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Austrian Airlines pet policy: flying with a dog or cat
Austrian Airlines 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
- Yesup to 8 kg · carrier 55×40×23 cmPublished fees: 65-125 EUR
- Hold (checked)
- Yesup to 14 kg
- Cargo
- Yes
What to check before you book
- Short-nosed breeds: refused in the hold.
- 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. austrian.com
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Common questions
- Can I fly with my dog in the cabin on Austrian Airlines?
- Yes, Austrian Airlines accepts small dogs and cats in the cabin, up to 8 kg including the carrier, in a carrier that fits under the seat.
- Does Austrian Airlines accept pets in the hold?
- Yes, Austrian Airlines accepts pets in the hold, up to 14 kg with the crate, in an IATA-compliant crate.
- Does Austrian Airlines accept short-nosed breeds?
- Austrian Airlines restricts short-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds because of the respiratory risk. The detail (cabin, hold, season) is on its official page, linked above.