Travelling with your pet?
Cyprus Airways offers several travel options
for transportation of animals.
for transportation of animals.
In the aircraft cabin
Animals shall be accepted in the aircraft cabin in containers (cages). For animals traveling in the aircraft cabin, only one animal per cage is accepted. The total weight of the animal should not exceed 8kg. and the combined weight of the animal and the container (cage) should not exceed 10kg. Maximum Dimensions for crate: 45x35x20 cm.
Only following types of animals can be accepted as a PETC: cats, dogs.
During the flight, the container (cage) in the aircraft cabin must be stowed under the seat in front of passenger. It is prohibited to place the container (cage) with animal near secondary exits, in aisles, and on baggage racks. The animal shall remain inside of the locked container (cage) throughout its entire duration on board of the aircraft (during the flight, taxiing, boarding/disembarking, etc.).
We are able to accept only 3 pets in the cabin per flight. Kindly note that only one pet per passenger is allowed.
One adult passenger may transport no more than one container with animal(s).
I have a guide dog — can it travel with me in the cabin?
Only following types of animals can be accepted as a PETC: cats, dogs.
During the flight, the container (cage) in the aircraft cabin must be stowed under the seat in front of passenger. It is prohibited to place the container (cage) with animal near secondary exits, in aisles, and on baggage racks. The animal shall remain inside of the locked container (cage) throughout its entire duration on board of the aircraft (during the flight, taxiing, boarding/disembarking, etc.).
We are able to accept only 3 pets in the cabin per flight. Kindly note that only one pet per passenger is allowed.
One adult passenger may transport no more than one container with animal(s).
I have a guide dog — can it travel with me in the cabin?
In the aircraft hold
Animals shall be accepted in the aircraft baggage compartment in containers (cages). The transport container shall be compliant with current IATA (International Air Transport Association) regulations.
One container (cage) may accommodate no more than 2 mature animals, provided that the weight of each does not exceed 14 kg and they are compatible to be kept together. Animals with greater weight shall be transported in individual containers (cages).
One container (cage) may accommodate no more than 3 animals of the same species, which are not older than 6 months of age.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
One container (cage) may accommodate no more than 2 mature animals, provided that the weight of each does not exceed 14 kg and they are compatible to be kept together. Animals with greater weight shall be transported in individual containers (cages).
One container (cage) may accommodate no more than 3 animals of the same species, which are not older than 6 months of age.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1.1 The following dogs of so-called fighting breeds shall be prohibited from importation/Transit to:
Cyprus:
Pit Bull Terrier / American Pit Bull
Japanese Tosa / Tosa Inu
Dogo Argentino / Argentinian Mastiff
Fila Brasileiro / Brazilian Mastiff
1.2 The following dogs of so-called fighting breeds shall be prohibited from importation/Transit to:
Israel:
American Staffordshire
Bull Terrier (Amstaff)
Bull Terrier
Argentinean Dogo
Japanese Tosa
Staffordshire Bull Terrier (English Staff)
Pitt Bull Terrier
Brazilian Fila
Rottweiler
1.3 Any cross -breeds of the above-mentioned breeds with any other breeds shall also be prohibited. This prohibition shall apply to the importation of dogs both in the aircraft cabin and in the baggage compartment.
1.4 Τhe carrier reserves the right to apply even stricter regulations and to refuse the booking on certain routes if necessary.
1.5 Additional Restrictions
1.5.1 Live animals may be carried as accompanied baggage in the hold and in the passenger cabin on Cyprus Airways routes, provided that the local Government regulations and the IATA Live Animals Regulations are not contravened. All required export, import and/or transit health certificates, licenses or permits etc. shall accompany the shipment and be presented during the check-in process.
1.5.2 The animal shall not be tranquilised without veterinary approval and supervision. (IATA recommends that no tranquilisers are administered to animals unless in circumstances of special need).
