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Flying Olympic Air with your dog? Good news up front: they take dogs in the cabin, and that changes everything about how you pack and plan. Cooper has done this trip three times now, so here's what I wish someone had told me before the first one. A small cabin carrier and a calm routine turn a scary shipping decision into a manageable, warm day of travel together.
Olympic Air'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 Olympic Air handles your pet
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Cargo: Crate must have/bewater bowl, ventilated, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrierverified 2026-08-09
Health & documents
Health certificate required✓ Yesverified 2026-07-14
Book the cabin dog spot at least 2 hours before the standard reservation deadline. Call Olympic Air to add the pet to the booking rather than assuming it carries over automatically. Confirm the cabin space is reserved during that call. Do this early, because cabin dog places are limited and close far ahead of the flight itself.
Brachycephalic breeds are barred from the Olympic Air hold and from air cargo, because flat-faced dogs cannot breathe easily or cool themselves at altitude. Check whether the breed falls into that snub-nosed category before booking. If it does, choose a cabin-eligible option instead. Verify the dog meets the cabin weight limit to keep the flight viable.
The cabin dog fee on Olympic Air is 35 EUR for a domestic flight, for a dog up to 8 kg. Budget 65 EUR instead when the route is international, direct or connecting. Confirm the exact figure at booking, and pay it as part of the pet reservation. Weigh the dog beforehand to stay inside the 8 kg cabin limit.
You've got this. Olympic Air makes cabin travel with a dog genuinely doable once the booking and fee are sorted early. When you're ready to map your exact route, dates, and paperwork, build a personalized plan with Pawgo's plan-builder. It walks you through every step for your specific trip, so nothing gets missed and travel day feels like just another adventure, not a leap into the unknown.
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 29, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my dog in the cabin on Olympic Air?
Yes, Olympic Air allows dogs in the cabin. Your pet and carrier combined must weigh under 8 kg. For your specific pet's eligibility, check Pawgo at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
What are the pet carrier size limits for Olympic Air?
The cabin carrier limit on Olympic Air is 55 x 40 x 25 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 →
Can I ship my dog as cargo on Olympic Air?
Yes, Olympic Air 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 →
In the cabin, your pet plus its carrier must not exceed 8 kg. Heavier pets (up to 32 kg) travel in the hold.Build my pet's travel plan →
How much does it cost to fly a pet on Olympic Air?
On flights within Metropolitan France, Olympic Air charges from 35 EUR in the cabin, and 8 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 Olympic Air?
Add your pet to the booking at least 2 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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