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Icelandair does not allow pets in the cabin but offers cargo transport. Brachycephalic breeds are banned from cargo. A health certificate is required, valid for 10 days.
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In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy Snub-nosed breeds list Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Bullmastiff Cane Corso Dogue de Bordeaux Brussels Griffon Affenpinscher Japanese Chin Shar Pei Mastiff classified as snub-nosed: Dogs: 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… verified 2026-08-28 Advance booking required ✓ Ja, If you use an insulin pump , please add this information to your booking at least 48 hours before departure Passengers can request one of three levels of assistance , based on their needs: Assistance in terminal… verified 2026-08-22 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ Jaeratures matter for pets flying in the cargo hold verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Bullmastiff Cane Corso Dogue de Bordeaux Brussels Griffon Affenpinscher Japanese Chin Shar Pei Mastiff Why temperatures matter for pets flying in the cargo hold verified 2026-08-13 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ JaCarry spare batteries in their original packaging in either your carry-on or checked baggage . , If you r equire supplemental medical oxygen , Icelandair can provide oxygen bottles with advance notice. Important… verified 2026-08-12 Hold: Crate must have/be IATA-compliant, live-animal label, a carrier Regulations and forms required to import a pet to over 220 countries Check in Your pet will be checked in at the Icelandair cargo facility no more than four hours prior to transport. Pet fee From Keflavik (Iceland) to… verified 2026-08-13 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPets as Checked Baggage: Animals can travel in the special climate-controlled transport area of the cargo hold if the combined weight of the pet and carrier does not exceed 88 lbs (40 kg). verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ Jamperatures matter for pets flying in the cargo hold verified 2026-08-15 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds list Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Bullmastiff Cane Corso Dogue de Bordeaux Brussels Griffon Affenpinscher Japanese Chin Shar Pei Mastiff Why temperatures matter for pets flying in the cargo hold verified 2026-08-13 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ JaFor further details, visit our page about baggage restrictions . , You're welcome to bring your inhaler on board with no restrictions. To avoid any issues at security checkpoints, we recommend carrying a doctor’s… verified 2026-08-16 Cargo: Min age weeks 8 weeks Icelandair will not fly dogs or cats that are less than eight weeks of age verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Max weight (pet + crate) 14 kg Two animals of the same species may travel together in a crate if they are familiar with each other and if their combined weight is not more than 14 kg verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, Hard sided required, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier The crate must be made of rigid plastic. Collapsible metal crates or folding fabric crates are not permitted. verified 2026-07-14 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ JaA health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and ferrets) and all forms required for your destination country. verified 2026-07-14 Health certificate validity 10 days A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and ferrets) and all forms required for your destination country. verified 2026-08-13 Quarantine · Required ✓ JaRemember, mandatory quarantine of pets upon entry occurs in many countries and that it is the responsibility o hts. verified 2026-06-04 Health certificate valid within days · Health certificate valid within days 10 days A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and ferrets) and all forms required for your destination country. verified 2026-07-14 Other rules Dangerous breeds banned ✗ JaSnub-nosed and aggressive breeds will not be transported on Icelandair verified 2026-07-14 Breed restrictions apply ✗ Ja& Limitations: The following dog breeds are not accepted on Icelandair flights due to breathing issues: Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Tso Ino, and Dogo Argentino. verified 2026-07-14 Assistance animals accepted ✓ JaWe're here to make your journey as smooth and comfortable as possible. , For a seamless experience, we recommend traveling with a personal care assistant if you need help with: Eating or drinking Communicating Taking… verified 2026-08-13 Service & assistance animals Fee waived ✓ JaWe're here to make your journey as smooth and comfortable as possible. , For a seamless experience, we recommend traveling with a personal care assistant if you need help with: Eating or drinking Communicating Taking… verified 2026-08-13 Recognized ✓ JaTraveling with a service animal Service dogs such as guide dogs, hearing dogs, diabetic alert dogs, mobility assistance dogs, and autism service dogs are welcome to accompany