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TUI fly is cabin-only for pets, and the reason is worth knowing: the hold is closed to snub-nosed breeds specifically, and cargo is not offered as a route at all. When I moved Cooper I learned to check which compartments a carrier actually opens before comparing fares. Here there is one compartment, and the conditions attach to it.
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
TUI fly does not carry animals on flights to or from Great Britain, Ireland or Sweden.
Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Tap the to read the exact wording; the opens the source page.
In the cabin✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breedsAccepted
Cabin policy
Pets accepted✓ Acceptedverified 2026-09-16
Snub-nosed breeds banned✓ Noverified 2026-09-16
Minimum age12 weeksverified 2026-09-16
Advance booking required✓ Yesverified 2026-09-16
Max pets per passenger1verified 2026-09-16
Booking methodphone_onlyverified 2026-10-22
Max pets per carrier1verified 2026-09-16
Pregnant animals accepted✗ Noverified 2026-09-16
Carrier size55 × 40 × 20 cmverified 2026-09-16
Max weight (pet + crate)8 kgverified 2026-09-16
Crate must have/besoft-sided ok, a carrierverified 2026-09-16
Hold: Crate must have/beventilated, IATA-compliant, a carrierverified 2026-09-16
Cargo: Pets accepted✗ Not acceptedverified 2026-09-16
Service & assistance animals
Esa noteTUI fly does not accept emotional support dogs as assistance dogs. Only trained assistance dogs (guide, hearing, medical alert and service dogs) fly free in the cabin.verified 2026-09-16
Fee waived✓ Yesverified 2026-09-16
Recognized✓ Yesverified 2026-09-16
Cabin allowed✓ Yesverified 2026-09-16
Esa recognized✗ Noverified 2026-09-16
Documentation requiredA doctor's certificate stating that you need an assistance dog during the flight, and proof that the dog has been properly trained.verified 2026-09-16
In the cabin✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breedsAccepted
Cabin policy
Pets accepted✓ Acceptedverified 2026-09-16
Snub-nosed breeds banned✓ Noverified 2026-09-16
Minimum age12 weeksverified 2026-09-16
Advance booking required✓ Yesverified 2026-09-16
Max pets per passenger1verified 2026-09-16
Booking methodphone_onlyverified 2026-10-22
Max pets per carrier1verified 2026-09-16
Pregnant animals accepted✗ Noverified 2026-09-16
Carrier size55 × 40 × 20 cmverified 2026-09-16
Max weight (pet + crate)8 kgverified 2026-09-16
Crate must have/besoft-sided ok, a carrierverified 2026-09-16
Hold: Crate must have/beventilated, IATA-compliant, a carrierverified 2026-09-16
Cargo: Pets accepted✗ Not acceptedverified 2026-09-16
Animals younger than 12 weeks are not carried, alongside unaccompanied animals and pregnant animals. Those three exclusions sit together and none of them has an exception process. Count 12 weeks from the date of birth, confirm the travel date falls beyond it, and recount if the flight moves earlier after a schedule change.
TUI fly excludes snub-nosed breeds from the hold, while carrying the animal in the passenger cabin remains possible. So the restriction is compartment-specific rather than a brachycephalic ban on the carrier. Book the cabin for a flat-faced breed and confirm the cabin allowance at booking, because the hold is not available as a fallback if the cabin is full.
TUI fly comes down to one question: does the animal travel in the cabin, because nothing else is on offer. Over 12 weeks, accompanied, not pregnant, inside the cabin allowance. Put the cabin booking into your plan at the same time as the seat, and check the current conditions on the carrier's own page, since a cabin-only route has no second option.
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.
Auto-generated from verified data · Last updated: August 27, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my dog in the cabin on TUIfly?
Yes, you can take a dog or cat in the cabin on TUI fly, carried in an approved bag (pet plus carrier up to about 8 kg).Build my pet's travel plan →
What are the pet carrier size limits for TUIfly?
The cabin carrier limit on TUIfly is 55 x 40 x 20 cm (L x W x H). Exact limits vary by aircraft. Compute your carrier fit at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Can snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds fly TUIfly?
Snub-nosed breeds such as bulldogs, pugs and Persian cats are allowed in the cabin, not accepted in the hold.Build my pet's travel plan →
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.Build my pet's travel plan →
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.Build my pet's travel plan →
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