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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines allows dogs and cats in the cabin (max 8 kg with carrier) but does not offer cargo. A health certificate is required.
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In the cabin ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedFlight AF/KL No.: …………………… Date: ………………………… As the person responsible for the animal traveling in the cabin, I, ………………………………………………, certify that: The total weight of the animal and : …………………… Date: ………………………… As the… verified 2026-08-13 Minimum age 15 weeks n Wheels must be removed or taped. 2. Age and number n Your dog or cat must be at least 15 weeks old. n Each pet must travel in its own kennel. verified 2026-08-13 Advance booking notice 48 hours Please reserve in advance Traveling with your pet? Please make your reservation at least 48 hours before your flight’s departure. verified 2026-08-13 Advance booking required ✓ JaPlease reserve in advance Traveling with your pet? Please make your reservation at least 48 hours before your flight's departure. verified 2026-08-18 Booking method Make a reservation Reservation for pets Make a reservation for your dog or cat and prepare them for their journey in the cabin or hold. verified 2026-08-15 Sedation allowed ✗ NeinDon’t tranquillise your pet We strongly advise you not to tranquillise your pet. verified 2026-07-14 Advance notice hours 48 hours …a reservation for your pet as soon as possible after booking your flight. Make the reservation no later than 48 hours before the departure of your flight. Make a reservation for your pet travelling in the cabin as soon… verified 2026-07-14 Carrier size 46 × 28 × 24 cm Your pet should fit in a closed pet travel bag or kennel with a maximum of 46 x 28 x 24 cm / 18 x 11 x 9 in. verified 2026-08-19 Max weight (pet + crate) 8 kg …certify that: The total weight of the animal and the transport bag* does not exceed 8 kg The transport bag* does not exceed verified 2026-08-28 Crate must have/be water bowl, ventilated, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier Your pet should fit in a closed pet travel bag or kennel with a maximum of 46 x 28 x 24 cm / 18 x 11 x 9 in. verified 2026-08-19 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaDog breeds not allowed in the hold Dog breeds that are not allowed in the hold: Affenpinscher, American Bully, Boston Terrier, Boxers (all breeds), Bulldogs (all breeds), Bull Mastiff, Cane Corso, Pugs (all breeds),… verified 2026-09-15 Hold: Minimum age 15 weeks Trip . Note that your pet should travel on the same flight as you and should be at least 15 weeks old. verified 2026-08-12 Hold: Advance booking notice 48 hours Make the reservation no later than 48 hours before the departure of your flight. verified 2026-08-12 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ JaPlease reserve in advance Traveling with your pet? Please make your reservation at least 48 hours before your flight’s departure. Before making your reservation, take a moment to check with local authorities to ensure… verified 2026-08-12 Hold: Min age weeks 15 weeks Your dog or cat must be at least 15 weeks old. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Carrier size 122 × 81 × 89 cm …Keep your pet and kennel's combined weight under 75 kg (165 lb). Your kennel must measure no more than 122 x 81 x 89 cm/ 48 x 32 x 35 in. on KLM flights, or 102 x 69 x 76 cm/ 40 x 27 x 30 in. on KLM European flights… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Crate must have/be water bowl, absorbent liner, live-animal label …Keep your pet and kennel's combined weight under 75 kg (165 lb). Your kennel must measure no more than 122 x 81 x 89 cm/ 48 x 32 x 35 in. on KLM flights, or 102 x 69 x 76 cm/ 40 x 27 x 30 in. on KLM European flights… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Advance booking notice 48 hours Please make a reservation for your pet as soon as possible after booking your flight. Make the reservation no later than 48 hours before the departure of your flight. verified 2026-08-13 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ JaPlease reserve in advance Traveling with your pet? verified 2026-08-13 Cargo: Advance notice hours 48 hours Please make your reservation at least 48 hours before your flight’s departure. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, Hard sided required, water bowl, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier The kennel should have a fibreglass or rigid plastic shell. verified 2026-07-14 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ JaMake sure you have all required documents on hand, such as the health certificate and vaccination record, and that your pet is comfortable in its kennel. verified 2026-08-04 Microchip · Required ✓ JaYour dog must be microchipped. verified 2026-08-13 Quarantine · Required ✓ JaShanghai Pudong International Airport Confirm and prepare all necessary documents required by your destination, such as rabies vaccination certificates, quarantine certificates, and more. verified 2026-08-28 Health certificate · Required ✓ JaDocuments n Pet’s passport or required health certificate must be in English. verified 2026-07-20 Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ JaTraveling with pets via Shanghai Pudong International Airport Confirm and prepare all necessary documents required by your destination, such as rabies vaccination