Air France dog in cabin: weight, carrier and fees

Air France carries dogs and cats in the cabin up to 8 kg including the carrier, in a soft bag of 46 x 28 x 24 cm. Above that weight the pet travels in the hold, where snub-nosed breeds are not accepted.

At a glance

• Cabin. dog or cat up to 8 kg, carrier included
• Cabin carrier. soft-sided, maximum 46 x 28 x 24 cm
• Hold. from 8 up to 75 kg including the crate
• Cabin fee. €70 within metropolitan France, €125 Europe and North Africa, €200 other routes (indicative)
• When to book. 48 hours before departure; 24 hours for the hold
• Snub-nosed breeds. allowed in cabin, not allowed in the hold

The number that counts is the total

Air France's 8 kg limit covers the animal and the carrier. A travel bag usually weighs between 800 g and 1.5 kg, so a 7 kg dog can quietly go over the limit. Weigh both together at home before you choose an airline.

The carrier must be soft-sided: rigid crates are not accepted in the cabin on Air France-operated flights.

Above 8 kg: the hold

Dogs and cats between 8 and 75 kg — crate included — must travel in the hold and have to be added to the booking at least 24 hours before departure.

Inside 24 hours, acceptance depends on airport customer service and a surcharge applies: 50% on flights within metropolitan France and the Caribbean, 25% on international flights.

Snub-nosed dogs and cats

Brachycephalic breeds — French bulldog, pug, boxer, Persian, Exotic Shorthair — are not authorised in the hold. If your dog is one of them and exceeds 8 kg with the carrier, Air France is not the right airline: the remaining options are cargo or a different carrier.

United States: CDC rules

Dogs travelling to the United States must meet the requirements of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, on top of the European paperwork. Check them before buying the ticket.

Frequently asked questions

• Does Air France allow dogs in the cabin?
  Yes. Dogs and cats up to 8 kg including the carrier travel in the cabin in a soft bag of maximum 46 x 28 x 24 cm, added to the booking in advance.
• How much does it cost to fly with a dog on Air France?
  The indicative cabin fee is €70 within metropolitan France, €125 in Europe and to North Africa and €200 on other routes. The exact price depends on route and season.
• Does the 8 kg limit include the carrier?
  Yes. Air France counts the combined weight of pet and carrier, so they must be weighed together.
• Does Air France accept snub-nosed dogs?
  In the cabin yes, in the hold no. Brachycephalic breeds are not authorised for hold transport because of the risk of breathing problems.
• How far in advance must I tell Air France?
  The request should be made 48 hours before departure, and at least 24 hours for hold travel. Inside 24 hours a surcharge applies and acceptance is not guaranteed.

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