Here's what I wish someone had told me before booking EgyptAir: they do accept dogs in the cabin, and that one detail changes everything about how you plan. Cooper has done this trip three times now, so I know the difference between a calm boarding and a scramble. If you're weighing EgyptAir for your relocation, this walkthrough covers what actually matters, step by step.
EgyptAir'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 EgyptAir handles your pet Pets must be accompanied by valid health vaccination certificate. Passengers with pets cannot be seated in exit rows. Pet weight and container weight not included in free baggage allowance. Airline reserves right to refuse carriage or offload pet due to operational reasons or insufficient ventilation. Connecting flights require separate reservations. Only cats, dogs, and exceptionally falcons accepted with passengers; other animals shipped as cargo.
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 ✓ AcceptedAnimal Transport in Passenger Cabins Cats & dogs are only permitted. verified 2026-06-15 Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesThe following dog breeds are not permitted on board: Affenpinscher, American Bulldog, Pit Bull, Shar Pei, Chow Chow, Shih Tzu, Lhasa Apso, Boston Terrier, Cane Corso, Pekingese, King Charles, Tibetan Spaniel, Japanese… verified 2026-07-14 Snub-nosed breeds list American Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Cane Corso Dogue de Bordeaux Affenpinscher Japanese Chin Shar Pei Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mastiff In-case of connecting flight between EGYPTAIR and other carriers, EGYPTAIR will not accept the following brachycephalic (snub-nosed, short snout or flat face) animals as checked or unchecked baggage: Dogs:… verified 2026-07-21 One-way fee 300 EUR If you're connecting via Frankfurt airport, an additional fee of 300 EUR may be charged for connections over 3 hours verified 2026-07-14 Minimum age 8 weeks Cats and dogs must be at least 8 weeks old, and certain destinations such as the United Kingdom, South Africa, Kingdom of Bahrain, United… verified 2026-07-04 Advance booking notice 48 hours …a pet you’ll have to contact EGYPTAIR’s reservation department and inform us about your request at least 48 hours before your departure date. verified 2026-07-21 Advance booking required ✓ Yescontact EGYPTAIR’s reservation department and inform us about your request at least 48 hours before your departure date. verified 2026-06-15 Booking method make your reservations In order to secure a comfortable journey for your furry friends, it is essential to make your reservations well in advance, as only two animals are allowed in each class in the cabin verified 2026-07-14 Species accepted ✓ YesEGYPTAIR accepts only cats, dogs and exceptionally falcons with passengers. verified 2026-06-15 Advance notice hours 48 hours you’ll have to contact EGYPTAIR’s reservation department and inform us about your request at least 48 hours before your departure date. verified 2026-06-11 Carrier size 55 × 40 × 20 cm For cabin travel, carriers must not exceed 21" x 16" x 8" (55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm) and be either a hard or soft kennel. verified 2026-07-15 Max weight (pet + crate) 8 kg Pets in the Cabin Small cats and dogs are welcome in the cabin if the combined weight of the animal and carrier does not exceed 17 lbs (8 kg). verified 2026-07-15 Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, soft-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, absorbent liner, a carrier For cabin travel, carriers must not exceed 21" x 16" x 8" (55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm) and be either a hard or soft kennel. verified 2026-07-15 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPet in cabin will be accepted on first come first served basis as the acceptance is restricted by two animals per cabin seating zone and any additional pet will be accepted as checked baggage ( inside the aircraft… verified 2026-07-21 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesEGYPTAIR will not accept the following brachycephalic (snub-nosed, short snout or flat face) animals as checked or unchecked baggage: verified 2026-06-15 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list American Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Cane Corso Dogue de Bordeaux Affenpinscher Japanese Chin Shar Pei Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mastiff In-case of connecting flight between EGYPTAIR and other carriers, EGYPTAIR will not accept the following brachycephalic (snub-nosed, short snout or flat face) animals as checked or unchecked baggage: Dogs: Af verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Minimum age 8 weeks Cats and dogs must be at least 8 weeks old, and certain destinations such as the United Kingdom, South Africa, Kingdom of Bahrain, United… verified 2026-07-04 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ Yesto stay at your destination. Pet Rese rvations Only 2 animals are accepted in each class in the cabin with Egyptair. Contact the reservation department at least 48 hours before departure if you plan on traveling with a… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Banned breeds list Pit Bull face) animals as checked or unchecked baggage: Dogs: Affenpinscher-American Bulldog-Pit Bull-Shar pei-Chow verified 2026-06-16 Hold: Carrier size 20 cm Cage maximum dimensions does should not exceed 55+40+20 cm(length, width, height). verified 2026-06-23 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 23 kg (23 kg) to fly as checked baggage. