Swiss International Air Lines Pet Policy

Selected official pet-carriage conditions; route and service coverage is shown below.

Weight limits

Dog / Cat · In the cabin

Dogs/cats with carrier ≤8 kg; soft, frameless carrier ≤55 × 40 × 23 cm, sum ≤118 cm, underseat and closed. Healthy, clean and non-pregnant; up to two animals per passenger across permitted cabin/hold services.

Selected official conditions only, for the operating airline and the direction, aircraft, service and dates stated in each rule. A mode tab may contain a prohibition or unresolved condition; it does not grant carriage. Obtain actual pet space approval and origin/transit/destination clearance separately. Assistance animals, commercial movement and unlisted services need separate assessment.

Booking and advance notice

Dog / Cat · Accompanied hold baggage

Larger dogs/cats may use the hold with an approved crate. Listed snub-nosed breeds cannot travel in the hold. Check in with the pet between two and three hours before departure. Route restrictions and crate suitability require service-centre approval; transfer via ZRH/GVA can incur the published EUR 150 surcharge.

Selected official conditions only, for the operating airline and the direction, aircraft, service and dates stated in each rule. A mode tab may contain a prohibition or unresolved condition; it does not grant carriage. Obtain actual pet space approval and origin/transit/destination clearance separately. Assistance animals, commercial movement and unlisted services need separate assessment.