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Lufthansa·Star Alliance
Whether Lufthansa allows pets in the cabin, cargo options, fees, service animal rules and the destination import requirements that catch owners out.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
Small dogs and cats up to 8 kg including carrier travel in the cabin on most routes — a meaningful advantage over British Airways for pet owners flying to Europe.
Larger animals travel in the temperature-controlled hold as excess baggage or through Lufthansa Cargo's Animal Lounge in Frankfurt, one of the best-regarded animal handling facilities in aviation.
Fees vary by route and whether the animal travels in cabin or hold.
Assistance dogs travel free in the cabin with documentation.
EU animal import rules require microchipping, rabies vaccination and an EU health certificate. Snub-nosed breeds face hold restrictions.
Small dogs and cats up to 8 kg including carrier travel in the cabin on most routes — a meaningful advantage over British Airways for pet owners flying to Europe. Fees vary by route and whether the animal travels in cabin or hold.
Assistance dogs travel free in the cabin with documentation.
EU animal import rules require microchipping, rabies vaccination and an EU health certificate. Snub-nosed breeds face hold restrictions.
Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.