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Air France Pet Policy — Cabin, Cargo & Service Animals

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Air France Pet Policy — Cabin, Cargo & Service Animals — Summary

Whether Air France allows pets in the cabin, cargo options, fees, service animal rules and the destination import requirements that catch owners out.

Key Travel Facts & Insights

  • Pets in the cabin: Cats and dogs up to 8 kg including carrier travel in the cabin on most routes..
  • Pets in the hold or cargo: Larger animals travel in the hold as accompanied baggage or as cargo..
  • Pet fees: Fees vary by route and cabin versus hold..
  • Service animals: Assistance dogs travel free in the cabin with documentation..
AirlineAir France
IATA CodeAF
TopicFlying with Pets
Last reviewed2026-07-31

Pets in the cabin

Cats and dogs up to 8 kg including carrier travel in the cabin on most routes.

Pets in the hold or cargo

Larger animals travel in the hold as accompanied baggage or as cargo.

Pet fees

Fees vary by route and cabin versus hold.

Service animals

Assistance dogs travel free in the cabin with documentation.

Restrictions and destination rules

EU import rules apply — microchip, rabies vaccination and health certificate. Snub-nosed breeds face hold restrictions.

Air France flying with pets — common questions

Can I bring my dog in the cabin on Air France?

Cats and dogs up to 8 kg including carrier travel in the cabin on most routes. Fees vary by route and cabin versus hold.

Does Air France accept service animals?

Assistance dogs travel free in the cabin with documentation.

What are the Air France pet restrictions?

EU import rules apply — microchip, rabies vaccination and health certificate. Snub-nosed breeds face hold restrictions.

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