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SmartWings carries cats and dogs, splitting them by weight: the cabin for the small ones, the hold up to 32 kg including the container. Snub-nosed breeds are not accepted in the hold at all. Within the European Union the document set is the familiar one — microchip, rabies vaccination, and either an EU pet passport or a health certificate.
SmartWings'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 SmartWings handles your pet
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Health certificate required✓ Yesverified 2026-08-19
Health certificate validity10 daysverified 2026-08-20
Health certificate · Validity days10 daysverified 2026-08-20
The minimum age for carriage is 12 weeks for travel within the European Union. A puppy or kitten below that age cannot be booked, whatever the vaccination record shows. The age applies at the date of travel, not at the date of booking. Count 12 weeks from the date of birth, then add the rabies vaccination timing before choosing a departure date.
SmartWings prices a pet at 75 EUR one way up to 8 kg in the passenger cabin, and 150 EUR one way for 8 to 32 kg in the hold. The step between the two bands is a single kilogram of carrier weight. Weigh the animal in its container before booking, and budget each direction separately.
Under 8 kg the cabin costs 75 EUR; over it the hold costs 150 EUR and closes to snub-nosed breeds. That single weigh-in decides the trip. Pixel sits comfortably on the cabin side, which is where I would aim whenever the breed allows. Give Pawgo the route and the weight and it returns a personalized plan.
Does SmartWings allow brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds?
SmartWings bans brachycephalic breeds from cabin and 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 SmartWings?
The cabin carrier limit on SmartWings is 43 x 30 x 27 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 SmartWings require a health certificate for pets?
Yes, SmartWings requires a health certificate for pets. It must be issued within 10 days of travel. 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 SmartWings?
Yes, SmartWings 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 →
How much does it cost to fly a pet on SmartWings?
On flights within Metropolitan France, SmartWings charges from 150 EUR in the hold, one way per pet. Longer routes cost more — price your exact itinerary.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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