Aeroflot 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 / 17.6 lbs maximum including carrier
- Cabin carrier dimensions
- 44 x 30 x 26 cm (soft-sided) or 44 x 30 x 22 cm (hard-sided)
- Cabin fee
- 75 EUR per flight (domestic flights within Russia: 3200 RUB)
- Pets in cabin
- Small dogs, cats, birds
- Cabin carrier type
- Soft-sided or hard-sided, must fit under the seat in front of you
- Pets per passenger in cabin
- 1
- Accompanied hold carriage reported
- Yes, as recorded; unconfirmed
- Accompanied hold weight
- 50 kg / 110 lbs maximum (including carrier)
- Accompanied hold crate dimensions
- Length + Width + Height must not exceed 203 cm (80 inches)
- Accompanied hold fee
- 75 EUR per flight (domestic flights within Russia: 3200 RUB) for pets up to 8 kg. For pets 8-50 kg, 100 EUR per flight (domestic flights within Russia: 5000 RUB).
- Hold temperature restrictions
- Pets may be refused if ground temperature is too extreme (below -12°C/10°F or above 29°C/84°F) at departure, transit, or arrival airports.
- Cargo / hold carriage reported
- Yes, as recorded; unconfirmed
- Cargo / hold requirements
- Pets exceeding the weight or dimension limits for accompanied baggage must be transported as cargo. This service is handled by Aeroflot Cargo and requires separate booking.
- Cargo / hold fee
- Varies by weight, size of crate, and destination. Contact Aeroflot Cargo for a quote.
- Crate requirements
- IATA-compliant crates are required, providing sufficient space for the animal to stand, turn around, and lie down comfortably. Must have proper ventilation and food/water dishes.
- Breed restrictions
- Bulldog (all types); Pug; Pekinese; Shih Tzu; Boxer; Pekingese; Griffon (all types); Boston Terrier; Bordeaux Mastiff; Japanese Chin
- Breed restriction notes
- Brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds of dogs and cats are prohibited from air transportation due to respiratory difficulties. This includes Bulldogs, Pugs, Pekinese, Shih Tzu, Boxers, and similar breeds.
- Vaccination requirements
- Rabies vaccination is mandatory. Other vaccinations may be required depending on the destination country. Vaccination certificate must be valid.
- Health certificate reported as required
- Yes, as recorded; unconfirmed
- Microchip reported as required
- Yes, as recorded; unconfirmed
- Age restrictions
- Pets must be at least 8 weeks old and weaned. For international flights, some countries may require pets to be older (e.g., 12 weeks for EU countries).
- Advance notice
- Booking for pet transport must be made at least 36 hours before departure, but preferably at the time of ticket purchase, as space is limited.
- Species notes
- Dogs, cats, birds. Other animals are subject to special conditions and require advance approval.
- Short-nosed breed restrictions
- Brachycephalic breeds (snub-nosed dogs and cats) are not accepted for transportation in the cabin or as checked baggage due to health risks.
- Seasonal restrictions
- Pets may be refused transport during extreme weather conditions (hot or cold) at departure, transit, or arrival airports to ensure their safety.
- Minimum age (weeks)
- 8
- Route restrictions
- Specific entry requirements and restrictions apply for certain countries (e.g., UK, UAE, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, South Africa). Passengers are responsible for checking destination country regulations.
- Minimum hold temperature
- -12
- Maximum hold temperature
- 29
Policy references
Open the policy page to check current route, service and booking conditions.
www.aeroflot.ru