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 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 ✓ AcceptedWe carry cats and dogs. ... Price: 75 EUR /piece/way (weight up to 8 kg, to be carried in passenger cabin) or 150 EUR /piece/way (weight 8-32 kg, to be carried in cargo hold). ... The maximum size of crate acceptable to… verified 2026-06-14 Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesCold-blooded animals are exempt from these restrictions. verified 2026-07-20 Snub-nosed breeds list French Bulldog English Bulldog American Bulldog Pug Boston Terrier Four breeds of snub-nosed dogs will no longer be allowed in the cabin or cargo hold as checked baggage or air cargo on KLM aircraft: English Bulldog, French Bulldog, Boston Terrier, American Bulldog, and Dutch Pug. verified 2026-07-20 Minimum age 12 weeks Generally, the minimum age is 12 weeks if traveling within the European Union. verified 2026-07-20 Advance booking notice 48 hours Reservations Reservations must be made by phone more than 48 hours in advance of departure. verified 2026-07-20 Advance booking required ✓ YesReservations Reservations must be made by phone more than 48 hours in advance of departure Reservations Reservations must be made by phone more than 48 hours in advance of departure Live animals are checked in by… verified 2026-07-20 Booking method phone Reservations must be made by phone more than 48 hours in advance of departure. verified 2026-07-20 Advance notice hours 48 hours Reservations must be made by phone more than 48 hours in advance of departure. verified 2026-07-20 Carrier size 43 × 30 × 27 cm …secure fasteners (heavy duty zippers are recommended) Maximum carrier measurement is 17″ x 12″ x 10.6″ (43 x 30 x 27 cm). verified 2026-07-20 Crate must have/be ventilated, absorbent liner, a carrier …secure fasteners (heavy duty zippers are recommended) Maximum carrier measurement is 17″ x 12″ x 10.6″ (43 x 30 x 27 cm). verified 2026-07-20 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedUnaccompanied, very large pets or pets flying to countries that require that pets enter under air cargo will travel as manifest cargo in the hold. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesCold-blooded animals are exempt from these restrictions. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list French Bulldog English Bulldog American Bulldog Pug Boston Terrier Four breeds of snub-nosed dogs will no longer be allowed in the cabin or cargo hold as checked baggage or air cargo on KLM aircraft: English Bulldog, French Bulldog, Boston Terrier, American Bulldog, and Dutch Pug. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: One-way fee 150 EUR Pet fee The cost to fly a pet as checked baggage on Smartwings is €150 verified 2026-08-14 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ YesReservations Reservations must be made by phone more than 48 hours in advance of departure Reservations Reservations must be made by phone more than 48 hours in advance of departure Live animals are checked in by… verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 32 kg (32 kg) including their crate can be flown as checked baggage on Smartwings. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Crate must have/be ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label Pet carrier requirements Your pet’s carrier must: Have adequate ventilation on at least three sides (domestic) or four sides (international) Be large enough for your pet to stand up and turn around comfortably Be able… verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedUnaccompanied, very large pets or pets flying to countries that require that pets enter under air cargo will travel as manifest cargo in the hold. verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesCold-blooded animals are exempt from these restrictions. verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds list French Bulldog English Bulldog American Bulldog Pug Boston Terrier Four breeds of snub-nosed dogs will no longer be allowed in the cabin or cargo hold as checked baggage or air cargo on KLM aircraft: English Bulldog, French Bulldog, Boston Terrier, American Bulldog, and Dutch Pug. verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Minimum age 12 weeks Generally, the minimum age is 12 weeks if traveling within the European Union. verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ YesReservations Reservations must be made by phone more than 48 hours in advance of departure Reservations Reservations must be made by phone more than 48 hours in advance of departure Live animals are checked in by… verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, ventilated, IATA-compliant, live-animal label The crate must be made of fiberglass, metal, rigid plastics, weld metal mesh, solid wood or plywood. verified 2026-07-20 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ YesForms Required When traveling within the European Union, proof of microchip, rabies vaccination and either an EU Pet Passport (resident pets) or EU Health Certificate (non-resident pets) will be required. verified 2026-07-20 Health certificate validity 10 days Forms Required A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs and cats) and all forms required for your destination country. verified 2026-07-20 Microchip · Required ✓ YesForms Required When traveling within the European Union, proof of microchip, rabies vaccination and either an EU Pet Passport (resident pets) or EU Health Certificate (non-resident pets) will be required. verified 2026-07-20 Health certificate · Required ✓ YesForms Required When traveling within the European Union, proof of microchip, rabies vaccination and either an EU Pet Passport (resident pets) or EU Health Certificate (non-resident pets) will be required. verified 