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Crate must have/be Rigid required, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier Cage maximum dimensions does should not exceed 55+40+20 cm(length, width, height). verified 2026-06-23 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedAdditionally, pets that exceed the 99 lbs (45 kg) limit for the hold may be transported as cargo. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesThe following dog breeds are not permitted on board: Affenpinscher, American Bulldog, Pit Bull, Shar Pei, Chow Chow, Shih Tzu, Lhasa Apso, Boston Terrier, Cane Corso, Pekingese, King Charles, Tibetan Spaniel, Japanese… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds list American Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Cane Corso Dogue de Bordeaux Affenpinscher Japanese Chin Shar Pei Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mastiff In-case of connecting flight between EGYPTAIR and other carriers, EGYPTAIR will not accept the following brachycephalic (snub-nosed, short snout or flat face) animals as checked or unchecked baggage: Dogs:… verified 2026-07-21 Cargo: Minimum age 8 weeks Cats and dogs must be at least 8 weeks old, and certain destinations such as the United Kingdom, South Africa, Kingdom of Bahrain, United… verified 2026-07-01 Cargo: Advance booking notice 48 hours …a pet you’ll have to contact EGYPTAIR’s reservation department and inform us about your request at least 48 hours before your departure date. verified 2026-07-24 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ YesContact the reservation department at least 48 hours before departure if you plan on traveling with a dog. Pets in the Cabin Small cats and dogs are welcome in the cabin if the combined weight of the animal and carrier… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Max weight (pet + crate) 45 kg However, keep in mind that the maximum combined weight of pets and their carriers in the hold cannot exceed 99 lbs (45 kg) accommodates pets as checked baggage. verified 2026-07-01 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier Pets in Cargo Pets who exceed the 99 lbs (45 kg), which is the maximum weight to travel as checked baggage, may be transported as cargo instead. verified 2026-07-14 Health & documents Downloadable forms 📄 Conditions of carriage form Airline-owned PDF auto-paired by pair_airline_pdfs_to_downloadable_forms — classified as conditions_of_carriage from URL keywords. verified 2026-06-14 Health certificate required ✓ YesDogs, cats when properly prepared and accompanied by a valid health vaccination certificate. verified 2026-06-15 Health certificate validity 10 days Reply Susan April 6, 2025 Mis Hussein – the health certificate used to fly your pet on Egypt Air is valid for 10 days only. verified 2026-07-21 Health certificate · Issuer a licensed veterinarian line compliant Forms required All pets flying with Egyptair must have a current health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian. The certificate should be issued within 10 days of departure. verified 2026-07-14 Health certificate · Required ✓ YesForms Required All pets flying with Egyptair must have a current health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian. verified 2026-07-14 Other rules Minimum age 8 weeks Cats and dogs must be at least 8 weeks old, and certain destinations such as the United Kingdom, South Africa, Kingdom of Bahrain, United… verified 2026-07-14 Dangerous breeds banned ✗ YesThe following dog breeds are not permitted on board: Affenpinscher, American Bulldog, Pit Bull, Shar Pei, Chow Chow, Shih Tzu, Lhasa Apso, Boston Terrier, Cane Corso, Pekingese, King Charles, Tibetan Spaniel, Japanese… verified 2026-07-14 Breed restrictions apply ✗ YesPit Bull breeds are not permitted as SVAN Only one service dog is acceptable per customer. verified 2026-06-04 Service & assistance animals In-cabin · Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedService animals (might be harnessed) are accepted in the passenger cabin, not occupying a seat, and should be seated at customer’s feet, verified 2026-06-15 Dogs only ✓ YesEGYPTAIR accepts dogs only as service animals for carriage on its flights according to the following rules : verified 2026-06-15 Fee waived ✓ YesRelated: How to clear airport security with a pet Service dog pet policy All service dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge