Card or Certificate of Good Health issued by an official veterinarian within 10 days prior to the flight's departure, for both the outbound and return flights. verified 2026-07-14 Air Europa requires cabin pet booking at least 24 hours before departure. Reserve the pet slot the moment the ticket is confirmed, never at the airport. For flights to Finland, Ireland, Malta or Norway, arrange the Echinococcus tapeworm treatment between 120 and 24 hours before arrival. Book the vet appointment inside that window and keep the stamped record ready for check-in.
Air Europa bans brachycephalic dogs and cats over 8 kg, carrier included, from the aircraft hold. Weigh the animal together with its container before booking any hold travel. A snub-nosed dog at or under that combined limit may still qualify for the hold; above it, book cabin transport instead. Confirm the total weight at check-in to avoid rejection.
Frequently asked
How many pets can I bring on Air Europa? Air Europa allows 5 in the cabin, per passenger. Each pet needs its own carrier. What is the cabin weight limit on Air Europa? In the cabin, your pet plus its carrier must not exceed 10 kg. Can snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds fly Air Europa? Snub-nosed breeds such as bulldogs, pugs and Persian cats are not accepted in the hold. How much does it cost to fly a pet on Air Europa? On flights within Metropolitan France, Air Europa charges from 35 EUR in the cabin, and 90 EUR in the hold, one way per pet. Longer routes cost more — price your exact itinerary. How far in advance must I book my pet on Air Europa? Add your pet to the booking at least 24 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 Air Europa cabin pet fee is 35 EUR one way. Budget 70 EUR for a round trip and pay per direction, not once. The charge is non-refundable, so confirm the flight before paying. A single container may hold up to 3 animals of the same species when weight and size limits are met, still at one fee.
So that's Air Europa, gate quirks and all. Get the cabin slot locked 24 hours out, weigh Mochi with the bag, keep 35 EUR ready each way, and you skip the drama I once created. Every airline hides a different trap, so don't wing it. Build your personalized plan with Pawgo's plan-builder for your actual route and dates, and let the tool catch the detail before the check-in agent does.
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.
