Emma
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SmartWings allows dogs and cats in the cabin and in cargo. Brachycephalic breeds are banned from cabin and 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 ✓ AcceptedWe carry cats and dogs. ... Price: 75 EUR /piece/way (weight up to 8 kg, to be carried in passenger cabin) or 150 EUR /piece/way (weight 8-32 kg, to be carried in cargo hold). ... The maximum size of crate acceptable to… verified 2026-06-14 Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaCold-blooded animals are exempt from these restrictions. verified 2026-07-20 Snub-nosed breeds list French Bulldog English Bulldog American Bulldog Pug Boston Terrier Four breeds of snub-nosed dogs will no longer be allowed in the cabin or cargo hold as checked baggage or air cargo on KLM aircraft: English Bulldog, French Bulldog, Boston Terrier, American Bulldog, and Dutch Pug. verified 2026-08-20 Minimum age 12 weeks Generally, the minimum age is 12 weeks if traveling within the European Union. verified 2026-08-19 Advance booking notice 48 hours Reservations Reservations must be made by phone more than 48 hours in advance of departure. verified 2026-08-20 Advance booking required ✓ JaReservations Reservations must be made by phone more than 48 hours in advance of departure Reservations Reservations must be made by phone more than 48 hours in advance of departure Live animals are checked in by… verified 2026-07-20 Booking method phone Reservations must be made by phone more than 48 hours in advance of departure. verified 2026-07-20 Advance notice hours 48 hours Reservations must be made by phone more than 48 hours in advance of departure. verified 2026-07-20 Carrier size 43 × 30 × 27 cm The maximum size of crate acceptable to passenger cabin is 43x30x27 cm. verified 2026-08-19 Crate must have/be ventilated, absorbent liner, a carrier The maximum size of crate acceptable to passenger cabin is 43x30x27 cm. verified 2026-08-19 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedUnaccompanied, very large pets or pets flying to countries that require that pets enter under air cargo will travel as manifest cargo in the hold. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaCold-blooded animals are exempt from these restrictions. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list French Bulldog English Bulldog American Bulldog Pug Boston Terrier Four breeds of snub-nosed dogs will no longer be allowed in the cabin or cargo hold as checked baggage or air cargo on KLM aircraft: English Bulldog, French Bulldog, Boston Terrier, American Bulldog, and Dutch Pug. verified 2026-08-20 Hold: One-way fee 150 EUR Pet fee The cost to fly a pet as checked baggage on Smartwings is €150 verified 2026-08-14 Hold: Minimum age 12 weeks Generally, the minimum age is 12 weeks if traveling within the European Union. verified 2026-08-20 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ JaReservations Reservations must be made by phone more than 48 hours in advance of departure Reservations Reservations must be made by phone more than 48 hours in advance of departure Live animals are checked in by… verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 32 kg (32 kg) including their crate can be flown as checked baggage on Smartwings. verified 2026-08-20 Hold: Crate must have/be ventilated, IATA-compliant, live-animal label Pet carrier requirements Your pet’s carrier must: Have adequate ventilation on at least three sides (domestic) or four sides (international) Be large enough for your pet to stand verified 2026-08-19 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedUnaccompanied, very large pets or pets flying to countries that require that pets enter under air cargo will travel as manifest cargo in the hold. verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaCold-blooded animals are exempt from these restrictions. verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds list French Bulldog English Bulldog American Bulldog Pug Boston Terrier Four breeds of snub-nosed dogs will no longer be allowed in the cabin or cargo hold as checked baggage or air cargo on KLM aircraft: English Bulldog, French Bulldog, Boston Terrier, American Bulldog, and Dutch Pug. verified 2026-08-20 Cargo: Minimum age 12 weeks Generally, the minimum age is 12 weeks if traveling within the European Union. verified 2026-08-20 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ JaReservations Reservations must be made by phone more than 48 hours in advance of departure Reservations Reservations must be made by phone more than 48 hours in advance of departure Live animals are checked in by… verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, ventilated, IATA-compliant, live-animal label The crate must be made of fiberglass, metal, rigid plastics, weld metal mesh, solid wood or plywood. verified 2026-07-20 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ JaForms Required When traveling within the European Union, proof of microchip, rabies vaccination and either an EU Pet Passport (resident pets) or EU Health Certificate (non-resident pets) will be required. verified 2026-08-20 Health certificate validity 10 days Forms Required A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs and cats) and all forms required for your destination country. verified 2026-08-20 Microchip · Required ✓ JaForms Required When traveling within the European Union, proof of microchip, rabies vaccination and either an EU Pet Passport (resident pets) or EU Health Certificate (non-resident pets) will be required. verified 2026-08-20 Health certificate · Required ✓ JaForms Required When traveling within the European Union, proof of microchip, rabies vaccination and either an EU Pet Passport (resident pets) or EU Health Certificate (non-resident pets) will be required. verified 2026-08-20 Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ JaForms Required When traveling within the European Union, proof of microchip, rabies