Okay, Azul just made my Brazil-adventure shortlist and I'm buzzing! Here's the headline: dogs fly in the CABIN, which means Nala stays right at my feet instead of riding cargo somewhere below. That single yes changes everything for an anxious herder who has, let's say, strong opinions about layovers. There are weight rules and a fee to plan around, but cabin travel? That's the green light we chase.

Azul Brazilian Airlines'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 Azul Brazilian Airlines handles your pet

Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Hover the to read the exact wording; the opens the source page.

In the cabin Accepted
In the hold / cargo Not accepted

Cabin policy

Pets accepted Accepted“Only dogs or cats can travel, starting from 4 months old and weighing up to 10kg (including PET and carrier).”
One-way fee150 EUR“*or BRL 1.400,00 / EUR 150,00 / ARS 300.000,00”
Advance booking required Yes“The authorization is to allow your PET to enter the airport area and must be requested in advance.”
Max pets per flight3“In total, up to 3 PETS per flight are allowed on trips within Brazil.”
Max pets per passenger1“Each person can only bring 1 PET during the flight.”
Min age weeks17 weeks“Only dogs or cats can travel, starting from 4 months old and weighing up to 10kg (including PET and carrier).”
Carrier size43 × 31.5 × 20 cm“It must be a maximum of 20 cm in height, 31.5 cm in width, and 43 cm in length.”
Max weight (pet + crate)10 kg“Only dogs or cats can travel, starting from 4 months old and weighing up to 10kg (including PET and carrier).”
Crate must have/behard-sided ok, soft-sided ok, absorbent liner, a carrier“It must be a maximum of 20 cm in height, 31.5 cm in width, and 43 cm in length.”

Hold & cargo policy

Cargo: Pets accepted Not accepted“As Azul does not transport pets in the aircraft hold, the PETS go with their owners in the cabin, in a carrier below the seat in front.”

Health & documents

Health certificate required Yes“It is also required to get the animal health certificate issued by a veterinarian, valid for 10 days from date of issue.”
Carrier fit certificate required Yes“France For trips to France, the additional documents are: Updated Vaccination Card and rabies vaccine; CZI (International Zoosanitary Certificate); Veterinary Certificate stating that the animal is fit to fly; Rabies…”
Health certificate validity10 days“Animal Health Certificate, issued by a veterinarian, valid for up to 10 days from the date of issue.”
Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Waiting period after test days60 days“…test) or detection of the agent (by molecular methods) is mandatory, within a period not exceeding 60 days prior to the dog's entry into Uruguay.”
Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Test must follow vaccination days30 days“ficate); Veterinary Certificate stating that the animal is fit to fly; Rabies Serology: At least 30 days after the first vaccination and with the animal already identified.”
Health certificate valid within days · Health certificate valid within days10 days“For transporting cats to the USA, you need to bring: Veterinary certificate stating that the animal is healthy and fit to fly, issued no more than 10 days before the travel date.”

Service & assistance animals

Recognized Yes“Your guide dog travels right with you on our aircraft, without needing a carrier or muzzle.”
Cabin allowed Yes“Your guide dog travels right with you on our aircraft, without needing a carrier or muzzle.”
Esa recognized No“(Azul does not carry an emotional support dog)”
Azul caps in-cabin travel at 10kg total, and that figure includes the carrier itself, not just the dog. Weigh the empty bag first, then subtract it from the 10kg ceiling to find the true dog allowance. Book only if the combined number lands under the limit. Any pet exceeding 10kg with carrier cannot board the cabin.

Frequently asked

How many pets can I bring on Azul Brazilian Airlines?
Azul Brazilian Airlines allows 1 in the cabin, per passenger. Each pet needs its own carrier.
What is the cabin weight limit on Azul Brazilian Airlines?
In the cabin, your pet plus its carrier must not exceed 10 kg.
How much does it cost to fly a pet on Azul Brazilian Airlines?
On flights within Metropolitan France, Azul Brazilian Airlines charges from 150 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.
The cabin pet fee runs 150 EUR each way. Budget 150 EUR for the outbound leg and another 150 EUR for the return, so a round trip adds 300 EUR before any other charge. Pay this fee per direction, per animal. Confirm the amount at booking and keep the receipt ready for check-in.
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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.