Belavia is one of the rare carriers that says yes to dogs in the cabin, in cargo, and in the hold, which is why it earned its own tab in my comparison sheet. The cabin pet fee sits at a flat 50 EUR, refreshingly legible next to the fine print elsewhere. Luna disapproves of taxiing, but she approves of a policy this clear.
Belavia'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 Belavia 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 ✓ AcceptedSnub-nosed animals may be carried in the cabin as hand luggage (SSR PETC) or as cabin baggage on a separate passenger’s seat ( verified 2026-07-21 Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesBrachycephalic (snub-nosed) dog and cat breeds are prohibited from traveling as checked baggage or cargo but may be permitted in the cabin if all requirements are met Brachycephalic (snub-nosed) dog and cat breeds are… verified 2026-07-25 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 Japanese Chin Shar Pei Mastiff Transportation of snub-nosed animals The risk group of animals of brachycephalic breeds includes: dogs: Affenpinscher, Bulldog (all breeds), Pug (all breeds), Boston Terrier, Boxer, Belgian Griffon, Brussels Griffon,… verified 2026-07-25 One-way fee 50 EUR The charge to be paid for the transportation of animal in the passenger cabin of the aircraft is 50 EUR / 60 USD verified 2026-06-04 Advance booking notice 48 hours elavia Airlines requires advance approval for all pet travel at least 48 hours prior to departure. verified 2026-07-20 Advance booking required ✓ YesBelavia Airlines requires advance approval for all pet travel at least 48 hours prior to departure. verified 2026-07-20 Banned destinations ✗ YesBrachycephalic (snub-nosed) dog and cat breeds are prohibited from traveling as checked baggage or cargo but may be permitted in the cabin if all requirements are met. verified 2026-07-20 Embargoed routes Pets Pets are not allowed in the cabin or the baggage compartment as handy luggage or baggage on flights to the UAE verified 2026-06-24 Sedation allowed ✗ Noanimals should not be under the influence of tranquilizers (sedatives); verified 2026-07-10 Advance notice hours 48 hours requires advance approval for all pet travel at least 48 hours prior to departure. verified 2026-07-20 Pregnant animals accepted ✗ Norecently whelped and pregnant animals, as well as animals under the age of 3 months are not accepted for carriage; verified 2026-07-24 Carrier size 55 × 40 × 20 cm …be carried out as hand luggage. In this case, the maximum dimensions of the container should not exceed 55x40x20 cm, the maximum weight of the animal with the container should not exceed 8 kg. verified 2026-07-27 Max weight (pet + crate) 8 kg Pets in the Cabin Small pets can be transported under the seat in front of a passenger in the cabin if the combined weight of the pet and carrier does not exceed 17 lbs (8 kg) verified 2026-07-20 Crate must have/be soft-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrier …be carried out as hand luggage. In this case, the maximum dimensions of the container should not exceed 55x40x20 cm, the maximum weight of the animal with the container should not exceed 8 kg. verified 2026-07-27 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPets in Checked Baggage Pets weighing more than 17 lbs (8 kg) and up to 110 lbs (50 kg), including the carrier, may travel as checked baggage in the aircraft hold. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesCarriage of live animals of brachycephalic breeds in aircraft hold as checked baggage or cargo is PROHIBITED. verified 2026-07-23 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 Japanese Chin Shar Pei Mastiff Dogs classified as potentially dangerous breeds are transported only in the baggage compartment of the aircraft in reinforced containers. 5. Transportation of snub-nosed animals The risk group of animals of… verified 2026-07-25 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ YesOn the airline's flights, the carriage of live animals as checked baggage (SSR code «AVIH») is carried out in accordance with the IATA rules for the carriage of live animals (IATA LAR) and the local requirements of the… verified 2026-07-08 Hold: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ Norecently whelped and pregnant animals, as well as animals under the age of 3 months are not accepted for carriage; verified 2026-07-24 Hold: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier For pets traveling as checked baggage, carriers must be hard-sided, spacious enough for the pet to stand, turn around, and lie down comfortably, and must include proper ventilation, a waterproof bottom, and secure metal… verified 2026-07-23 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ Acceptedstandards. Pets under 3 months old, pregnant animals, tranquilized animals, and brachycephalic breeds are not permitted to travel as checked baggage. Pets in Cargo Pets weighing more than 110 lbs (50 kg), including the… verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesCarriage of live animals of brachycephalic breeds in aircraft hold as checked baggage or cargo is PROHIBITED. verified 2026-07-23 Cargo: 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 Japanese Chin Shar Pei Mastiff Dogs classified as potentially dangerous breeds are transported only in the baggage compartment of the aircraft in reinforced containers. 