Here's what I wish someone had told me before booking TUIfly: your dog can travel in the cabin, but only up to 8 kg. Cooper, my 30kg Golden Retriever, has done this trip three times now, so I know that weight line changes everything about how you plan. We've all been there, staring at the booking page unsure. Let me walk you through it, step by step.
TUIfly'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 TUIfly 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 ✓ AcceptedAccept all cookies Save myTUI Dogs and cats on the plane Flying with a dog or cat in the cabin or in the hold verified 2026-07-14 Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ Yesbe transported in the passenger compartment provided that: • they are at least 12 weeks old; • they are transported in a hygienic, watertight bag or basket (total of the dimensions max. 115 cm), big enough so the animal… verified 2026-07-20 Snub-nosed breeds list Affenpinscher American Bulldog American Bully Boston Terrier Boxer Brussels Griffin Bulldog (all breeds) Bull Mastiff Bull Terrier Chinese Pug Chow Chow Dutch Pug English Bulldog English Toy Spaniel French Bulldog Japanese Boxer Japanese Pug Japanese Spaniel (Chin) Lhasa Apso Mastiff (all breeds) Pekinese Pug Shar Pei Shih Tzu Tibetan Spaniel. • female animals are not pregnant. Do you want to transport a snub-nosed pet? TUI Airlines does not accept snub-nosed dogs or cats, nor crosses between two snub-nosed breeds. Not allowed breeds: Dogs: Affenpinscher,… verified 2026-07-20 Minimum age 12 weeks The animal needs to be at least 12 weeks old and needs to travel in a sealed cage, specifically made for air travel The animal needs to be at… verified 2026-07-04 Advance booking notice 48 hours …a type of seat in the aeroplane It is possible to book a specific type of seat in the period from 30 days to 48 hours before the departure (74 hours for long-distance flights) of your flight operated by TUI fly (TB). You… verified 2026-07-20 Advance booking required ✓ Yesb) Prior notification In order to appeal for the assistance mentioned hereafter under c) and d), the passenger needs to send a notification of the need for assistance when booking, or as soon as possible after the… verified 2026-07-20 Max pets per passenger 1 Only cats and dogs are accepted, and it is required to present a recent (less than one year old) medical certificate issued by the attending therapist stating that the person in question has to travel with the animal verified 2026-07-20 Banned destinations ✗ YesTUI fly does not accept pets on flights to and from the Cape Verde Islands Neither in the cabin nor in the cargo hold. verified 2026-07-14 Max pets per carrier 1 Pro Person und pro Tasche darf nur ein Tier transportiert werden. verified 2026-06-15 Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NoWissenswert ist, dass unbegleitete Tiere, trächtige Tiere und Tiere jünger als 12 Wochen von TUI fly nicht befördert werden. verified 2026-06-15 Carrier size 40 × 20 cm One piece of smalll hand luggage (with maximum dimensions of 40 x 30 x 20 cm and a maximum weight of 5 kg) must fit under the seat in front of you and may a certain limitations. verified 2026-07-15 Max weight (pet + crate) 8 kg …the seat in front of you. The maximum weight limit for the pet and carrier combined is typically around 8 kilograms (17 pounds). verified 2026-07-06 Crate must have/be soft-sided ok, ventilated, IATA-compliant, a carrier One piece of smalll hand luggage (with maximum dimensions of 40 x 30 x 20 cm and a maximum weight of 5 kg) must fit under the seat in front of you and may a certain limitations. verified 2026-07-15 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedYou can bring your dog or cat with you on the flight when you fly with TUI fly. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list French Bulldog English Bulldog American Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Bullmastiff Affenpinscher Shar Pei Mastiff Not allowed breeds: Dogs: Affenpinscher, American Bulldog, American Bully, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Brussels Griffin, Bulldog (all breeds), Bull Mastiff, Bull Terrier, Chinese Pug, Chow Chow, Dutch Pug, English Bulldog,… verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Minimum age 12 weeks The animal needs to be at least 12 weeks old and needs to travel in a sealed cage, specifically made for air travel The animal needs to be at… verified 2026-07-04 Hold: Advance booking notice 72 hours 110 MAD) up to 72 hours before the flight departure time verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ Yesb) Prior notification In order to appeal for the assistance mentioned hereafter under c) and d), the passenger needs to send a notification of the need for assistance when booking, or as soon as possible after the… verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Sedation allowed ✓ YesFragile and perishable items as well as items of particular value , such as money, jewelry, precious metals, jewels, computers, laptops, cameras, mobile radio telephones or other electronic devices, securities,… verified 2026-07-06 Hold: Pregnant animals accepted ✓ Yes• female animals