Traveling with pets on Air France

Do you love your pet ? So do we ! Air France does everything to ensure your pet's journey goes as smoothly as yours.  Transport rules, prohibited animals, rates...Find all the information you need to prepare for your trip.

Important! If your cat or dog weighs between 8 kg/17.64 lb. and 75kg/165.35 lb. with its kennel, it must travel in the hold. Bookings must be made at least 24 hours before departure.

Traveling with dogs, cats, and other pets

Regulations for travel to the United States If you are traveling with a dog to the United States, regulations imposed by U.S. health authorities apply to all airlines and travelers. We encourage you to review both Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regulationsand existing travel requirements. To provide you with the best possible service at the airport and ensure you can travel with your dog, please make your booking request 48 hours before your departure (96 hours for service dogs traveling from or to the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates).

Our answers to your questions

  • Your animal must have all required vaccines in order to be permitted on board.
  • Any dog or cat traveling within the European Union must be identified with an electronic microchip. Your pet must also have a European passport. Provided and completed by an authorized veterinarian, this passport identifies your animal and certifies that it has been vaccinated.
  • We recommend that you reach out to the embassy of your destination country. For example, Ireland, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and Malta have additional health requirements. 
  • For your travels outside of the European Union, please inquire about the current regulations for each country of origin, destination, and any country you will be connecting through (vaccinations, quarantine, etc.).

Please note: Air France declines all responsibility for costs incurred (booking change fees, hotel stays, kennel fees, etc.). in the case of:

  • Your pet has been refused on board due to   non-compliance withour travel conditions.
  • Your pet has been refused upon arrival due to non-compliance with the current regulations in your destination country.

You can purchase a pet carrier for the  cabin or a kennel for the hold on the Air France  Shopping website. Delivery is available in the following countries: Algeria, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Metropolitan France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, United Kingdom, United States. As a Flying Blue member, you earn Miles with every purchase. You can even pay with your Miles !