Lufthansa pet policy
✓ Last verified against the official Lufthansa pet policy page.
| Pets in cabin | Yes |
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| Species accepted | Small dogs and cats only |
| Max carrier size | Soft-sided, 55 x 40 x 23 cm (22 x 16 x 9 in), 118 cm total |
| Max weight (pet + carrier) | 8 kg pet + carrier in cabin |
| Fees |
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| Checked bag / cargo option | Yes: dogs and cats over 8 kg as excess baggage in the air-conditioned hold; other animals via Lufthansa Cargo. |
| Breed restrictions | Special rules for 'fighting dog' breeds and snub-nosed breeds (see Lufthansa's dedicated pages). Pregnant animals not accepted. |
| Route restrictions | New bookings for dogs to the USA only to Atlanta, Los Angeles, Miami, New York-JFK, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Newark (if no high-risk rabies country in prior 6 months). Bookings may be refused on routes such as the UK, Ireland or Bangalore. |
| Service animals | Assistance dogs fly in the cabin free of charge; CDC requirements apply for the USA. |
Good to know
Minimum age 12 weeks (15 weeks to/from/via Germany; 6 months for dogs to the USA). Register at least 72 hours before departure (USA flights: online form only).
Recent changes
- – After CDC dog-entry rule changes, Lufthansa accepts new dog bookings to the USA only to ATL, LAX, MIA, JFK, PHL and Washington DC. source
- – Dogs to Newark (EWR) possible again if not in a high-risk rabies area in the prior 6 months. source
Before you book, re-check the official page and call the airline to reserve pet space; space is usually limited per flight.