How much does it cost to take a dog on a plane?
Taking a dog on a plane costs EUR 60 to EUR 500 per one-way journey in the verified fare lists: Eurowings starts at EUR 60 for cabin travel, ITA Airways lists EUR 73 on domestic routes and KLM publishes EUR 70 to EUR 500 depending on the route and whether the pet travels in the cabin or hold.
Verifiable answer
Taking a dog on a plane costs EUR 60 to EUR 500 per one-way journey in the verified fare lists: Eurowings starts at EUR 60 for cabin travel, ITA Airways lists EUR 73 on domestic routes and KLM publishes EUR 70 to EUR 500 depending on the route and whether the pet travels in the cabin or hold.
- How much does it cost to take a dog on a plane?
- €73 / one-way journey
- €60 – €500
- Flights departing Europe
- 24 October 2026
- Confidence: High
- Dog supplement in the cabin; Dog supplement in the hold where offered; Booking of the pet service for one journey
- Passenger air ticket; Carrier meeting airline dimensions; EU pet passport and vaccinations; Health certificates or destination-entry requirements; Possible exchange, hotel or rebooking costs
- Combined dog and carrier weight; Cabin or hold; Domestic, European or intercontinental route; Airline actually operating the flight; Availability of pet places; Health documents required by the destination
- 3 sources
Short answer
There is no national airline tariff for dogs. Weight including the carrier, route, airline and available pet space change the supplement more than the passenger's ticket price.
The cost of taking a dog on a plane is an airline supplement, not a fixed tax. That is why similar flights can have very different prices: one airline accepts only small dogs in the cabin, another offers both cabin and hold travel, and another divides its fares by destination. The fare lists we opened show the breadth of the difference. Eurowings starts at EUR 60 for a dog or cat up to 8 kg including its carrier in the cabin; ITA Airways lists EUR 73 for a domestic cabin journey, EUR 95 on some European routes and higher amounts on long-haul routes; KLM states EUR 70 to EUR 500 for a one-way flight. The lowest price is not always available: the dog must meet weight, size and health requirements, and the number of pets allowed on a flight is limited. This guide covers only the pet supplement, not the human ticket or veterinary preparation required by the destination.
What is included
- Dog supplement in the cabin
- Dog supplement in the hold where offered
- Booking of the pet service for one journey
What is not included
- Passenger air ticket
- Carrier meeting airline dimensions
- EU pet passport and vaccinations
- Health certificates or destination-entry requirements
- Possible exchange, hotel or rebooking costs
How the price breaks down
| Item | Type | Frequency | Minimum | Typical | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small dog in an Eurowings cabinThe supplement starts at EUR 60 for a pet and carrier up to 8 kg, on routes where the service is allowed. | Optional | one-off | €60 | €60 | €60 |
| Pet in cabin on an ITA domestic flightITA Airways publishes EUR 73 for cabin carriage on one domestic route. | Optional | one-off | — | €73 | — |
| Pet with KLM in cabin or holdKLM states a EUR 70 to EUR 500 band for a one-way flight, depending on route and transport method. | Optional | one-off | €70 | €70 | €500 |
What the price depends on
- Combined dog and carrier weight
- Cabin or hold
- Domestic, European or intercontinental route
- Airline actually operating the flight
- Availability of pet places
- Health documents required by the destination
Hidden costs
- The supplement is charged again for the return journey
- Carrier and dog are weighed together and can exceed the cabin limit
- On connecting flights, fares and rules can depend on the airline operating each segment
- A late booking can fail because pet places are limited
- Non-compliant documents or vaccinations can prevent boarding without making the supplement automatically refundable
Three realistic scenarios
Cabin on an eligible route
€60
A small dog and carrier within 8 kg fly with Eurowings on an eligible route, where the supplement starts at EUR 60 per journey.
ITA domestic flight
€73
A dog eligible for cabin travel flies on an ITA Airways domestic route, for which the fare list states EUR 73 per journey.
