International airline guide · Reviewed November 12, 2026

Air France: Flying with Your Dog

Understand your options for cabin travel, checked pets, and separately booked cargo.

Europe / worldwide

Pet travel options

In the cabin

Generally up to 8 kg (17.6 lb), including carrier, on eligible routes; verify current cabin carrier dimensions directly.

Checked pet / accompanied hold

Dogs and cats over 8 kg and up to 75 kg (165 lb) including crate may travel in the hold, subject to flight acceptance.

Air cargo (separate shipment)

Separate cargo arrangements may be required for animals not eligible as accompanied baggage.

Booking and reservations

Add the pet to your booking in advance; Air France states at least 24 hours before departure for hold transport.

Important: Country, aircraft, breed and temperature restrictions may affect acceptance. Confirm the exact cabin weight and dimensions at booking. Policies, fees, routes, animal acceptance, and documentation can change. Confirm all details with the operating airline before purchasing tickets.

Before you book

Confirm the operating carrier on every segment, aircraft and cabin class, carrier or crate dimensions, pet space availability, any breed or temperature embargoes, the total cost, and the destination's import requirements. Assistance animals follow different rules.

Editorial review: November 12, 2026 · Information sourced from the airline's published policies. FlyDogFly is independent and not affiliated with Air France.

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