Vueling is a practical pick for short European hops with a small pet — Nala has flown it more than once. It's cabin-only for animals, the carrier goes under the seat, and unlike some low-cost carriers, Vueling does not ban snub-nosed breeds from the cabin, which matters if you've got a Frenchie or a Persian. Book the pet onto the reservation early and keep within the carrier size and weight limits.
Vueling'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 Vueling treats your pet
Cabin policy
| Item | Detail | Source & confidence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrier max size | 45 × 39 × 21 cm (L × W × H) | 95% | |
| One-way fee | 30 | 85% |
Hold policy
| Item | Detail | Source & confidence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds | Not yet documented | — | |
| Minimum age | 8 weeks old | 85% |
Cargo policy
| Item | Detail | Source & confidence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pets accepted | Not accepted in the cargo | 95% | |
| Minimum age | 8 weeks old | 85% |
Vueling will not carry a pet younger than 8 weeks old. Confirm the animal's date of birth against the travel date before booking, and carry proof of age with the rest of the documents. A pet under the minimum age is refused at check-in regardless of size or temperament, so this is a hard gate, not a guideline.
Frequently asked
- How many pets can I bring on Vueling?
- Vueling allows 5 in the cabin, per passenger. Each pet needs its own carrier.
- How much does it cost to fly a pet on Vueling?
- On flights within Metropolitan France, Vueling charges from 30 in the cabin, one way per pet. Longer routes cost more — price your exact itinerary.
- 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.
Vueling's cabin pet fee starts at about 30 EUR for domestic flights, with international segments charged higher. The fee is per pet, per flight, on top of the fare. Add the pet during the original booking rather than at the airport, and budget the international rate separately if your itinerary crosses a border, since the domestic price won't apply.
Vueling is a friendly option for cabin-sized pets, snub-nosed breeds included, as long as you book the slot early and respect the age and carrier limits. Nala's Vueling trips work because nothing is left to the gate. Confirm your pet's size, age and fee, then build your personalized Pawgo plan so the airline booking, the carrier and your destination's import rules all line up before you fly.
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.