🔄 Updated : June 30, 2026

EgyptAir (Egypt) is one of the airlines that accepts dogs both in the cabin and in the hold, under conditions. Weight, fees, affected breeds and booking: here’s everything you need to know before you reserve.

In the cabin

EgyptAir accepts a dog in the cabin if its weight, carrier included, does not exceed 8 kg (18 lb). The carrier must be soft-sided and fit under the seat in front of you. Expect roughly €28 to €414 (~$32–480).

Airline conditions: ≤ 8 kg (18 lb); charged as excess baggage.

In the hold

Above the cabin limit, your dog travels in the pressurized, heated hold in an IATA-compliant crate, with a combined dog + crate weight of up to 32 kg (70 lb). Indicative fee: €28 to €828 (~$32–950).

Airline conditions: AVIH ≤ 32 kg (70 lb).

Brachycephalic breeds

Like most airlines, EgyptAir applies restrictions to flat-faced breeds (bulldogs, pugs, boxers, etc.), which are generally banned from the hold because of the respiratory risk. If your dog is brachycephalic, favor the cabin when their weight allows it, and confirm the rule before booking.

How to book

Pet spots on board are limited: book as early as possible.

  1. Buy your ticket, then contact EgyptAir to add your dog to the reservation.
  2. Prepare the health documents (microchip ID, rabies vaccination, health certificate or pet passport, sometimes a rabies titer test) — see our guide to international travel with a dog.
  3. Choose the right container: an approved soft carrier (cabin) or an IATA crate (hold). Size it with our IATA dog crate calculator.

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➡️ Next step : your journey

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  2. Choose an IATA-compliant travel crate
  3. Prepare your dog for the stress of flying
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🌍 Where can you fly with EgyptAir? Our entry-requirement guides for its destinations: European Union, Greece, Spain, United Kingdom, Thailand, United Arab Emirates (Dubai).

Frequently asked questions

Does EgyptAir accept dogs in the cabin?
Yes, up to 8 kg (18 lb) including the carrier.
Does EgyptAir carry dogs in the hold?
Yes, up to 32 kg (70 lb) for dog + crate combined, in an IATA-compliant crate — but brachycephalic breeds are usually excluded.
How much does it cost to fly a dog on EgyptAir?
As a guide: cabin €28 to €414 ($32–480) · hold €28 to €828 ($32–950). The final fee depends on the route and is confirmed at booking.

Sources

EgyptAir — traveling with pets, accessed June 2026. Conditions and fees change regularly — always confirm with EgyptAir before booking.