🔄 Updated : June 30, 2026

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

In the cabin

Finnair 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 €60 to €130 (~$65 to $140).

Airline conditions: 8 kg (18 lb) including the carrier; soft carrier max 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in).

In the cargo hold

Above the cabin limit, your dog travels in the pressurized, temperature-controlled hold, in an IATA-compliant crate, with a combined dog + crate weight of up to 75 kg (165 lb). Indicative fee: €140 to €650 (~$150 to $710).

Airline conditions: Cargo only on flights to/via the UK, Hong Kong, the UAE, Australia and South Africa.

Brachycephalic breeds

Like most airlines, Finnair restricts 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 its weight allows, 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 Finnair to add your dog to the booking.
  2. Prepare the health documents (microchip, rabies vaccination, pet passport or health certificate, 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 Finnair? Our entry-requirement guides for its destinations: Ireland, Finland, Malta, Norway, European Union, Japan, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom.

Frequently asked questions

Does Finnair accept dogs in the cabin?
Yes, up to 8 kg (18 lb) including the carrier.
Does Finnair transport dogs in the cargo hold?
Yes, up to 75 kg (165 lb) (dog + crate), in an IATA-compliant crate — except brachycephalic breeds in most cases.
How much does it cost to fly a dog on Finnair?
As a guideline: cabin €60 to €130 ($65 to $140) · hold €140 to €650 ($150 to $710). The final fee depends on the route and is confirmed at booking.

Sources

Finnair — pets on Finnair flights, accessed June 2026. Conditions and fees change regularly — confirm with Finnair before booking.