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In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedUnited Kingdom : Dogs and cats may enter only via London Heathrow and must travel as cargo. From the UK, pets may travel in cabin or hold, except from London Gatwick, where cargo transport only applies. to be sent as… verified 2026-08-29 Snub-nosed breeds list Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Cane Corso Dogue de Bordeaux Brussels Griffon Affenpinscher Shar Pei Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mastiff The following embargo list of brachycephalic breeds is applicable on AEGEAN and Olympic Air flights: Dogs ▪ American Bully ▪ Cavalier king Charles Spaniel ▪ Pinscher ▪ Boston Terrier ▪ Affenpinscher ▪ Boxer (All breeds)… verified 2026-07-15 Advance booking required ✓ JaRescue dogs: Dogs trained to assist rescue workers. Requirements for service animals Service dogs can only be booked through the AEGEAN Call Center and must be requested at least 48 hours before the flight departure.… verified 2026-08-24 Max pets per passenger 1 Pets in cabin Only one (1) pet (cat or dog) in cabin per passenger carried within a special box/container is allowed to travel. verified 2026-08-19 Sedation allowed ✗ NeinIn general, pets/animals must be clean, healthy, harmless, odorless, not pregnant, not sedated and not loud to annoy other passengers. verified 2026-08-29 Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NeinIn general, pets/animals must be clean, healthy, harmless, odorless, not pregnant, not sedated and not loud to annoy other passengers. verified 2026-07-14 Carrier size 55 × 40 × 25 cm The container must not exceed 55cm length x 40cm width x 23cm height. verified 2026-08-27 Max weight (pet + crate) 8 kg …is allowed to travel. The permitted weight for a pet, combined with its container, should not exceed eight (8) kilos. verified 2026-08-24 Crate must have/be soft-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, absorbent liner The container must not exceed 55cm length x 40cm width x 23cm height. verified 2026-08-27 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedAnimals in aircraft hold If you have a larger cat or dog which exceeds the eight (8) kilos weight limit, then it can only be transported in the baggage hold compartment of the aircraft. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Cane Corso Dogue de Bordeaux Brussels Griffon Affenpinscher Shar Pei Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mastiff The following embargo list of brachycephalic breeds is applicable on AEGEAN and Olympic Air flights: Dogs ▪ American Bully ▪ Cavalier king Charles Spaniel ▪ Pinscher ▪ Boston Terrier ▪ Affenpinscher ▪ Boxer (All breeds)… verified 2026-08-14 Hold: One-way fee 50 EUR …the following: 71cm length x 52cm width x 55cm height) Flights Domestic flights International flights Direct 50 EUR 110 EUR Connecting 55 EUR 120 EUR Cat or Dog in aircraft hold - large (over 25kg, including their… verified 2026-07-21 Hold: Minimum age 12 weeks …width x 55cm height) Flights Domestic flights International flights Direct 50 EUR 110 EUR Connecting 55 EUR 120 EUR Cat or Dog in aircraft hold - large (over 25kg, including their container. Please note that dimensions… verified 2026-08-23 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ JaTrained service dogs must be accredited by an organization that is a full member of Assistance Dogs International (ADI) or International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF) , or European Guide Dog Federation (EGDF) or any… verified 2026-08-25 Hold: Sedation allowed ✗ NeinIn general, pets/animals must be clean, healthy, harmless, odorless, not pregnant, not sedated and not loud to annoy other passengers. verified 2026-08-29 Hold: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NeinThe anti-rabies vaccination is repeated every one, two or even three years, depending on the vaccination type. The vaccination should be valid and in effect when travelling and with minimum days of 21 since last shot.… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Carrier size 71 × 52 × 55 cm Please note that dimensions should not exceed the following: 71cm length x 52cm width x 55cm height) Flights Domestic flights International flights Direct 50 EUR 110 EUR Connecting 55… verified 2026-08-09 Hold: Crate must have/be water bowl, ventilated, absorbent liner, live-animal label Please note that dimensions should not exceed the following: 71cm length x 52cm width x 55cm height) Flights Domestic flights International flights Direct 50 EUR 110 EUR Connecting 55… verified 2026-08-09 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedImportant destination restrictions: Dubai & Abu Dhabi: Dogs and cats are accepted only as cargo. United Kingdom : Dogs and cats may enter only via London Heathrow and must travel as cargo. From the UK, pets may travel… verified 2026-08-29 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds list Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Cane Corso Dogue de Bordeaux Brussels Griffon Affenpinscher Shar Pei Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mastiff The following embargo list of brachycephalic breeds is applicable on AEGEAN and Olympic Air flights: Dogs ▪ American Bully ▪ Cavalier king Charles Spaniel ▪ Pinscher ▪ Boston Terrier ▪ Affenpinscher ▪ Boxer (All breeds)… verified 2026-08-14 Cargo: Minimum age 12 weeks Requirements for pets/animals transportation Health