5. Transportation of snub-nosed animals The risk group of animals of… verified 2026-07-25 Cargo: Advance booking notice 48 hours Pet Reservations Belavia Airlines requires advance approval for all pet travel at least 48 hours prior to departure. verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ YesOn the airline's flights, the carriage of live animals as checked baggage (SSR code «AVIH») is carried out in accordance with the IATA rules for the carriage of live animals (IATA LAR) and the local requirements of the… verified 2026-07-08 Cargo: Sedation allowed ✗ Noanimals should not be under the influence of tranquilizers (sedatives); verified 2026-07-10 Cargo: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ Norecently whelped and pregnant animals, as well as animals under the age of 3 months are not accepted for carriage; verified 2026-07-24 Cargo: Max weight (pet + crate) 8 kg The transportation of animals, the weight of which with the container exceeds 8 kg, but does not exceed 50 kg, or if the size of the container exceeds the established norm, is provided in the baggage compartment verified 2026-06-24 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, soft-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier For pets traveling as checked baggage, carriers must be hard-sided, spacious enough for the pet to stand, turn around, and lie down comfortably, and must include proper ventilation, a waterproof bottom, and secure metal… verified 2026-07-20 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ YesVeterinary certificate of vaccination; Carriage of animals in the cabin is allowed if the following requirements are met: transportation of animals must be pre-agreed and confirmed by the Airline; you can carry only one… verified 2026-07-25 Microchip · Required ✓ YesRequired documents For air transportation of animals, you will be asked to provide the following documents: Veterinary certificate of vaccination; Microchip; Animal’s passport. verified 2026-07-27 Quarantine · Reducible ✓ Yesassengers must have documents for the pet, as well as valid quarantine and rabies vaccination certificates in accordance with Chin verified 2026-06-19 Health certificate · Required ✓ YesRequired documents For air transportation of animals, you will be asked to provide the following documents: Veterinary certificate of vaccination; Microchip; Animal’s passport. verified 2026-07-27 Other rules Restricted breeds list American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier Passengers on flights departing from Minsk to Vietnam The AVIH and PETC regulations for the import and export of live animals can be found on the website. The Kingdom of Thailand ATTENTION: Transportation of Pit Bull… verified 2026-07-27 Breed restrictions apply ✗ YesPassengers on flights departing from Minsk to Vietnam The AVIH and PETC regulations for the import and export of live animals can be found on the website. The Kingdom of Thailand ATTENTION: Transportation of Pit Bull… verified 2026-07-27 Assistance animals accepted ✓ YesBesides blind/deaf passengers are allowed to be accompanied by guide dogs in the cabin. verified 2026-07-27 Service & assistance animals Fee waived ✓ YesTransportation of a guide dog When the blind/deaf passenger travels accompanied by a guide dog the dog is allowed to be carried free of charge. verified 2026-07-24 Recognized ✓ YesBesides blind/deaf passengers are allowed to be accompanied by guide dogs in the cabin. verified 2026-07-27 Cabin allowed ✓ YesBesides blind/deaf passengers are allowed to be accompanied by guide dogs in the cabin verified 2026-07-24 In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedYou can take small pets such as cats, dogs and other small homoiothermic animals with you on board. Besides blind/deaf passengers are allowed to be accompanied by guide dogs in the cabin. verified 2026-07-21 Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesR IMPORTING ANIMALS INTO THE TERRITORY OF THE STATE OF DESTINATION IS THE OBLIGATION OF THEIR OWNERS. 2. Transportation of animals in cabin as cabin luggage (PETC) Transportation of animals in the passenger cabin of the… verified 2026-06-24 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 Japanese Chin Shar Pei Mastiff sed animals The risk group of animals of brachycephalic breeds includes: dogs: Affenpinscher, Bulldog (all breeds), Pug (all breeds), Boston Terrier, Boxer, Belgian Griffon, Brussels Griffon, Bullmastiff, Chow Chow,… verified 2026-07-11 One-way fee 50 EUR The charge to be paid for the transportation of animal in the passenger cabin of the aircraft is 50 EUR / 60 USD verified 2026-07-21 Advance booking notice 48 hours Pet Reservations Belavia Airlines requires advance approval for all pet travel at least 48 hours prior to departure. verified 2026-07-20 Advance booking required ✓ YesBelavia Airlines requires advance approval for all pet travel at least 48 hours prior to departure. verified 2026-07-20 Embargoed routes Pets Pets are not allowed in the cabin or the baggage compartment as handy luggage or baggage on flights to the UAE verified 2026-06-24 Sedation allowed ✗ Noanimals should not be under the influence of tranquilizers (sedatives); verified 2026-07-24 Advance notice hours 48 hours requires advance approval for all pet travel at least 48 hours prior to departure. verified 2026-07-20 Pregnant animals accepted ✗ Norecently whelped and pregnant animals, as well as animals under the age of 3 months are not accepted for carriage; verified 2026-07-24 Carrier size 55 × 40 × 20 cm …be carried out as hand luggage. In this case, the maximum dimensions of the container should not exceed 55x40x20 cm, the maximum weight of the animal with the container should not exceed 8 kg. verified 2026-07-11 Max weight (pet + crate) 8 kg …in front of a passenger in the cabin if the combined weight of the pet and carrier does not exceed 17 lbs (8 kg) you can carry only one pet in the cabin; your pet must travel i verified 2026-07-01 Crate must have/be soft-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrier …be carried out as hand luggage. In this case, the maximum dimensions of the container should not exceed 55x40x20 cm, the maximum weight of the animal with the container should not exceed 8 kg. verified 2026-07-11 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPets in Checked Baggage Pets weighing more than 17 lbs (8 kg) and up to 110 lbs (50 kg), including the carrier, may travel as checked baggage in the aircraft hold. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesCarriage of live animals of brachycephalic breeds in aircraft hold as checked baggage or cargo is PROHIBITED. verified 2026-07-24 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 Japanese Chin Shar Pei Mastiff Dogs classified as potentially dangerous breeds are transported only in the baggage compartment of the aircraft in reinforced containers. 5. Transportation of snub-no sed animals The risk group of animals of… verified 2026-07-11 Hold: Advance booking notice 48 hours Pet Reservations Belavia Airlines requires advance approval for all pet travel at least 48 hours prior to departure. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ YesOn the airline's flights, the carriage of live animals as checked baggage (SSR code «AVIH») is carried out in accordance with the IATA rules for the carriage of live animals (IATA LAR) and the local requirements of the… verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Sedation allowed ✗ Noanimals should not be under the influence of tranquilizers (sedatives); verified 2026-07-10 Hold: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ Norecently whelped and pregnant animals, as well as animals under the age of 3 months are not accepted for carriage; verified 2026-07-24 Hold: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier For pets traveling as checked baggage, carriers must be hard-sided, spacious enough for the pet to stand, turn around, and lie down comfortably, and must include proper ventilation, a waterproof bottom, and secure metal… verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ Acceptedstandards. Pets under 3 months old, pregnant animals, tranquilized animals, and brachycephalic breeds are not permitted to travel as checked baggage. Pets in Cargo Pets weighing more than 110 lbs (50 kg), including the… verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesCarriage of live animals of brachycephalic breeds in aircraft hold as checked baggage or cargo is PROHIBITED. verified 2026-07-23 Cargo: 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 Japanese Chin Shar Pei Mastiff Dogs classified as potentially dangerous breeds are transported only in the baggage compartment of the aircraft in reinforced containers. 5. Transportation of snub-no sed animals The risk group of animals of… verified 2026-07-11 Cargo: Advance booking notice 48 hours Pet Reservations Belavia Airlines requires advance approval for all pet travel at least 48 hours prior to departure. verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ Yesgage (SSR code «AVIH») is carried out in accordance with the IATA rules for the carriage of live animals (IATA LAR) and the local requirements of the country of departure, destination or transfer, subject to special… verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Sedation allowed ✗ Noanimals should not be under the influence of tranquilizers (sedatives); verified 2026-07-24 Cargo: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ Norecently whelped and pregnant animals, as well as animals under the age of 3 months are not accepted for carriage; verified 2026-07-24 Cargo: Max weight (pet + crate) 8 kg Pets in Checked Baggage Pets weighing more than 17 lbs (8 kg) and up to 110 lbs (50 kg), including the carrier, may travel as checked baggage in the aircraft hold. verified 2026-07-25 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier For pets traveling as checked baggage, carriers must be hard-sided, spacious enough for the pet to stand, turn around, and lie down comfortably, and must include proper ventilation, a waterproof bottom, and secure metal… verified 2026-07-20 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ YesVeterinary certificate, which must be obtained from the department of the veterinary service (city or district) from the chief veterinarian of the city or district verified 2026-07-10 Quarantine · Required ✓ Yesassengers must have documents for the pet, as well as valid quarantine and rabies vaccination certificates in accordance with Chin verified 2026-06-04 Belavia requires advance approval for every pet booking at least 48 hours before departure. Contact the airline and confirm the reservation two full days ahead, not the day before. Approval is not automatic at check-in. Count the 48 hours back from the scheduled departure time and secure written confirmation. Do not arrive at the airport assuming a same-day slot exists.
Belavia lists snub-nosed breeds under a required condition for cabin carriage as accompanied cabin luggage. Confirm the breed status before booking rather than at the gate. Present documentation for the animal traveling in the cabin. Verify the required condition applies to the specific dog. Resolve any snub-nosed breed question directly with the airline ahead of departure.
Frequently asked
Can snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds fly Belavia? Snub-nosed breeds such as bulldogs, pugs and Persian cats are not accepted in the cabin, not accepted in the hold. How much does it cost to fly a pet on Belavia? On flights within Metropolitan France, Belavia charges from 50 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.
Belavia publishes no one-way cargo fee for dogs. Request the exact cargo price directly from the airline before committing to a booking. Do not assume the 50 EUR cabin figure covers cargo carriage. Obtain the quoted amount in writing. Confirm the number against the reservation total so the cargo cost is settled before travel, not discovered afterward.
Belavia handles all three transport methods, which makes it flexible, but flexibility means more variables to track. That is exactly where a plan helps. Build your personalized plan with Pawgo's plan-builder and it pins your route, your dog's size, and the 48-hour approval window into one checklist. Luna's spreadsheet started as a joke and became a travel ritual. Let the plan carry that weight for you.
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.
