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 Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Tap the
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In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedOnly cats and dogs [guide dogs included (see " Service animals " below)] can travel in the aircraft cabin with you, with the exception of specific breeds . verified 2026-07-14 Snub-nosed breeds list Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Cane Corso Dogue de Bordeaux Brussels Griffon Affenpinscher Shar Pei Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mastiff The following embargo list of brachycephalic breeds is applicable on AEGEAN and Olympic Air flights: Dogs ▪ American Bully ▪ Cavalier king Charles Spaniel ▪ Pinscher ▪ Boston Terrier ▪ Affenpinscher ▪ Boxer (All breeds)… verified 2026-07-15 One-way fee 35 EUR …Cat or Dog in cabin (up to 8 kg) Flights Domestic flights International flights Direct / Connecting 35 EUR 65 EUR Cat or Dog in aircraft hold - medium (8kg - 25kg) (including their container. Please note that… verified 2026-07-14 Minimum age 12 weeks …€8 per passenger. Requirements for pets/animals transportation Health condition Pets/animals must be minimum 12 weeks old, with a valid anti-rabies vaccination verified 2026-07-14 Advance booking required ✓ Yesh your pet? Olympic Air offers a variety of travel options for your pets/animals; depending on their breed and size, they can travel in the cabin with you, be transported in the aircraft hold or transferred as cargo.… verified 2026-07-14 Max pets per passenger 1 Each passenger can travel with only one (1) pet (cat or dog) in cabin. verified 2026-07-14 Sedation allowed ✗ NoIn general, pets/animals must be clean, healthy, harmless, odorless, not pregnant, not sedated and not loud to annoy other passengers. verified 2026-07-14 Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NoIn general, pets/animals must be clean, healthy, harmless, odorless, not pregnant, not sedated and not loud to annoy other passengers. verified 2026-07-14 Carrier size 55 × 40 × 23 cm The container must not exceed 55cm length x 40cm width x 23cm height. verified 2026-07-14 Max weight (pet + crate) 8 kg The permitted weight for a pet, combined with its container, should not exceed eight (8) kilos. verified 2026-07-14 Crate must have/be soft-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, absorbent liner, a carrier The container must not exceed 55cm length x 40cm width x 23cm height. verified 2026-07-14 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedAnimals in aircraft hold If you have a larger cat or dog which exceeds the eight (8) kilos weight limit, then it can only be transported in the baggage hold compartment of the aircraft. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Cane Corso Dogue de Bordeaux Brussels Griffon Affenpinscher Shar Pei Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mastiff As a precaution, AEGEAN and Olympic Air will not accept them as checked baggage or air cargo due to their inability to breathe easily and cool themselves down. The following embargo list of brachycephalic breeds is… verified 2026-07-15 Hold: One-way fee 50 EUR …the following: 71cm length x 52cm width x 55cm height) Flights Domestic flights International flights Direct 50 EUR 110 EUR Connecting 55 EUR 120 EUR Cat or Dog in aircraft hold - large (over 25kg, including their… verified 2026-07-21 Hold: Minimum age 12 weeks …€8 per passenger. Requirements for pets/animals transportation Health condition Pets/animals must be minimum 12 weeks old, with a valid anti-rabies vaccination verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ YesTrained service dogs must be accredited by an organization that is a full member of Assistance Dogs International (ADI) or International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF) , or European Guide Dog Federation (EGDF) or any… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Sedation allowed ✗ NoIn general, pets/animals must be clean, healthy, harmless, odorless, not pregnant, not sedated and not loud to annoy other passengers. verified 2026-07-28 Hold: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NoThe anti-rabies vaccination is repeated every one, two or even three years, depending on the vaccination type. The vaccination should be valid and in effect when travelling and with minimum days of 21 since last shot.… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Carrier size 52 × 55 × 55 cm Please note that dimensions should not exceed the following: 71cm length x 52cm width x 55cm height) Flights Domestic flights International flights Direct 50 EUR 110 EUR Connecting 55 EUR 120 EUR Cat… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 32 kg As a rule of thumb, bulky bags that remain under the 32kg weight limitation but exceed the dimensional specifications of checked baggage are considered special baggage. