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Brussels Airlines allows dogs and cats in the cabin (max 8 kg with carrier) and in cargo. Brachycephalic breeds are banned from cargo.
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In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedOnly cats and small dogs are allowed to travel in the cabin. verified 2026-09-15 Snub-nosed breeds banned ✓ NeinTo enable you to take your pet with you into the cabin as carry-on baggage, we need your confirmation that the animal meets the stated requirements. Please present two copies of the completed and signed form at the… verified 2026-09-15 Snub-nosed breeds list American Bully Affenpinscher Bulldog (all breeds with the exception of the American Bulldog) Pugs (all breeds) American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Boston Terrier Boxer Brussels Griffon Bull Mastiff Bull Terrier (except Miniature Bull Terrier) Chow Chow English Toy Spaniel Japanese Chin Japanese Spaniel King Charles Spaniel Lhaso Apso Pekinese Pit Bull Shar Pei Shih Tzu Staffordshire Bull Terrier Tibetan Spaniel Cross-breeds of the above-mentioned breeds Snub-nosed dog breeds American Bully Affenpinscher Bulldog (all breeds with the exception of the American Bulldog) Pugs (all breeds) American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Boston Terrier Boxer Brussels… verified 2026-09-15 Minimum age 15 weeks Which conditions apply for a transport in the cabin? Conditions for the animal Max. 8kg/18lbs (including the pet bag) Older than 15 weeks verified 2026-09-15 Advance booking required ✓ JaTravelling with your pet on board is subject to availability and must be booked in advance online verified 2026-09-15 Max pets per flight 4 Maximum 4 pet containers per aircraft are allowed. verified 2026-09-15 Max pets per passenger 1 Only one transport container per passenger is allowed in the cabin. The number of animals per transport container is limited to one animal. verified 2026-09-15 Booking method online Travelling with your pet on board is subject to availability and must be booked in advance online verified 2026-09-15 Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NeinThe pet must not be pregnant verified 2026-09-15 Carrier size 55 × 40 × 23 cm The maximum size is 118 cm (55 x 40 x 23 cm) or 47 in (22 x 16 x 9 in). verified 2026-09-15 Max weight (pet + crate) 8 kg The total weight of the transport container, including the animal, must not exceed 8 kg. verified 2026-09-15 Crate must have/be soft-sided ok, absorbent liner, a carrier The maximum size is 118 cm (55 x 40 x 23 cm) or 47 in (22 x 16 x 9 in). verified 2026-09-15 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedYour cat or dog will be well taken care of and will travel in a ventilated part of the aircraft hold. verified 2026-09-15 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaBrussels Airlines does not accept the transportation of snub-nosed pets in the hold. verified 2026-09-15 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list American Bully Affenpinscher Bulldog (all breeds with the exception of the American Bulldog) Pugs (all breeds) American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Boston Terrier Boxer Brussels Griffon Bull Mastiff Bull Terrier (except Miniature Bull Terrier) Chow Chow English Toy Spaniel Japanese Chin Japanese Spaniel King Charles Spaniel Lhaso Apso Pekinese Pit Bull Shar Pei Shih Tzu Staffordshire Bull Terrier Tibetan Spaniel Cross-breeds of the above-mentioned breeds Snub-nosed dog breeds American Bully Affenpinscher Bulldog (all breeds with the exception of the American Bulldog) Pugs (all breeds) American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Boston Terrier Boxer Brussels… verified 2026-09-15 Hold: Minimum age 15 weeks Above 15 weeks (16 weeks for USA) verified 2026-09-15 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ JaTravelling with your pet on board is subject to availability and must be booked in advance via verified 2026-09-15 Hold: Booking method phone_only Travelling with your pet on board is subject to availability and must be booked in advance via verified 2026-09-15 Hold: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NeinMust be kept in a suitable transport container Has to remain completely inside the container (including tail and head) Must have enough food and water for the whole flight May not be pregnant verified 2026-09-15 Hold: Carrier size 125 × 75 × 85 cm Maximum size of 125 x 75 x 85 cm (category large) verified 2026-09-15 Hold: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, Hard sided required, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrier Maximum size of 125 x 75 x 85 cm (category large) verified 2026-09-15 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedIf you are unable to travel together with your cat or dog, there is the option of having your pet transported as cargo. verified 2026-09-15 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaBrussels Airlines does not accept the transportation of snub-nosed pets in the hold. verified 2026-09-15 Other rules Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NeinThe pet must not be pregnant verified 2026-09-15 Assistance animals accepted ✓ JaRecognized assistance dogs (Service Animals – SVAN, e.g. seeing-eye dog, hearing dog, diabetes alert dog, mobility or seizure alert dogs) can be taken with you on board free of charge with Brussels Airlines. verified 2026-09-15 Service & assistance animals Esa note Brussels Airlines does not accept emotional support animals. Only dogs individually trained to perform tasks for a person with a disability count as assistance dogs; emotional support, comfort/companionship and therapeutic dogs do not. emotional support dogs, comfort/companionship and therapeutic dogs, without the need for any training beyond the basics are not considered assistance dogs. verified 2026-09-15 Fee waived ✓ JaApproved assistance dogs (e.g. guide dogs, hearing dogs, diabetic alert dogs, seizure alert dogs) can be taken into the cabin free of charge on all flights operated by Brussels Airlines. verified 2026-09-15 Recognized ✓ JaRecognized assistance dogs (Service Animals – SVAN, e.g. seeing-eye dog, hearing dog, diabetes alert dog, mobility