verified 2026-07-14 Recognized ✓ YesWhile, the importation of personal pet dogs or assistance dogs originating from these countries will continue to be allowed as long as they meet all the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) import requirements and… verified 2026-07-21 Cabin allowed ✓ YesIf the service animal is too big to fit in the passenger cabin or being disruptive, then they must be caged and accepted in the aircraft hold as checked baggage free of charge, otherwise the customer will be offloaded. verified 2026-07-21 Max pets per passenger 1 One service dog is permitted per passenger unless the flight involves the United States One service dog is permitted per passenger unless the flight involves the United States permitted as SVAN Only one service dog is… verified 2026-06-01 Breed restrictions Pitbull Pitbull breeds are not permitted as service dogs on flights that do not involve the United States verified 2026-06-29 Advance notice hours 48 hours …animals are required to provide the related documents and obtain a booking confirmation/approval at least 48 hours before departure. verified 2026-07-21 Advance booking notice 48 hours obtain a booking confirmation/approval at least 48 hours before departure. verified 2026-06-15 Documentation required ✓ YesHolding valid health and vaccination certificates, and/or entry permits if required. verified 2026-07-04 In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedAnimal Transport in Passenger Cabins Cats & dogs are only permitted. verified 2026-06-15 Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesThe following dog breeds are not permitted on board: Affenpinscher, American Bulldog, Pit Bull, Shar Pei, Chow Chow, Shih Tzu, Lhasa Apso, Boston Terrier, Cane Corso, Pekingese, King Charles, Tibetan Spaniel, Japanese… verified 2026-07-14 Snub-nosed breeds list Burmese Himalayan Persian Related CATS : Burmese, Himalayan, Persian Related: Risks for snub-nosed pets flying in the cargo hold The following breeds have b verified 2026-07-14 One-way fee 300 EUR If you're connecting via Frankfurt airport, an additional fee of 300 EUR may be charged for connections over 3 hours verified 2026-07-14 Minimum age 8 weeks Cats and dogs must be at least 8 weeks old, and certain destinations such as the United Kingdom, South Africa, Kingdom rporate information,… verified 2026-07-04 Advance booking notice 48 hours Owners of dogs and cats must contact the Reservation Department more than 48 hours prior to departure to make reservations for their pet verified 2026-07-07 Advance booking required ✓ Yescontact EGYPTAIR’s reservation department and inform us about your request at least 48 hours before your departure date. verified 2026-06-15 Booking method make your reservations In order to secure a comfortable journey for your furry friends, it is essential to make your reservations well in advance, as only two animals are allowed in each class in the cabin verified 2026-07-14 Advance notice hours 48 hours you’ll have to contact EGYPTAIR’s reservation department and inform us about your request at least 48 hours before your departure date. verified 2026-06-11 Carrier size 55 × 40 × 20 cm For cabin travel, carriers must not exceed 21" x 16" x 8" (55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm) and be either a hard or soft kennel. verified 2026-07-15 Max weight (pet + crate) 8 kg …and dogs are welcome in the cabin if the combined weight of the animal and carrier does not exceed 17 lbs (8 kg) Pets in the Cabin Small cats and dogs are welcome in the cabin if the combined weight of the anima verified 2026-07-07 Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, soft-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, absorbent liner, a carrier For cabin travel, carriers must not exceed 21" x 16" x 8" (55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm) and be either a hard or soft kennel. verified 2026-07-15 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPet in cabin will be accepted on first come first served basis as the acceptance is restricted by two animals per cabin seating zone and any additional pet will be accepted as checked baggage ( inside the aircraft… verified 2026-07-21 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesThe following dog breeds are not permitted on board: Affenpinscher, American Bulldog, Pit Bull, Shar Pei, Chow Chow, Shih Tzu, Lhasa Apso, Boston Terrier, Cane Corso, Pekingese, King Charles, Tibetan Spaniel, Japanese… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list Persian Himalayan Burmese CATS : Burmese, Himalayan, Persian Related: Risks for snub-nosed pets flying in the cargo hold The following breeds have been classified by Tarom as dangerous and may only be transported as air cargo: Pit Bull,… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Minimum age 8 weeks Cats and dogs must be at least 8 weeks old, and certain destinations such as the United Kingdom, South Africa, Kingdom of Bahrain, United… verified 2026-07-04 Hold: Advance booking notice 48 hours Reservations Owners of dogs and cats must contact the Reservation Department more than 48 hours prior to departure to make reservations for their pet. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ YesPets without advance reservations will not be accepted. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Carrier size 20 cm Cage maximum dimensions does should not exceed 55+40+20 cm(length, width, height). verified 2026-06-23 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 23 kg (23 kg) to fly as checked baggage. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Crate must have/be Rigid required, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, a carrier Cage maximum dimensions does should not exceed 55+40+20 cm(length, width, height). verified 2026-06-23 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedAdditionally, pets that exceed the 99 lbs (45 kg) limit for the hold may be transported as cargo. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesThe following dog breeds are not permitted on board: Affenpinscher, American Bulldog, Pit Bull, Shar Pei, Chow Chow, Shih Tzu, Lhasa Apso, Boston Terrier, Cane Corso, Pekingese, King Charles, Tibetan Spaniel, Japanese… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds list Persian Himalayan Burmese CATS : Burmese, Himalayan, Persian Related: Risks for snub-nosed pets flying in the cargo hold The following breeds have been classified by Tarom as dangerous and may only be transported as air cargo: Pit Bull,… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Minimum age 8 weeks Cats and dogs must be at least 8 weeks old, and certain destinations such as the United Kingdom, South Africa, Kingdom of Bahrain, United… verified 2026-07-01 Cargo: Advance booking notice 48 hours …a pet you’ll have to contact EGYPTAIR’s reservation department and inform us about your request at least 48 hours before your departure date. verified 2026-07-21 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ YesOwners of dogs and cats must contact the Reservation Department more than 48 hours prior to departure to make reservations for their pet. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Carrier size 55 cm For cabin travel, carriers must not exceed 21" x 16" x 8" (55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm) and be either a hard or soft kennel. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, absorbent liner, live-animal label For cabin travel, carriers must not exceed 21" x 16" x 8" (55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm) and be either a hard or soft kennel. verified 2026-07-14 Health & documents Downloadable forms 📄 Conditions of carriage form Airline-owned PDF auto-paired by pair_airline_pdfs_to_downloadable_forms — classified as conditions_of_carriage from URL keywords. verified 2026-06-14 Health certificate required ✓ YesDogs, cats when properly prepared and accompanied by a valid health vaccination certificate. verified 2026-06-15 Health certificate validity 10 days Reply Susan April 6, 2025 Mis Hussein – the health certificate used to fly your pet on Egypt Air is valid for 10 days only. verified 2026-07-21 Health certificate · Validity days 10 days The certificate should be issued within 10 days of departure. verified 2026-07-14 Other rules Minimum age 8 weeks Cats and dogs must be at least 8 weeks old, and certain destinations such as the United Kingdom, South Africa, Kingdom of Bahrain, United… verified 2026-07-14 EgyptAir requires notice at least 48 hours before departure for a cabin dog. Contact the reservation department and state the request within that window. Book the flight, then call immediately rather than waiting near the 48-hour mark. Confirmation is not automatic, so verify the cabin space is held before the departure date arrives. Treat 48 hours as the minimum, not the target.
Frequently asked
What is the cabin weight limit on EgyptAir? In the cabin, your pet plus its carrier must not exceed 8 kg. Can snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds fly EgyptAir? Snub-nosed breeds such as bulldogs, pugs and Persian cats are not accepted in the hold. How much does it cost to fly a pet on EgyptAir? On flights within Metropolitan France, EgyptAir charges from 300 EUR in the cabin, one way per pet. Longer routes cost more — price your exact itinerary. How far in advance must I book my pet on EgyptAir? Add your pet to the booking at least 48 hours before departure — do it when you book the ticket, not at the airport. 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 dog fee on EgyptAir is 300 EUR one way. Budget that amount per direction, not per trip. Connections via Frankfurt lasting over three hours can add a further 300 EUR charge. Check the routing before booking and confirm the total with the reservation department. Set aside 300 EUR for each cabin leg and the possible Frankfurt surcharge on top.
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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.
