Cabin and accompanied hold policies, carrier limits and booking conditions.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin
On Lufthansa-operated flights, small dogs and cats may travel in the cabin subject to approval and route restrictions. The combined animal-and-carrier weight must not exceed 8 kg. Codeshares follow the operating airline’s rules.
Lufthansa-operated flights only. A codeshare booking does not establish the operating carrier’s acceptance. Cargo services and assistance dogs are outside this reference. Confirm breed, route and age restrictions.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin
Use a securely closable soft-sided carrier, maximum published dimensions 55 × 40 × 23 cm. The source does not label the dimension order. The animal must stand naturally, lie down and turn inside; one cabin carrier per passenger.
Lufthansa-operated flights only. A codeshare booking does not establish the operating carrier’s acceptance. Cargo services and assistance dogs are outside this reference. Confirm breed, route and age restrictions.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage
The published minimum age is 12 weeks, increased to 15 weeks for travel to, from or via Germany. Entry rules may require more preparation.
Lufthansa-operated flights only. A codeshare booking does not establish the operating carrier’s acceptance. Cargo services and assistance dogs are outside this reference. Confirm breed, route and age restrictions.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage
Book early and obtain confirmation. The general page gives 72 hours before departure for online/travel-agent registration, or a 24-hour Service Center deadline. USA-related registrations have a separate 72-hour form process; do not assume the 24-hour option applies.
Lufthansa-operated flights only. A codeshare booking does not establish the operating carrier’s acceptance. Cargo services and assistance dogs are outside this reference. Confirm breed, route and age restrictions.
Dog / Cat · Accompanied hold baggage
Larger dogs and cats may travel as excess baggage in the air-conditioned hold if accepted. Checked animals are not accepted on connecting flights via Munich. The reviewed source does not establish a universal maximum hold weight or crate size; request flight-specific confirmation.
Lufthansa-operated flights only. A codeshare booking does not establish the operating carrier’s acceptance. Cargo services and assistance dogs are outside this reference. Confirm breed, route and age restrictions.
Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage
Request a route-specific quote. Lufthansa charges per flight direction; return travel and stopovers over 24 hours are charged again. Hold pricing also depends on carrier size and may include transfer surcharges.
Lufthansa-operated flights only. A codeshare booking does not establish the operating carrier’s acceptance. Cargo services and assistance dogs are outside this reference. Confirm breed, route and age restrictions.
