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Ethiopian Airlines pet policy: flying with a dog or cat
Ethiopian 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 55×40×20 cmPublished fees: 150 USD/120 EUR intl · 300 USD to the US · 100 USD domestic
- Hold (checked)
- Yesup to 45 kgPublished fees: 370 USD (8-32 kg) · 500 USD (32-45 kg) · 500 USD to the US
- Cargo
- Yes
What to check before you book
- Short-nosed breeds: refused in the cabin.
- 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. ethiopianairlines.com
Common questions
- Can I fly with my dog in the cabin on Ethiopian Airlines?
- Yes, Ethiopian 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 Ethiopian Airlines accept pets in the hold?
- Yes, Ethiopian Airlines accepts pets in the hold, up to 45 kg with the crate, in an IATA-compliant crate.
- Does Ethiopian Airlines accept short-nosed breeds?
- Ethiopian Airlines restricts short-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds because of the respiratory risk. The detail (cabin, hold, season) is on its official page, linked above.