Iberia Pet Policy

Cabin carrier sizes, hold weight limits and connection requirements.

Pet and carrier weight

Dog / Cat · In the cabin

Iberia Group’s cabin policy allows dogs and cats up to 8 kg including the carrier, subject to approval, route and operating-airline restrictions. Confirm each operating carrier separately.

Selected policies for Iberia, Iberia Express and Iberia Regional/Air Nostrum. Confirm the actual operator and aircraft. Independent cargo, assistance animals and all route exceptions are not fully covered.

Carrier dimensions

Dog / Cat · In the cabin

The cabin carrier limit is 45 cm long × 35 cm wide × 25 cm high, with a dimension sum no greater than 105 cm. It must be secure, ventilated and leak-proof. On Air Nostrum-operated flights it must not be rigid.

Selected policies for Iberia, Iberia Express and Iberia Regional/Air Nostrum. Confirm the actual operator and aircraft. Independent cargo, assistance animals and all route exceptions are not fully covered.

Pet and carrier weight

Dog / Cat · Accompanied hold baggage

For accepted dogs and cats in the hold, Iberia Group’s limit is 45 kg including the carrier. Prior booking-office authorisation is required. Breed, aircraft and route restrictions still apply.

Selected policies for Iberia, Iberia Express and Iberia Regional/Air Nostrum. Confirm the actual operator and aircraft. Independent cargo, assistance animals and all route exceptions are not fully covered.

Booking notice

Dog / Cat · Accompanied hold baggage

For hold transport, book at least 48 hours before departure and provide the breed. Acceptance is confirmed only when all flights in the booking are confirmed. This deadline is not proof of available space.

Selected policies for Iberia, Iberia Express and Iberia Regional/Air Nostrum. Confirm the actual operator and aircraft. Independent cargo, assistance animals and all route exceptions are not fully covered.

Connection times

Dog / Cat · Accompanied hold baggage

The reviewed hold policy requires connection times of at least 90 minutes and no more than four hours. Confirm the whole itinerary with the airline, including operating carriers and local entry rules.

Selected policies for Iberia, Iberia Express and Iberia Regional/Air Nostrum. Confirm the actual operator and aircraft. Independent cargo, assistance animals and all route exceptions are not fully covered.

Breed restrictions

Dog / Cat · Accompanied hold baggage

Iberia excludes specified brachycephalic dogs and cats from the passenger hold service and separately restricts dangerous dog breeds. Consult its current breed lists. Cabin carriage for affected pets is only possible when all cabin conditions are met.

Selected policies for Iberia, Iberia Express and Iberia Regional/Air Nostrum. Confirm the actual operator and aircraft. Independent cargo, assistance animals and all route exceptions are not fully covered.