Airline pet policy

ITA Airways pet policy

ITA Airways takes dogs and cats in the cabin (2 per crate) and dogs and cats as checked baggage (up to 75 kg) on the routes we cover.

Policy checked Oct 26, 2026Source: ITA Airways By the CollarPass team
In cabinAcceptedDogs and cats2 per crateRead the route rules Checked baggageAcceptedDogs and catsup to 75 kgRead the route rules

In the cabin

Pets in the cabin travel in a carrier under the seat in front of you. The rows below are per route, so check yours.

Dogs and cats

Accepted

ITA Airways takes a dog or cat in the cabin, up to 8 kg with food and a soft carrier (about 55 × 40 × 23 cm). Two of the same species may share one carrier.

  • 2 per crate
  • Max 8 kg incl. crate
  • Crate 55 × 40 × 23 cm · max 118 cm total
  • At least 3 months old

Before you fly: Call ITA's service centre at least 48 hours before the flight and give the exact carrier dimensions.

  • Since 1 December 2025 ITA carries only dogs and cats (cabin and hold).

Sources: Pets in cabin · Checked Oct 26, 2026

Rabbits and ferrets

Not accepted

ITA Airways has carried only dogs and cats since 1 December 2025; rabbits and ferrets aren't accepted.

Sources: Pets in cabin · Checked Oct 26, 2026

As checked baggage

Pets in the hold as checked baggage check in with you at the desk and fly on the same flight.

Dogs and cats

Accepted

ITA Airways carries dogs and cats in the hold, up to 75 kg with the crate and food, in a rigid plastic or fibreglass crate (metal door and vents for dogs).

  • Max 75 kg incl. crate

Not for snub-nosed breeds

Before you fly: Book at least 48 hours before the flight.

  • Snub-nosed dogs and cats don't travel in the hold (ITA lists 31 dog and 4 cat breeds).
  • ITA doesn't fly pets to the UK (assistance dogs excepted).

Sources: Pets as cargo · Checked Oct 26, 2026

Official sources

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