Okay, adventure crew, listen up! Norwegian Air Shuttle lets dogs ride right there in the cabin with you, and that alone had me grinning ear to ear. Nala has opinions about layovers, sure, but knowing she can curl up under the seat instead of riding below changes everything about how Sam and I map out our next mountain-bound flight. Let's dig into the real details before you book.
Norwegian Air Shuttle'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 Norwegian Air Shuttle 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.
In the cabin Accepted
In the hold / cargo Accepted
Snub-nosed breedsAccepted
Cabin policy
Hold & cargo policy
Health & documents
Service & assistance animals
The container and the dog together must not exceed 8 kg in total gross weight on Norwegian Air Shuttle. Weigh the carrier with the dog inside before leaving for the airport. Choose a lightweight soft-sided bag to keep more of that 8 kg budget for the animal. Anything over 8 kg total gets rejected at the cabin check. Confirm the combined figure early.
Norwegian Air Shuttle does not recommend sedatives or tranquilizers for animals during transportation. Skip any calming medication before the flight. Ask the vet about non-drug options for an anxious traveler instead. Acclimate the dog to the carrier during weeks of practice at home. A dog moving through the airport unmedicated stays alert and responsive. Follow the no-sedative guidance exactly as stated.
The cabin fee on Norwegian Air Shuttle is 85 EUR one way. Budget 85 EUR per direction, so a round trip runs 170 EUR in pet charges alone. Pay this fee on top of the passenger ticket. Confirm the 85 EUR amount at booking to avoid a surprise at the gate. Factor both legs into the total trip cost.
So there you have it, trailblazers! Norwegian Air Shuttle keeps your pup close in the cabin, and that's a win worth booking around. Before you lock in those dates, build your personalized plan with Pawgo's plan-builder so every weight limit, fee, and rule lines up for your exact route. Sam timed our customs window down to the minute, and a solid plan is how you get that dialed. Go make it happen!
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.