Transavia is the KLM Group's pan-European low-cost — Nala has flown them on a Schiphol-Crete segment. Cabin pets only on most routes, with a strict 8 kg combined ceiling and a 2-hour-before-departure booking window through Manage My Booking. Snub-nosed dogs and cats are barred from the hold, which on Transavia is moot since the hold pet program is limited.
Transavia'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 Transavia treats your pet
Cabin policy
Hold policy
| Item | Detail | Source & confidence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pets accepted | Not accepted in the hold | 95% | |
| Snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds | Not accepted in the hold | 85% | |
| Advance booking | Add to booking ≥ 2 h before departure | 85% |
Cargo policy
| Item | Detail | Source & confidence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advance booking | Add to booking ≥ 2 h before departure | 95% |
Transavia accepts the pet booking up to 2 hours before departure, only while check-in is still open. Add the pet through Manage My Booking online; an airport agent can also add one if cabin slots remain. Past that 2-hour cutoff the pet slot closes for the flight, and the carrier is not reopened on the day of travel.
Snub-nosed dogs and cats — bulldogs, pugs, Persians, Himalayans — are barred from the Transavia hold. They can still travel cabin if they meet the 8 kg combined ceiling and the 40 cm carrier limit. Above that ceiling there is no Transavia option. Confirm the breed against the published list before booking; an at-airport rejection is not refundable.
Frequently asked
- What is the cabin weight limit on Transavia?
- In the cabin, your pet plus its carrier must not exceed 8 kg.
- Can snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds fly Transavia?
- Snub-nosed breeds such as bulldogs, pugs and Persian cats are not accepted in the cabin.
- How much does it cost to fly a pet on Transavia?
- On flights within Metropolitan France, Transavia charges from 50 in the cabin, one way per pet. Longer routes cost more — price your exact itinerary.
- How far in advance must I book my pet on Transavia?
- 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.
Each pet flight on Transavia costs €50 one-way when the flight number starts with HV. Pay during booking or at the airport counter; the fee does not bundle with checked baggage. A round trip is €100. Connecting flights count as separate segments and each charges the €50 fee, billed leg by leg before boarding.
Transavia's pet game is simple if your dog or cat fits the 8 kg ceiling. Drop them in your plan, lock the carrier dimensions early, and the rest is just showing up at the counter on time. The 2-hour cutoff is firm — same-day bookings only work when check-in is still open.
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.