Okay, friend, let's talk TAROM before you book. Here's what nobody tells you: yes, dogs fly in the cabin, but there's a weight ceiling of 8 kilos and that number matters more than you'd think. Mochi clears it with room to spare, but the paperwork trips people up long before the scale does. Sit with me for five minutes and skip the panic at the gate.
TAROM'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 TAROM 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 ✓ AcceptedTAROM accepts only cats and dogs in the passenger cabin, weighing up to 8 kilos (including the weight of the standard transportation cage). verified 2026-07-14 Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesMust not be of a snub-nosed breed (brachycephalic). On all TAROM flights, snub-nosed cats and dogs are not accepted for travel in the aircraft hold. You may find a list with snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds here . verified 2026-07-28 Snub-nosed breeds list Bulldog Pug Boxer Pekingese Shih Tzu - A snub-nosed dog or cat breed* (i.e.: pugs, boxers, bulldogs, Pekingese or Shih Tzu dogs, Persian cats, etc verified 2026-07-15 Minimum age 12 weeks …shipped in the same container. Animals over that weight must travel individually. Puppies and kittens under 12 weeks of age shall not be accepted for carriage. verified 2026-07-28 Advance booking notice 48 hours Please register your pet in your reservation at least 48 hours before departure or call the Call Center at least 24 hours before departure. verified 2026-07-28 Advance booking required ✓ YesIt must be confirmed/approved for carriage prior to check-in/boarding. Carriage of unconfirmed/unapproved pets is not allowed verified 2026-07-14 Max pets per passenger 1 While ATR 42/72 aircraft allow only 1 pet per passenger, all Boeing aircraft permit 2 pets per passenger, d under the seat. verified 2026-05-06 Booking method booking your trip, you must contact the Call Center …72 2 Boeing B737 - all series 3 Important! As the PETC special service is limited, please note that before booking your trip, you must contact the Call Center to check the availability of the PETC service and then make your trip reservati verified 2026-07-28 Banned destinations ✗ YesUnder the Regulations for the Control of Dogs (Imports and Holding of Dangerous Dogs), 5765 – 2004, it is prohibited to import a dog belonging to a dangerous breed1, as well as a dog that is the result of a cross with a… verified 2026-07-15 Sedation allowed ✗ NoOn all TAROM flights, snub-nosed cats and dogs are not accepted for travel in the aircraft hold. You may find a list with snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds here . Must not belong to a forbidden breed. More details here… verified 2026-07-28 Aircraft restrictions ✗ YesAdditionally, the maximum number of pets traveling in the passenger cabin is restricted based on the aircraft type: Aircraft type Maximum number of cages / cabin ATR 72 2 Boeing B737 - all series 3 Important! verified 2026-07-28 Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NoTo be clean, not to be pregnant, and not to cause any discomfort to other passengers verified 2026-07-14 Carrier size 42 × 20 × 51 cm …forbidden. Maximum Cage Dimensions and Aircraft Limits The maximum cage dimensions must not exceed 42 x 26 x 20 cm verified 2026-07-14 Max weight (pet + crate) 8 kg TAROM accepts only cats and dogs in the passenger cabin, weighing up to 8 kilos (including the weight of the standard transportation cage). verified 2026-07-14 Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, soft-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier …forbidden. Maximum Cage Dimensions and Aircraft Limits The maximum cage dimensions must not exceed 42 x 26 x 20 cm verified 2026-07-14 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPets in Checked Baggage Cats and dogs who exceed the maximum weight to travel in the cabin on TAROM flights can be transported as checked baggage instead. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesOn all TAROM flights, snub-nosed cats and dogs are not accepted for travel in the aircraft hold. verified 2026-07-28 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list Bulldog Pug Boxer Pekingese Shih Tzu I certify that my animal does not belong to the following: - A snub-nosed dog or cat breed* (i.e.: pugs, boxers, bulldogs, Pekingese or Shih Tzu dogs, Persian cats, etc.) I have read and accept the above conditions, and… verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Minimum age 12 weeks …curat, nemirositor și apt să călătorească ☐ clean , odorless and fit to travel ☐ are v ârsta de cel pu țin 12 s ăptămani și documenta ția doveditoare este disponibilă ☐ at least 12 weeks old, proof of documentation is… verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Advance