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Aer Lingus pet policy: flying with a dog or cat
Aer Lingus accepts dogs and cats as cargo. Here are its conditions, read on its official page, and the catches to know before you book.
What the airline accepts
- Cabin
- No
- Hold (checked)
- No
- Cargo
- Yes
What to check before you book
- On a codeshare, the rules of the airline OPERATING the flight apply, not the one on your ticket.
These conditions also depend on the route and date: some destinations close the cabin, and the arrival country has its own rules. The check is free.
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Conditions read on the airline's official page, verified on September 23, 2026. aerlingus.com
Documented routes with this airline
Routes in our catalogue where it appears among the possible airlines (27).
Common questions
- Can I fly with my dog in the cabin on Aer Lingus?
- No, Aer Lingus does not accept pets in the cabin (assistance dogs aside).
- Does Aer Lingus accept pets in the hold?
- Not as checked baggage: Aer Lingus carries pets as cargo, booked separately.
- Does Aer Lingus accept short-nosed breeds?
- We found no restriction specific to short-nosed breeds on Aer Lingus's official page. Still check when you book.