Sarah
· with Cooper (Golden Retriever, 30kg)
“I've relocated internationally 3 times with Cooper.”
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In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedDogs, cats, ornamental fish, tortoises and birds (except poultry and birds of prey) may travel with you in the cabin if they do not exceed 8 kg in weight , including the pet carrier. verified 2026-09-16 Snub-nosed breeds banned ✓ NeinIf your pet is one of these, you can travel with it on board but it must meet the conditions for carriage in the cabin. verified 2026-09-16 Booking method online You can make the booking through iberia.com when you buy your ticket in the case of dogs , cats , tortoises and birds . verified 2026-09-16 Banned breeds list Pit Bull Terrier Staffordshire Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Rottweiler Doberman Argentine Dogo Brazilian Mastiff Tosa Akita Iberia does not accept for carriage in either the hold or cabin the following dog breeds classified as dangerous: Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Rottweiler, Doberman,… verified 2026-09-16 Max pets per carrier 3 Three small, lightweight animals of the same species can be transported in a single carrier. verified 2026-09-16 Carrier size 45 × 35 × 25 cm The maximum carrier size is 45 cm (length) x 35 cm (width) x 25 cm (height), and the sum of these dimensions must not exceed 105 cm. verified 2026-09-16 Max weight (pet + crate) 8 kg A maximum weight of 8 kg , including the carrier. verified 2026-09-16 Crate must have/be ventilated, a carrier The maximum carrier size is 45 cm (length) x 35 cm (width) x 25 cm (height), and the sum of these dimensions must not exceed 105 cm. verified 2026-09-16 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedThe Iberia Group (Iberia, Iberia Express and Iberia Regional Air Nostrum) allow cats and dogs to travel in the hold, with the exception of snub-nosed dogs and dangerous breeds . verified 2026-09-16 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ Jawe cannot transport certain dog and cat breeds in the aircraft hold since they are more susceptible to heat stroke and breathing problems when exposed to stress or high temperatures. If your pet is one of these, you can… verified 2026-09-16 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list Affenpinscher Boston Terrier Boxer (all breeds) Brussels Griffon Bulldog (all breeds) Bull Mastiff Canary Prey dog Cane corso Cavalier Spaniel Chihuahua Chow Chow Dogue de Bordeaux English Toy Spaniel Japanese Chin Japanese Spaniel King Charles Spaniel Lhasa Apso Maltese Mastiff Miniature Pinscher Pekingese Pit Bull Pug Saint Bernard Shar Pei Shih Tzu Tibetan Spaniel Yorkshire Terrier The breeds affected are as follows: Dogs: Affenpinscher, Boston Terrier, Boxer (all breeds), Brussels Griffon, Bulldog (all breeds), Bull Mastiff, Canary Prey dog, Cane corso, Cavalier Spaniel, Chihuahua, Chow Chow,… verified 2026-09-16 Hold: Advance booking notice 48 hours Bookings must therefore be made at least 48 hours before the departure of the flight and you will need to tell us the breed of your dog or cat. verified 2026-09-16 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ JaBookings must therefore be made at least 48 hours before the departure of the flight and you will need to tell us the breed of your dog or cat. verified 2026-09-16 Hold: Embargoed routes {'to': 'BOS', 'from': 'MAD'} {'to': 'FOR', 'from': 'MAD'} {'to': 'SJU', 'from': 'MAD'} {'to': 'REC', 'from': 'MAD'} {'to': 'YYZ', 'from': 'MAD'} {'to': 'IAD', 'from': 'MAD'} {'to': 'MAD', 'from': 'BOS'} {'to': 'MAD', 'from': 'FOR'} {'to': 'MAD', 'from': 'SJU'} {'to': 'MAD', 'from': 'REC'} {'to': 'MAD', 'from': 'YYZ'} {'to': 'MAD', 'from': 'IAD'} The transport of animals in the hold is restricted on Iberia flights on the routes Madrid to/from: Boston (BOS) Fortaleza (FOR) Puerto Rico (SJU) Recife (REC) Toronto (YYZ) Washington (IAD) verified 2026-09-16 Hold: Banned breeds list Pit Bull Terrier Staffordshire Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Rottweiler Doberman Argentine Dogo Brazilian Mastiff Tosa Akita Iberia does not accept for carriage in either the hold or cabin the following dog breeds classified as dangerous: Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Rottweiler, Doberman,… verified 2026-09-16 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 45 kg The maximum weight allowed is 45 