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International airline guide · Reviewed November 12, 2026

KLM: Flying with Your Dog

Understand your options for cabin travel, checked pets, and separately booked cargo.

Europe / worldwide

Pet travel options

In the cabin

8 kg (17.6 lb) including carrier; maximum 46 × 28 × 24 cm (18 × 11 × 9 in).

Checked pet / accompanied hold

Up to 75 kg (165 lb) including kennel; kennel maximum generally 122 × 81 × 89 cm, with smaller limits on certain European aircraft.

Air cargo (separate shipment)

Separate cargo transport may be possible where hold booking is unavailable; arrange with cargo provider.

Booking and reservations

Reserve at least 48 hours before departure, subject to pet-space availability.

Important: Cabin pets are not permitted in intercontinental Business Class or Premium Comfort; connections and aircraft can change eligibility. Policies, fees, routes, animal acceptance, and documentation can change. Confirm all details with the operating airline before purchasing tickets.

Before you book

Confirm the operating carrier on every segment, aircraft and cabin class, carrier or crate dimensions, pet space availability, any breed or temperature embargoes, the total cost, and the destination's import requirements. Assistance animals follow different rules.

Official KLM pet policy ↗Additional official information ↗

Editorial review: November 12, 2026 · Information sourced from the airline's published policies. FlyDogFly is independent and not affiliated with KLM.

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