vaccination and either an EU Pet Passport (resident pets) or EU Health Certificate (non-resident pets) will be required. verified 2026-08-20 Health certificate valid within days · Health certificate valid within days 10 days Forms Required A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs and cats) and all forms required for your destination country. verified 2026-08-20 Service & assistance animals Fee waived ✓ JaService dog pet policy All service dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge verified 2026-07-20 Recognized ✓ JaService dog pet policy All service dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge verified 2026-07-20 Cabin allowed ✓ JaService dog pet policy All service dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge. verified 2026-08-20 Advance notice hours 48 hours The carriage must be purchased by phone at least 48 hours before departure. verified 2026-08-20 In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedFour breeds of snub-nosed dogs will no longer be allowed in the cabin or cargo hold as checked baggage or air cargo on KLM aircraft: English Bulldog, French Bulldog, Boston Terrier, American Bulldog, d under the seat. verified 2026-08-20 Minimum age 12 weeks Generally, the minimum age is 12 weeks if traveling within the European Union. verified 2026-08-14 Advance booking notice 48 hours Reservations Reservations must be made by phone more than 48 hours in advance of departure. verified 2026-08-20 Advance booking required ✓ JaReservations Reservations must be made by phone more than 48 hours in advance of departure Reservations Reservations must be made by phone more than 48 hours in advance of departure Live animals are checked in by… verified 2026-07-20 Booking method phone Reservations must be made by phone more than 48 hours in advance of departure. verified 2026-07-20 Advance notice hours 48 hours Reservations must be made by phone more than 48 hours in advance of departure. verified 2026-07-20 Carrier size 43 × 27 cm Each animal must have its own breathable crate with a firm bottom in which it can stand and rotate. The maximum size of crate acceptable to passenger cabin is 43x30x27 cm. verified 2026-07-14 Crate must have/be ventilated, absorbent liner, a carrier Each animal must have its own breathable crate with a firm bottom in which it can stand and rotate. The maximum size of crate acceptable to passenger cabin is 43x30x27 cm. verified 2026-07-14 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedUnaccompanied, very large pets or pets flying to countries that require that pets enter under air cargo will travel as manifest cargo in the hold. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: One-way fee 150 EUR Pet fee The cost to fly a pet as checked baggage on Smartwings is €150 verified 2026-08-14 Hold: Minimum age 12 weeks Generally, the minimum age is 12 weeks if traveling within the European Union. verified 2026-08-20 Hold: Advance booking notice 48 hours Reservations Reservations must be made by phone more than 48 hours in advance of departure. verified 2026-08-20 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ JaReservations Reservations must be made by phone more than 48 hours in advance of departure Reservations Reservations must be made by phone more than 48 hours in advance of departure Live animals are checked in by… verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 32 kg (32 kg) including their crate can be flown as checked baggage on Smartwings. verified 2026-08-20 Hold: Crate must have/be ventilated, IATA-compliant, live-animal label Pet carrier requirements Your pet’s carrier must: Have adequate ventilation on at least three sides (domestic) or four sides (international) Be large enough for your pet to stand up and turn around comfortably Be able… verified 2026-08-28 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedAir Cargo : Unaccompanied, very large pets or pets flying to countries that require that pets enter under air cargo will travel as manifest cargo in the hold. verified 2026-08-28 Cargo: Minimum age 12 weeks Generally, the minimum age is 12 weeks if traveling within the European Union. verified 2026-08-20 Cargo: Advance booking notice 48 hours Pets must be clean, healthy, harmless and mannerly. Reservations Reservations must be made by phone more than 48 hours in advance of departure. verified 2026-08-20 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ JaReservations Reservations must be made by phone more than 48 hours in advance of departure Reservations Reservations must be made by phone more than 48 hours in advance of departure Live animals are checked in by… verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, ventilated, IATA-compliant, live-animal label The crate must be made of fiberglass, metal, rigid plastics, weld metal mesh, solid wood or plywood. verified 2026-07-20 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ JaRelated: Selecting a pet carrier that is airline compliant Forms required When traveling within the European Union, proof of microchip, rabies vaccination and either an EU Pet Passport (resident pets) or EU Health… verified 2026-08-19 Health certificate validity 10 days Forms Required A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs and cats) and all forms required for your destination country. verified 2026-08-20 Health certificate · Validity days 10 days Forms Required A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs and cats) and all forms required f verified 2026-08-20 Frequently Asked Questions Can I bring my dog in the cabin on SmartWings?
Does SmartWings allow brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds?
What are the pet carrier size limits for SmartWings?
Does SmartWings require a health certificate for pets?
Yes, SmartWings 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 SmartWings?
Yes, SmartWings 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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