kg (pet + carrier). verified 2026-09-16 Hold: Crate must have/be ventilated, IATA-compliant, a carrier It must not have any exterior or interior damage that could harm your pet and it must have adequate ventilation. verified 2026-09-16 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedAcceptance as air cargo If, for any reason, your pet can't travel with you in the cabin or hold, you can transport it as cargo. verified 2026-09-16 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✓ NeinIf your dog/cat's breed has transport restrictions (breeds considered dangerous or snub-nosed dogs and cats). verified 2026-09-16 Cargo: Weather embargo None During the flight your pet will be stored in the aircraft's hold, where it will be safe and secure in a temperature-controlled environment. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Crate must have/be water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, a carrier The container must have a water pot accessible from the outside. verified 2026-09-16 Other rules Dangerous breeds banned ✗ JaIberia does not accept for carriage in either the hold or cabin the following dog breeds classified as dangerous: Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Rottweiler, Doberman,… verified 2026-09-16 Breed restrictions apply ✗ JaIberia does not accept for carriage in either the hold or cabin the following dog breeds classified as dangerous: Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Rottweiler, Doberman,… verified 2026-09-16 Assistance animals accepted ✓ JaTo travel with your assistance dog free of charge on board any of our flights, you must: verified 2026-09-16 Service & assistance animals Esa note Iberia does not treat therapy or emotional support dogs as assistance dogs: they fly under the same conditions as pets, in the cabin up to 8 kg with the carrier, or in the hold. Therapy or emotional support dogs are NOT considered to be assistance dogs and are therefore subject to the same acceptance conditions as those for pets. verified 2026-09-16 Fee waived ✓ JaTo travel with your assistance dog free of charge on board any of our flights, you must: verified 2026-09-16 Recognized ✓ JaWe consider the following to be assistance dogs, provided you supply a certificate proving this status: verified 2026-09-16 Cabin allowed ✓ JaYour assistance dog must sit at your feet without obstructing the aisle or occupying the space intended for other passengers. verified 2026-09-16 Esa recognized ✗ NeinTherapy or emotional support dogs are NOT considered to be assistance dogs and are therefore subject to the same acceptance conditions as those for pets. verified 2026-09-16 Forms required On flights to or from the United States, the US DOT form attesting the dog's training and behaviour; on flights over 8 hours, also the statement that the dog will not need to relieve itself or can do so without creating a health or sanitation issue. The US Department of Transportation also requires a form to attest the dog's training and behaviour on board. For flights over 8 hours, you must also state that your dog will not to relieve itself and that you assume… verified 2026-09-16 Advance notice hours 48 hours If you don't inform us at the time of purchase or booking, you must do so at least 48 hours before the departure of the flight so that we can confirm that everything is in order to travel with your dog. verified 2026-09-16 Documentation required Proof the dog is an assistance dog, shown before boarding: an ID card, letter or official certificate with the user's and the dog's details plus the dog's official badge; or, failing that, an ID or certificate from the training school (a member of IGDF or ADI), or a ONCE guide-dog user credential. Before boarding, you must prove that your dog is an assistance dog by presenting these documents : The ID card, letter or official certificate stating the details of both the user and the dog , together with the dog's… verified 2026-09-16 Recognized organizations International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF) Assistance Dogs International (ADI) ONCE (Spanish National Organisation of the Blind) ID or certificate issued by the school that trained the dog , provided that this entity is a member of IGDF (International Guide Dog Federation) or ADI (Assistance Dogs International). verified 2026-09-16 In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedDogs, cats, ornamental