condition Pets/animals must be minimum 12 weeks old, with a valid anti-rabies vaccination. The anti-rabies vaccination is repeated every one, two or… verified 2026-08-28 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ JaThe below charges apply for transportation: Cat or Dog in cabin (up to 8 kg) Flights Domestic flights International flights Direct / Connecting 35 EUR 65 EUR Cat or Dog in aircraft hold - medium (8kg - 25kg) (including… verified 2026-08-23 Cargo: Sedation allowed ✗ NeinIn general, pets/animals must be clean, healthy, harmless, odorless, not pregnant, not sedated and not loud to annoy other passengers. verified 2026-08-29 Cargo: Carrier size 71 × 52 × 79 cm Please note that dimensions should not exceed the following: 71cm length x 52cm width x 55cm height) Flights Domestic flights International flights Direct 50 EUR 110 EUR Connecting 55… verified 2026-08-09 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier Please note that dimensions should not exceed the following: 71cm length x 52cm width x 55cm height) Flights Domestic flights International flights Direct 50 EUR 110 EUR Connecting 55… verified 2026-08-09 Health & documents Microchip · Required ✓ JaPrior to flying, the pet’s health book must be physically presented for inspection and the pet must be fitted with the required ID microchip. verified 2026-08-29 Health certificate required ✓ JaFrom the UK, pets may travel in cabin or hold, except from London Gatwick, where cargo transport only applies. to be sent as cargo. Please check View detailed guidelines. Ireland: Dogs with cropped ears require an… verified 2026-07-14 Health certificate · Original required ✓ JaAnimal Welfare Division of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and an original veterinary certificate stating the medical reason for the procedure. verified 2026-08-28 Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ JaThe anti-rabies vaccination is repeated every one, two or even three years, depending on the vaccination type. The vaccination should be valid and in effect when travelling and with minimum days of 21 since last shot.… verified 2026-08-23 Rabies vaccination · Min age at vaccination 12 weeks Requirements for pets/animals transportation Health condition Pets/animals must be minimum 12 weeks old, with a valid anti-rabies vaccination. verified 2026-08-28 Other rules Restricted breeds list Dogo Argentino …contact the Cargo Department for further information and/or clarifications: ▪ Bandog ▪ Caucasian ovcharka ▪ Dogo Argentino ▪ Fila Brazileiros ▪ Japanese Tosa ▪ Karabash ▪ Mastino Napoletano ▪ Rottweiler ▪ Tosa Inu ▪ Doberman… verified 2026-07-15 Assistance animals accepted ✓ JaOnly cats and dogs [guide dogs included (see " Service animals " below)] can travel in the aircraft cabin with you, with the exception of specific breeds . verified 2026-08-29 Service & assistance animals Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedOlympic Air and AEGEAN can accept the following two (2) types of service animals to travel in the aircraft cabin: verified 2026-07-14 Fee waived ✓ JaTrained service animals are carried free of charge, as long as pet owner gives the required notice before proceeding to the final booking. verified 2026-07-28 Recognized ✓ JaOnly cats and dogs [guide dogs included (see " Service animals " below)] can travel in the aircraft cabin with you, with the exception of specific breeds . Special box/container for pets in cabin & seating on board For… verified 2026-08-29 Cabin allowed ✓ JaOnly cats and dogs [guide dogs included (see " Service animals " below)] can travel in the aircraft cabin with you, with the exception of specific breeds . verified 2026-08-29 Breed restrictions specific breeds Only cats and dogs [guide dogs included (see " Service animals " below)] can travel in the aircraft cabin with you, with the exception of specific breeds verified 2026-07-14 Advance notice hours 48 hours mals Service dogs can only be booked through the AEGEAN Call Center and must be requested at least 48 hours before the flight departure. Service animals are carried for free. verified 2026-08-29 Advance booking notice 48 hours Service dogs can only be booked through the AEGEAN Call Center and must be requested at least 48 hours before the flight departure. verified 2026-07-14 Documentation required ✓ Jaservice animals are carried free of charge, as long as pet owner gives the required notice before proceeding to the final booking. Appropriate documentation/certification will be requested (see "Service animals" below).… verified 2026-08-28 Recognized organizations Assistance Dogs International International Guide Dog Federation Trained service dogs must be accredited by an organization that is a full member of Assistance Dogs International (ADI) or International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF) , or European Guide Dog Federation (EGDF) or any… verified 2026-08-29 In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedOnly one (1) pet (cat or dog) in cabin per passenger carried within a special box/container is allowed to travel. verified 2026-08-27 Advance booking required ✓ JaOnly cats and dogs [guide dogs included (see " Service animals " below)] can travel in the aircraft cabin with you, with the exception of specific breeds . Special box/container for pets in cabin & seating on board For… verified 2026-08-23 Max pets per passenger 1 Pets in cabin Only one (1) pet (cat or dog) in cabin per passenger