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Lufthansa pet policy

Flying with a dog or cat on Lufthansa — cabin rules, carrier size, fees, cargo and breed restrictions.

Lufthansa 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, must fit under the seat; pet + container up to 8 kg. Max dims commonly cited 55 x 40 x 23 cm — reconfirm on official page (site bot-walled to automation).Pending official confirmation
Weight limit
8 kg (pet + carrier)
Cabin fee
Varies by route (approx USD 72 within Europe to USD 120 intercontinental) — confirm on lufthansa.com.Pending official confirmation

Cargo & checked pets

Available: Yes — Larger animals travel in the hold as baggage or via Lufthansa Cargo. Snub-nosed / dangerous-breed restrictions apply in the hold (list not verified). (pending official confirmation)

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.
    Not published

Frequently asked questions

Can I fly with my pet in the cabin on Lufthansa?

Yes. Soft-sided carrier, must fit under the seat; pet + container up to 8 kg. Max dims commonly cited 55 x 40 x 23 cm — reconfirm on official page (site bot-walled to automation). (pending official confirmation)

How much does Lufthansa charge to bring a pet?

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

Does Lufthansa carry pets as cargo or checked baggage?

Larger animals travel in the hold as baggage or via Lufthansa Cargo. Snub-nosed / dangerous-breed restrictions apply in the hold (list not verified). (pending official confirmation)

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.