fish, tortoises and birds (except poultry and birds of prey) may travel with you in the cabin if they do not exceed 8 kg in weight , including the pet carrier. verified 2026-09-16 Snub-nosed breeds banned ✓ NeinIf your pet is one of these, you can travel with it on board but it must meet the conditions for carriage in the cabin. verified 2026-09-16 Booking method online You can make the booking through iberia.com when you buy your ticket in the case of dogs , cats , tortoises and birds . verified 2026-09-16 Max pets per carrier 3 Three small, lightweight animals of the same species can be transported in a single carrier. verified 2026-09-16 Carrier size 45 × 35 × 25 cm The maximum carrier size is 45 cm (length) x 35 cm (width) x 25 cm (height), and the sum of these dimensions must not exceed 105 cm. verified 2026-09-16 Max weight (pet + crate) 8 kg A maximum weight of 8 kg , including the carrier. verified 2026-09-16 Crate must have/be ventilated, a carrier The maximum carrier size is 45 cm (length) x 35 cm (width) x 25 cm (height), and the sum of these dimensions must not exceed 105 cm. verified 2026-09-16 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedThe Iberia Group (Iberia, Iberia Express and Iberia Regional Air Nostrum) allow cats and dogs to travel in the hold, with the exception of snub-nosed dogs and dangerous breeds . verified 2026-09-16 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ Jawe cannot transport certain dog and cat breeds in the aircraft hold since they are more susceptible to heat stroke and breathing problems when exposed to stress or high temperatures. If your pet is one of these, you can… verified 2026-09-16 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list Burmese Exotic Shorthair Himalayan Persian Cats: Burmese, Exotic Shorthair, Himalayan, Persian. verified 2026-09-16 Hold: Advance booking notice 48 hours Bookings must therefore be made at least 48 hours before the departure of the flight and you will need to tell us the breed of your dog or cat. verified 2026-09-16 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ JaBookings must therefore be made at least 48 hours before the departure of the flight and you will need to tell us the breed of your dog or cat. verified 2026-09-16 Hold: Embargoed routes {'to': 'BOS', 'from': 'MAD'} {'to': 'FOR', 'from': 'MAD'} {'to': 'SJU', 'from': 'MAD'} {'to': 'REC', 'from': 'MAD'} {'to': 'YYZ', 'from': 'MAD'} {'to': 'IAD', 'from': 'MAD'} {'to': 'MAD', 'from': 'BOS'} {'to': 'MAD', 'from': 'FOR'} {'to': 'MAD', 'from': 'SJU'} {'to': 'MAD', 'from': 'REC'} {'to': 'MAD', 'from': 'YYZ'} {'to': 'MAD', 'from': 'IAD'} The transport of animals in the hold is restricted on Iberia flights on the routes Madrid to/from: Boston (BOS) Fortaleza (FOR) Puerto Rico (SJU) Recife (REC) Toronto (YYZ) Washington (IAD) verified 2026-09-16 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 45 kg The maximum weight allowed is 45 kg (pet + carrier). verified 2026-09-16 Hold: Crate must have/be ventilated, IATA-compliant, a carrier It must not have any exterior or interior damage that could harm your pet and it must have adequate ventilation. verified 2026-09-16 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedAcceptance as air cargo If, for any reason, your pet can't travel with you in the cabin or hold, you can transport it as cargo. verified 2026-09-16 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✓ NeinIf your dog/cat's breed has transport restrictions (breeds considered dangerous or snub-nosed dogs and cats). verified 2026-09-16 Cargo: Weather embargo None During the flight your pet will be stored in the aircraft's hold, where it will be safe and secure in a temperature-controlled environment. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Crate must have/be water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, a carrier The container must have a water pot accessible from the outside. verified 2026-09-16 Frequently Asked Questions Can I bring my dog in the cabin on Iberia?
Does Iberia allow brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds?
What are the pet carrier size limits for Iberia?
Can I ship my dog as cargo on Iberia?
Yes, Iberia offers cargo pet transport. Confirm the carrier's specific crate and documentation requirements with the airline directly before booking. Get the full details at
www.pawgo.fr .
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