carried within a special box/container is allowed to travel. verified 2026-08-19 Booking method online …the AEGEAN App, or via our Call Center. If you already have a booking, you can easily add your pet online through the “ My Booking ” section or by contacting the AEGEAN Call Center directly verified 2026-08-28 Sedation allowed ✗ NeinIn general, pets/animals must be clean, healthy, harmless, odorless, not pregnant, not sedated and not loud to annoy other passengers Olympic Air offers a variety of travel options for your pets/animals; depending on… verified 2026-08-15 Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NeinIn general, pets/animals must be clean, healthy, harmless, odorless, not pregnant, not sedated and not loud to annoy other passengers. verified 2026-07-14 Carrier size 55 × 40 × 25 cm …which is the passenger’s responsibility to provide. The container must not exceed 55cm length x 40cm width x 23cm height. verified 2026-08-24 Max weight (pet + crate) 8 kg …not exceeding 55cm length x 40cm width x 23cm height (or 40cm length x 25cm width x 25cm height for DH8-100 and ATR aircraft) and 8 kg with the pet inside verified 2026-08-24 Crate must have/be soft-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, absorbent liner, a carrier …which is the passenger’s responsibility to provide. The container must not exceed 55cm length x 40cm width x 23cm height. verified 2026-08-24 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedAnimals in aircraft hold If you have a larger cat or dog which exceeds the eight (8) kilos weight limit, then it can only be transported in the baggage hold compartment of the aircraft. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: One-way fee 50 EUR …the following: 71cm length x 52cm width x 55cm height) Flights Domestic flights International flights Direct 50 EUR 110 EUR Connecting 55 EUR 120 EUR Cat or Dog in aircraft hold - large (over 25kg, including their… verified 2026-07-21 Hold: Minimum age 12 weeks …width x 55cm height) Flights Domestic flights International flights Direct 50 EUR 110 EUR Connecting 55 EUR 120 EUR Cat or Dog in aircraft hold - large (over 25kg, including their container. Please note that dimensions… verified 2026-08-23 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ JaTrained service dogs must be accredited by an organization that is a full member of Assistance Dogs International (ADI) or International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF) , or European Guide Dog Federation (EGDF) or any… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Sedation allowed ✗ NeinIn general, pets/animals must be clean, healthy, harmless, odorless, not pregnant, not sedated and not loud to annoy other passengers. verified 2026-08-29 Hold: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NeinIn general, pets/animals must be clean, healthy, harmless, odorless, not pregnant, not sedated and not loud to annoy other passengers. verified 2026-08-29 Hold: Carrier size 71 × 52 × 55 cm Please note that dimensions should not exceed the following: 71cm length x 52cm width x 55cm height) Flights Domestic flights International flights Direct 50 EUR 110 EUR Connecting 55… verified 2026-08-28 Hold: Crate must have/be water bowl, ventilated, absorbent liner, live-animal label Please note that dimensions should not exceed the following: 71cm length x 52cm width x 55cm height) Flights Domestic flights International flights Direct 50 EUR 110 EUR Connecting 55… verified 2026-08-28 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedImportant destination restrictions: Dubai & Abu Dhabi: Dogs and cats are accepted only as cargo. United Kingdom : Dogs and cats may enter only via London Heathrow and must travel as cargo. From the UK, pets may travel… verified 2026-08-29 Cargo: Minimum age 12 weeks …width x 55cm height) Flights Domestic flights International flights Direct 50 EUR 110 EUR Connecting 55 EUR 120 EUR Cat or Dog in aircraft hold - large (over 25kg, including their container. Please note that dimensions… verified 2026-08-23 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ JaOnly cats and dogs [guide dogs included (see " Service animals " below)] can travel in the aircraft cabin with you, with the exception of specific breeds . Special box/container for pets in cabin & seating on board For… verified 2026-08-06 Cargo: Carrier size 71 × 52 cm Please note that dimensions should not exceed the following: 71cm length x 52cm width x 55cm height) Flights Domestic flights International flights Direct 50 EUR 110 EUR Connecting 55… verified 2026-08-09 Cargo: Crate must have/be water bowl, ventilated, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier Please note that dimensions should not exceed the following: 71cm length x 52cm width x 55cm height) Flights Domestic flights International flights Direct 50 EUR 110 EUR Connecting 55… verified 2026-08-09 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ JaFrom the UK, pets may travel in cabin or hold, except from London Gatwick, where cargo transport only applies. to be sent as cargo. Please check View detailed guidelines. Ireland: Dogs with cropped ears require an… verified 2026-07-14 Frequently Asked Questions Can I bring my dog in the cabin on Olympic Air?
What are the pet carrier size limits for Olympic Air?
Can I ship my dog as cargo on Olympic Air?
Yes, Olympic Air 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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