Flying Luxair with your dog? Good news: cabin, cargo, and hold are all on the table, so size doesn't box you out of options. The science here is simpler than it sounds — one microchip, a few forms, and clear weight limits. I've watched paperwork gaps ground more dogs than any breed rule ever did. Let me walk you through what Luxair actually checks before you pack.
Luxair'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 Luxair handles your pet Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Tap the
🐕 Dog 🐈 Cat
In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPlease be aware that only dogs and cats are accepted on board (all other types of animals are not accepted). verified 2026-07-20 Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ Yestravel with a pet in cabin. Please fill-in this form before your departure: Passenger traveling with Pet in cabin -> need to fill form H402 Passenger traveling with A verified 2026-07-20 Minimum age 12 weeks is at least 12 weeks old (to / from Germany: 15 weeks), verified 2026-07-20 Advance booking notice 72 hours Please book your pet in cabin at least 72 hours before departure online verified 2026-07-20 Advance booking required ✓ YesPlease book your pet in cabin at least 72 hours before departure online verified 2026-07-20 Max pets per flight 3 Only a total of 3 pets in cabin and 1 pet in hold (Q400) or 2 pets in hold (Boeing) are accepted in each aircraft verified 2026-07-20 Booking method book your pet in cabin at least 72 hours before departure online Please book your pet in cabin at least 72 hours before departure online , at your travel agency or by calling the Customer Service Centre, (+352) 24561 verified 2026-07-20 Banned destinations ✗ Yestravel with a pet in cabin. Please fill-in this form before your departure: Passenger traveling with Pet in cabin -> need to fill form H402 Passenger traveling with A verified 2026-07-20 Max per flight 3 In the cabin, a maximum of three pets is permitted per flight verified 2026-07-20 Embargoed routes Pets Pets are not allowed on flights to the United Kingdom, Senegal, United Arab Emirates, Paris (only allowed in cabin) and Ireland verified 2026-07-14 Sedation allowed ✗ Noble trip. General information and regulations Please be aware that only dogs and cats are accepted on board (all other types of animals are not accepted). Only a total of 3 pets in cabin and 1 pet in hold (Q400) or 2… verified 2026-07-20 Banned breeds list American Staffordshire Some breeds may not be accepted in cabin as those are classified as fighting dogs (see next section): Dogs (non-exhaustive list): Affenpinscher, American Bully, American Pit Bull Terrier, Pit Bull, American… verified 2026-07-20 Advance notice hours 72 hours Please book your pet in cabin at least 72 hours before departure online verified 2026-07-20 Max pets per carrier 1 2/ Prepare One passenger can only carry one pet in one crate (soft bag or box) . verified 2026-07-20 Carrier size 45 × 23 × 25 cm the crate (Soft bag or box) in which the pet is carried does not exceed: • (Length) 45 x (depth) 23 x (height) 25cm or • (Length) 45 x (depth) 42 x (height) 20cm >Example You can bring a closed soft bag or a… verified 2026-07-20 Max weight (pet + crate) 8 kg Your pet can only be accepted in the cabin if it is not heavier than 8 kilos (crate included) verified 2026-07-20 Crate must have/be soft-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrier the crate (Soft bag or box) in which the pet is carried does not exceed: • (Length) 45 x (depth) 23 x (height) 25cm or • (Length) 45 x (depth) 42 x (height) 20cm >Example You can bring a closed soft bag or a… verified 2026-07-20 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedTransport in hold, pets more than 8KG 1/ Book The fare for the transport in the hold is 140 € per flight per animal. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesLuxair will not accept any snub-nosed pet in the hold verified 2026-07-20 Hold: One-way fee 140 EUR Transport in hold, pets more than 8KG 1/ Book The fare for the transport in the hold is 140 € per flight per animal verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Minimum age 12 weeks sporting a dog / cat in the cabin My pet is clean and fit to travel is at least 12 weeks old (to / from Germany: 15 weeks), I am able to provide supporting documents Transport of animals in… verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Advance booking notice 72 hours Please book your pet in hold at least 72 hours before departure online , at your travel agency or by calling the Customer Service Centre, (+352) 24561 verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ YesPets are not allowed to travel in hand luggage. This service must be booked well in advance, as the number of pets on board and in the hold is strictly limited. