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Air France pet policy: flying with a dog or cat
Air France accepts dogs and cats in the cabin, in the hold and as cargo. Here are its conditions, read on its official page, and the catches to know before you book.
What the airline accepts
- Cabin
- YesPublished fees: 70-400$
- Hold (checked)
- Yesup to 75 kgPublished fees: 200-400$
- Cargo
- YesService: AFKLMP Cargo — Specialized Live
What to check before you book
- Short-nosed breeds (French bulldog, pug, Persian…): restricted by the airline.
- 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. wwws.airfrance.fr
Documented routes with this airline
Routes in our catalogue where it appears among the possible airlines (91).
Common questions
- Can I fly with my dog in the cabin on Air France?
- Yes, Air France accepts small dogs and cats in the cabin, in a carrier that fits under the seat.
- Does Air France accept pets in the hold?
- Yes, Air France accepts pets in the hold, up to 75 kg with the crate, in an IATA-compliant crate.
- Does Air France accept short-nosed breeds?
- Air France restricts short-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds because of the respiratory risk. The detail (cabin, hold, season) is on its official page, linked above.