Czech Airlines Pet Policy
Pet travel reference. Check the conditions and official policy links for your itinerary.
Dates, limits and yes/no values may omit route-specific conditions. Confirm the current requirements with the authority or operating airline before booking.
Detailed reference notes are available in English.
Hold and cargo descriptions may refer to different transport services. Confirm the actual service with the operating airline.
- Cabin carriage reported
- Yes, as recorded; unconfirmed
- Cabin weight limit
- 8 kg / 18 lbs maximum including carrier
- Cabin carrier dimensions
- 43 x 29 x 27 cm
- Cabin fee
- Varies by route, check during booking. Example: 75 EUR / 85 USD on some routes.
- Pets in cabin
- Small dogs and cats only
- Cabin carrier type
- Soft-sided or hard-sided carrier that fits under the seat
- Pets per passenger in cabin
- 1
- Accompanied hold carriage reported
- Yes, as recorded; unconfirmed
- Accompanied hold weight
- Up to 32 kg / 70 lbs including carrier
- Accompanied hold crate dimensions
- Maximum 125 cm (length + width + height)
- Accompanied hold fee
- Varies by route and weight. Example: 150-250 EUR / 170-280 USD on some routes.
- Hold temperature restrictions
- Pets may be refused if extreme temperatures are forecast at origin, transfer, or destination.
- Cargo / hold carriage reported
- Yes, as recorded; unconfirmed
- Cargo / hold requirements
- Pets exceeding the baggage compartment limits (32 kg or 125 cm total dimensions) must travel as cargo. This service is handled by CSA Cargo.
- Cargo / hold fee
- Varies significantly by weight, dimensions, and destination. Contact CSA Cargo directly for a quote.
- Crate requirements
- IATA-compliant crate, adequately sized for the animal to stand, turn around, and lie down comfortably.
- Vaccination requirements
- Rabies vaccination is required. Other vaccinations may be required depending on the destination country. All vaccinations must be up-to-date.
- Health certificate reported as required
- Yes, as recorded; unconfirmed
- Microchip reported as required
- Yes, as recorded; unconfirmed
- Age restrictions
- Puppies and kittens must be at least 12 weeks old (or minimum 15 weeks for certain destinations).
- Advance notice
- Book at least 48 hours in advance, but earlier booking is highly recommended due to limited space.
- Species notes
- Dogs and cats. Other species generally not permitted.
- Short-nosed breed restrictions
- Brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds are generally not recommended for air travel, especially in the cargo hold, due to breathing difficulties. Check with Czech Airlines for specific restrictions.
- Minimum age (weeks)
- 12
- Route restrictions
- Specific country import regulations apply and are the responsibility of the passenger. Some countries have strict quarantine rules or entry bans for pets.
Policy references
Open the policy page to check current route, service and booking conditions.
www.czechairlines.com