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LOT Polish Airlines allows dogs and cats in the cabin (max 8 kg with carrier, fee 120) and in cargo. Brachycephalic breeds are banned from cargo. A health certificate is required, valid for 10 days.
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In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedYou can take a dog, a cat or a ferret on board our planes. verified 2026-07-14 One-way fee 120 USD g UAE, Saudi Arabia) and Central Asia (Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan), 465 PLN/100 EUR/120 USD/150 CAD/15 000 JPY/150 000 KRW/8500 INR/40 000 HUF on long-haul flights to/from North America and East Asia verified 2026-07-20 Advance booking notice 12 hours Check the availability of the service by booking your ticket on lot.com or later, up to 12 hours before departure , in Manage My Booking . Rules for transporting dogs and cats to the USA 1. verified 2026-08-28 Advance booking required ✓ JaIn the case of a positive verification, contact us to purchase the service. You can do this via messaging apps or through our hotline . After purchasing the service, the dog will be added to your reservation. Remember… verified 2026-08-26 Max pets per passenger 1 Only one animal may be carried in the cabin per passenger . verified 2026-08-11 Carrier size 55 × 40 × 20 cm Accepted dimensions of containers and bags: for B787 and B737 planes: 55/40/20 cm*; or for E70, E75, E90, E95 planes: 45/30/20 cm*. verified 2026-07-14 Max weight (pet + crate) 8 kg Check the price for transporting your pet Find out more: An animal in the cabin Read the rules of transporting an animal below 8 kg. verified 2026-08-13 Crate must have/be ventilated, absorbent liner, live-animal label Accepted dimensions of containers and bags: for B787 and B737 planes: 55/40/20 cm*; or for E70, E75, E90, E95 planes: 45/30/20 cm*. verified 2026-07-14 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedYou can take a dog, a cat or a ferret on board our planes. verified 2026-06-24 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaCheck the price for transporting an animal Information about the transport of brachycephalic breeds Animals with shortened muzzles and flattened faces are more susceptible to breathing difficulties during flights due to… verified 2026-08-29 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list American Staffordshire Terrier (Staffordshire Bull Terrier) American Pit Bull Terrier Boxer Boston Terrier Bulldog (all breeds) Bull Mastiff Cane Corso Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Chihuahua Japanese Chin Chow Chow American Cocker-Spaniel Dogue de Bordeaux Belgian Gryphon Brussels Spaniel King Charles Spaniel Lhasa Apso Mastiff (all breeds) Pugs (all breeds) Pekingese Pinscher Monkey Shar Pei Shih Tzu Japanese Spaniel Tibetan Spaniel Brachycephalic dog breeds American staffordshire terrier (staffordshire bull terrier). American pit bull terrier Boxer Boston terrier Brachycephalic Bulldog (all breeds) Bull mastiff Cane corso Cavalier king Charles… verified 2026-08-27 Hold: Advance booking notice 12 hours Check the availability of the service by booking your ticket on lot.com or later, up to 12 hours before departure , in Manage My Booking Check the availability of the service by booking your ticket… verified 2026-06-03 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ JaIn the case of a positive verification, contact us to purchase the service. You can do this via messaging apps or through our hotline . After purchasing the service, the dog will be added to your reservation. Remember… verified 2026-08-25 Hold: Crate must have/be water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier equipped with a water and feed container, verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedHowever, you can still bring your pet into the passenger cabin, provided it meets the weight and carrier size requirements. Animals of brachycephalic breeds can be transported as cargo - see travelling with animals for… verified 2026-08-09 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaThe prices do not apply to the transport of animals in the baggage hold as cargo . Check the price for transporting an animal Information about the transport of brachycephalic breeds Animals with shortened muzzles and… verified 2026-08-29 Cargo: Advance booking notice 12 hours Reservations Pet owners can add pets to their bookings online at Manage My Bookings and can add a pet to their reservation up to 12 hours prior to departure. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ JaIn the case of a positive verification, contact us to purchase the service. You can do this via messaging apps or through our hotline . After purchasing the service, the dog will be added to your reservation. Remember… verified 2026-08-25 Cargo: Sedation needs vet approval ✓ Jagiving tranquillisers to your pet should be consulted with a veterinarian. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier made of fibreglass, metal, rigid plastics, solid wood or plywood, without any wheels attached verified 2026-07-14 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ JaPrepare the certificate of vaccination (against rabies or distemper) and valid veterinary certificate for your animal confirming compliance with the regulations of the country of departure, the country of destination… verified 2026-07-14 Health certificate validity 10 days Route or aircraft restrictions Forms Required A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and ferrets) and all forms required verified 2026-08-28 Microchip · Required ✓ JaAll dogs being transported to the United States must: show no signs of illness, be at least 6 months old, have a microchip, have proof of the necessary rabies vaccinations Steps for booking dog transport service to the… verified 2026-08-28 Quarantine · Required ✓ Jaas cargo. For flights to Japan , animals must undergo import quarantine inspection. Animals which don’t meet import requirements including verified 2026-08-28 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Required ✓ JaFor dogs, cats and ferret s entering the European Union from unlisted countries , the results of a rabies titer (serology) test must be available. verified 2026-08-18 Health certificate · Issuer a licensed veterinarian Polish Airlines must be microchipped, vaccinated for rabies and accompanied by a health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian. verified 2026-08-28 Health certificate · Required ✓ JaForms Required All pets flying as checked baggage on LOT Polish Airlines must be microchipped, vaccinated for rabies and accompanied by a health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian. verified 2026-08-13 Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ JaYou can take a dog, a cat, or a ferret on board our planes. Please note that the number of animals on any given type of aircraft is limited . Check the availability of the service by booking your ticket on lot.com or… verified 2026-08-29 Health certificate valid within days · Health certificate valid within days 10 days Route or aircraft restrictions Forms Required 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 Other rules Assistance animals accepted ✓ JaService dogs are defined as “a guide dog of a blind or visually impaired person, and a dog assisting a person with a physical dysfunction, which helps the person actively participate in social life.” If flights involve… verified 2026-08-13 Service & assistance animals Esa note does not recognize emotional support animals LOT Polish Airlines does not recognize emotional support animals verified 2026-07-14 Fee waived ✓ JaService dog pet policy All service dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge. verified 2026-08-13 Recognized ✓ JaGuide dogs Read the rules of travelling with an assistance dog. verified 2026-08-09 Cabin allowed ✓ Jacabin, it will need an airline-compliant pet carrier unless you are flying with a service dog who is trained to assist you in a task required to address a physical or medical disability. Pets allowed flown by LOT Polish… verified 2026-08-28 Esa recognized ✗ NeinLOT Polish Airlines does not recognize emotional support animals. verified 2026-07-14 Advance notice hours 48 hours LOT Polish may ask what task your service dog is trained for. Notice must be provided to the airline at least 48 hours prior to departure. Service dogs must be suitably marked, harnessed and leashed. verified 2026-08-17 Documentation required ✓ JaPassengers must complete a form for transporting an assistance dog in the passenger cabin at least 48 hours prior to departure Passengers must complete a form for transporting an assistance dog in the passenger cabin at… verified 2026-07-14 In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedYou can take a dog, a cat or a ferret on board our planes. verified 2026-07-14 Snub-nosed breeds list Persian Himalayan British Shorthair Scottish Fold American pit bull terrier Boxer Boston terrier Brachycephalic Bulldog (all breeds) Bull mastiff Cane corso Cavalier king Charles spaniel Chihuahua Japanese chin Chow chow American cocker-spaniel Dogue de Bordeaux… verified 2026-08-14 One-way fee 120 USD g UAE, Saudi Arabia) and Central Asia (Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan), 465 PLN/100 EUR/120 USD/150 CAD/15 000 JPY/150 000 KRW/8500 INR/40 000 HUF on long-haul flights to/from North America and East Asia verified 2026-07-20 Advance booking notice 12 hours Reservations Pet owners can add pets to their bookings online at Manage My Bookings and can add a pet to their reservation up to 12 hours prior to departure. verified 2026-07-14 Advance booking required ✓ JaWhere an animal may be transported - in the cabin or baggage hold - will depend on its weight and size. Other animals may be transported only as cargo. We can take a limited number of pets on board our aircraft, so… verified 2026-08-14 Max pets per passenger 1 Only one animal may be carried in the cabin per passenger . verified 2026-08-11 Carrier size 55 × 40 × 20 cm Accepted dimensions of