Norwegian Air Shuttle Pet Policy 2026: Fees, Carrier Size, Breed Rules

Region: Europe · IATA code DY

Norwegian Air Shuttle pet travel summary

• In-cabin pets: Allowed (max 18 lbs combined with carrier).
• Cargo / checked baggage pets: Allowed.
• Pet fee: $70 USD (per segment, subject to change).
• Max carrier dimensions: 17 × 12 × 8 inches.
• Allowed pet types: dog, cat.

Norwegian Air Shuttle breed restrictions

The following breeds may be restricted or prohibited on Norwegian Air Shuttle:

• Brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds accepted but require a signed release form at check-in acknowledging associated health risks

Temperature restrictions

Seasonal restrictions may apply. Contact airline for current embargoes.

Cargo / hold travel notes

Cargo/hold fee: €150–€180 online, €170–€200 at airport, per animal each way. Max crate 125x81x86 cm, leakproof, ventilated on all 4 sides, IATA compliant. Accepted on Schengen/EU routes (excluding Ireland and Iceland), Svalbard (dogs only), and specific Norway connections. No live animals accepted via Norwegian Cargo (separate from checked/cabin pet program).

Booking notes

Cabin fee: €55–€75 online, €60–€85 at airport, per animal each way. Carrier: max 43x31x20 cm (soft Sherpa-style recommended). Cabin on Schengen/EU routes only (excluding Iceland; dogs only to/from Madeira and Svalbard). Max 2 pets per flight in cabin. Check in at least 1 hour early. No sedatives allowed. Vaccination records, health certificates (in English for international flights) required. Svalbard dog permit required for Svalbard travel. Service animals: free in cabin on most flights, 48 hours notice advised.

Always verify directly with Norwegian Air Shuttle

Airline pet policies change without notice. Before booking, confirm fees, carrier dimensions, breed restrictions, and embargoes directly with Norwegian Air Shuttle via their official pet policy page: https://www.norwegian.com/en/travel-info/baggage/pets/.

Data last verified 2026-06-08 from Direct from Norwegian Air Shuttle.

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