1.5.3 Only adult passengers may accompany pets on Cyprus Airways flights;
1.5.4 Puppies and kittens of up to 8 weeks of age are not allowed for transportation due to the possibility of dehydration during the flight;
1.5.5 Kittens under 12 weeks need a veterinary certificate confirming that they can be transported by air;
1.5.6 Hand-made containers cannot be accepted for pet transportation in the hold.
1.5.7 Containers made entirely of welded mesh or wire mesh are not suitable for air transport and will not be accepted;
1.5.8 Cardboard cat boxes are NOT suitable for air transport and will not be accepted;
1.5.9 On all flights lasting more than 5hrs, AVIHs are not accepted.
1.5.10 As a precaution, Cyprus Airways will not accept any brachycephalic, snub-nosed dogs and cats as checked baggage or as air cargo due to their inability to breathe easily and cool themselves down. The following list of brachycephalic, snub nosed dog and cat breeds can be used as example of animals that are not accepted on Cyprus Airways flights (snub nosed animals can be carried in the aircraft cabin if the relevant requirements are met):
1.5.11 Dogs:
Boston Terrier
Affenpinscher
Boxer (All breeds)
Brussels Griffon
Bulldog (All breeds)
Dogue De Bordeaux
English Toy Spaniel
Japanese Spaniel (Chin)
Mastiff (All breeds)
Pekingese
Presa Canario
Pug (All breeds)
Shar Pei
Shih Tzu
Tibetan Spaniel
Bandog
Mastino Napoletano
Chow Chow
Lhasa Apso
Cats:
Burmese
Exotic
Himalayan
Persian
British Shorthair
Scottish Fold
1.5.12 Strong Dogs
Animals instinctively fear the strange environment encountered during transportation. Reactions of animals under stress are unpredictable and vary between and within species. Some animals will attempt to flee or attack, which may cause injuries to both the animals and the handler, whereas others are inclined to hide or stay still.
As a precaution, the following breeds (and mixes thereof) will only be accepted in reinforced kennels conforming to IATA Container Requirement 82 (dogs 3 to 6 months old or weighing up to 10 kg are exempt from this requirement).
Pit Bull Terrier
American Pit Bull
American Bulldog
Japanese Tosa
Tosa Inu / Tosa Ken
Dogo Argentino
Argentinian Mastiff
Fila Brasileiro
Brazilian Mastiff
Rottweiler
American Staffordshire Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Ovcharka
Karabash
Note: In case of codeshare flights, the rules of the operating carrier apply
Cyprus:
Pit Bull Terrier / American Pit Bull
Japanese Tosa / Tosa Inu
Dogo Argentino / Argentinian Mastiff
Fila Brasileiro / Brazilian Mastiff
1.2 The following dogs of so-called fighting breeds shall be prohibited from importation/Transit to:
Israel:
American Staffordshire
Bull Terrier (Amstaff)
Bull Terrier
Argentinean Dogo
Japanese Tosa
Staffordshire Bull Terrier (English Staff)
Pitt Bull Terrier
Brazilian Fila
Rottweiler
1.3 Any cross -breeds of the above-mentioned breeds with any other breeds shall also be prohibited. This prohibition shall apply to the importation of dogs both in the aircraft cabin and in the baggage compartment.
1.4 Τhe carrier reserves the right to apply even stricter regulations and to refuse the booking on certain routes if necessary.
1.5 Additional Restrictions
1.5.1 Live animals may be carried as accompanied baggage in the hold and in the passenger cabin on Cyprus Airways routes, provided that the local Government regulations and the IATA Live Animals Regulations are not contravened. All required export, import and/or transit health certificates, licenses or permits etc. shall accompany the shipment and be presented during the check-in process.
1.5.2 The animal shall not be tranquilised without veterinary approval and supervision. (IATA recommends that no tranquilisers are administered to animals unless in circumstances of special need).