certificates, quarantine certificates, and more. verified 2026-08-13 Other rules Pets accepted ✗ Not acceptedOpen all Cat breeds not allowed in the hold Cat breeds not allowed in the hold: Burmese, Exotic Shorthair, Himalayan, and Persian cats. verified 2026-07-14 Sedation allowed ✗ NeinWe strongly advise you not to tranquillise your pet verified 2026-07-14 Minimum age 15 weeks Note that your pet should travel on the same flight as you and should be at least 15 weeks old. verified 2026-08-04 Service & assistance animals Recognized ✓ JaRead more about Trained service dog Steps to take when you would like to bring your trained service dog with you on verified 2026-08-12 Cabin allowed ✓ JaService animals must wear a clearly visible identification (such as a vest or harness). verified 2026-08-23 Advance notice hours 3 hours Tip: Arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before departure so you have plenty of time to complete all procedures without stress. verified 2026-08-12 Documentation required ✓ JaDocuments n Pet’s passport or required health certificate must be in English. verified 2026-07-20 In the cabin ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ Acceptedwe only transport cats and dogs in our cabin and hold verified 2026-07-14 Minimum age 15 weeks Age and number n Your dog or cat must be at least 15 weeks old. verified 2026-08-13 Advance booking required ✓ JaPlease reserve in advance Traveling with your pet? verified 2026-08-23 Sedation allowed ✗ NeinDon’t tranquillise your pet We strongly advise you not to tranquillise your pet. verified 2026-07-14 Advance notice hours 48 hours …a reservation for your pet as soon as possible after booking your flight. Make the reservation no later than 48 hours before the departure of your flight. Make a reservation for your pet travelling in the cabin as soon… verified 2026-07-14 Carrier size 46 × 28 × 24 cm Your pet should fit in a closed pet travel bag or kennel with a maximum of 46 x 28 x 24 cm / 18 x 11 x 9 in. verified 2026-08-19 Max weight (pet + crate) 8 kg …I, ………………………………………………, certify that: The total weight of the animal and the transport bag* does not exceed 8 kg As the person responsible for the animal traveling in the ca verified 2026-08-19 Crate must have/be water bowl, ventilated, absorbent liner, a carrier Your pet should fit in a closed pet travel bag or kennel with a maximum of 46 x 28 x 24 cm / 18 x 11 x 9 in. verified 2026-08-19 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaOpen all Cat breeds not allowed in the hold Cat breeds not allowed in the hold: Burmese, Exotic Shorthair, Himalayan, and Persian cats. verified 2026-08-14 Hold: Minimum age 15 weeks …can do so via My Trip . Note that your pet should travel on the same flight as you and should be at least 15 weeks old. verified 2026-08-12 Hold: Advance booking notice 48 hours Please make a reservation for your pet as soon as possible after booking your flight. Make the reservation no later than 48 hours before the departure of your flight. verified 2026-08-13 Hold: Min age weeks 15 weeks Your dog or cat must be at least 15 weeks old. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Carrier size 122 × 81 × 89 cm …Keep your pet and kennel's combined weight under 75 kg (165 lb). Your kennel must measure no more than 122 x 81 x 89 cm/ 48 x 32 x 35 in. on KLM flights, or 102 x 69 x 76 cm/ 40 x 27 x 30 in. on KLM European flights… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Crate must have/be water bowl, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label …Keep your pet and kennel's combined weight under 75 kg (165 lb). Your kennel must measure no more than 122 x 81 x 89 cm/ 48 x 32 x 35 in. on KLM flights, or 102 x 69 x 76 cm/ 40 x 27 x 30 in. on KLM European flights… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✓ NeinBecause your furry friend should travel safely and comfortably, we cannot transport most of these pets in the hold. However, you can take them with you in the cabin or transport them as cargo. verified 2026-09-15 Cargo: Advance booking notice 48 hours Please make a reservation for your pet as soon as possible after booking your flight. Make the reservation no later than 48 hours before the departure of your flight. verified 2026-08-13 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ JaTo transport fragile baggage, please contact a dedicated special cargo agent. verified 2026-08-19 Cargo: Advance notice hours 48 hours Please make your reservation at least 48 hours before your flight’s departure. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, Hard sided required, water bowl, absorbent liner, live-animal label The kennel should have a fibreglass or rigid plastic shell. verified 2026-07-14 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ JaDocuments n Pet’s passport or required health certificate must be in English. verified 2026-08-19 Other rules Sedation allowed ✗ NeinWe strongly advise you not to tranquillise your pet verified 2026-07-14 Minimum age 15 weeks Note that your pet should travel on the same flight as you and should be at least 15 weeks old. verified 2026-08-04 Frequently Asked Questions Can I bring my dog in the cabin on KLM Royal Dutch Airlines?
Yes, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines allows dogs in the cabin. Your pet and carrier combined must weigh under 8 kg. For your specific pet's eligibility, check Pawgo at
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