Wizz Air does not allow pets: what to fly instead

Wizz Air does not carry pets: not in the cabin, not in the hold, on any flight. The only exception is certified guide and assistance dogs, which travel free of charge.

What to fly instead of Wizz Air: airlines that allow dogs

These airlines accept dogs and cats in the cabin and cover many European routes served by Wizz Air, direct or with one stop. The weight includes the carrier; fees are indicative, per flight.

Compare every airline in the full list of airlines that allow dogs, or search your route: you only see airlines that fly it and accept your pet's weight.

At a glance

• Dogs and cats. not accepted, in any form
• Hold. no pet transport at all
• Assistance dogs. free, one per flight, cannot occupy a seat
• Emotional support animals. not accepted
• Assistance paperwork. send at least 48 hours before departure
• Contact. specialassistance@wizzair.com

A policy with no exceptions

Unlike Ryanair and easyJet, which have restrictive but workable rules, Wizz Air offers no way to carry dogs and cats at all: there is no pet fee, no weight limit, no hold option. The airline simply does not accept them.

This applies across the whole network, including routes to Central and Eastern Europe where Wizz Air is often the only direct carrier.

Guide and assistance dogs

Certified guide and assistance dogs travel free of charge in the cabin for disabled passengers, on flights within the European Union and from EU countries to non-EU destinations. Only one dog is accepted per flight and it cannot occupy a seat.

Declare it during booking and send the paperwork — the certificate proving the dog is a certified assistance dog, plus documentation required by the countries you travel to and from — at least 48 hours before departure to specialassistance@wizzair.com.

Emotional support animals do not fall into this category and are not accepted.

What to do if only Wizz Air flies your route

This happens often on routes to Romania, Hungary, Poland, Albania and Georgia. Three options remain: look for a connecting itinerary with a pet-friendly airline, arrange cargo transport through a specialist agent, or consider train and ferry over medium distances.

Before giving up, check whether the same airport pair is also served by a pet-friendly carrier on an indirect flight: it often is, and it costs less than cargo.

Frequently asked questions

• Does Wizz Air allow dogs in the cabin?
  No. Wizz Air does not accept pets on board, in the cabin or the hold. The only exception is certified guide and assistance dogs.
• Does Wizz Air carry pets in the hold?
  No. The airline offers no pet transport in the hold.
• How much does an assistance dog cost on Wizz Air?
  Nothing. Certified guide and assistance dogs travel free for disabled passengers on flights within the EU and from EU countries to non-EU destinations.
• Does Wizz Air accept emotional support animals?
  No. Emotional support animals are not accepted on Wizz Air flights.
• What alternatives do I have if I fly Wizz Air?
  Look for the same route with a pet-friendly airline, including connecting flights, arrange cargo through a specialist agent, or consider train and ferry over medium distances.

Experiences from people who flew Wizz Air

We have no verified stories for this airline yet. If you have flown with your dog or cat, tell us how it went: we only publish real, moderated experiences, and every story helps someone deciding right now. The others are in our experience archive.