Compare Pet Travel Options

Side-by-side comparisons of airlines and countries for travel with a dog or cat — fees, weight limits, quarantine rules, and breed restrictions, drawn from our live database.

Airline comparisons

Stack-rank carriers by cabin policy, cargo availability, brachycephalic-breed rules, and price.

Country comparisons

Compare destinations by quarantine, titer-test requirements, and overall ease of pet entry.

Common pet travel comparison questions

Which airline is best for flying with a dog in cabin?
It depends on weight, breed, and route. Lufthansa and Air France allow up to 8 kg in cabin and have soft-sided carrier rules. Vueling and easyJet are cheapest but cap weight at 8 kg combined. Cabin comparison.
Which airlines ban brachycephalic breeds?
Most US carriers ban snub-nosed breeds in cargo (Delta, United, American). Some allow them in cabin if they fit. KLM, Lufthansa and Air France have detailed brachycephalic policies. Brachycephalic comparison.
Which countries don’t require quarantine?
EU member states, the US, Canada, Mexico, most of Latin America, and the UK (with proper paperwork) skip quarantine. Australia, NZ, Japan, Hawaii and Singapore quarantine for 5–180 days. Quarantine-free list.
Which countries require a FAVN rabies titer test?
Japan, Australia, NZ, Hawaii, Singapore (some categories), the UK from non-listed origins, and Iceland require FAVN with 90–180 day waits. FAVN guide.