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airBaltic is one of the more pet-friendly European carriers: small dogs and cats ride in the cabin, and larger pets can travel in the hold, so you are not forced into a single option. The cabin fee is a flat 79 EUR one way, which makes budgeting straightforward. I still remember pricing three airlines for Mochi and airBaltic being the one that actually added up.
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
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In the cabin✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo✓ Accepted
Cabin policy
Pets accepted✓ Acceptedverified 2026-07-14
One-way fee79 EURverified 2026-08-14
Minimum age15 weeksverified 2026-08-13
Max pets per passenger2verified 2026-07-14
Carrier size55 × 40 × 23 cmverified 2026-08-29
Max weight (pet + crate)8 kgverified 2026-08-28
Crate must have/bewater bowl, ventilated, absorbent liner, a carrierverified 2026-08-29
Cargo: Max weight (pet + crate)75 kgverified 2026-08-12
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 2026-08-13
Health certificate validity10 daysverified 2026-07-14
Health certificate · Validity days10 daysverified 2026-07-14
Other rules
Minimum age15 weeksverified 2026-08-28
airBaltic sets the minimum age to fly at 15 weeks, in line with EU rules, and this applies to pets travelling in the hold as well as the cabin. Confirm the pet's age against the travel date, not the booking date. A pet that is 15 weeks when booked but younger on an earlier rebooked flight will not qualify.
The published cabin fee on airBaltic is 79 EUR one way per pet. Budget it per direction, so a round trip is two charges, and add it on top of your own fare rather than expecting it bundled. Pay the pet fee at the time of booking online where possible, since adding a pet later can be harder to arrange.
airBaltic rewards a little planning: a flat 79 EUR cabin fee, a clear 15 week age floor, and a real hold option if your pet is too big for the cabin. Put your actual route and pet size into a Pawgo personalized plan and it will confirm which cabin-or-hold path applies and what the trip will cost, one direction at a time.
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.
Auto-generated from verified data · Last updated: August 29, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my dog in the cabin on airBaltic?
Yes, airBaltic allows dogs and cats in the cabin, with the pet and its carrier weighing up to 8 kg together.Build my pet's travel plan →
What are the pet carrier size limits for airBaltic?
The cabin carrier limit on airBaltic is 55 x 40 x 23 cm (L x W x H). Exact limits vary by aircraft. Compute your carrier fit at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
How much does it cost to fly with a pet on airBaltic?
Does airBaltic require a health certificate for pets?
Yes, airBaltic requires a health certificate for pets. It must be issued within 10 days of travel. 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 airBaltic?
Yes, airBaltic 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 →
In the cabin, your pet plus its carrier must not exceed 8 kg. Heavier pets (up to 8 kg) travel in the hold.Build my pet's travel plan →
How much does it cost to fly a pet on airBaltic?
On flights within Metropolitan France, airBaltic charges from 79 EUR in the cabin, one way per pet. Longer routes cost more — price your exact itinerary.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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