Himalaya Airlines takes dogs in the cabin, which is the first line I star in any spreadsheet. Luna disapproves of taxiing, but she approves of a carrier that lets her stay at my feet instead of the hold. One clean cabin acceptance means fewer variables to track, and fewer variables is my definition of a good travel day.

Himalaya Airlines'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 Himalaya Airlines 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“the animal can stay in a natural position, turn around and lie down (except guide dogs); shall be transported in the cabin only and never in the hold; The cage: be well ventilated; shall not be placed al number es.”
One-way fee80 EUR“The cost of transporting pets in the cabin varies depending on the itinerary, as follows: €80 per flight for European flights (e”
Advance booking notice24 hours“shall not be pregnant; shall not annoy passengers; shall be booked at least with 24 hours before the flight departure with a special code PETC, its weight and size; shall have a suitable cage, i.e.”
Advance booking required Yes“Shall take into account the following conditions: The animal: shall be clean, healthy, harmless; shall not be pregnant; shall not annoy passengers; shall be booked at least with 24 hours before the flight departure with…”
Banned destinations Yes“Pets in the Cabin Unfortunately, pets are not permitted to travel in the cabin with Himalaya Airlines Pets in the Cabin Unfortunately, pets are not permitted to travel in the cabin with Himalaya Airlines”
Pregnant animals accepted No“Multiple or complicated pregnancy - - Not accepted”
Max weight (pet + crate)8.0 kg“abin. The passenger shall declare to the ticket sales agent his/her intention to transport pets when buying the ticket. The animal and cage weight are not included in the standard baggage allowance. Allowed weight of…”
Crate must have/beventilated, IATA-compliant, a carrier“The container must be adequately ventilated on at least three sides, with the majority of the ventilation being provided on the upper part of the container”

Hold & cargo policy

Hold: Pets accepted Accepted“Pets in Checked Baggage Pets can travel as checked baggage with Himalaya Airlines.”
Hold: Advance booking required Yes“Shall take into account the following conditions: The animal: shall be clean, healthy, harmless; shall not be pregnant; shall not annoy passengers; shall be booked at least with 24 hours before the flight departure with…”
Hold: Crate must have/behard-sided ok, ventilated, IATA-compliant, a carrier“Carrier Guidelines For pets traveling as checked baggage, carriers must be fiberglass, metal, solid wood, plywood or rigid plastics Carrier Guidelines For pets traveling as checked baggage, carriers must be fiberglass,…”
Cargo: Advance booking required Yes“In order to serve you better, we request that you contact us at least 48 hours prior to your flight to confirm availability of resources via email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript…”
Cargo: Pregnant animals accepted No“Multiple or complicated pregnancy - - Not accepted”
Cargo: Crate must have/beventilated, IATA-compliant, a carrier“The container must be adequately ventilated on at least three sides, with the majority of the ventilation being provided on the upper part of the container”

Health & documents

Health certificate required Yes“He/she shall provide the following documents: Pet passport Health certificate Vaccination certificate Animal shall have an electronic identification system (transponder) or a visible tattoo.”

Service & assistance animals

Recognized Yes“the animal can stay in a natural position, turn around and lie down (except guide dogs); shall be transported in the cabin only and never in the hold; The cage: be we”
Cabin allowed Yes“Shall take into account the following conditions: The animal: shall be clean, healthy, harmless; shall not be pregnant; shall not annoy passengers; shall be booked at least with 24 hours before the flight departure with…”

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to fly a pet on Himalaya Airlines?
On flights within Metropolitan France, Himalaya Airlines charges from 80 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.
Himalaya Airlines charges 80 EUR per flight to carry a dog in the cabin on European routes. Budget 80 EUR for each cabin segment, not each booking. Multiply that figure by the number of flights in the itinerary before comparing carriers. Have 80 EUR ready per leg at check-in, since the fee attaches to the flight rather than the reservation.
Cabin acceptance and an 80 EUR fee are two tidy cells, but a real itinerary has connections, weight limits, and paperwork stacked behind them. That is exactly where a spreadsheet stops helping and a plan starts. Build your personalized plan with Pawgo's plan-builder, feed in your actual route, and let it check every requirement so you can print a copy in three places like I do.
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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.