or seizure alert dogs) can be taken with you on board free of charge with Brussels Airlines. verified 2026-09-15 Cabin allowed ✓ JaApproved assistance dogs (e.g. guide dogs, hearing dogs, diabetic alert dogs, seizure alert dogs) can be taken into the cabin free of charge on all flights operated by Brussels Airlines. verified 2026-09-15 Esa recognized ✗ NeinNOTE: Pursuant to 14 CFR Part 382, emotional support animals are no longer classified as assistance animals under US DOT regulations, and Brussels Airlines will no longer accept or allow this category. verified 2026-09-15 Forms required Two US DOT forms are required as a precondition of transportation on flights to or from the United States. you will need to fill out two (2) US DOT forms, as a precondition of transportation. verified 2026-09-15 Advance notice hours 48 hours Assistance dogs can only be booked via our Medical Assistance team at the latest 48h before departure. verified 2026-09-15 Documentation required A training certificate from a school accredited by Assistance Dogs International (ADI), Assistance Dogs Europe (ADEu) or the International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF). Self-taught and online training portals are not recognised. a certificate from a training school which is accredited by the following organizations: Assistance Dogs International (ADI) Assistance Dogs Europe (ADEu) International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF) verified 2026-09-15 Recognized organizations Assistance Dogs International (ADI) Assistance Dogs Europe (ADEu) International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF) a certificate from a training school which is accredited by the following organizations: Assistance Dogs International (ADI) Assistance Dogs Europe (ADEu) International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF) verified 2026-09-15 In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedOnly cats and small dogs are allowed to travel in the cabin. verified 2026-09-15 Snub-nosed breeds banned ✓ NeinTo enable you to take your pet with you into the cabin as carry-on baggage, we need your confirmation that the animal meets the stated requirements. Please present two copies of the completed and signed form at the… verified 2026-09-15 Snub-nosed breeds list British Shorthair Exotic Shorthair Himalayan Persian Scottish Fold Snub-nosed cat breeds British Shorthair Exotic Shorthair Himalayan Persian Scottish Fold verified 2026-09-15 Minimum age 15 weeks Which conditions apply for a transport in the cabin? Conditions for the animal Max. 8kg/18lbs (including the pet bag) Older than 15 weeks verified 2026-09-15 Advance booking required ✓ JaTravelling with your pet on board is subject to availability and must be booked in advance online verified 2026-09-15 Max pets per flight 4 Maximum 4 pet containers per aircraft are allowed. verified 2026-09-15 Max pets per passenger 1 Only one transport container per passenger is allowed in the cabin. The number of animals per transport container is limited to one animal. verified 2026-09-15 Booking method online Travelling with your pet on board is subject to availability and must be booked in advance online verified 2026-09-15 Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NeinThe pet must not be pregnant verified 2026-09-15 Carrier size 55 × 40 × 23 cm The maximum size is 118 cm (55 x 40 x 23 cm) or 47 in (22 x 16 x 9 in). verified 2026-09-15 Max weight (pet + crate) 8 kg The total weight of the transport container, including the animal, must not exceed 8 kg. verified 2026-09-15 Crate must have/be soft-sided ok, absorbent liner, a carrier The maximum size is 118 cm (55 x 40 x 23 cm) or 47 in (22 x 16 x 9 in). verified 2026-09-15 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedYour cat or dog will be well taken care of and will travel in a ventilated part of the aircraft hold. verified 2026-09-15 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaBrussels Airlines does not accept the transportation of snub-nosed pets in the hold. verified 2026-09-15 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list British Shorthair Exotic Shorthair Himalayan Persian Scottish Fold Snub-nosed cat breeds British Shorthair Exotic Shorthair Himalayan Persian Scottish Fold verified 2026-09-15 Hold: Minimum age 15 weeks Above 15 weeks (16 weeks for USA) verified 2026-09-15 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ JaTravelling with your pet on board is subject to availability and must be booked in advance via verified 2026-09-15 Hold: Booking method phone_only Travelling with your pet on board is subject to availability and must be booked in advance via verified 2026-09-15 Hold: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NeinMust be kept in a suitable transport container Has to remain completely inside the container (including tail and head) Must have enough food and water for the whole flight May not be pregnant verified 2026-09-15 Hold: Carrier size 125 × 75 × 85 cm Maximum size of 125 x 75 x 85 cm (category large) verified 2026-09-15 Hold: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, Hard sided required, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrier Maximum size of 125 x 75 x 85 cm (category large) verified 2026-09-15 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedIf you are unable to travel together with your cat or dog, there is the option of having your pet transported as cargo. verified 2026-09-15 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaBrussels Airlines does not accept the transportation of snub-nosed pets in the hold. verified 2026-09-15 Other rules Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NeinThe pet must not be pregnant verified 2026-09-15 Frequently Asked Questions Can I bring my dog in the cabin on Brussels Airlines?
Does Brussels Airlines allow brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds?
What are the pet carrier size limits for Brussels Airlines?
Can I ship my dog as cargo on Brussels Airlines?
Yes, Brussels Airlines offers cargo pet transport. Confirm the carrier's specific crate and documentation requirements with the airline directly before booking. Get the full details at
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