1.5.3 Only adult passengers may accompany pets on Cyprus Airways flights;
1.5.4 Puppies and kittens of up to 8 weeks of age are not allowed for transportation due to the possibility of dehydration during the flight;
1.5.5 Kittens under 12 weeks need a veterinary certificate confirming that they can be transported by air;
1.5.6 Hand-made containers cannot be accepted for pet transportation in the hold.
1.5.7 Containers made entirely of welded mesh or wire mesh are not suitable for air transport and will not be accepted;
1.5.8 Cardboard cat boxes are NOT suitable for air transport and will not be accepted;
1.5.9 On all flights lasting more than 5hrs, AVIHs are not accepted.
1.5.10 As a precaution, Cyprus Airways will not accept any brachycephalic, snub-nosed dogs and cats as checked baggage or as air cargo due to their inability to breathe easily and cool themselves down. The following list of brachycephalic, snub nosed dog and cat breeds can be used as example of animals that are not accepted on Cyprus Airways flights (snub nosed animals can be carried in the aircraft cabin if the relevant requirements are met):
1.5.11 Dogs:
Boston Terrier
Affenpinscher
Boxer (All breeds)
Brussels Griffon
Bulldog (All breeds)
Dogue De Bordeaux
English Toy Spaniel
Japanese Spaniel (Chin)
Mastiff (All breeds)
Pekingese
Presa Canario
Pug (All breeds)
Shar Pei
Shih Tzu
Tibetan Spaniel
Bandog
Mastino Napoletano
Chow Chow
Lhasa Apso
Cats:
Burmese
Exotic
Himalayan
Persian
British Shorthair
Scottish Fold
1.5.12 Strong Dogs
Animals instinctively fear the strange environment encountered during transportation. Reactions of animals under stress are unpredictable and vary between and within species. Some animals will attempt to flee or attack, which may cause injuries to both the animals and the handler, whereas others are inclined to hide or stay still.
As a precaution, the following breeds (and mixes thereof) will only be accepted in reinforced kennels conforming to IATA Container Requirement 82 (dogs 3 to 6 months old or weighing up to 10 kg are exempt from this requirement).
Pit Bull Terrier
American Pit Bull
American Bulldog
Japanese Tosa
Tosa Inu / Tosa Ken
Dogo Argentino
Argentinian Mastiff
Fila Brasileiro
Brazilian Mastiff
Rottweiler
American Staffordshire Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Ovcharka
Karabash
Note: In case of codeshare flights, the rules of the operating carrier apply
You can book your pet's ticket along with yours online through our website at CyprusAirways.com or by calling our Call Center at 8000 8111.Reservations for all accepted animals must be made at least 24 hours before departure flight.
You can book your pet's ticket along with yours online through our website at CyprusAirways.com or by calling our Call Center at 8000 8111.
Only animals which appear to be in good health and condition and fit to travel to the final destination will be accepted for carriage by Cyprus Airways. The shipper is required to declare when animals are pregnant, or have given birth in the last 48 hours. Mammals which are declared to be pregnant will not be accepted unless accompanied by a veterinary certificate certifying that the animal is fit to travel and there is no risk of birth occurring during the journey.
Only animals which appear to be in good health and condition and fit to travel to the final destination will be accepted for carriage by Cyprus Airways. The shipper is required to declare when animals are pregnant, or have given birth in the last 48 hours. Mammals which are declared to be pregnant will not be accepted unless accompanied by a veterinary certificate certifying that the animal is fit to travel and there is no risk of birth occurring during the journey.
Reservations & Fees
Reservations for all accepted animals must be made through our Call Centre only and at least 24 hours before the flight.
Pets in Aircraft Cabin – up to 10KG (INCL. CAGE)
€50
Direct flight (for flights up to 2.30 hours)
Pets in Aircraft Cabin – up to 10KG (INCL. CAGE)
€60
Direct flight ( for flights more than 2.30 hours)
PETS IN AIRCRAFT CABIN – UP TO 10KG (INCL. CAGE)
€100
Transfer flights
Pets in Aircraft Hold
€60
Direct flight (for flights up to 2.30 hours)
Pets in Aircraft Hold
€85
Direct flight (for flights more than 2.30 hours)
Pets in Aircraft Hold
€120
Transfer flights
Only animals which are in good health and condition and are fit to travel will be accepted for carriage by Cyprus Airways.
