Unlike some other countries, travelling with pets from Ireland comes with a few restrictions — especially if you’re flying outside of Europe. Pets are not allowed in the cabin on outbound flights from Ireland to many destinations and usually must travel in the cargo hold. Only certain airlines offer this service, so we’ve gathered a list of pet-friendly airlines that operate from or within Europe and are worth checking out.

✋ But take note: most airlines have a weight limit of 8kg (including the carrier) for pets in the cabin. So if your furry friend is on the chunkier side (like my lovable lab!), you might need to explore cargo options.

🛫 Top Pet-Friendly Airlines for Travel To and From Ireland:

1. Lufthansa

🐶 Pets: Dogs and cats

⚖️ Weight: Max 8kg (with carrier)

💶 Fees: €50–£100 depending on flight length

2. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

🐱 Pets: Dogs and cats

⚖️ Weight: Max 8kg (with carrier)

💷 Fees: £60–£400 each way

3. Air France

🐾 Pets: Dogs and cats

⚖️ Weight: Max 8kg (with carrier)

💸 Fees: From £50, varies by destination

🐕‍🦺 Best Airlines for Travelling Within Europe With Your Pet (Cabin Options!):

With these airlines, pets are usually allowed to travel in the cabin beside you, as long as they’re under the weight limit.

1. Aegean Airways – From €35

2. Air Baltic – Up to 12kg allowed! €70

3. Air Belgium – €100 flat fee

4. Air Malta – Pets up to 10kg welcome, €70

5. Alitalia – Allows multiple small pets, fees from €60

6. Austrian Airlines – €50

7. Condor – €59.99 to €99.99

8. Eurowings – From €60

9. Finnair – Includes rabbits, tortoises & even hedgehogs!

10. Iberia – Also allows birds & fish, from €40

11. LOT Polish Airlines – From €40 to €120

12. Norwegian – From €55 online

13. SWISS – Cabin and hold options

14. TAP Air Portugal – From €40

15. TUIfly – €50

16. Turkish Airlines – Even small birds allowed

17. Vueling – Includes tortoises! €50–€60

🧳 Before you book, always double-check the airline’s pet travel policy on their website — rules and fees can change!

✨ Safe travels to you and your four-legged companion! 🐶🐱💼