Okay, gear up, because Condor is one of the good ones! Dogs ride in the cabin here, which is exactly the green light adventure-dogs like Nala live for. She has opinions about layovers, sure, but a cabin seat beats the hold every single time. Condor takes cabin, cargo, and hold, so big pups and small pups both have a real path onto the plane.

Condor'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 Condor 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
Snub-nosed breedsNot accepted

Cabin policy

Pets accepted Acceptedverified 2026-07-14
Snub-nosed breeds banned Yesverified 2026-08-23
Snub-nosed breeds list
  • Affenpinscher
  • American Pit Bull Terrier
  • American Staffordshire Terrier
  • Boston Terrier
  • Boxer
  • Bulldog (all breeds other than the American Bulldog)
  • Bull Mastiff
  • Chow Chow
  • English Toy Spaniel
  • Griffon Bruxellois
  • Japanese Chin
  • Lhasa Apso
  • Pekinese
  • Pit Bull
  • Pug (all breeds)
  • Shar Pei
  • Shih Tzu
  • Tibetan Spaniel
verified 2026-08-27
Advance booking notice24 hoursverified 2026-08-27
Max pets per passenger1verified 2026-08-12
Under seat required Yesverified 2026-07-14
Advance notice hours24 hoursverified 2026-07-14
Carrier size55 × 40 × 23 cmverified 2026-08-13
Max weight (pet + crate)8 kgverified 2026-08-13
Crate must have/bewater bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrierverified 2026-08-13

Hold & cargo policy

Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned Yesverified 2026-08-16
Hold: Snub-nosed breeds listAmerican BulldogBoxerBoston TerrierPekingeseShih TzuChow ChowBrussels GriffonJapanese Chinverified 2026-08-30
Hold: Advance booking notice48 hoursverified 2026-08-22
Hold: Advance booking required Yesverified 2026-08-15
Hold: Carrier size80 × 40 × 23 cmverified 2026-08-12
Hold: Crate must have/bewater bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrierverified 2026-08-12
Cargo: Pets accepted Acceptedverified 2026-07-14
Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned Yesverified 2026-08-23
Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds listAmerican BulldogBoxerBoston TerrierPekingeseShih TzuChow ChowBrussels GriffonJapanese Chinverified 2026-08-30
Cargo: Advance booking notice48 hoursverified 2026-08-13
Cargo: Advance booking required Yesverified 2026-08-15
Cargo: Max pets per passenger1verified 2026-07-14
Cargo: Routes excludedAntiguaBarbadosChinaDubaiGreat BritainJamaicaMauritiusPanamaSharjahSouth Africaverified 2026-08-28
Cargo: Advance notice hours48 hoursverified 2026-07-14
Cargo: Carrier size125 × 75 × 100 cmverified 2026-08-29
Cargo: Crate must have/behard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrierverified 2026-08-29

Health & documents

High risk rabies excluded Yesverified 2026-08-28
Microchip · Required Yesverified 2026-08-20
Health certificate · Issuera licensed veterinarianverified 2026-08-28
Health certificate · Required Yesverified 2026-08-24
Rabies vaccination · Required Yesverified 2026-08-28

Other rules

Mandatory documentsCDC Dog Import Formverified 2026-07-14
Dangerous breeds banned Yesverified 2026-08-15
Breed restrictions apply Yesverified 2026-08-15

Service & assistance animals

Fee waived Yesverified 2026-07-20
Recognized Yesverified 2026-08-14
Cabin allowed Yesverified 2026-08-24
Max pets per passenger1verified 2026-08-28
Breed restrictionssnub-nosedverified 2026-08-24
Advance notice hours24 hoursverified 2026-08-13
Condor accepts cabin dog reservations up to 24 hours prior to departure. Book the cabin spot before that window closes. Do not wait for the airport counter to add a dog. Confirm the reservation directly with Condor, then keep the confirmation number handy. A booking placed inside the 24-hour cutoff will not be accepted, so lock the slot early.
Condor does not allow the transport of snub-nosed dogs and cats because of the risk of serious health damage. Check whether the breed falls into the brachycephalic category before booking. Contact Condor to confirm eligibility for any short-nosed dog. A banned breed cannot travel, so arrange an alternate carrier or route rather than arriving at the gate expecting acceptance.
The Condor cabin pet fee is 59.99 EUR one way for Zone 1 travel. Budget 59.99 EUR per direction, not per trip. The cabin allowance covers dogs up to 8 kg including the carrier. Weigh the dog with the carrier before departure. A dog over that limit cannot ride in the cabin and must move to another travel option.
So that's Condor cracked wide open, and honestly it's a solid pick for four-legged adventurers. But every route, every zone, every breed rule shifts the details, and you deserve numbers that match your exact trip. Build your personalized plan with Pawgo's plan-builder and let it map the cabin booking, the fee, and the breed check for your dog. Then go chase the trail.
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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.

One more question worth answering

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.