How much it costs to fly with a dog

The honest answer is that five airlines out of fourteen do not publish a price. Where a price list exists, fees run from €40 to over €500 per flight — and the difference has nothing to do with your dog: it depends on the route, the season and where you buy.

Published fees

These are the figures shown on the airlines' own pages as verified on 20 August 2026, per flight, in the cabin. Where it says "not published", the airline only reveals the price at booking or on request: we have not estimated it.

Why the same dog costs €40 or €200

• The zone. Iberia splits the world into three bands: €40 in Spain, €60 in Europe, €180 to America and Asia. Air France does the same with €70, €125 and €200.
• The sales channel. With TAP and Iberia, booking online costs less than the call centre or the airport — roughly 10% less.
• The season. TAP runs a high-season list: €10 more per flight in Europe, €20 on intercontinental routes.
• Leaving it late. Air France adds a 25-50% surcharge if the pet is added inside 24 hours of departure.
• Connections. With Iberia a connecting flight costs more for the pet too: €60 instead of €40 within Spain.

The costs nobody budgets for

• The carrier, €30 to €90 for a compliant soft model. Buy it before the ticket, not after.
• The vet: consultation, microchip if missing, rabies vaccination and certificates for non-EU countries.
• The EU pet passport, if your dog does not have one.
• Cargo, when the cabin is not an option: an order of magnitude more, and the only way into the United Kingdom.
• The cost of plan B: if the cheapest airline refuses pets, the right comparison is not between pet fees but between complete tickets.

The calculation that matters

A €39 flight with an airline that does not carry pets is not cheaper than a €120 one that does — it is simply a flight you cannot take. Compare totals, ticket plus pet fee, and only among airlines that can actually carry your dog on that route.

Frequently asked questions

• How much does it cost to take a dog in the cabin?
  Where fees are published, from €39.99 with Volotea to €200 with Air France on long routes, with KLM reaching €500 on some destinations. Five airlines out of fourteen do not publish a price.
• Which airline is cheapest for flying with a dog?
  On European routes, among those publishing a list, Iberia and TAP start at €60 and €70 booking online. But the cheapest airline is always the one that accepts your dog on that specific route.
• Is the fee per pet or per carrier?
  It varies. Iberia charges per carrier, so two small animals in one bag pay once. Others charge per animal: check case by case.
• Do you pay more booking at the airport?
  Yes, with several airlines. Iberia adds around 10%, and TAP raises every line compared with the online channel.
• Do assistance dogs pay?
  No. Certified guide and assistance dogs travel free in the cabin on every airline verified, including those that refuse pets.