you on board, free of charge, when you fly… verified 2026-08-12 Cabin allowed ✓ JaWe're here to make your journey as smooth and comfortable as possible. , For a seamless experience, we recommend traveling with a personal care assistant if you need help with: Eating or drinking Communicating Taking… verified 2026-08-10 Forms required ✓ JaFlights to or from the United States with a service animal must have a completed and submitted US Department of Transportation form . verified 2026-08-15 Breed restrictions Service animals are dogs, regardless of breed What are service animals? Service animals are dogs, regardless of breed or type, that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit verified 2026-08-28 Advance notice hours 48 hours To help us prepare, please add your medical device to your booking at least 48 hours before departure. verified 2026-08-13 Documentation required ✓ JaFlights to or from the United States with a service animal must have a completed and submitted US Department of Transportation form Flights to or from the United States with a service animal must have a completed and… verified 2026-07-07 Recognized organizations trained by a person or organization that specializes in service dog training They must be trained by a person or organization that specializes in service dog training to provide specific tasks for a person with a disability. verified 2026-07-14 In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPets as Checked Baggage: Animals can travel in the special climate-controlled transport area of the cargo hold if the combi hts. verified 2026-06-04 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaRelated: Why temperatures matter for pets flying in the cargo hold verified 2026-07-07 Hold: Advance booking notice 48 hours To ensure a smooth journey, we recommend requesting assistance at least 48 hours before your flight. category below. verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ JaFor further details, visit our page about baggage restrictions . , You're welcome to bring your inhaler on board with no restrictions. To avoid any issues at security checkpoints, we recommend carrying a doctor’s… verified 2026-08-16 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 15 kg Pet fee From Keflavik (Iceland) to Belgium Combined weight of pet and crate is 0-15 kg: ISK 76.500 Combined weight of pet and crate is16-30 kg ISK 93.800 Combined weight of pet and crate… verified 2026-08-28 Hold: Crate must have/be IATA-compliant, live-animal label, a carrier The carrier must be IATA-approved. verified 2026-08-13 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPets as Checked Baggage: Animals can travel in the special climate-controlled transport area of the cargo hold if the combined weight of the pet and carrier does not exceed 88 lbs (40 kg). verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaSnub-nosed and aggressive breeds will not be transported on Icelandair verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Advance booking notice 48 hours To ensure a smooth journey, we recommend requesting assistance at least 48 hours before your flight. category below. verified 2026-08-01 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ JaFor further details, visit our page about baggage restrictions . , You're welcome to bring your inhaler on board with no restrictions. To avoid any issues at security checkpoints, we recommend carrying a doctor’s… verified 2026-08-16 Cargo: Min age weeks 8 weeks Icelandair will not fly dogs or cats that are less than eight weeks of age verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Carrier size 91 × 63 cm Allowed Weights & Dimensions: For pets traveling in the hold, carriers must not exceed the dimensions of 36" L x 25" W x 28" H (91 cm x 63 cm x 71 cm). verified 2026-08-09 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, Hard sided required, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier Allowed Weights & Dimensions: For pets traveling in the hold, carriers must not exceed the dimensions of 36" L x 25" W x 28" H (91 cm x 63 cm x 71 cm). verified 2026-08-09 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ JaA health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and ferrets) and all forms required for your destination country. verified 2026-07-14 Health certificate validity 10 days A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and ferrets) and all forms required for your destination country. verified 2026-08-13 Health certificate · Validity days 10 days A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and ferrets) and all forms r d under the seat. verified 2026-07-07 Frequently Asked Questions Does Icelandair allow brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds?
Does Icelandair require a health certificate for pets?
Yes, Icelandair requires a health certificate for pets. It must be issued within 10 days of travel. Your destination country may have additional requirements — check
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Build my pet's travel plan → Can I ship my dog as cargo on Icelandair?
Yes, Icelandair 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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