It is necessary to declare animal pregnancy or animals which have given birth within the last 48 hours. Pregnant animals will be accepted only with veterinary certificate declaring fit for travel and
ensuring that there is no risk of birth during the journey.
It is necessary to declare animal pregnancy or animals which have given birth within the last 48 hours. Pregnant animals will be accepted only with veterinary certificate declaring fit for travel and
ensuring that there is no risk of birth during the journey.
Owners must ensure that they hold all necessary documents required for the transportation of their pet relevant to their journey.
1. Governmental regulations of the relevant country may apply regarding the transportation of live animals. Each country may impose additional conditions; therefore, it is mandatory that each passenger visits the respective authorities of the destination country for applicable requirements.
2. For further information visit https://food.ec.europa.eu/animals/movement-pets_en (official EU site on the regulations for travelling with animals).
3. Transportation of dogs, cats and ferrets to the UK is only permitted for flights to London Heathrow and only to be sent as cargo. Please check the guidelines for importing pets into the UK.
4. When travelling abroad, pet owners must also present a pet passport.
1. Governmental regulations of the relevant country may apply regarding the transportation of live animals. Each country may impose additional conditions; therefore, it is mandatory that each passenger visits the respective authorities of the destination country for applicable requirements.
2. For further information visit https://food.ec.europa.eu/animals/movement-pets_en (official EU site on the regulations for travelling with animals).
3. Transportation of dogs, cats and ferrets to the UK is only permitted for flights to London Heathrow and only to be sent as cargo. Please check the guidelines for importing pets into the UK.
4. When travelling abroad, pet owners must also present a pet passport.
Before flight
At the airport
- Pet passport & official documents are ready
- Necessary veterinary examinations or treatments (e.g. vaccinations, microchipping) have been completed
- You have checked all restrictions/regulations applying in the destination you are flying to
- You already have an approved special box/container for your pet/animal
- Your pet/animal is familiar with the container
- You have necessary ID tags and a collar
- You have enough pet snacks and treats
At the airport
- Present yourself at the check-in counter at least two (2) hours before flight departure
- Give your pet/animal a long walk at the airport before the process of security control
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it can, as long as you have the certificate confirming the dog's special training. Please make sure that your dog is wearing a muzzle and is on a leash. In the cabin, tie your dog to the chair at your feet. In case you are travelling with your guide dog, an extra seat will be reserved next to you (subject to availability) without any extra charge.
Note that passengers with reduced eyesight are classed as requiring special assistance, and so cannot book tickets online. Please contact our customer contact center on 8000-8111 (free within cyprus), where one of our agents can take all the necessary details and request the booking.
Flights with a guide dog, as with a pet animal, require certain preliminaries:
Please check all the requirements and procedures for animal transportation with your airline before flying.
Attention! Not later than 48 hours before departure you must apply for the pet transportation by calling the cyprus airways customer contact centre on 8000-8111 (free within cyprus).
Please also come to the airport well in advance, in order to go through all the necessary formalities without rushing.
Note that passengers with reduced eyesight are classed as requiring special assistance, and so cannot book tickets online. Please contact our customer contact center on 8000-8111 (free within cyprus), where one of our agents can take all the necessary details and request the booking.
Flights with a guide dog, as with a pet animal, require certain preliminaries:
- The dog must have been vaccinated against rabies not earlier than a year and not later than a month before the flight.
- Before checking-in, your dog must be inspected by the airline in order to confirm that all the requirements are being met.
- Assistance Dogs International
- International Guide Dog Federation
Please check all the requirements and procedures for animal transportation with your airline before flying.
Attention! Not later than 48 hours before departure you must apply for the pet transportation by calling the cyprus airways customer contact centre on 8000-8111 (free within cyprus).
Please also come to the airport well in advance, in order to go through all the necessary formalities without rushing.
Yes, but only cats and dogs are accepted for transportation in the baggage hold or as hand luggage. Other animals can be transported only as cargo.