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Crate must have/be water bowl, ventilated, absorbent liner, live-animal label Please note that dimensions should not exceed the following: 71cm length x 52cm width x 55cm height) Flights Domestic flights International flights Direct 50 EUR 110 EUR Connecting 55 EUR 120 EUR Cat… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedOlympic Air and AEGEAN welcome for transportation in the holds of Airbus 320, 321, ATR 42-600 and ATR72-600 aircrafts, only dogs and cats and no other animal species. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesAEGEAN and Olympic Air will not accept them as checked baggage or air cargo due to their inability to breathe easily and cool themselves down. verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds list Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Cane Corso Dogue de Bordeaux Brussels Griffon Affenpinscher Shar Pei Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mastiff As a precaution, AEGEAN and Olympic Air will not accept them as checked baggage or air cargo due to their inability to breathe easily and cool themselves down. The following embargo list of brachycephalic breeds is… verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Minimum age 12 weeks …€8 per passenger. Requirements for pets/animals transportation Health condition Pets/animals must be minimum 12 weeks old, with a valid anti-rabies vaccination verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ Yests/animals; depending on their breed and size, they can travel in the cabin with you, be transported in the aircraft hold or transferred as cargo. Note: A Live Animal Acceptance Checklist must be completed and signed at… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Sedation allowed ✗ NoIn general, pets/animals must be clean, healthy, harmless, odorless, not pregnant, not sedated and not loud to annoy other passengers. verified 2026-07-28 Cargo: Animals in heat accepted ✓ YesUnited Kingdom : Dogs and cats may enter only via London Heathrow and must travel as cargo verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ No-routing and re-issue is permitted as long as the relevant service is available. Transportation of dogs and cats to Dubai and Abu Dhabi are NOT accepted in cabin or aircraft hold and are only allowed to be sent as… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Carrier size 71 × 55 × 52 cm Please note that dimensions should not exceed the following: 71cm length x 52cm width x 55cm height) Flights Domestic flights International flights Direct 50 EUR 110 EUR Connecting 55 EUR 120 EUR Cat… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Max weight (pet + crate) 32 kg If the sport equipment exceeds the maximum weight of 32 kilos, it can be carried only as cargo and cargo charges will be applied. cation and charges. verified 2026-07-21 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier Please note that dimensions should not exceed the following: 71cm length x 52cm width x 55cm height) Flights Domestic flights International flights Direct 50 EUR 110 EUR Connecting 55 EUR 120 EUR Cat… verified 2026-07-14 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ Yesfor transporting animals in the aircraft hold is subject to a service fee of €8 per passenger. Requirements for pets/animals transportation Health condition Pets/animals must be minimum 12 weeks old, with a valid… verified 2026-07-14 Microchip · Required ✓ YesPrior to flying, the pet’s health book must be physically presented for inspection and the pet must be fitted with the required ID microchip. verified 2026-07-28 Health certificate · Original required ✓ Yesl Welfare Division of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and an original veterinary certificate stating the medical reason for the procedure. verified 2026-07-14 Rabies vaccination · Min age at vaccination 12 weeks uirements for pets/animals transportation Health condition Pets/animals must be minimum 12 weeks old, with a valid anti-rabies vaccination. verified 2026-07-14 Other rules Restricted breeds list Dogo Argentino …contact the Cargo Department for further information and/or clarifications: ▪ Bandog ▪ Caucasian ovcharka ▪ Dogo Argentino ▪ Fila Brazileiros ▪ Japanese Tosa ▪ Karabash ▪ Mastino Napoletano ▪ Rottweiler ▪ Tosa Inu ▪ Doberman… verified 2026-07-15 Assistance animals accepted ✓ YesOnly cats and dogs [guide dogs included (see " Service animals " below)] can travel in the aircraft cabin with you, with the exception of specific breeds . verified 2026-07-28 Service & assistance animals Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedOlympic Air and AEGEAN can accept the following two (2) types of service animals to travel in the aircraft cabin: verified 2026-07-14 Fee waived ✓ YesTrained service animals are carried free of charge, as long as pet owner gives the required notice before proceeding to the final booking. verified 2026-07-28 Recognized ✓ YesTerms & Conditions for pet transportation Animals allowed to travel: Cats and dogs (guide dogs included). verified 2026-07-28 