booking notice 48 hours ion The dog must be notified in advance, preferably at the time of booking, but no later than 48 hours before departure. verified 2026-07-28 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ YesConditions for Transport In order to be accepted for travel in the aircraft hold, your pet mu st meet the following conditions: The flight must not be operated by an A320 It must be booked in advance, preferably at the… verified 2026-07-28 Hold: Booking method reservation Pets flown by Tarom as checked baggage Reservations Reservations for your pet must be made and confirmed in advance Before booking your trip, you must contact… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Sedation allowed ✗ NoOn all TAROM flights, snub-nosed cats and dogs are not accepted for travel in the aircraft hold. You may find a list with snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds here . Must not belong to a forbidden breed. More details here… verified 2026-07-28 Hold: Pregnant animals accepted ✓ YesPets in Checked Baggage Cats and dogs who exceed the maximum weight to travel in the cabin on TAROM flights can be transported as checked baggage instead Pets in Checked Baggage Cats and dogs who exceed the maximum… verified 2026-06-01 Hold: Carrier size 51 cm …(Length x Width x Height): Aircraft type Maximum dimensions (cm) Length x Width x Height ATR 72 71 x 50 x 51 cm Boeing 737 122 x 82 x 84 cm **IMPORTANT!** Due to the volume limitations of the aircraft cargo holds,… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 75 kg The maximum combined weight for pets and carriers in the hold is 165 lbs (75 kg) The maximum combined weight for pets and carriers in the hold is 165 lbs (75 kg) verified 2026-06-04 Hold: Crate must have/be water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier …(Length x Width x Height): Aircraft type Maximum dimensions (cm) Length x Width x Height ATR 72 71 x 50 x 51 cm Boeing 737 122 x 82 x 84 cm **IMPORTANT!** Due to the volume limitations of the aircraft cargo holds,… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedDogs and cats weighing more than 8kg (including the weight of the kennel) can be transported safely in the hold of air-conditioned aircraft verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesOn all TAROM flights, snub-nosed cats and dogs are not accepted for travel in the aircraft hold. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds list Bulldog Pug Boxer Pekingese Shih Tzu I certify that my animal does not belong to the following: - A snub-nosed dog or cat breed* (i.e.: pugs, boxers, bulldogs, Pekingese or Shih Tzu dogs, Persian cats, etc.) I have read and accept the above conditions, and… verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: One-way fee 200 EUR The charges for pet transportation in the hold vary based on the destination: 50 EUR for domestic flights, 100 EUR for European and Middle Eastern flights, and 200 EUR for other international flights verified 2026-06-05 Cargo: Minimum age 12 weeks Puppies and kittens under 12 weeks of age shall not be accepted for carriage. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Advance booking notice 48 hours Please register your pet in your reservation at least 48 hours before departure or call the Call Center at least 24 hours before departure. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ YesPlease register your pet in your reservation at least 48 hours before departure or call the Call Center at least 24 hours before departure. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Sedation allowed ✗ NoMust not have taken tranquilizers. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Advance notice hours 48 hours Please register your pet in your reservation at least 48 hours before departure or call the Call Center at least 24 hours before departure. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NoMust be clean, healthy, harmless, odorless and not pregnant. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Carrier size 71 × 50 × 51 cm …below (Length x Width x Height): Aircraft type Maximum dimensions (cm) Length x Width x Height ATR 72 71 x 50 x 51 cm Boeing 737 122 x 82 x 84 cm **IMPORTANT!** Due to the volume limitations of the aircraft cargo… verified 2026-07-28 Cargo: Max weight (pet + crate) 75 kg …the cabin's weight limit can be transported in the hold instead, up to a maximum combined weight of 165 lbs (75 kg) Pets exceeding the cabin's weight limit can be transported in the hold instead, up to a maximum combined… verified 2026-07-01 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier …below (Length x Width x Height): Aircraft type Maximum dimensions (cm) Length x Width x Height ATR 72 71 x 50 x 51 cm Boeing 737 122 x 82 x 84 cm **IMPORTANT!