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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines pet policy

Flying with a dog or cat on KLM Royal Dutch Airlines — cabin rules, carrier size, fees, cargo and breed restrictions.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines allows small pets in the cabin up to 8 kg including the carrier. Pets as cargo or checked baggage are available. The in-cabin fee is not published on the page we checked.

In-cabin travel

Pets allowed in cabin
Yes
Carrier & size
Soft-sided carrier max 46 x 28 x 24 cm (18 x 11 x 9.5 in), under the seat; pet + carrier ≤8 kg (17.7 lb). Pet ≥15 weeks. Dimensions taken from a search snapshot of the official page — reconfirm exact max dimensions on the airline's official pet page.Pending official confirmation
Weight limit
8 kg (pet + carrier)
Cabin fee
EUR 70–500 per one-way flight (varies by route) — confirm on klm.com.Pending official confirmation

Cargo & checked pets

Available: Yes — Hold: up to 3 pets; each ≤14 kg to share a kennel; combined pet+kennel ≤75 kg; kennel ≤122 x 81 x 89 cm on KLM flights, ≤102 x 69 x 76 cm on 737/Embraer European flights. PETC & AVIH not permitted to the UK.

Fees

Amounts the airline doesn't publish on its pet page are marked, not guessed.
  • In-cabin pet fee
    Per direction unless stated.
    Not published
  • Cargo / checked
    Varies by route and weight.
    Hold: up to 3 pets; each ≤14 kg to share a kennel; combined pet+kennel ≤75 kg; kennel ≤122 x 81 x 89 cm on KLM flights, ≤102 x 69 x 76 cm on 737/Embraer European flights. PETC & AVIH not permitted to the UK.

Frequently asked questions

Can I fly with my pet in the cabin on KLM Royal Dutch Airlines?

Yes. Soft-sided carrier max 46 x 28 x 24 cm (18 x 11 x 9.5 in), under the seat; pet + carrier ≤8 kg (17.7 lb). Pet ≥15 weeks. Dimensions taken from a search snapshot of the official page — reconfirm exact max dimensions on the airline's official pet page. (pending official confirmation)

How much does KLM Royal Dutch Airlines charge to bring a pet?

The fee is not fully published on the page we checked — confirm the current amount on KLM Royal Dutch Airlines's official pet page.

Does KLM Royal Dutch Airlines carry pets as cargo or checked baggage?

Hold: up to 3 pets; each ≤14 kg to share a kennel; combined pet+kennel ≤75 kg; kennel ≤122 x 81 x 89 cm on KLM flights, ≤102 x 69 x 76 cm on 737/Embraer European flights. PETC & AVIH not permitted to the UK.

Source & last verified

Last verified:

Each policy is taken from the airline's own official pet-travel page. Fees and carrier sizes marked as pending were not published verbatim on that page and need reconfirmation.