containers and bags: for B787 and B737 planes: 55/40/20 cm*; or for E70, E75, E90, E95 planes: 45/30/20 cm*. verified 2026-08-18 Max weight (pet + crate) 8 kg …and lie down. The weight of the animal transported in the cabin together with the container may not exceed 8 kg . Only one animal may be carried in the cabin per passenger . An exception applies to two small animals… verified 2026-08-28 Crate must have/be ventilated, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier Accepted dimensions of containers and bags: for B787 and B737 planes: 55/40/20 cm*; or for E70, E75, E90, E95 planes: 45/30/20 cm*. verified 2026-08-18 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedYou can take a dog, a cat or a ferret on board our planes. verified 2026-06-24 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaTo ensure the health and safety of your pet, we have decided to prohibit the transport of brachycephalic dog and cat breeds in the aircraft's baggage hold verified 2026-08-16 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list Persian Himalayan British Shorthair Scottish Fold Brachycephalic cat breeds Persian exotic Himalayan British shorthair Scottish fold The ban on transport below deck also applies to crossbreeds of the listed breeds and animals with characteristics of brachycephalic… verified 2026-08-28 Hold: Advance booking notice 12 hours …is subject to current availability. You can check it when you book your ticket on lot.com or later, up to 12 hours before departure , in Manage My Booking . verified 2026-08-10 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ JaPlease check the availability of this service during the booking process, via the Manage My Booking , or by reaching our LOT Contact Center . For flights within the UE , prepare a special passport with a description of… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Crate must have/be water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier equipped with a water and feed container, verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedHowever, you can still bring your pet into the passenger cabin, provided it meets the weight and carrier size requirements. Animals of brachycephalic breeds can be transported as cargo - see travelling with animals for… verified 2026-08-09 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaThe prices do not apply to the transport of animals in the baggage hold as cargo . Check the price for transporting an animal Information about the transport of brachycephalic breeds Animals with shortened muzzles and… verified 2026-08-16 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds list Persian Himalayan British Shorthair Scottish Fold American pit bull terrier boxer boston terrier brachycephalic bulldog (all breeds) bull mastiff cane corso cavalier king charles spaniel chihuahua japanese chin chow chow American cocker-spaniel dogue de bordeaux… verified 2026-08-11 Cargo: Advance booking notice 12 hours Please note that the number of animals on any given type of aircraft is limited . Check the availability of the service by booking your ticket on lot.com or later, up to 12 hours before departure , in Manage My Booking . verified 2026-08-11 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ JaInternational Air Transport Association (IATA). The transport of animals (dogs, cats or ferrets) in a carrier on board the aircraft and in the hold is only possible for non-commercial purposes. Transporting animals for… verified 2026-08-11 Cargo: Sedation needs vet approval ✓ Jagiving tranquillisers to your pet should be consulted with a veterinarian. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier made of fibreglass, metal, rigid plastics, solid wood or plywood, without any wheels attached verified 2026-07-14 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ JaPrepare the certificate of vaccination (against rabies or distemper) and valid veterinary certificate for your animal confirming compliance with the regulations of the country of departure, the country of destination… verified 2026-08-13 Health certificate validity 10 days Route or aircraft restrictions Forms Required A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and ferrets) and all forms required verified 2026-08-28 Health certificate · Validity days 10 days Route or aircraft restrictions Forms Required A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and ferrets) and all forms r the flight. verified 2026-07-14 Frequently Asked Questions Can I bring my dog in the cabin on LOT Polish Airlines?
Does LOT Polish Airlines allow brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds?
What are the pet carrier size limits for LOT Polish Airlines?
How much does it cost to fly with a pet on LOT Polish Airlines?
Does LOT Polish Airlines require a health certificate for pets?
Yes, LOT Polish Airlines 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 LOT Polish Airlines?
Yes, LOT Polish 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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