** Due to the volume limitations of the aircraft cargo… verified 2026-07-28 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ Yes13 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 June 2013. You may access the Regulation here . Your pet can travel in the passenger cabin or in the hold. For journeys within the European Union, your pet must be… verified 2026-07-07 Health certificate validity 30 days …by the export health certificate signed by a n official government veterinarian in Israel if no more than 30 days have passed since the date it was signed by the private veterinarian. verified 2026-07-15 Health certificate validity 10 days The import must be accompanied by an official veterinary health certificate, which was issued not more than 10 days prior the arrival and signed by a government veterinarian of the country of origin, that follows the… verified 2026-07-15 Microchip · Required ✗ NoCLINICAL EXAMINATION At the time of examination it did not exhibit any symptoms of contagious or infectious diseases OFFICIAL VETERINARIAN OR VETERINARIAN AUTHORISED BY THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY (* ) (in the latter case,… verified 2026-07-15 Quarantine · Type quarantine facility the cats/dogs will: be returned to their country of origin, be transferred to a quarantine facility at the discretion of the Director, or a different decision in their case will b verified 2026-07-15 Quarantine · Required ✓ Yesreturn of the animals to their country of origin, their transfer to and stay in quarantine, or as the Director will decide in their case. verified 2026-07-15 Quarantine · Pre-approval required ✓ YesStage B – before the flight P. Pet owners importing pets with import permit are required to send a notification at least 2 working days prior to loading the shipment on the vessel (plane/ship) by e-mail to the offices of verified 2026-07-15 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Approved laboratory required ✓ YesRABIES SEROLOGICAL TEST (when required)3 I have seen an official record of the result of a serological test for the animal, carried out on a sample taken on (dd/mm/yyy) ___________, and tested in an EU or WOAH-approved… verified 2026-07-15 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Waiting period after test days 14 days …been more than 30 days since the determining vaccination, the 30 days waiting period is not required but 14 days waiting period (but not more than a year or according to manufacture instructio verified 2026-07-15 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Test must follow vaccination days 30 days …veterinary confirmation that they have been vaccinated against rabies no more than one year and no less than 30 days prior to their arrival in Israel with the exception of arrivals from Australia, Cyprus, New Zealand,… verified 2026-07-15 Import permit · Lead time 2 days Stage B – before the flight P. Pet owners importing pets with import permit are required to send a notification at least 2 working days prior to loading the shipment on the vessel (plane/ship) by e-mail to the offic verified 2026-07-15 Health certificate · Issuer a government official veterinarian …veterinary health certificate (according to the Israeli model certificate, Annex A), signed and approved by a government official veterinarian of the country of origin, which was issued not more than 10 days prior the arri verified 2026-07-15 Health certificate · Required ✓ YesIf sedation or tranquilization is to be done specifically for the journey for valid medical reasons, it needs to be done under the direction of a veterinarian and the administration of drugs - including time and dosage… verified 2026-07-15 Health certificate · Government endorsed ✓ YesURE, DATE & STAMP: Postcode: City: Country: Telephone: (*) Delete as applicable ENDORSEMENT BY THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY (not necessary when the certificate is signed by an official veterinarian) DATE verified 2026-07-15 Microchip required · Microchip required ✗ NoCLINICAL EXAMINATION At the time of examination it did not exhibit any symptoms of contagious or infectious diseases OFFICIAL VETERINARIAN OR VETERINARIAN AUTHORISED BY THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY (* ) (in the latter case,… verified 2026-06-19 Rabies vaccination · Required ✗ NoCLINICAL EXAMINATION At the time of examination it did not exhibit any symptoms of contagious or infectious diseases OFFICIAL VETERINARIAN OR VETERINARIAN AUTHORISED BY THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY (* ) (in the latter case,… verified 2026-07-20 Rabies vaccination · Waiting period after vaccination 14 days …the age of 3 months and being tagged by a microchip prior to the primary vaccination the sample can be taken 14 days after rabies vaccination as long