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Banned destinations United Kingdom United Arab Emirates Senegal and carefully prepare all the necessary documents. Please also note that your pet cannot travel in cabin or in hold on Luxair flights to/from the following destinations: • United Kingdom • United Arab Emirates • Senegal… verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Sedation allowed ✗ NoThe animal must not show signs of physical weakness or injury and must not have taken tranquilizers. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Carrier size 115 × 60 × 85 cm The maximum size of the crate shall be : Max length: 115cm Max width : 60cm Max height : 85 cm The maximum size of the crate shall be : Max length: 115cm Max width : 60cm Max height : 85 cm verified 2026-06-03 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 50 kg Your pet can only be accepted in the hold if it is not heavier than 50 kilos (crate included) verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Crate must have/be water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrier The maximum size of the crate shall be : Max length: 115cm Max width : 60cm Max height : 85 cm The maximum size of the crate shall be : Max length: 115cm Max width : 60cm Max height : 85 cm verified 2026-06-03 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPlease be aware that only dogs and cats are accepted on board (all other types of animals are not accepted). verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesTo ensure its well-being, Luxair will not accept any snub-nosed pet in the hold. verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Advance booking notice 72 hours Please book your pet in hold at least 72 hours before departure online verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ YesPlease book your pet in hold at least 72 hours before departure online verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Booking method travel agency Please book your pet in hold at least 72 hours before departure online , at your travel agency or by calling the Customer Service Centre, (+352) 24561 verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Heat embargo 402°C Please prepare carefully all the documents described above and fill in and sign the form H402 "Transport of animals in the cabin" and show it at check-in Be sure your animal Cats (non-exhaustive list):… verified 2026-06-24 Cargo: Sedation allowed ✗ NoThe animal must not show signs of physical weakness or injury and must not have taken tranquilizers. verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Banned breeds list Staffordshire Bull Terrier sively in hold (see the crates characteristics below): Dog breeds classified as dangerous dogs (for example only): Dogs (non-exhaustive list): American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire… verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Advance notice hours 72 hours Please book your pet in hold at least 72 hours before departure online verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Carrier size 115 × 60 × 85 cm Max length: 115cm Max width : 60cm Max height : 85 cm verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Max weight (pet + crate) 50 kg Your pet can only be accepted in the hold if it is not heavier than 50 kilos (crate included). verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrier Max length: 115cm Max width : 60cm Max height : 85 cm verified 2026-07-20 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ Yesthe assistance dog has a pet passport issued in a ‘Part 1’ listed country or an animal health certificate (AHC) issued in Great Britain in the last 4 months or a pet passport issued in Great Britain before 01/01/2021 or… verified 2026-07-20 Health certificate validity 10 days …issued in Great Britain before 01/01/2021 or a Great Britain pet health certificate issued in the last 10 days (mandatory for ‘Part 2’ listed countries) • you mus verified 2026-07-20 Microchip · Required ✓ YesYou’ll need original copies of all the necessary documents: For EU members, it is mandatory that dogs, cats have: • An EU passport for animals indicating anti‐rabies inoculation within a minimum of 30 days before the… verified 2026-07-21 Health certificate · Issuer an official veterinarian • A titration a neutralizing antibody (EU Regulation n°998/200) • Health certificate issued by an official veterinarian (EU commission n°2011/874) • Additional treatment required for flights to/fr verified 2026-07-20 Health certificate · Required ✓ Yes• A titration a neutralizing antibody (EU Regulation n°998/200) • Health certificate issued by an official veterinarian (EU commission n°2011/874) • Additional treatment required for flights to/from Dublin (Ireland) :… verified 2026-07-20 Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ YesYou’ll need original copies of all