Jules
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Swiss allows dogs and cats in the cabin (max 8 kg with carrier) and in cargo. Brachycephalic breeds are banned from cabin and cargo. A health certificate is required.
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In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedSWISS carries dogs and cats in the cabin or in the hold. verified 2026-08-27 Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ Japaniel, Lhaso Apso, Pekinese, Pit Bull, Shar Pei, Shih Tzu, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Tibetan Spaniel. Cats British Shorthair, Exotic Shorthair, Himalayan, Persian, Scottish Fold. This restriction also applies to… verified 2026-07-15 Advance booking notice 72 hours We’ll check the availability and make the booking for you no later than 72 hours before departure. verified 2026-08-15 Advance booking required ✓ JaBook your pet’s carriage in advance and make sure you have all the travel documents required. verified 2026-08-21 Max pets per passenger 2 each passenger is permitted to take a maximum of two animals with them (in an approved transport container). verified 2026-07-15 Booking method make a reservation Please contact a Service Centre to make a reservation for your guide dog Certain conditions must be met for you to take your dog with you into the passenger cabin verified 2026-07-15 Min age weeks 12 weeks Dogs and cats are only permitted to travel from the age of 12 weeks and above. verified 2026-07-15 Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NeinWe do not accept animals that are pregnant either. verified 2026-07-15 Carrier size 55 cm The transport container must not exceed 118 cm (55 (L) x 40 (W) x 23 (H) cm) so it can be stowed under the seat in front. verified 2026-08-20 Max weight (pet + crate) 8 kg The following animals can travel in the cabin Dogs and cats weighing up to 8 kg (weight including travel carrier) Larger dogs if they are trained assistance dogs (e Crate size… verified 2026-08-20 Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, soft-sided ok, water bowl, IATA-compliant, live-animal label, a carrier The transport container must not exceed 118 cm (55 (L) x 40 (W) x 23 (H) cm) so it can be stowed under the seat in front. verified 2026-08-20 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedYou must also provide food and water bowls and fix them to the crate. Please be informed that, effective 04 May 2026 , the transport container as checked baggage (AVIH) for your animal must comply with the following… verified 2026-08-30 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaSnub-nosed breeds and certain fighting-dog breeds cannot be transported in the hold for health and safety reasons. verified 2026-07-30 Hold: Minimum age 12 weeks …(in one or two app roved transport containers) Dogs and cats are only permitted to travel from the age of 12 weeks and above. verified 2026-08-01 Hold: Advance booking notice 72 hours Travelling with Pets You can take your dog or cat with you in the cabin on your SWISS flight. We’ll check the availability and make the booking for you no later than 72 hours before departure. verified 2026-08-13 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ Jaanimals in the hold You have booked your flight and registered your pet early (no later than 72 hours before departure via your travel agency, or no later than 24 hours* before departure by calling verified 2026-08-16 Hold: Booking method desk Contact our Service Centre Recommendation ‒ animals in the hold Bring your pet to the check-in desk in an appropriate transport container at least 2 hours but no more than 3 hours before departure verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Carrier size 23 cm …container) or are travelling in a transport container exceeding the permitted size (max. 118 cm; 55 x 40 x 23 cm). verified 2026-08-13 Hold: Crate must have/be water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier …container) or are travelling in a transport container exceeding the permitted size (max. 118 cm; 55 x 40 x 23 cm). verified 2026-08-13 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedUR 150/CHF 170/USD 170/CAD 220 per animal when travelling via FRA, MUC, VIE, ZRH or GVA (applies to tickets issued after 1 April 2021). The following animals travel in the hold Dogs and cats that do not belong to… verified 2026-08-30 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaSpaniel, Lhaso Apso, Pekinese, Pit Bull, Shar Pei, Shih Tzu, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Tibetan Spaniel. Cats British Shorthair, Exotic Shorthair, Himalayan, Persian, Scottish Fold. This restriction also applies to… verified 2026-08-28 Cargo: One-way fee 150 EUR Note: for tickets issued after 1 April 2021: For animals that are transported in the hold, a supplement of EUR 150 / CHF 170 / USD 170 / CAD 220 is charged for transfers via Geneva, Frankfurt, Vienna and Zurich verified 2026-07-01 Cargo: Minimum age 12 weeks Dogs and cats are only permitted to travel from the age of 12 weeks and above. verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ Ja You have booked your flight and registered your pet early (no later than 72 hours before departure via your travel agency, or no later verified 2026-08-10 Cargo: Banned breeds list American Bulldog American Pit Bull Terrier Staffordshire Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier American Bully Dogo Argentino Rottweiler Caucasian Ovcharka Regulations for dangerous dog breeds The following breeds and crossbreeds are classified as dangerous dogs: American Bulldog American Bully (fundamentally prohibited due to potential snub-nosed characteristic) Caucasian… verified 2026-08-14 Cargo: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NeinWe do not accept animals that are pregnant either. verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier In line with the IATA Live Animals Regulations Container Requirement 82, the cargo crate must comply with certain requirements detailed in the listed criteria verified 2026-08-27 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ Jacarriage in advance and present the original versions of your pet’s documents. These include the import, export and transit papers and its health and vaccination certificates. The owner must pay for the return flights… verified 2026-07-15 Other rules Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NeinWe do not accept animals that are pregnant either. verified 2026-08-30 Assistance animals accepted ✓ JaThe following animals can travel in the cabin Dogs and cats weighing up to 8 kg (weight including travel carrier) Larger dogs if they are trained assistance dogs (e.g. guide dogs for visually impaired passengers). verified 2026-08-30 Service & assistance animals Esa note Emotional support dogs are not classified Emotional support dogs are not classified as assistance dogs and new bookings will no longer be accepted after this date. verified 2026-08-01 Fee waived ✓ JaWe have compiled a list of the most important information: We carry one (1) assistance dog free of charge. verified 2026-08-30 Recognized ✓ JaImporting dogs into Canada If you wish to bring a dog as a pet or a trained service animal into Canada, including return travel, special papers are required to satisfy Canadian import regulations. If you cannot provide… verified 2026-08-30 Cabin allowed ✓ JaThe following animals can travel in the cabin Dogs and cats weighing up to 8 kg (weight including travel carrier) Larger dogs if they are trained assistance dogs (e.g. guide dogs for visually impaired passengers). verified 2026-07-30 Esa recognized ✗ NeinEmotional support dogs are not classified as assistance dogs and new bookings will no longer be accepted after this date verified 2026-07-15 Forms required ✓ Jacarriage of dogs in the hold (over 8 kg) Mandatory forms In order to travel with an assistance dog on SWISS, you must download the relevant form from the US Department of Transport (DOT) before your flight and submit it… verified 2026-08-28 Breed restrictions assistance dog It is a dog, regardless of breed Definition of an assistance dog It is a dog, regardless of breed or type. verified 2026-08-30 Advance notice hours 48 hours …form from the US Department of Transport (DOT) before your flight and submit it to SWISS no later than 48 hours before your flight Download the US DOT Service Animal Air Transportation Form T verified 2026-08-30 Documentation required ✓ JaFurther information about the carriage of dogs in the cabin (under 8 kg) Further information about the carriage of dogs in the hold (over 8 kg) Mandatory forms In order to travel with an assistance dog on SWISS, you… verified 2026-08-10 Recognized organizations Assistance Dogs Europe Assistance Dogs International International Guide Dog Federation Mandatory forms a training certificate from a training institution that holds accreditation from the following organisations Assistance Dogs International (ADI), Assistance Dogs Europe (ADEu), International Guide Dog… verified 2026-08-30 In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedSWISS carries dogs and cats in the cabin or in the hold. verified 2026-08-27 Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaSWISS carries dogs and cats in the cabin or in the hold. Snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds are only accepted in the cabin as they are particularly susceptible to temperature and stress. These animals are at risk of… verified 2026-08-16 Minimum age 12 weeks …(in one or two approved transport containers) Dogs and cats are only permitted to travel from the age of 12 weeks and above. verified 2026-08-21 Advance booking notice 72 hours We’ll check the availability and make the booking for you no later than 72 hours before departure. verified 2026-08-14 Advance booking required ✓ JaTravelling with Pets You can take your dog or cat with you in the cabin on your SWISS flight. We’ll check the availability and make the booking for you no later than 72 hours before departure. verified 2026-08-15 Max pets per passenger 2 each passenger is permitted to take a maximum of two animals with them (in an approved transport container). verified 2026-07-15 Min age weeks 12 weeks Dogs and