are not pregnant verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Carrier size 119 cm …in the baggage hold free of charge. The dimensions of the wheelchair must not exceed 86 cm (height), 119 cm (width) and 119 cm (depth), and there may be weight limitations depending on the type of aircraft. cation… verified 2026-06-09 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 50 kg …tariffs indicated online, which will be charged in addition to the ticket price (up to a maximum weight of 50 kg per passenger and 32 kg per individual piece of luggage) verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Crate must have/be ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier …in the baggage hold free of charge. The dimensions of the wheelchair must not exceed 86 cm (height), 119 cm (width) and 119 cm (depth), and there may be weight limitations depending on the type of aircraft. cation… verified 2026-06-09 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedHunde und Katzen mit einem Gewicht über 8 kg (inkl. Tragetasche) werden nur im Gepäckraum befördert. verified 2026-06-15 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesSo, the cage has to be at minimum as high as the animal, from his toes to his head when it stands up. The maximal dimensions for a cage are : length 121 cm x width 81 cm x height 86 cm. Transport of an empty cage is… verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds list French Bulldog English Bulldog American Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Bullmastiff Affenpinscher Shar Pei Mastiff nese, Pug, Shar Pei, Shih Tzu, Tibetan Spaniel. Cats: British shorthair, Exotic Shorthair, Himalaya, Persian flat-nosed, Scottis two snub-nosed breeds. Not allowed breeds: Dogs: Affenpinscher, America verified 2026-07-10 Cargo: Minimum age 12 weeks The animals may be transported in the passenger compartment provided that: • they are at least 12 weeks old; • they are transported in a hygienic, watertight bag or basket (total of the dimensions max verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Advance booking notice 72 hours 110 MAD) up to 72 hours before the flight departure time verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ Yesor cat to your destination You can bring your dog or cat with you on the flight when you fly with TUI fly. Below are all the terms and conditions that apply when you fly with TUI fly. If you are flying with another… verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Heat embargo 23°C …[TABLE] BLX - TOM - JAF - TFL Ground Operations Manual Live Animal Acceptance Checklist | Appendix F23 Page 1 of 1 01 JAN 2024 5 verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Max pets per carrier 1 Pro Transportbox ist nur ein Tier zugelassen. verified 2026-06-15 Cargo: Pregnant animals accepted ✓ Yes• female animals are not pregnant verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Carrier size 50 × 35 × 83 cm …a Pet in the Cabin The container: • is leak and escape-proof • has ventilation on all 4 sides • is max. 50 x 35 x 30 cm (L x W x H) My Pet: • can sit, stand, turn around and lie down in a natural position • weighs a… verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier …a Pet in the Cabin The container: • is leak and escape-proof • has ventilation on all 4 sides • is max. 50 x 35 x 30 cm (L x W x H) My Pet: • can sit, stand, turn around and lie down in a natural position • weighs a… verified 2026-07-15 Health & documents Downloadable forms 📄 Other form Airline-owned PDF auto-paired by pair_airline_pdfs_to_downloadable_forms — classified as other_form from URL keywords. verified 2026-06-14 Microchip · Required ✓ YesYour dog or cat must be vaccinated against rabies and have an identification chip. verified 2026-07-14 Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ YesYour dog or cat must be vaccinated against rabies and have an identification chip. verified 2026-07-14 Other rules Minimum age 12 weeks The animals may be transported in the passenger compartment provided that: • they are at least 12 weeks old; • they are transported in a hygienic, watertight bag or basket (total of the dimensions max. verified 2026-07-20 Pet passport required ✓ YesBLX - TOM - JAF - TFL Ground Operations Manual Live Animal Acceptance Checklist Appendix F23 Page 1 of 1 01 JAN 2024 Please print twice: 1 copy > Passenger & 1 copy > Station Flight information Name of Passenger Booking… verified 2026-06-19 Assistance animals accepted ✗ NoAuthorisation always has to be requested in advance from the airline. 