as more than 30 days passed from the primary v verified 2026-07-15 Health certificate required · Health certificate required ✓ YesIf sedation or tranquilization is to be done specifically for the journey for valid medical reasons, it needs to be done under the direction of a veterinarian and the administration of drugs - including time and dosage… verified 2026-06-19 Rabies vaccination required · Rabies vaccination required ✗ NoCLINICAL EXAMINATION At the time of examination it did not exhibit any symptoms of contagious or infectious diseases OFFICIAL VETERINARIAN OR VETERINARIAN AUTHORISED BY THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY (* ) (in the latter case,… verified 2026-06-19 Health certificate valid within days · Health certificate valid within days 10 days A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel verified 2026-07-14 Other rules Minimum age 12 weeks All pets flying in the cabin must be at least 12 weeks of age verified 2026-07-14 Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NoCarriage of unconfirmed/unapproved pets is not allowed; To be healthy: the passenger has to have a traveling international passport for the pet; If you are traveling in the Schengen space, the pet must have an… verified 2026-07-14 Assistance animals accepted ✗ NoEmotional support Emotional support or psychiatric service dogs are not allowed on TAROM flights. verified 2026-07-28 Service & assistance animals Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedThe transport of assistance and guide dogs is done free of charge. verified 2026-07-14 Esa note Emotional support or psychiatric service dogs are not allowed Emotional support Emotional support or psychiatric service dogs are not allowed on TAROM flights. verified 2026-07-28 Fee waived ✓ YesAssistance and guide dogs | TAROM Search Contact English en Contact Search Assistance and guide dogs The transport of assistance and guide dogs is done free of charge. verified 2026-07-28 Recognized ✗ NoEmotional support or psychiatric service dogs are not allowed on TAROM flights verified 2026-07-14 Cabin allowed ✓ YesSafety Authority website here . The guide on the non-commercial movement of pet animals can be accessed here . European Legislation The applicable european legislation for the movement of pets and animals is Regulation… verified 2026-07-29 Esa recognized ✗ NoEmotional support or psychiatric service dogs are not allowed on TAROM flights. verified 2026-07-14 Max pets per passenger 1 You cannot travel with more than 1 (one) dog. verified 2026-07-14 Advance notice hours 48 hours Reconfirm at least 48 hours before departure. verified 2026-07-15 Advance booking notice 48 hours The dog must be notified in advance, preferably at the time of booking, but no later than 48 hours before departure. verified 2026-07-14 Documentation required ✓ YesWhen accepted on board, your dog must meet the following conditions: Advance notification The dog must be notified in advance, preferably at the time of booking, but no later than 48 hours before departure. Booking… verified 2026-07-28 Emotional support allowed ✗ NoEmotional support or psychiatric service dogs are not allowed on TAROM flights. verified 2026-07-14 In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedTAROM accepts only cats and dogs in the passenger cabin, weighing up to 8 kilos (including the weight of the standard transportation cage). verified 2026-07-14 Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesMust not be of a snub-nosed breed (brachycephalic). On all TAROM flights, snub-nosed cats and dogs are not accepted for travel in the aircraft hold. You may find a list with snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds here . verified 2026-07-28 Snub-nosed breeds list Himalayan Burmese Persian CATS : Burmese, Himalayan, Persian Related: Risks for snub-nosed pets flying in the cargo hold The following breeds have been classified by Tarom as dangerous and may only be transported as air cargo: Pit Bull,… verified 2026-07-14 Minimum age 12 weeks …shipped in the same container. Animals over that weight must travel individually. Puppies and kittens under 12 weeks of age shall not be accepted for carriage. verified 2026-07-28 Advance booking notice 48 hours Please register your pet in your reservation at least 48 hours before departure or call the Call Center at least 24 hours before departure. verified 2026-07-28 Advance booking required ✓ YesIt must be confirmed/approved for carriage prior to check-in/boarding. Carriage of unconfirmed/unapproved pets is not allowed verified 2026-07-14 Max pets per passenger 1 While ATR 42/72 aircraft allow only 1 pet per passenger, all Boeing aircraft permit 2 pets per passenger, d under the seat. verified 2026-05-06 Sedation allowed ✗ NoOn all TAROM flights, snub-nosed