cats are only permitted to travel from the age of 12 weeks and above. verified 2026-07-15 Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NeinWe do not accept animals that are pregnant either. verified 2026-07-15 Carrier size 55 cm The transport container must not exceed 118 cm (55 (L) x 40 (W) x 23 (H) cm) so it can be stowed under the seat in front. verified 2026-08-21 Max weight (pet + crate) 8 kg The following animals can travel in the cabin Dogs and cats weighing up to 8 kg (weight including travel carrier) Larger dogs if they are trained assistance dogs (e Crate size… verified 2026-08-20 Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, soft-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier The transport container must not exceed 118 cm (55 (L) x 40 (W) x 23 (H) cm) so it can be stowed under the seat in front. verified 2026-08-21 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedYou must also provide food and water bowls and fix them to the crate. Please be informed that, effective 04 May 2026 , the transport container as checked baggage (AVIH) for your animal must comply with the following… verified 2026-08-30 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ Japaniel, Lhaso Apso, Pekinese, Pit Bull, Shar Pei, Shih Tzu, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Tibetan Spaniel. Cats British Shorthair, Exotic Shorthair, Himalayan, Persian, Scottish Fold. This restriction also applies to… verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Minimum age 12 weeks ransport containers) Dogs and cats are only permitted to travel from the age of 12 weeks and above. Please also note that animals may only be imported as cargo in the following countries:… verified 2026-08-30 Hold: Advance booking notice 72 hours …transport of animals in the hold You have booked your flight and registered your pet early (no later than 72 hours before departure via your travel agency, or no later than 24 hours* before departure by calling the… verified 2026-08-13 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ JaChecklist for the transport of animals in the hold You have booked your flight and registered your pet early (no later than 72 hours before departure via your travel agency, or no later verified 2026-07-24 Hold: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NeinThese animals are at risk of health problems and are therefore not approved for carriage in the hold. We do not accept animals that are pregnant either. verified 2026-08-30 Hold: Carrier size 23 cm …container) or are travelling in a transport container exceeding the permitted size (max. 118 cm; 55 x 40 x 23 cm). Animals other than dogs and cats are not permitted to travel in the hold. verified 2026-08-21 Hold: Crate must have/be water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier …container) or are travelling in a transport container exceeding the permitted size (max. 118 cm; 55 x 40 x 23 cm). Animals other than dogs and cats are not permitted to travel in the hold. verified 2026-08-21 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedUR 150/CHF 170/USD 170/CAD 220 per animal when travelling via FRA, MUC, VIE, ZRH or GVA (applies to tickets issued after 1 April 2021). The following animals travel in the hold Dogs and cats that do not belong to… verified 2026-08-30 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ Japaniel, Lhaso Apso, Pekinese, Pit Bull, Shar Pei, Shih Tzu, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Tibetan Spaniel. Cats British Shorthair, Exotic Shorthair, Himalayan, Persian, Scottish Fold. This restriction also applies to… verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: One-way fee 150 EUR Note: for tickets issued after 1 April 2021: For animals that are transported in the hold, a supplement of EUR 150 / CHF 170 / USD 170 / CAD 220 is charged for transfers via Geneva, Frankfurt, Vienna and Zurich verified 2026-07-01 Cargo: Minimum age 12 weeks …(in one or two approved transport containers) Dogs and cats are only permitted to travel from the age of 12 weeks and above. Please also note that animals may only be imported as cargo in the following countries:… verified 2026-08-10 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ Ja You have booked your flight and registered your pet early (no later than 72 hours before departure via your travel agency, or no later verified 2026-08-12 Cargo: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NeinWe do not accept animals that are pregnant either. verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier In line with the IATA Live Animals Regulations Container Requirement 82, the cargo crate must comply with certain requirements detailed in the listed criteria verified 2026-08-27 Frequently Asked Questions Can I bring my dog in the cabin on Swiss?
Does Swiss allow brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds?
How much does it cost to fly with a pet on Swiss?
Does Swiss require a health certificate for pets?
Can I ship my dog as cargo on Swiss?
Yes, Swiss 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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