2026-07-20 Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ YesForms Required When traveling within the European Union, proof of microchip, rabies vaccination and either an EU Pet Passport (resident pets) or EU Health Certificate (non-resident pets) will be required. verified 2026-07-20 Rabies vaccination · Min age at vaccination 12 weeks Generally, the minimum age is 12 weeks if traveling within the European Union. verified 2026-07-20 Health certificate valid within days · Health certificate valid within days 10 days Forms Required A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs and cats) and all forms required for your destination country. verified 2026-07-20 Service & assistance animals Fee waived ✓ YesService dog pet policy All service dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge verified 2026-07-20 Recognized ✓ YesService dog pet policy All service dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge verified 2026-07-20 Cabin allowed ✓ Yesbin, it will need an airline-compliant pet carrier unless you are flying with a service dog who is trained to assist you in a task required to address a physical or medical disability. Pets allowed flown by Smartwings… verified 2026-07-20 In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedFour breeds of snub-nosed dogs will no longer be allowed in the cabin or cargo hold as checked baggage or air cargo on KLM aircraft: English Bulldog, French Bulldog, Boston Terrier, American Bulldog, d under the seat. verified 2026-07-20 Minimum age 12 weeks Generally, the minimum age is 12 weeks if traveling within the European Union. verified 2026-08-14 Advance booking notice 48 hours Reservations Reservations must be made by phone more than 48 hours in advance of departure. verified 2026-07-20 Advance booking required ✓ YesReservations Reservations must be made by phone more than 48 hours in advance of departure Reservations Reservations must be made by phone more than 48 hours in advance of departure Live animals are checked in by… verified 2026-07-20 Booking method phone Reservations must be made by phone more than 48 hours in advance of departure. verified 2026-07-20 Advance notice hours 48 hours Reservations must be made by phone more than 48 hours in advance of departure. verified 2026-07-20 Carrier size 43 × 27 cm Each animal must have its own breathable crate with a firm bottom in which it can stand and rotate. The maximum size of crate acceptable to passenger cabin is 43x30x27 cm. verified 2026-07-14 Crate must have/be ventilated, absorbent liner, a carrier Each animal must have its own breathable crate with a firm bottom in which it can stand and rotate. The maximum size of crate acceptable to passenger cabin is 43x30x27 cm. verified 2026-07-14 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedUnaccompanied, very large pets or pets flying to countries that require that pets enter under air cargo will travel as manifest cargo in the hold. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: One-way fee 150 EUR Pet fee The cost to fly a pet as checked baggage on Smartwings is €150 verified 2026-08-14 Hold: Advance booking notice 48 hours Reservations Reservations must be made by phone more than 48 hours in advance of departure. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ YesReservations Reservations must be made by phone more than 48 hours in advance of departure Reservations Reservations must be made by phone more than 48 hours in advance of departure Live animals are checked in by… verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 32 kg (32 kg) including their crate can be flown as checked baggage on Smartwings. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Crate must have/be ventilated, IATA-compliant, live-animal label Pet carrier requirements Your pet’s carrier must: Have adequate ventilation on at least three sides (domestic) or four sides (international) Be large enough for your pet to stand up and turn around comfortably Be able… verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedUnaccompanied, very large pets or pets flying to countries that require that pets enter under air cargo will travel as manifest cargo in the hold. verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Advance booking notice 48 hours Pets must be clean, healthy, harmless and mannerly. Reservations Reservations must be made by phone more than 48 hours in advance of departure. verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ YesReservations Reservations must be made by phone more than 48 hours in advance of departure Reservations Reservations must be made by phone more than 48 hours in advance of departure Live animals are checked in by… verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label The crate must be made of fiberglass, metal, rigid plastics, weld metal mesh, solid wood or plywood. verified 2026-07-20 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ YesForms Required When traveling within the European Union, proof of microchip, rabies vaccination and either an EU Pet Passport (resident pets) or EU Health Certificate (non-resident pets) will be required verified 2026-07-20 Health certificate validity 10 days Forms Required A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs and cats) and all forms required for your destination country. verified 2026-07-20 Health certificate · Validity days 10 days Forms Required A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs and cats) and all forms required f verified 2026-07-20 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.
Frequently asked
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. 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.
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.
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.