Cabin allowed ✓ YesOnly cats and dogs [guide dogs included (see " Service animals " below)] can travel in the aircraft cabin with you, with the exception of specific breeds . verified 2026-07-28 Breed restrictions specific breeds Only cats and dogs [guide dogs included (see " Service animals " below)] can travel in the aircraft cabin with you, with the exception of specific breeds verified 2026-07-14 Advance notice hours 48 hours Requirements for service animals Service dogs can only be booked through the AEGEAN Call Center and must be requested at least 48 hours before the flight departure. verified 2026-07-28 Advance booking notice 48 hours Service dogs can only be booked through the AEGEAN Call Center and must be requested at least 48 hours before the flight departure. verified 2026-07-14 Documentation required ✓ Yesvice animals are carried free of charge, as long as pet owner gives the required notice before proceeding to the final booking. Appropriate documentation/certification will be requested (see "Service animals" below).… verified 2026-07-14 Recognized organizations Assistance Dogs International International Guide Dog Federation Trained service dogs must be accredited by an organization that is a full member of Assistance Dogs International (ADI) or International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF) , or European Guide Dog Federation (EGDF) or any… verified 2026-07-28 In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedOnly cats and dogs [guide dogs included (see " Service animals " below)] can travel in the aircraft cabin with you, with the exception of specific breeds . verified 2026-07-14 Snub-nosed breeds list hot Snub-nosed animals Snub-nosed dogs and cats are not hot-weather animals and have difficulty in regulating a normal body temperature in verified 2026-07-15 One-way fee 35 EUR …Cat or Dog in cabin (up to 8 kg) Flights Domestic flights International flights Direct / Connecting 35 EUR 65 EUR Cat or Dog in aircraft hold - medium (8kg - 25kg) (including their container. Please note that… verified 2026-07-14 Minimum age 12 weeks …€8 per passenger. Requirements for pets/animals transportation Health condition Pets/animals must be minimum 12 weeks old, with a valid anti-rabies vaccination verified 2026-07-14 Advance booking required ✓ Yesh your pet? Olympic Air offers a variety of travel options for your pets/animals; depending on their breed and size, they can travel in the cabin with you, be transported in the aircraft hold or transferred as cargo.… verified 2026-07-14 Max pets per passenger 1 Pets in cabin Only one (1) pet (cat or dog) in cabin per passenger carried within a special box/container is allowed to travel Pets in… verified 2026-06-02 Sedation allowed ✗ NoIn general, pets/animals must be clean, healthy, harmless, odorless, not pregnant, not sedated and not loud to annoy other passengers. verified 2026-07-14 Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NoIn general, pets/animals must be clean, healthy, harmless, odorless, not pregnant, not sedated and not loud to annoy other passengers. verified 2026-07-14 Carrier size 55 × 40 × 23 cm The container must not exceed 55cm length x 40cm width x 23cm height verified 2026-07-14 Max weight (pet + crate) 8 kg The permitted weight for a pet, combined with its container, should not exceed eight (8) kilos. verified 2026-07-14 Crate must have/be soft-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, absorbent liner, a carrier The container must not exceed 55cm length x 40cm width x 23cm height verified 2026-07-14 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedAnimals in aircraft hold If you have a larger cat or dog which exceeds the eight (8) kilos weight limit, then it can only be transported in the baggage hold compartment of the aircraft. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Cane Corso Dogue de Bordeaux Brussels Griffon Affenpinscher Shar Pei Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mastiff As a precaution, AEGEAN and Olympic Air will not accept them as checked baggage or air cargo due to their inability to breathe easily and cool themselves down. The following embargo list of brachycephalic breeds is… verified 2026-07-15 Hold: One-way fee 50 EUR …the following: 71cm length x 52cm width x 55cm height) Flights Domestic flights International flights Direct 50 EUR 110 EUR Connecting 55 EUR 120 EUR Cat or Dog in aircraft hold - large (over 25kg, including their… verified 2026-07-21 Hold: Minimum age 12 weeks …€8 per passenger. Requirements for pets/animals transportation Health condition Pets/animals must be minimum 12 weeks old, with a valid anti-rabies vaccination verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ YesTrained service dogs must be accredited by an organization that is a full member of Assistance Dogs International (ADI) or International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF) , or European Guide Dog Federation (EGDF) or any… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Sedation allowed ✗ NoIn general, pets/animals must be clean, healthy, harmless, odorless, not pregnant, not sedated and not loud to annoy other passengers. verified 2026-07-28 Hold: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NoThe anti-rabies vaccination is repeated every one, two or even three years, depending on the vaccination type. The vaccination should be valid and in effect when travelling and with minimum days of 21 since last shot.… verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Carrier size 52 × 55 × 55 cm Please note that dimensions should not exceed the following: 71cm length x 52cm width x 55cm height) Flights Domestic flights International flights Direct 50 EUR 110 EUR Connecting 55 EUR 120 EUR Cat… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 32 kg As a rule of thumb, bulky bags that remain under the 32kg weight limitation but exceed the dimensional specifications of checked baggage are considered special baggage. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Crate must have/be water bowl, ventilated, absorbent liner, live-animal label Please note that dimensions should not exceed the following: 71cm length x 52cm width x 55cm height) Flights Domestic flights International flights Direct 50 EUR 110 EUR Connecting 55 EUR 120 EUR Cat… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedOlympic Air and AEGEAN welcome for transportation in the holds of Airbus 320, 321, ATR 42-600 and ATR72-600 aircrafts, only dogs and cats and no other animal species. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesAEGEAN and Olympic Air will not accept them as checked baggage or air cargo due to their inability to breathe easily and cool themselves down. verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds list Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Cane Corso Dogue de Bordeaux Brussels Griffon Affenpinscher Shar Pei Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mastiff As a precaution, AEGEAN and Olympic Air will not accept them as checked baggage or air cargo due to their inability to breathe easily and cool themselves down. The following embargo list of brachycephalic breeds is… verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Minimum age 12 weeks …€8 per passenger. Requirements for pets/animals transportation Health condition Pets/animals must be minimum 12 weeks old, with a valid anti-rabies vaccination verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ Yests/animals; depending on their breed and size, they can travel in the cabin with you, be transported in the aircraft hold or transferred as cargo. Note: A Live Animal Acceptance Checklist must be completed and signed at… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Sedation allowed ✗ No-routing and re-issue is permitted as long as the relevant service is available. Transportation of dogs and cats to Dubai and Abu Dhabi are NOT accepted in cabin or aircraft hold and are only allowed to be sent as… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Animals in heat accepted ✓ YesUnited Kingdom : Dogs and cats may enter only via London Heathrow and must travel as cargo verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ No-routing and re-issue is permitted as long as the relevant service is available. Transportation of dogs and cats to Dubai and Abu Dhabi are NOT accepted in cabin or aircraft hold and are only allowed to be sent as… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Carrier size 52 × 55 cm Please note that dimensions should not exceed the following: 71cm length x 52cm width x 55cm height) Flights Domestic flights International flights Direct 50 EUR 110 EUR Connecting 55 EUR 120 EUR Cat… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Crate must have/be water bowl, ventilated, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier Please note that dimensions should not exceed the following: 71cm length x 52cm width x 55cm height) Flights Domestic flights International flights Direct 50 EUR 110 EUR Connecting 55 EUR 120 EUR Cat… verified 2026-07-14 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ YesFrom the UK, pets may travel in cabin or hold, except from London Gatwick, where cargo transport only applies. to be sent as cargo. Please check View detailed guidelines. Ireland: Dogs with cropped ears require an… verified 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.
Frequently asked
How many pets can I bring on Olympic Air? Olympic Air allows 1 in the cabin, per passenger. Each pet needs its own carrier. What is the cabin weight limit on Olympic Air? In the cabin, your pet plus its carrier must not exceed 8 kg. Heavier pets (up to 32 kg) travel in the hold. 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. 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. 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.
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.
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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.
