Flying with a dog from Berlin: airlines and rules

From Berlin, 12 airlines in our database accept dogs and cats in the cabin, out of 15 flying the city. Their networks reach roughly 792 destinations with your pet on board with you. Limits differ enough to decide whether your dog flies at all.

What to know before anything else

From Berlin the Lufthansa group dominates, with one of the roomiest carrier allowances in Europe: 55 x 40 x 23 cm. Watch the minimum age if you are travelling with a puppy: Lufthansa and SWISS start at 12 weeks, KLM requires 15 — check that before you check the weight.

Airlines accepting pets in the cabin from Berlin

Ranked by permitted weight, carrier included. The highest limit is not automatically the best choice: carrier dimensions and pet-space availability matter just as much.

• Air Canada — up to 10 kg with the carrier, solo trasportino morbido, sotto il sedile, hold up to 45 kg
• Vueling — up to 10 kg with the carrier, 45 x 39 x 21 cm, no hold option
• American Airlines — up to 9 kg with the carrier, 46 x 28 x 28 cm (morbido), no hold option
• Air France — up to 8 kg with the carrier, 46 x 28 x 24 cm (morbido), hold up to 75 kg
• Austrian Airlines — up to 8 kg with the carrier, 55 x 40 x 23 cm, hold up to 75 kg
• Finnair — up to 8 kg with the carrier, sotto il sedile, hold up to 75 kg
• KLM — up to 8 kg with the carrier, 46 x 28 x 24 cm (morbido), hold up to 75 kg
• Lufthansa — up to 8 kg with the carrier, 55 x 40 x 23 cm, hold up to 75 kg
• SAS Scandinavian Airlines — up to 8 kg with the carrier, 40 x 25 x 23 cm, hold up to 50 kg
• SWISS — up to 8 kg with the carrier, 55 x 40 x 23 cm, hold up to 75 kg
• TAP Air Portugal — up to 8 kg with the carrier, 45 x 30 x 23 cm (morbido), hold up to 45 kg
• Turkish Airlines — up to 8 kg with the carrier, 40 x 30 x 23 cm, hold up to 50 kg

They fly these routes but carry no pets on board: British Airways, Qatar Airways, Aer Lingus.

Figures come from the Puppyonair database, updated against the airlines' official pages. Destination estimates are based on each airline's network and do not replace a search on your exact route.

At the airport: what actually happens

• Desk check-in. With a pet, online check-in is usually not enough: documents and carrier are checked at the desk. Allow at least an extra half hour.
• Security. The carrier goes through the X-ray empty: you take the animal out and carry it or walk it through. Have a well-fitted collar or harness ready.
• At the gate and on board. The pet stays in the carrier, which goes under the seat in front of you and cannot be opened for the whole flight.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the minimum age for a puppy flying from Germany?
  It depends on the airline: Lufthansa and SWISS accept dogs and cats from 12 weeks, KLM from 15 weeks. Check the exact figure for your airline before booking.
• Which airlines take dogs in the cabin from Berlin?
  In our verified database, 12 airlines: Air Canada, Vueling, American Airlines, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Finnair, KLM, Lufthansa. Weight and carrier limits differ between them.
• Do I need to book the pet space in advance from Berlin?
  Yes, always. Pet spaces are limited per flight and separate from your ticket: add the pet as early as possible and confirm it before paying. A purchased ticket does not guarantee your pet boards.
• Does the weight limit include the carrier?
  Yes, with every airline verified except Air Europa, which sets two separate limits. Weigh pet and carrier together at home: a bag adds 800 g to 1.5 kg.