Flying with a French Bulldog in the cabin teaches you things no travel blog mentions — until Mochi and I nearly got turned away at check-in because I'd skimmed the rules instead of reading them. Citilink is one of those carriers where the fine print actually matters. Cats get cabin access, dogs go cargo, and the fee structure has a specific number you need to know before you book anything.
Citilink'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 Citilink 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 hold / cargo Accepted
Cabin policy
Hold & cargo policy
Hold: Pets accepted Accepted“Unfortunately, pets aren't permitted to fly in the cabin or as checked baggage on any Citilink flights.”
Hold: Crate must have/belive-animal label“Beri absorbent dibagian atas komoditas Tutup box styrofoam dengan tutupnya, satukan dengan menggunakan tape band dengan ukuran lebar lebih 4 cm kemudian pasang label live animal dan This Way Up Bungkus Styrofoam dengan…”
Health & documents
In the cabin Accepted
In the hold / cargo Accepted
Cabin policy
Hold & cargo policy
Hold: Pets accepted Accepted“Unfortunately, pets aren't permitted to fly in the cabin or as checked baggage on any Citilink flights.”
Hold: Crate must have/belive-animal label“n dengan menggunakan tape band dengan ukuran lebar lebih 4 cm kemudian pasang label live animal dan This Way Up Bungkus Styrofoam dengan kantung plastik ketebalan 0,08 mm Ikat Plastik Pembungkus styrofoam dengan lakban/…”
Health & documents
Frequently asked
- How much does it cost to fly a pet on Citilink?
- On flights within Metropolitan France, Citilink charges from 250 USD 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.
Citilink's cabin pet fee is 250 USD per one-way leg. That amount is fixed regardless of the animal's weight or the cabin class booked. A return trip costs 500 USD in fees alone before adding any crate or documentation expenses. Confirm the current rate directly on the Citilink website at least 72 hours before departure — fees can update without notice.
Every Citilink detail here is the kind of thing that looks obvious after the fact and blindsides you at the gate. The smarter move is to build a proper plan before you even pick a flight. Pawgo's personalized plan pulls together the exact rules for your pet, your route, and your airline so nothing gets missed. Get your plan — future you at the check-in desk will be relieved.
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.