Finnair Pet Policy 2026: Fees, Carrier Size, Breed Rules

Region: Europe · IATA code AY

Finnair pet travel summary

In-cabin pets: Allowed (max 18 lbs combined with carrier).
Cargo / checked baggage pets: Allowed.
Pet fee: $80 USD (per segment, subject to change).
Max carrier dimensions: 16 × 10 × 8 inches.
Allowed pet types: dog, cat.

Finnair breed restrictions

The following breeds may be restricted or prohibited on Finnair:

Brachycephalic breeds not accepted in cargo

Temperature restrictions

Cargo restricted when temperatures drop below -20°C or exceed 30°C at any point.

Cargo / hold travel notes

Finnair Cargo transports pets in pressurized, heated hold. IATA kennel required for hold transport.

Booking notes

Book pet by calling Finnair at least 48 hours before departure. EU Pet Passport required within Europe. Max 2 pets per cabin.

Always verify directly with Finnair

Airline pet policies change without notice. Before booking, confirm fees, carrier dimensions, breed restrictions, and embargoes directly with Finnair via their official pet policy page: https://www.finnair.com/en/information-services/baggage/pets.

Data last verified 2026-06-08 from Direct from Finnair.

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