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Traveling with Pets on Cyprus Airways

Cyprus Airways offers several travel options for transportation of animals.

In the aircraft cabin
Animals shall be accepted in the aircraft cabin in containers (cages). The total weight of the animal should not exceed 8 kg, and the combined weight of the animal and the container (cage) should not exceed 10kg. The size of the cage should be no more than 45x35x20cm.
Choosing the right pet travel carrier for the cabin.

Only following types of animals can be accepted as a PETS: 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? These and others Questions are answered here!

In the aircraft hold
traveling with pets on cyprus airwaysAnimals 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.
Optional if available: Rent Crate from Flightparent. (subject  to suitable return flight)

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.

A maximum of 4 containers (cages) with non-antagonistic pets may be transported as checked-in items at a time.

Reservations & Fees

Reservations for all accepted animals must be made through the Call Centre only and at least 24 hours before the flight.
Note the new pre-payment policy for AVIH/PETC at Larnaca

The information contained is believed to be true, but we have made no attempt to verify it. Please check with the relevant Organization or visit their Website.

Pets in Cabin (PETC)

Dog in carrier ready for cabin travel on Cyprus Airways
Destination Fee
Athens, Heraklion €50
Beirut, Tel Aviv, Corfu, Skiathos, Mykonos, Santorini, Rhodes, Kefallonia, Preveza €70
Paris, Milan, Venice, Barcelona €100
Transfer flights €150
Dogs and cats only. Your pet travels under the seat in front of you in an approved carrier.

Max pet weight: 8 kg
Max total weight (pet + carrier): 10 kg
Max carrier size: 45 × 35 × 20 cm

Pets in Hold (AVIH)

Dog in carrier ready for in hold travel on Cyprus Airways
Destination Fee
Athens, Heraklion €100
Beirut, Tel Aviv, Corfu, Skiathos, Mykonos, Santorini, Rhodes, Kefallonia, Preveza €150
Paris, Milan, Venice, Barcelona €200
Dubai (Cargo only — not cabin or hold) €300*
Dogs and cats only. Larger pets travel safely in the aircraft hold in an IATA-compliant container.

Need help flying your pet?

Not travelling yourself? Flightparent offers a professional Animal Flight Companion service — your pet is escorted door to airport and collected at the other end. You can also check upcoming available flight escort dates from Larnaca to Germany and beyond.

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