cats and dogs are not accepted for travel in the aircraft hold. You may find a list with snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds here . Must not belong to a forbidden breed. More details here… verified 2026-07-20 Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NoTo be clean, not to be pregnant, and not to cause any discomfort to other passengers verified 2026-07-14 Carrier size 42 × 20 × 20 cm …forbidden. Maximum Cage Dimensions and Aircraft Limits The maximum cage dimensions must not exceed 42 x 26 x 20 cm . verified 2026-07-28 Max weight (pet + crate) 8 kg TAROM accepts only cats and dogs in the passenger cabin, weighing up to 8 kilos (including the weight of the standard transportation cage). verified 2026-07-14 Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, soft-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrier …forbidden. Maximum Cage Dimensions and Aircraft Limits The maximum cage dimensions must not exceed 42 x 26 x 20 cm . verified 2026-07-28 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPets in Checked Baggage Cats and dogs who exceed the maximum weight to travel in the cabin on TAROM flights can be transported as checked baggage instead. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesOn all TAROM flights, snub-nosed cats and dogs are not accepted for travel in the aircraft hold. verified 2026-07-28 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list Pekingese Shih Tzu - A snub-nosed dog or cat breed* (i.e.: pugs, boxers, bulldogs, Pekingese or Shih Tzu dogs, Persian cats, etc verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Minimum age 12 weeks …curat, nemirositor și apt să călătorească ☐ clean , odorless and fit to travel ☐ are v ârsta de cel pu țin 12 s ăptămani și documenta ția doveditoare este disponibilă ☐ at least 12 weeks old, proof of documentation is… verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Advance booking notice 48 hours Please register your pet in your reservation at least 48 hours before departure or call the Call Center at least 24 hours before departure. verified 2026-07-28 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ YesConditions for Transport In order to be accepted for travel in the aircraft hold, your pet mu st meet the following conditions: The flight must not be operated by an A320 It must be booked in advance, preferably at the… verified 2026-07-28 Hold: Sedation allowed ✗ NoThese items cannot be left in the cage. The animal must not show signs of physical weakness or injury and must not have taken tranquilizers. verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NoOn all TAROM flights, snub-nosed cats and dogs are not accepted for travel in the aircraft hold. You may find a list with snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds here . Must not belong to a forbidden breed. More details here… verified 2026-07-28 Hold: Carrier size 51 cm …(Length x Width x Height): Aircraft type Maximum dimensions (cm) Length x Width x Height ATR 72 71 x 50 x 51 cm Boeing 737 122 x 82 x 84 cm **IMPORTANT!** Due to the volume limitations of the aircraft cargo holds,… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 75 kg The maximum combined weight for pets and carriers in the hold is 165 lbs (75 kg) The maximum combined weight for pets and carriers in the hold is 165 lbs (75 kg) verified 2026-07-07 Hold: Crate must have/be water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier …(Length x Width x Height): Aircraft type Maximum dimensions (cm) Length x Width x Height ATR 72 71 x 50 x 51 cm Boeing 737 122 x 82 x 84 cm **IMPORTANT!** Due to the volume limitations of the aircraft cargo holds,… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ Acceptedide at the check-in counter, the signed Conditions of Carriage form for dogs or cats in the hold of the aircraft. You can download the form here . TAROM reserves the right to refuse carriage of animals in inappropriate… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesOn all TAROM flights, snub-nosed cats and dogs are not accepted for travel in the aircraft hold. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds list Pekingese Shih Tzu - A snub-nosed dog or cat breed* (i.e.: pugs, boxers, bulldogs, Pekingese or Shih Tzu dogs, Persian cats, etc verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: One-way fee 200 EUR The charges for pet transportation in the hold vary based on the destination: 50 EUR for domestic flights, 100 EUR for European and Middle Eastern flights, and 200 EUR for other international flights verified 2026-06-05 Cargo: Minimum age 12 weeks Puppies and kittens under 12 weeks of age shall not be accepted for carriage. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Advance booking notice 48 hours Please register your pet in your reservation at least 48 hours before departure or call the Call Center at least 24 hours before departure. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ YesPlease register your pet in your reservation at least 48 hours before departure or call the Call Center at least 24 hours before departure. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Heat embargo 10°C …are accompanied by a health certificate issued by a government veterinarian in the country of origin within 10 days prior to their date of import, that verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Sedation allowed ✗ NoMust not have taken tranquilizers. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Advance notice hours 48 hours Please register your pet in your reservation at least 48 hours before departure or call the Call Center at least 24 hours before departure. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NoMust be clean, healthy, harmless, odorless and not pregnant. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Carrier size 71 × 50 × 51 cm …below (Length x Width x Height): Aircraft type Maximum dimensions (cm) Length x Width x Height ATR 72 71 x 50 x 51 cm Boeing 737 122 x 82 x 84 cm **IMPORTANT!** Due to the volume limitations of the aircraft cargo… verified 2026-07-28 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier …below (Length x Width x Height): Aircraft type Maximum dimensions (cm) Length x Width x Height ATR 72 71 x 50 x 51 cm Boeing 737 122 x 82 x 84 cm **IMPORTANT!** Due to the volume limitations of the aircraft cargo… verified 2026-07-28 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ YesAll dogs/cats require a veterinary health certificate, as per paragraph 3, which states that: a) At the time of examination it did no verified 2026-07-15 Health certificate validity 30 days …by the export health certificate signed by a n official government veterinarian in Israel if no more than 30 days have passed since the date it was signed by the private veterinarian. verified 2026-07-15 Health certificate validity 10 days The import must be accompanied by an official veterinary health certificate, which was issued not more than 10 days prior the arrival and signed by a government veterinarian of the country of origin, that follows the… verified 2026-07-15 Import permit · Lead time 2 days Stage B – before the flight P. Pet owners importing pets with import permit are required to send a notification at least 2 working days prior to loading the shipment on the vessel (plane/ship) by e-mail to the offic verified 2026-07-15 Health certificate · Validity days 10 days A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination verified 2026-07-14 Other rules Minimum age 12 weeks All pets flying in the cabin must be at least 12 weeks of age verified 2026-07-14 Cabin dogs on TAROM require advance notification. Add the pet at the moment of booking to lock the slot early. If that window closes, notify the airline no later than 48 hours before departure. Miss that 48-hour cutoff and the cabin spot disappears. Call TAROM directly to confirm the notification landed before heading to the airport.
TAROM enforces a snub-nosed breed rule for the cabin: the dog must not be a brachycephalic breed. French Bulldogs, Pugs, Boxers and similar flat-faced dogs fall inside that ban. Confirm the breed against TAROM's restricted list before booking a cabin ticket. For a banned breed, arrange hold or cargo transport instead and secure that booking early.
Frequently asked
How many pets can I bring on TAROM? TAROM allows 1 in the cabin, per passenger. Each pet needs its own carrier. What is the cabin weight limit on TAROM? In the cabin, your pet plus its carrier must not exceed 8 kg. Can snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds fly TAROM? Snub-nosed breeds such as bulldogs, pugs and Persian cats are not accepted in the cabin, not accepted in the hold. How far in advance must I book my pet on TAROM? Add your pet to the booking at least 48 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.
Hold transport pricing on TAROM scales with distance. Domestic flights cost 50 EUR. European and Middle Eastern flights cost 100 EUR. Other international flights cost 200 EUR. Check the exact route tier before paying, since a long-haul booking triples the domestic rate. Budget the correct band into the trip cost and pay at the counter on the day.
So here's my honest take: TAROM is workable for a small dog, but the 48-hour notice and that breed rule catch people who wing it. Don't wing it. Build a plan around your exact route, your dog's breed, and your travel dates, then let Pawgo's plan-builder turn all of it into a personalized plan you can actually follow. Book calm, not frantic at the counter.
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.
