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ITA Airways takes dogs and cats in the cabin and in the hold, with a 12 kg ceiling including the carrier on the hold side and a 48-hour booking deadline on both. Snub-nosed breeds are the hard stop: not accepted in the hold, not accepted as cargo. Read that line first, because it decides whether the rest applies at all.
ITA 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 ITA Airways 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.
Cargo: Crate must have/behard-sided ok, ventilated, IATA-compliant, live-animal label, a carrierverified 2026-08-28
Health & documents
Health certificate required✓ Yesverified 2026-08-06
Health certificate · Required✓ Yesverified 2026-07-14
The animal must be added to the booking at least 48 hours before departure. The number of places reserved for animals, in the cabin and in the hold alike, is limited per flight, so the slot is confirmed at booking rather than at the airport. Add the pet in the same session as the ticket, and check the confirmation lists it.
Brachycephalic breeds are not accepted for hold or cargo carriage on ITA Airways. The restriction follows the breed list, not the individual animal's health record, and it applies regardless of crate size. Check the breed against the airline's brachycephalic list before pricing any hold option, and plan a cabin-eligible route where the weight allows it.
A pet in the hold on ITA Airways is priced by route band, and 200 EUR one way covers the Egypt and Middle East band. Shorter Italian sectors sit below that figure and long-haul above it. Price the exact itinerary rather than a round number, and add the fee for each direction separately when budgeting a return.
ITA is workable if the breed clears the brachycephalic list and the dates leave 48 hours to confirm. Cooper is too big for any cabin, so hold pricing is the number I always check first — and here it moves with the route, not with the animal. Give Pawgo the itinerary and it will build the personalized plan.
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.
Auto-generated from verified data · Last updated: August 25, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my dog in the cabin on ITA Airways?
Yes, ITA Airways allows dogs in the cabin. Your pet and carrier combined must weigh under 12 kg. For your specific pet's eligibility, check Pawgo at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Does ITA Airways allow brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds?
ITA Airways bans brachycephalic breeds from cargo. Breeds like French Bulldogs, Pugs, and Persian cats are affected. Verify your breed at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
What are the pet carrier size limits for ITA Airways?
The cabin carrier limit on ITA Airways is 55 x 24 x 20 cm (L x W x H). Exact limits vary by aircraft. Compute your carrier fit at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Does ITA Airways require a health certificate for pets?
Yes, ITA Airways requires a health certificate for pets. Your destination country may have additional requirements — check www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Can I ship my dog as cargo on ITA Airways?
Yes, ITA Airways offers cargo pet transport. Confirm the carrier's specific crate and documentation requirements with the airline directly before booking. Get the full details at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Can snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds fly ITA Airways?
Snub-nosed breeds such as bulldogs, pugs and Persian cats are not accepted in the hold.Build my pet's travel plan →
How much does it cost to fly a pet on ITA Airways?
On flights within Metropolitan France, ITA Airways charges from 200 EUR in the hold, one way per pet. Longer routes cost more — price your exact itinerary.Build my pet's travel plan →
How far in advance must I book my pet on ITA Airways?
Add your pet to the booking at least 48 hours before departure — do it when you book the ticket, not at the airport.Build my pet's travel plan →
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.Build my pet's travel plan →
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.Build my pet's travel plan →
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