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Here's what nobody tells you about airBaltic: they'll take your dog three ways — cabin, cargo, or hold — but the number that matters is that cabin fee. It's real, and it stings a little. Mochi and I only ever fly cabin, no exceptions, so I've paid it more than once. Read on before you book, because the details bite you at the gate otherwise.
airBaltic'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 airBaltic 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✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo✓ Accepted
Cabin policy
Pets accepted✓ Acceptedverified 2026-07-14
One-way fee110 EURverified 2026-07-14
Minimum age15 weeksverified 2026-07-14
Advance booking notice4 hoursverified 2026-07-14
Advance booking required✓ Yesverified 2026-07-14
Max pets per passenger2verified 2026-07-14
Banned destinations✗ Yesverified 2026-07-14
Carrier size55 × 40 × 23 cmverified 2026-07-14
Max weight (pet + crate)8 kgverified 2026-07-14
Crate must have/bewater bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrierverified 2026-07-14
Cargo: Max weight (pet + crate)75 kgverified 2026-07-28
Cargo: Crate must have/behard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrierverified 2026-07-14
Health & documents
Health certificate required✓ Yesverified 2026-07-14
Health certificate validity10 daysverified 2026-07-14
Health certificate · Validity days10 daysverified 2026-07-14
Other rules
Minimum age15 weeksverified 2026-07-14
Book the cabin spot at least four hours before departure — later requests get turned away. Check the crate against airBaltic's dimensions first, because a crate that fails the rules gets the dog refused at the gate. For the hold, line the crate with absorbent material and label it with the pet's name, owner name, contact, and 'LIVE ANIMAL' before arrival.
Frequently asked
How many pets can I bring on airBaltic?
airBaltic allows 2 in the cabin, per passenger. Each pet needs its own carrier.
What is the cabin weight limit on airBaltic?
In the cabin, your pet plus its carrier must not exceed 8 kg. Heavier pets (up to 8 kg) travel in the hold.
How much does it cost to fly a pet on airBaltic?
On flights within Metropolitan France, airBaltic charges from 110 EUR in the cabin, and 75 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 airBaltic?
Add your pet to the booking at least 4 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.
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.
Budget 110 EUR for one cabin dog, one way. That price covers any pet under 32 kg including the crate, so a small dog and a large one pay the same amount. Pay it per direction — a round trip doubles the figure to 220 EUR. Confirm the charge when booking the cabin slot, not at the airport counter.
So there you go — airBaltic is friendlier to dogs than most, but the fine print is where trips go sideways. Don't guess your way through it. Let Pawgo build you a personalized plan for your exact route, dog, and dates, so you know the fee, the crate rules, and the booking window before you're standing at the counter. Build your plan, then go enjoy the trip.