Kittens and puppies under 12 weeks old need Veterinary Certificate confirming that they have been vaccinated for rabies and they are able to travel by air. Animals travelling by air must be at least 105 days old. Animals less than 105 days old will not be accepted.
On Cyprus Airways flights animals are generally transported in the baggage hold. But you can take your pet with you in the cabin if:
- The total weight of the pet and the container/cage does not exceed 10kgs;
- The sum of the three dimensions of the cage does not exceed 100cm, and the height does not exceed 20cm.
No, your free luggage allowance does not include animals.
You can transport up to two adult animals in one cage, provided that the weight of each does not exceed 14kgs and they get along together. Animals over 14 kg must be transported in separate containers.
You also cannot put more than three animals of the same breed below 6 months of age in one container.
Nursed puppies and kittens can be transported together. Their number depends on the size and strength of each pet. You should avoid transporting strong and weak animals together, to avoid any further harming during the flight. Certain countries require that all animals are transported separately, except breeds older than 8 weeks, with their mother.
You also cannot put more than three animals of the same breed below 6 months of age in one container.
Nursed puppies and kittens can be transported together. Their number depends on the size and strength of each pet. You should avoid transporting strong and weak animals together, to avoid any further harming during the flight. Certain countries require that all animals are transported separately, except breeds older than 8 weeks, with their mother.
Yes, there are. For the carriage of an animal or a bird you need a container of firm plastic or metal, with ventilation. The size of the container should allow your pet to be standing on its feet and turn around. The container must be equipped with a reliable lock, and absorbent/watertight material on the bottom. Bird cages should be covered with a dense cloth that does not let light through.
Before check-in, your pet should go through an inspection from the airline staff at the departure airport.
Attention! Pets transportation is subject to the Carrier's prior approval at least 24 hours before departure on the website or by calling the Cyprus Airways customer contact centre on 8000-8111 (free within Cyprus)..
Please also come to the airport well in advance, in order to go through all the necessary formalities without rushing. And, please, be aware that it is the passenger who is fully responsible for the pet's comfort and its behaviour during the flight.
- Show the airline the «pet passport» and the vaccination booklet of the pet.
- After all the documents have been checked and the pet's condition inspected, you will receive further instructions from the agent at the check-in counter.
- Container or cage complying with the requirements of the containers for pet transportation by air.
- The pet must have been vaccinated against rabies not earlier than a year and not later than a month before the flight.
Attention! Pets transportation is subject to the Carrier's prior approval at least 24 hours before departure on the website or by calling the Cyprus Airways customer contact centre on 8000-8111 (free within Cyprus)..
Please also come to the airport well in advance, in order to go through all the necessary formalities without rushing. And, please, be aware that it is the passenger who is fully responsible for the pet's comfort and its behaviour during the flight.
Here are some tips:
- Feed your pet with light food about two hours before the departure
- Exercise your pet immediately before the departure.
- If your dog is of a breed with a flat nose (for example a boxer, a bulldog, a pekingese or pug), please make sure that the container's ventilation is fully open.
- Do not use a sedative to calm the pet for the flight.
- To avoid your pet getting nervous, put a familiar item such as a ball or toy in the container.
Pets generally don't need food for 12 hours after departure, but you can take food in case of a flight delay. You should provide your pet with water during the flight, but please make sure it doesn't leak out of the container.
No, unfortunately not. Please refer to the Cyprus Airways check-in desks located at the airport.
No Cyprus Airways doesn't accept animals when not accompanied by their owner on the same flight.
Yes, other animal species can be accepted only via Cargo provider and as freight.
Guide dogs accompanying visually impaired passengers shall be transported in the cabin free of charge.
Emotional support animals are not accepted on CY flights.
Yes strong dogs will only be accepted in reinforced kennels conforming to IATA Container Requirement 82 (dogs 3 to 6 months old or weighing up to 10 kg are exempt from this requirement). List of strong dogs is displayed in special conditions.