the necessary documents: For EU members, it is mandatory that dogs, cats have: • An EU passport for animals indicating anti‐rabies inoculation within a minimum of 30 days before the… verified 2026-07-20 Rabies vaccination · Min age at vaccination 15 weeks g / cat in the cabin My pet is clean and fit to travel is at least 12 weeks old (to / from Germany: 15 weeks), I am able to provide supporting documents will be kept in a soft carry Transport of animals in the… verified 2026-07-20 Other rules Minimum age 12 weeks in the cabin My pet is clean and fit to travel is at least 12 weeks old (to / from Germany: 15 weeks), I am able to provide supporting documents will be kept in a soft… verified 2026-07-28 Assistance animals accepted ✓ YesOnly dogs are accepted as service animals. verified 2026-07-20 Service & assistance animals Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedOnly dogs are accepted as service animals. verified 2026-07-20 Esa note Emotional support dogs are not considered • To travel on a later flight Emotional support animals (ESAN) Emotional support dogs are not considered service dogs and can be transported following the same rules as pets in cabin o verified 2026-07-20 Dogs only ✓ YesOnly dogs are accepted as service animals. verified 2026-07-20 Fee waived ✓ YesOnly dogs are accepted as service animals. 1/ Book We offer the transport of service animals without a container and free of charge. verified 2026-07-20 Recognized ✓ Yese “General information and regulations” website section regarding all the health and customs documents needed to travel with your Assistance dog. If your service dog is registered in another country, the EU Pet Passport… verified 2026-07-20 Cabin allowed ✓ YesMy dog / cat can sit, stand, turn and lie down in a natural position is properly ventilated from all 4 sides, and is leak and escape proof Checklist for transporting an assistance dog in the cabin My dog is clean… verified 2026-07-20 Esa recognized ✗ NoEmotional support dogs are not considered service dogs and can be transported following the same rules as pets in cabin or pets in hold verified 2026-07-20 Advance notice hours 2 hours …described above and in the “General information and regulations” section and fill in and sign the H402 "Transport of animals in the cabin " and show them at check-in • We highly recommend to check-in 2 hours… verified 2026-07-20 Documentation required ✓ Yesance dog. If your service dog is registered in another country, the EU Pet Passport or veterinary health certificate must be supported with documentation confirming that the guide/assistance dog is affiliated to one of… verified 2026-07-20 Recognized organizations Assistance Dogs International International Guide Dog Federation If your service dog is registered in another country, the EU Pet Passport or veterinary health certificate must be supported with documentation confirming that the guide/assistance dog is affiliated to one of the… verified 2026-07-20 Health certificate required ✓ YesThe traveller must hold a valid medical certificate indicating the necessity of the service dog. verified 2026-07-20 In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPlease be aware that only dogs and cats are accepted on board (all other types of animals are not accepted). verified 2026-07-20 Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesPlease download the picture here Flat, short or snub-nosed animals Transport of snub nose dogs in hot season is not recommended verified 2026-07-20 Snub-nosed breeds list Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Brussels Griffon Affenpinscher Japanese Chin Shar Pei Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mastiff List of flat, short or snub-nosed animals that are not allowed to be transported in hold. Some breeds may not be accepted in cabin as those are classified as fighting dogs (see next section): Dogs (non-exhaustive list):… verified 2026-07-20 Minimum age 12 weeks Transport of animals in the cabin Transport d’animaux en cabine Checklist for transporting a dog / cat in the cabin My pet is clean and fit to travel is at least 12 weeks old (to / from Germany: 15 weeks), verified 2026-07-14 Advance booking notice 72 hours Please book your pet in cabin at least 72 hours before departure online verified 2026-07-20 Advance booking required ✓ YesPlease book your pet in cabin at least 72 hours before departure online verified 2026-07-20 Max pets per flight 3 Only a total of 3 pets in cabin and 1 pet in hold (Q400) or 2 pets in hold (Boeing) are accepted in each aircraft verified 2026-07-20 Booking method book your pet in cabin at least 72 hours before departure online Please book your pet in cabin at least 72 hours before departure online , at your travel agency or by calling the Customer Service Centre, (+352) 24561 verified 2026-07-20 Banned destinations ✗ Yesyour pet cannot travel in cabin or in hold on Luxair flights to/from the following destinations: United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Senegal verified 2026-06-28 Embargoed routes Pets Pets are not allowed on flights to the United Kingdom, Senegal, United Arab Emirates, Paris (only allowed in cabin) and Ireland verified 2026-07-14 Sedation allowed ✗ Noble trip. General information and regulations Please be aware that only dogs and cats are accepted on board (all other types of animals are not accepted). Only a total of 3 pets in cabin and 1 pet in hold (Q400) or 2… verified 2026-07-20 Advance notice hours 72 hours Please book your pet in cabin at least 72 hours before departure online verified 2026-07-20 Max pets per carrier 1 2/ Prepare One passenger can only carry one pet in one crate (soft bag or box) . verified 2026-07-20 Carrier size 115 × 23 × 25 cm the crate (Soft bag or box) in which the pet is carried does not exceed: • (Length) 45 x (depth) 23 x (height) 25cm or • (Length) 45 x (depth) 42 x (height) 20cm >Example You can bring a closed soft bag or a… verified 2026-07-20 Max weight (pet + crate) 8 kg Your pet can only be accepted in the cabin if it is not heavier than 8 kilos (crate included) verified 2026-07-20 Crate must have/be soft-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrier the crate (Soft bag or box) in which the pet is carried does not exceed: • (Length) 45 x (depth) 23 x (height) 25cm or • (Length) 45 x (depth) 42 x (height) 20cm >Example You can bring a closed soft bag or a… verified 2026-07-20 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedTransport in hold, pets more than 8KG 1/ Book The fare for the transport in the hold is 140 € per flight per animal. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesLuxair will not accept any snub-nosed pet in the hold verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Brussels Griffon Affenpinscher Japanese Chin Shar Pei Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mastiff List of flat, short or snub-nosed animals that are not allowed to be transported in hold. Some breeds may not be accepted in cabin as those are classified as fighting dogs (see next section): Dogs (non-exhaustive list):… verified 2026-07-20 Hold: One-way fee 140 EUR Transport in hold, pets more than 8KG 1/ Book The fare for the transport in the hold is 140 € per flight per animal verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Minimum age 12 weeks sporting a dog / cat in the cabin My pet is clean and fit to travel is at least 12 weeks old (to / from Germany: 15 weeks), I am able to provide supporting documents Transport of animals in… verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Advance booking notice 72 hours Please book your pet in hold at least 72 hours before departure online , at your travel agency or by calling the Customer Service Centre, (+352) 24561. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ YesGeneral information and regulations Please be aware that only dogs and cats are accepted on board (all other types of animals are not accepted). Only a total of 3 pets in cabin and 1 pet in hold (Q400) or 2 pets in hold… verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Booking method online Please book your pet in hold at least 72 hours before departure online , at your travel agency or by calling the Customer Service Centre, (+352) 24561 verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Sedation allowed ✗ NoThese items cannot be left in the cage. • The animal must not show signs of physical weakness or injury and must not have taken tranquilizers. verified 2026-07-25 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 50 kg Your pet can only be accepted in the hold if it is not heavier than 50 kilos (crate included) verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Crate must have/be water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrier It should also be able to turn around and lay down comfortably • The container must contain separate food and water dishes, both of which must be empty, secured to the floor and refillable without opening the cage Other… verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPlease be aware that only dogs and cats are accepted on board (all other types of animals are not accepted). verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesTo ensure its well-being, Luxair will not accept any snub-nosed pet in the hold. verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds list Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Brussels Griffon Affenpinscher Japanese Chin Shar Pei Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mastiff List of flat, short or snub-nosed animals that are not allowed to be transported in hold. Some breeds may not be accepted in cabin as those are classified