Which airlines allow a dog in the cabin to Germany?

Discover Airlines, Lufthansa, Condor, Delta, and United, among others. The maximum weight (pet and carrier) and fees vary by airline and route.

How long does it take to prepare a pet for a trip to Germany?

From 25 to 120 days minimum depending on the departure country. The longest lead time applies to countries that need a rabies titre test.

Where is the official rule?

With European Commission. Every route page cites its source and verification date.

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Flying with a dog or cat to Germany

22 airlines take a dog or cat on our 54 routes to Germany, 21 of them in the cabin on at least one route. Here is which ones, from where, and how long to allow.

airlines: 22
in cabin: 21
routes: 54
days minimum: 25–120

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Airlines that accept your pet

Sorted by number of routes served. “Cabin”: at least one route where your pet can fly with you, under the seat. Per-route details (fees, weight, embargoes) are on each route page.

Airline	Cabin	Routes
Discover Airlines	54 of 54	54
Lufthansa	54 of 54	54
Condor	52 of 52	52
Delta	22 of 22	22
United	22 of 22	22
American Airlines	no	22
Eurowings	6 of 6	6
LATAM	6 of 6	6
Norwegian	6 of 6	6
SunExpress	6 of 6	6
Volotea	6 of 6	6
Vueling	6 of 6	6
Air Canada	4 of 4	4
Air Europa	4 of 4	4
Air Transat	4 of 4	4
Iberia	4 of 4	4
WestJet	4 of 4	4
Aerolíneas Argentinas	2 of 2	2
Aeroméxico	2 of 2	2
Air France	2 of 2	2
Avianca	2 of 2	2
Transavia	2 of 2	2

How long to allow, by departure country

The minimum lead time depends on the country your pet leaves from, not the airport: that is what decides whether a blood test and a months-long wait are added to the file.

25 days from Argentina, Canada, Chile, Spain, France, Mexico, and United States
120 days from Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, Paraguay, and Uruguay

What to watch on these routes

From Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, Paraguay, and Uruguay, a rabies antibody titre test is required, followed by a wait of several months: that is what brings the lead time to 120 days.

At least one airport on these routes has heat embargoes: in summer, some airlines refuse pets in the hold.

Every route, by departure country

54 documented routes, each with its airlines, fees and source.

Argentina

Canada

Chile

Spain

France

Mexico

Bolivia

Brazil

Colombia

Ecuador

Panama

Peru

Paraguay

Uruguay

Frequently asked questions

Which airlines allow a dog in the cabin to Germany?: Discover Airlines, Lufthansa, Condor, Delta, and United, among others. The maximum weight (pet and carrier) and fees vary by airline and route.
How long does it take to prepare a pet for a trip to Germany?: From 25 to 120 days minimum depending on the departure country. The longest lead time applies to countries that need a rabies titre test.
Where is the official rule?: With European Commission. Every route page cites its source and verification date.