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Flying with your pet from Montreal (YUL) to Zurich (ZRH)
What to check before booking: which airlines take your pet, at what price, and what entry into Zurich requires.
5 airlines accept your pet on this route, 5 of them in cabin. Minimum lead time: 25 days.
Rules verified on September 16, 2026
Minimum lead time
25 Allow at least 25 days between the first vet step and departure.
The dated plan for your pet
Free search: the airlines that accept your pet on this route, their transport mode and their fees. The full dated plan is €19, a single payment.
See the airlines for YUL → ZRHAirlines on this route
| Airline | Travels as | Pet fee | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | In cabin | 50-60 CAD/USD domestic and US · 100-120 CAD/USD international | Verified at source |
| Edelweiss Air | In cabin | CHF 110-160 / EUR 100-145 selon zone | Verified at source |
| Air Transat | In cabin | Not published | Verified at source |
| SWISS | In cabin | quoted on request | Verified at source |
| WestJet | In cabin | quoted on request | Verified at source |
From $50 to $160 depending on airline and travel mode. These are the carriers' published amounts; they cover neither vet work nor the crate.
Derived corridor The rules below follow from the same official sources, but this specific route was not re-verified individually — only 9 corridors were. Confirm with your airline and the destination authorities.
What this means in practice
Of the 5 airlines serving Montreal → Zurich with a pet, 5 take it in the cabin, 5 in the hold as checked baggage and 2 through cargo — a single airline may offer more than one of these.
The highest cabin weight limit on this route is 8 kg, with Edelweiss Air. Above that, 5 airlines still take the animal in the hold.
4 of these airlines apply a restriction on short-nosed breeds (Air Canada, Air Transat, SWISS, WestJet) — a carrier policy, unrelated to the destination country's rules.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take my dog in the cabin from Montreal to Zurich?
Yes, with Air Canada, Edelweiss Air, Air Transat, SWISS. The highest limit on this route is 8 kg with Edelweiss Air. The others publish a lower limit or none at all, and in every case the pet must fit under the seat.
How long does it take to prepare the trip?
Allow at least 25 days between the first vet step and departure.
What paperwork is required to enter Zurich?
An import permit and an endorsed health certificate are generally required — checked against OSAV Suisse.
Can a large dog travel in the hold on Montreal → Zurich?
Yes, with Air Canada, Edelweiss Air, Air Transat, SWISS. Above the published limits, cargo remains — a shipment separate from the passenger ticket.
How much does it cost to fly the pet?
From $50 to $160 depending on airline and travel mode. These are the carriers' published amounts; they cover neither vet work nor the crate.
Are short-nosed breeds accepted?
4 of the 5 airlines on this route restrict short-nosed breeds: Air Canada, Air Transat, SWISS, WestJet. This is a carrier policy driven by respiratory risk, unrelated to the destination country's rules.