as fighting dogs (see next section): Dogs (non-exhaustive list):… verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Minimum age 12 weeks is at least 12 weeks old (to / from Germany: 15 weeks), I am able to provide supporting documents verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Advance booking notice 72 hours Please book your pet in hold at least 72 hours before departure online verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ YesPlease book your pet in hold at least 72 hours before departure online verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Max pets per flight 2 Only a total of 3 pets in cabin and 1 pet in hold (Q400) or 2 pets in hold (Boeing) are accepted in each aircraft verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Booking method online Please book your pet in hold at least 72 hours before departure online , at your travel agency or by calling the Customer Service Centre, (+352) 24561 verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Heat embargo 402°C Please prepare carefully all the documents described above and fill in and sign the form H402 "Transport of animals in the cabin" and show it at check-in Be sure your animal Cats (non-exhaustive list):… verified 2026-06-24 Cargo: Sedation allowed ✗ NoThe animal must not show signs of physical weakness or injury and must not have taken tranquilizers. verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Advance notice hours 72 hours Please book your pet in hold at least 72 hours before departure online verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Carrier size 115 × 60 × 85 cm Max length: 115cm Max width : 60cm Max height : 85 cm verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Max weight (pet + crate) 50 kg Your pet can only be accepted in the hold if it is not heavier than 50 kilos (crate included). verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrier Max length: 115cm Max width : 60cm Max height : 85 cm verified 2026-07-20 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ Yes• A titration a neutralizing antibody (EU Regulation n°998/200) • Health certificate issued by an official veterinarian (EU commission n°2011/874) • Additional t verified 2026-07-20 Health certificate validity 10 days …issued in Great Britain before 01/01/2021 or a Great Britain pet health certificate issued in the last 10 days (mandatory for ‘Part 2’ listed countries) • you mus verified 2026-07-20 Health certificate · Validity days 10 days …issued in Great Britain before 01/01/2021 or a Great Britain pet health certificate issued in the last 10 days (mandatory for ‘Part 2’ listed countries) • you must use an approved route (fro • the assistance dog… verified 2026-06-04 Other rules Minimum age 12 weeks in the cabin My pet is clean and fit to travel is at least 12 weeks old (to / from Germany: 15 weeks), I am able to provide supporting documents will be kept in a soft… verified 2026-07-15 Luxair requires cabin pets to be booked at least 72 hours before departure. Complete the booking online through Luxair's pet section. Do not wait for the airport counter to add a cabin dog. Reserve the cabin slot the moment the ticket is confirmed. A booking made under 72 hours before departure risks refusal at check-in.
Traveling with a dog in the Luxair cabin requires form H402 before departure. Download and complete H402 in advance. Present the completed form at check-in. An incomplete or missing H402 delays boarding. Fill the form once the cabin booking is confirmed. Keep a printed copy alongside the microchip and health documents for the counter agent.
Frequently asked
How many pets can I bring on Luxair? Luxair allows 3 in the cabin, per passenger. Each pet needs its own carrier. What is the cabin weight limit on Luxair? In the cabin, your pet plus its carrier must not exceed 8 kg. Heavier pets (up to 50 kg) travel in the hold. Can snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds fly Luxair? Snub-nosed breeds such as bulldogs, pugs and Persian cats are not accepted in the cabin, not accepted in the hold. How much does it cost to fly a pet on Luxair? On flights within Metropolitan France, Luxair charges from 140 EUR in the hold, one way per pet. Longer routes cost more — price your exact itinerary. How far in advance must I book my pet on Luxair? Add your pet to the booking at least 72 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.
Luxair keeps this manageable: chip your dog, book cabin early, and get form H402 filled. Pixel makes friends with every customs officer, but even she travels on a tidy paperwork trail — that's what actually gets you waved through. Skip the guesswork and let Pawgo build you a personalized plan for your exact route, so every Luxair requirement is checked off before you reach the airport.
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.