8.6.2 Assistance for passengers with auditory and/or visual impairment "People with auditory and/or visual impairment may only travel alone provided… verified 2026-07-20 Emotional support animals allowed ✓ YesPassengers travelling with an emotional support animal are not automatically entitled to a front-row seat." 8.6.4 Safety regulations "Passengers with reduced mobility and people with visual or auditory impairment may… verified 2026-07-20 Service & assistance animals Esa note emotional support animal are not automatically Passengers travelling with an emotional support animal are not automatically entitled to a front-row seat verified 2026-07-20 Recognized ✓ YesTUI fly allows assistance and guide dogs on board. verified 2026-07-14 Cabin allowed ✓ Yes3 Transport of assistance and guide dogs "Guide dogs are allowed to travel in the cabin free of charge verified 2026-07-20 Esa recognized ✓ YesIn case of long-distance flights, this can be a front-row Economy Plus seat, which provides extra legroom." "a) Emotional support animals Emotional support animals are only allowed to travel on flights from and to the… verified 2026-07-20 Documentation required ✓ Yes4.2.3 Modification of a rental car Rental cars booked via TUI Cars must follow the given conditions of TUI Cars. verified 2026-07-20 In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedAccept all cookies Save myTUI Dogs and cats on the plane Flying with a dog or cat in the cabin or in the hold verified 2026-07-14 Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ Yesbe transported in the passenger compartment provided that: • they are at least 12 weeks old; • they are transported in a hygienic, watertight bag or basket (total of the dimensions max. 115 cm), big enough so the animal… verified 2026-07-20 Snub-nosed breeds list Persian Exotic Shorthair British Shorthair egnant. Do you want to transport a snub-nosed pet? TUI Airlines does not accept snub-nosed dogs or cats, nor crosses between two snub-nosed breeds. Not allowed breeds: Dogs: Affenpinscher, American Bu verified 2026-07-20 Minimum age 12 weeks The animals may be transported in the passenger compartment provided that: • they are at least 12 weeks old; • they are transported in a hygienic, watertight bag or basket (total of the dimensions max verified 2026-07-20 Advance booking notice 12 hours …when booking, or as soon as possible after the necessity for assistance has become clear, and, in any case, 12 hours before departure verified 2026-07-20 Advance booking required ✓ YesIn general When booking your flight(s), you should confirm that you have taken note of and agree with the transport conditions verified 2026-07-20 Max pets per passenger 1 Pro Person und pro Tasche darf nur ein Tier transportiert werden. verified 2026-06-15 Max pets per carrier 1 Pro Person und pro Tasche darf nur ein Tier transportiert werden. verified 2026-06-15 Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NoWissenswert ist, dass unbegleitete Tiere, trächtige Tiere und Tiere jünger als 12 Wochen von TUI fly nicht befördert werden. verified 2026-06-15 Carrier size 40 × 20 cm …booking. The fee is € 85 (+/- 930 MAD) per trip per child for short-haul and medium-haul and € 150 (+/- 1,640 MAD) per trip per child for long medium-haul (Sal, Boavista, Cape Verde, Senegal and The Gambia) and… verified 2026-07-21 Max weight (pet + crate) 8 kg In der Kabine können Hunde und Katzen nur mit einem Gewicht bis zu 8 kg (inkl. Tragetasche) und nur in einer flexiblen, wasserdichten Tragetasche mitgenommen werden, die die Maße 55x40x20 cm nicht überschreiten darf. verified 2026-06-15 Crate must have/be soft-sided ok, IATA-compliant, a carrier …booking. The fee is € 85 (+/- 930 MAD) per trip per child for short-haul and medium-haul and € 150 (+/- 1,640 MAD) per trip per child for long medium-haul (Sal, Boavista, Cape Verde, Senegal and The Gambia) and… verified 2026-07-21 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedYou can bring your dog or cat with you on the flight when you fly with TUI fly. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesGriffin, Bulldog (all breeds), Bull Mastiff, Bull Terrier, Chinese Pug, Chow Chow, Dutch Pug, English Bulldog, English Toy Spaniel, French Bulldog, Japanese Boxer, Japanese Pug, Japanese Spaniel (Chin), Lhasa Apso,… verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list Persian Exotic Shorthair British Shorthair her, American Bulldog, American Bully, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Brussels Griffin, Bulldog (all breeds), Bull Mastiff, Bull Terrier, Chinese Pug, Chow Chow, Dutch Pug, English Bulldog, English Toy Spaniel, French Bulldog,… verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Minimum age 12 weeks The animals may be transported in the passenger compartment provided that: • they are at least 12 weeks old; • they are transported in a hygienic, watertight bag or basket (total of the dimensions max verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Advance booking notice 12 hours …when booking, or as soon as possible after the necessity for assistance has become clear, and, in any case, 12 hours before departure. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ YesDie Anzahl der Tiere pro Flug ist begrenzt, daher ist in jedem Fall eine Anmeldung und Rückbestätigung im Servicecenter der TUI fly erforderlich cation In order to appeal for the assistance mentioned hereafter under c)… verified 2026-06-22 Hold: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NoThe animals may be transported in the passenger compartment provided that: • they are at least 12 weeks old; • they are transported in a hygienic, watertight bag or basket (total of the dimensions max. 115 cm), big… verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 50 kg …tariffs indicated online, which will be charged in addition to the ticket price (up to a maximum weight of 50 kg per passenger and 32 kg per individual piece of luggage) verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Crate must have/be IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier Tiere für den Flug anmelden Ihr Hund oder Ihre Katze muss bei der Buchung mit Gewichtsangabe angemeldet und rückbestätigt werden. Die Anzahl der Tiere pro Flug ist begrenzt, daher ist in jedem Fall eine Anmeldung und… verified 2026-07-04 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedHunde und Katzen mit einem Gewicht über 8 kg (inkl. Tragetasche) werden nur im Gepäckraum befördert. verified 2026-06-15 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesSo, the cage has to be at minimum as high as the animal, from his toes to his head when it stands up. The maximal dimensions for a cage are : length 121 cm x width 81 cm x height 86 cm. Transport of an empty cage is… verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds list Persian Exotic Shorthair British Shorthair egnant. Do you want to transport a snub-nosed pet? TUI Airlines does not accept snub-nosed dogs or cats, nor crosses between two snub-nosed breeds. Not allowed breeds: Dogs: Affenpinscher, American Bu verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Minimum age 12 weeks The animals may be transported in the passenger compartment provided that: • they are at least 12 weeks old; • they are transported in a hygienic, watertight bag or basket (total of the dimensions max verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Advance booking notice 12 hours …when booking, or as soon as possible after the necessity for assistance has become clear, and, in any case, 12 hours before departure. verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ YesDie Anzahl der Tiere pro Flug ist begrenzt, daher ist in jedem Fall eine Anmeldung und Rückbestätigung im Servicecenter der TUI fly erforderlich cation In order to appeal for the assistance mentioned hereafter under c)… verified 2026-06-22 Cargo: Heat embargo 23°C …[TABLE] BLX - TOM - JAF - TFL Ground Operations Manual Live Animal Acceptance Checklist | Appendix F23 Page 1 of 1 01 JAN 2024 5 verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Max pets per carrier 1 Pro Transportbox ist nur ein Tier zugelassen. verified 2026-06-15 Cargo: Pregnant animals accepted ✓ Yes• female animals are not pregnant verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Carrier size 83 cm Die Transportbox darf eine maximale Höhe von 83 cm nicht überschreiten. verified 2026-06-15 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier Die Transportbox darf eine maximale Höhe von 83 cm nicht überschreiten. verified 2026-06-15 Health & documents Downloadable forms 📄 Other form Airline-owned PDF auto-paired by pair_airline_pdfs_to_downloadable_forms — classified as other_form from URL keywords. verified 2026-06-14 Health certificate · Validity days 21 days …to checked baggage, the passenger must write and complain within seven days and in the case of delay within 21 days, in both cases from the date on which the baggage was placed at the passenger's disposal. verified 2026-07-20 Other rules Minimum age 12 weeks The animals may be transported in the passenger compartment provided that: • they are at least 12 weeks old; • they are transported in a hygienic, watertight bag or basket (total of the dimensions max. verified 2026-07-20 TUIfly lets you reserve a specific seat type from 30 days out until 48 hours before departure. Book the cabin dog slot before that 48-hour cutoff closes. Long-distance flights push the deadline to 74 hours, so confirm which category your route falls under. Miss the window and the seat reservation option disappears. Lock the reservation early to hold the cabin arrangement.
TUIfly accepts snub-nosed breeds in the cabin under set conditions. The dog must be at least 12 weeks old. Transport it in a hygienic, watertight bag or basket with total dimensions no greater than 115 cm. Measure the carrier against that 115 cm limit before travel day. Confirm the age requirement is met before booking the cabin spot.
Frequently asked
How many pets can I bring on TUIfly? TUIfly allows 1 in the cabin, per passenger. Each pet needs its own carrier. What is the cabin weight limit on TUIfly? In the cabin, your pet plus its carrier must not exceed 8 kg. Heavier pets (up to 50 kg) travel in the hold. Can snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds fly TUIfly? Snub-nosed breeds such as bulldogs, pugs and Persian cats are not accepted in the cabin. How far in advance must I book my pet on TUIfly? 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.
Cooper and I have learned that every airline hides its own quirks, and TUIfly is no different. The cabin weight cap and that snub-nosed carrier rule can catch you off guard if you leave it late. Don't wing it. Build a personalized plan for your actual route and dog with Pawgo's plan-builder, and you'll walk into the airport knowing exactly what to expect. You've got this.
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.
