Here's what nobody tells you about Georgian Airways: they actually take dogs both in the cabin and in cargo, which is rarer than you'd think for a small carrier. Mochi rode cabin-only, judging the queue length while I sweated the paperwork. If your dog is small enough, you get a real choice here — and that choice changes everything about how the trip feels.
Georgian Airways'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 Georgian Airways 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 Accepted
Cabin policy
Pets accepted Accepted“status of 'service animal'Service animals are accepted free of charge. Transportation Of Pets - weight of the container with a pet in the cabin: 8 kg–290 EUR, on each flight segment. - weight of the container with a pet…”
One-way fee250 EUR“Pets and carriers with a combined weight between 18-99 lbs (8-45 kg) will be charged a fee of 250 EUR”
Minimum age8 weeks“- weight of the container with a pet in the cabin: 8 kg–290 EUR, on each flight segment. - weight of the container with a pet in the luggage compartment: 8-45…”
Advance booking required Yes“Please notify Georgian Airways at the time of booking that you are traveling with your pet and provide the dimensions of the kennel you will be using.”
Carrier size55 × 55 × 55 cm“Carrier Guidelines For pets traveling in the cabin, carriers must not exceed the dimensions of 21" x 16" x 9" (55 cm x 40 cm x 23 cm).”
Hold & cargo policy
Hold: Advance booking required Yes“Please notify Georgian Airways at the time of booking that you are traveling with your pet and provide the dimensions of the kennel you will be using.”
Hold: Pregnant animals accepted No“Please Note: Travelling with Pets is allowed only in Economy class cabin Other Restrictions Pregnant animals are not permitted to travel with Georgian Airways guide dogs); We do not accept pregnant animals!”
Hold: Crate must have/behard-sided ok, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrier“For pets traveling as checked baggage, carriers must not exceed the dimensions of 21" x 14" x 8" (55 cm x 35 cm x 20 cm) and be rigid plastic with a metal door suitable for travel by air”
Cargo: Advance booking required Yes“Please notify us at the time of booking that you are traveling with your pet”
Cargo: Pregnant animals accepted No“Please Note: Travelling with Pets is allowed only in Economy class cabin guide dogs); We do not accept pregnant animals!”
Cargo: Max weight (pet + crate)45 kg“Also, animals and carriers with a combined weight exceeding 45 kg (99 lbs) must be transported by freight l be using.”
Cargo: Crate must have/behard-sided ok, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrier“For pets traveling as checked baggage, carriers must not exceed the dimensions of 21" x 14" x 8" (55 cm x 35 cm x 20 cm) and be rigid plastic with a metal door suitable for travel by air; clean, leak and escape pr l at…”
Health & documents
Other rules
Service & assistance animals
In the cabin Accepted
In the hold / cargo Accepted
Cabin policy
Pets accepted Accepted“status of 'service animal'Service animals are accepted free of charge. Transportation Of Pets - weight of the container with a pet in the cabin: 8 kg–290 EUR, on each flight segment. - weight of the container with a pet…”
One-way fee250 EUR“Pets and carriers with a combined weight between 18-99 lbs (8-45 kg) will be charged a fee of 250 EUR”
Minimum age8 weeks“- weight of the container with a pet in the cabin: 8 kg–290 EUR, on each flight segment. - weight of the container with a pet in the luggage compartment: 8-45…”
Advance booking required Yes“Please notify Georgian Airways at the time of booking that you are traveling with your pet and provide the dimensions of the kennel you will be using.”
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Carrier size55 × 40 × 23 cm“Carrier Guidelines For pets traveling in the cabin, carriers must not exceed the dimensions of 21" x 16" x 9" (55 cm x 40 cm x 23 cm).”
Hold & cargo policy
Hold: Pets accepted Accepted“Pets in the Cabin Small dogs and cats are permitted to travel in the cabin only in Economy class if the combined weight of the pet and carrier does not exceed 18 lbs (8 kg).”
Hold: Minimum age4 weeks“Georgian Airways accepts dogs and cats under the following conditions: puppies and kittens – minimum age of 4 months; must be healthy; must be kept in a leak- proof kennel during the entirety of the flight”
Hold: Advance booking required Yes“Please notify Georgian Airways at the time of booking that you are traveling with your pet and provide the dimensions of the kennel you will be using.”
Hold: Pregnant animals accepted No“Georgian Airways accepts dogs and cats under the following conditions: puppies and kittens – minimum age of 4 months; must be healthy; must be kept in a leak- proof kennel during the entirety of the flight (except guide…”
Hold: Crate must have/behard-sided ok, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrier“For pets traveling as checked baggage, carriers must not exceed the dimensions of 21" x 14" x 8" (55 cm x 35 cm x 20 cm) and be rigid plastic with a metal door suitable for travel by air”
Cargo: Advance booking required Yes“Georgian Airways allows the transportation of dogs and cats both in the passenger cabin and in the hold of the aircraft. Please notify us at the time of booking that you are traveling with your pet.”
Cargo: Pregnant animals accepted No“Please Note: Travelling with Pets is allowed only in Economy class cabin guide dogs); We do not accept pregnant animals!”
Cargo: Crate must have/behard-sided ok, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrier“For pets traveling as checked baggage, carriers must not exceed the dimensions of 21" x 14" x 8" (55 cm x 35 cm x 20 cm) and be rigid plastic with a metal door suitable for travel by air; clean, leak and escape pr l at…”
Health & documents
Georgian Airways charges by the weight of the container plus pet. A cabin container up to 8 kg costs 290 EUR per flight segment. A luggage-compartment container between 8 and 45 kg costs 500 EUR per flight segment. Weigh the carrier with the dog inside before departure. Budget the fee for every segment separately, not once per booking.
Frequently asked
- What is the cabin weight limit on Georgian Airways?
- In the cabin, your pet plus its carrier must not exceed 8 kg.
- 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.
So that's Georgian Airways in a nutshell — cabin or cargo, your call, if the numbers line up. Don't guess your way through it like I did at the SGN customs window. Build your own personalized plan with Pawgo's plan-builder, punch in your actual route and Mochi-sized details, and let it flag the gotchas before they cost you. Trust me, future-you will be grateful.
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.