How do I add my dog to my Lufthansa flight?

Booking Your Flight: Call Lufthansa Reservations Office. in your country to book your flight. Notify them that you're traveling with a pet in the cabin. Lufthansa requires 24 hours advance notice for pets in the cabin.



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Small animals in the cabin traveling within Germany: 35 EUR/USD $50/CAD $50 per animal (Max: 8kg/18 lb) Small animals in the cabin traveling within Europe and third countries: 50 EUR/USD $60/CAD $60 per animal (Max: 8kg/18 lb)

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All pets traveling with Lufthansa must be in an approved travel kennel. The only exception to this is if you have an assistance dog. For in-cabin travel, you can choose a hard-sided or soft-sided carrier, as long as it fits under the seat in front of you.

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Cost Estimates by Transport Method For example, if you choose in-cabin transport for your pet relocation, the cost of your pet's ticket will be between $150 and $200, depending on your airline. If you fly with Iberia, the cost is $180.

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The simple answer is airlines charge cargo rates for pets and other animals. There are no discounts. Period. No matter how much we pet lovers want to believe our pets are people, the travel and transportation industry classifies them as cargo.

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When checking a pet, you need to:
  1. Contact Reservations at least 48 hours prior to travel.
  2. Check in at the ticket counter with your official orders.
  3. Allow extra check-in time (at least 2 hours and no more than 4 hours before your flight)
  4. Complete a checklist with an agent.
  5. Provide a health certificate.


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A maximum of two animals is permitted per passenger, and the combined weight of both animals and the carrier must not exceed 17 lbs. The animals must travel in a crate that can easily fit under the seat directly in front of the passenger. The animals must remain in the crate or carrier at all times during the flight.

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You will need a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection to travel and some airlines require an acclimation certificate.

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In general, if your pet carrier (with your pet inside) can fit under the seat in front of you, your dog can ride in the cabin on flights that permit it. Typically, this would be a dog weighing up to about 20 pounds.

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Your pet container must be small enough to fit underneath the seat without blocking any person's path to the main aisle of the airplane. Your pet container must be stowed properly before the last passenger entry door to the airplane is closed in order for the airplane to leave the gate.

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One of the top reasons for concern is the cleanliness of aeroplanes. They aren't the cleanest of places and can, therefore, carry many germs and illnesses, such as Parvo, that can be picked up by pets and can sometimes be deadly and easily transmitted to others.

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Many airlines allow pets to fly in the cabin as a carry-on, so long as they stay inside a carrier that's small enough to fit under the seat in front of you for the duration of the flight. Southwest, Alaska, United, American, Delta, Hawaiian, Spirit, and Frontier are some of the airlines that allow pets as carry-ons.

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The simple answer is yes, you can send your pet on a plane without you. But the more detailed answer is a bit more complicated. When it comes to transporting a pet internationally, most airlines let you send them in the cargo hold.

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Pets may be shipped as cargo if unaccompanied, and many airline cargo departments employ specialists in the movement of animals. Animals must always be shipped in pressurized holds. Some airlines allow the kennel to be carried in the passenger cabin as carry-on luggage if it fits under the seat.

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The main benefit of air travel is that it's much faster for your pet to get to their destination. The cons of flying could include the cost of bringing your pet on a plane, the stressful experience of the flight, the possible separation of your pet, and the extreme conditions your pet may endure in cargo.

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Also, if you work long days, that can be hard on a dog too. A dog is often a 13–15 year commitment that entails not just walking 2–5 times a day (depending on the dog), 365 1/4 days a year, but lots of attention and consistent training. I recommend against it if you are traveling a lot for work.

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