Higher-cost route and transport
€500
A KLM itinerary falls into the published maximum band of EUR 500 per pet and one-way flight, depending on route and transport method.
How to spend less
- Add your dog as soon as you select the flight: airlines cap the number of pets they accept.
- Weigh the dog and carrier together before buying, rather than separately: that is the weight used to decide between cabin and hold.
- For a domestic flight, compare the supplement carefully: EUR 60, EUR 73 and EUR 70 in the verified lists do not describe the same service or conditions.
- Avoid a codeshare itinerary unless the airline operating every segment has confirmed acceptance in writing.
- Check destination veterinary rules before paying for the service: a cheap flight does not compensate for denied boarding caused by missing documents.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dog cost in the cabin on a domestic flight?
There is no single national price. In the ITA Airways fare list checked, the domestic cabin supplement is EUR 73; Eurowings starts at EUR 60 for a pet up to 8 kg including its carrier. These are different airline prices and conditions, not a fee imposed on every flight.
Does a dog pay again for the return flight?
Usually yes, because the supplement is stated per one-way journey or one-way flight. ITA Airways says its fare concerns one route and KLM refers to a one-way flight. For a return trip, plan to pay for the service twice unless an airline expressly says otherwise.
When can a dog travel in the cabin?
It depends on the airline and mainly on combined weight with the carrier. Eurowings limits its cabin service to dogs and cats up to 8 kg; KLM gives the same combined limit for pet and bag or carrier. ITA Airways publishes different limits for domestic and international travel. Check the specific flight before paying.
Is the carrier included in the pet supplement?
No. The supplement covers carriage of the animal, not buying a carrier. The carrier also counts towards the airline's weight and size limit. Buying one that does not comply can make a cabin booking unusable and move the dog to a different, or unavailable, option.
Is buying the supplement enough to be allowed on board?
No. Airlines require advance booking, available capacity and compliance with carrier, age and document requirements. KLM asks for booking at least 48 hours before departure, while ITA Airways notes limits on pets on board. International travel also adds the health rules of the destination country.
Sources and methodology
How we worked it out
On 24 October 2026, we opened the official pet-fare pages of ITA Airways, KLM and Eurowings. The three sources agree on the essential point: the supplement is charged per one-way journey and depends on airline, route, weight and transport method. The EUR 60 to EUR 500 band is not a market average: it combines Eurowings' published starting price with KLM's published maximum. ITA's EUR 73 domestic cabin price is used as a concrete reference point, not as a universal fare. We exclude the carrier, pet passport, vaccinations, health certificates, possible customs charges and the passenger ticket because none is included in the three airline supplements compared.
Why this confidence level
Confidence is high for the band and the published examples because they come from three official airline fare lists opened today. We do not promise that every dog can access the minimum or maximum: the sources themselves link the amount to route, weight, carrier and availability.
ITA Airways pet charges from EUR 73 on domestic routes to EUR 300 on intercontinental routes
Supplemento per il trasporto di un animale domestico (opens in a new tab)
ITA Airways · Official tariff · Verified on 24 October 2026
The operator's fare page was opened and checked on 24 October 2026. The amounts are per one-way route, distinguish cabin from hold and vary by geographic area.
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KLM charge of EUR 70 to EUR 500 per pet and one-way flight
Prenotazione per animali domestici (opens in a new tab)
KLM · Official tariff · Verified on 24 October 2026
The operator page was opened and checked on 24 October 2026. It confirms that the cost changes by route and transport method and requires advance booking.
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Eurowings supplement starting at EUR 60 for a dog or cat up to 8 kg in the cabin
Eurowings · Official tariff · Verified on 24 October 2026
The operator page was opened and checked on 24 October 2026. The amount is a starting price and the service is only for small dogs and cats in the cabin on eligible flights.
Authority4/5
Revision history
First published on 24 October 2026 after direct checks of fare lists from ITA Airways, KLM and Eurowings.
- 24 October 2026
- 24 October 2026
- 24 January 2027
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