KLM Royal Dutch Airlines pet policy

Because of a UK government embargo, KLM cannot fly pets to the UK in the cabin or hold as passenger baggage. Pets leaving the UK are fine.

Sources: Reservation for pets · Checked Oct 26, 2026

KLM takes 1 cat or dog per passenger in the cabin, in a closed bag or kennel up to 46 × 28 × 24 cm and 8 kg with the pet inside, under the seat in front. Pets must be at least 15 weeks old and fly on your flight.

• 1 per passenger
• 1 per crate
• Max 8 kg incl. crate
• Crate 46 × 28 × 24 cm
• At least 15 weeks old

Fees: EUR 70 to EUR 500 per one-way flight, depending on the route; KLM does not publish the table.

Before you fly: Reserve the pet as soon as you book, and at least 48 hours before departure (via My Trip or KLM customer contact). Arrive at the airport 3 hours before departure (2 hours from European airports) with the signed checklist.

• Economy only on intercontinental flights (Business is fine within Europe); not in Premium Comfort or intercontinental Business.
• Snub-nosed cats and dogs can fly in the cabin.
• At Shanghai Pudong pets must stay in their carrier in the terminal and go through the X-ray in it.

Sources: Reservation for pets · Checked Oct 26, 2026

KLM takes 1 cat or dog per passenger in the cabin, in a closed bag or kennel up to 46 × 28 × 24 cm and 8 kg with the pet inside, under the seat in front. Pets must be at least 15 weeks old and fly on your flight. Dogs flying to the US must be at least 6 months old and microchipped.

• 1 per passenger
• 1 per crate
• Max 8 kg incl. crate
• Crate 46 × 28 × 24 cm
• At least 6 months old

Fees: EUR 70 to EUR 500 per one-way flight, depending on the route; KLM does not publish the table.

Before you fly: Reserve the dog at least 48 hours before departure. Fill in the CDC Dog Import Form and bring the receipt; for a dog aged 6–12 months, submit it at least 15 days before departure.

• Economy only on intercontinental flights (Business is fine within Europe); not in Premium Comfort or intercontinental Business.
• Snub-nosed cats and dogs can fly in the cabin.
• At Shanghai Pudong pets must stay in their carrier in the terminal and go through the X-ray in it.

Sources: Reservation for pets · Checked Oct 26, 2026

KLM only transports cats and dogs, in the cabin or the hold.

Sources: Reservation for pets · Checked Oct 26, 2026

Because of a UK government embargo, KLM cannot fly pets to the UK in the cabin or hold as passenger baggage. Pets leaving the UK are fine.

Sources: Reservation for pets · Checked Oct 26, 2026

KLM takes up to 3 cats or dogs per passenger in the hold, under 75 kg with the kennel (kennel up to 122 × 81 × 89 cm). Two adults of similar size (each up to 14 kg) can share a kennel. Pets must be at least 15 weeks old. Most snub-nosed breeds are not allowed in the hold.

• 3 per passenger
• 2 per crate
• Max 75 kg incl. crate
• Crate 122 × 81 × 89 cm
• At least 15 weeks old

Not for snub-nosed breeds

Fees: EUR 70 to EUR 500 per one-way flight, depending on the route; KLM does not publish the table.

Before you fly: Reserve the pet as soon as you book, and at least 48 hours before departure (via My Trip or KLM customer contact). Arrive at the airport 3 hours before departure (2 hours from European airports) with the signed checklist.

• No pets in the hold if your connection is 3 hours or more, on Boeing 787-9, 787-10 or Airbus A321neo, or on German Airways flights.
• At Paris-CDG or Orly you must collect the pet and check it in again.
• Up to 3 littermates under 6 months (each up to 14 kg) can share a kennel.
• Smaller kennels only (102 × 69 × 76 cm) on KLM European flights with Boeing 737 or Embraer aircraft.

Sources: Reservation for pets · Checked Oct 26, 2026

KLM takes up to 3 cats or dogs per passenger in the hold, under 75 kg with the kennel (kennel up to 122 × 81 × 89 cm). Two adults of similar size (each up to 14 kg) can share a kennel. Pets must be at least 15 weeks old. Most snub-nosed breeds are not allowed in the hold. Dogs flying to the US must be at least 6 months old and microchipped.

• 3 per passenger
• 2 per crate
• Max 75 kg incl. crate
• Crate 122 × 81 × 89 cm
• At least 6 months old

Not for snub-nosed breeds

Fees: EUR 70 to EUR 500 per one-way flight, depending on the route; KLM does not publish the table.

Before you fly: Reserve the dog at least 48 hours before departure. Fill in the CDC Dog Import Form and bring the receipt; for a dog aged 6–12 months, submit it at least 15 days before departure.

• No pets in the hold if your connection is 3 hours or more, on Boeing 787-9, 787-10 or Airbus A321neo, or on German Airways flights.
• At Paris-CDG or Orly you must collect the pet and check it in again.
• Up to 3 littermates under 6 months (each up to 14 kg) can share a kennel.
• Smaller kennels only (102 × 69 × 76 cm) on KLM European flights with Boeing 737 or Embraer aircraft.

Sources: Reservation for pets · Checked Oct 26, 2026

KLM only transports cats and dogs, in the cabin or the hold.

Sources: Reservation for pets · Checked Oct 26, 2026

For connections of 3 hours or more, pets over the hold limits, or destinations that only accept pets as cargo, KLM sends cats and dogs with its cargo service or a specialised shipping agent. Snub-nosed breeds can also go as cargo.

Fees: Quoted by the cargo service or agent.

Before you fly: Book through KLM’s cargo service or a specialised pet shipping agent.

Sources: Reservation for pets · Checked Oct 26, 2026

KLM only transports cats and dogs; for other animals it suggests a specialised shipping agent.

Sources: Reservation for pets · Checked Oct 26, 2026