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Flying Transavia with a dog? Here's the headline that made me grin: your dog rides in the cabin with you, not shoved in some cargo hold. Nala fully approves of this arrangement. That single decision changes everything about how a trip feels for both of you. Get the small details right and this becomes one of the easiest carriers to fly with a medium-energy pup at your feet.
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 handles your pet
Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Tap the to read the exact wording; the opens the source page.
Cabin spots close two hours before departure on Transavia, so book the dog onto the flight the moment tickets are locked in. Request the pet passport from the vet far ahead of that window, and have a solid kennel or travel bag ready. Sort both together, early. Waiting until check-in day risks a sold-out cabin quota and a scramble no traveler wants.
Snub-nosed breeds face a hard rule on Transavia: they travel in the cabin only. Book a cabin seat for any flat-faced dog and never assume a hold option exists for them. Confirm the combined weight of animal plus carrier stays inside the cabin allowance before departure day. Plan the carrier around that limit rather than the dog's size alone.
Frequently asked
How many pets can I bring on Transavia?
Transavia allows up to 2 in the hold, per passenger. Each pet needs its own carrier.
What is the cabin weight limit on Transavia?
In the cabin, your pet plus its carrier must not exceed 8 kg. Heavier pets (up to 75 kg) travel in the hold.
Can snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds fly Transavia?
Snub-nosed breeds such as bulldogs, pugs and Persian cats are not accepted in the cabin, not accepted in the hold.
How much does it cost to fly a pet on Transavia?
On flights within Metropolitan France, Transavia charges from 50 EUR in the cabin, and 77 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 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.
Flights numbered starting with HV carry a 50 EUR charge per pet, per one-way leg. Budget that amount for each direction, not once for the whole trip. Check the flight number before booking to confirm the fee applies. Add both legs into the total upfront so the return charge never lands as a surprise at the airport counter.
So there it is: cabin-friendly, dog at your feet, sane fees and clear rules. Sam and I would call Transavia a solid yes for an active pup. But your route, your dog, your dates all shift the details, so don't wing it. Build a personalized plan with Pawgo's plan-builder and let it map every requirement to your exact trip. Then go grab that adventure.
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.
One more question worth answering
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.
Auto-generated from verified data · Last updated: July 28, 2026
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