KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
✈ SkyTeam📍 Netherlands · AMS✓ Verified 11 Jul 2026
★ Moderate 4.7/5
93/100 · MyDogCanFly score
Cats & dogs in the cabin, hold or cargo — but snub-nosed breeds are barred from the hold and no pets to the UK.
⚖️ Where does your dog travel?
Cabin≤ 8 kg
Hold≤ 75 kg
Cargo3 h+ transfer
Weight includes the carrier or kennel.
🐾 CabinAllowed
One cat or dog (≤ 8 kg incl. carrier) in a closed bag under the seat (max 46 × 28 × 24 cm); Economy or intra-Europe Business.
€70–500
🧳 HoldAllowed
Larger pets (pet + kennel < 75 kg) in the hold; not on B787-9/-10, A321neo, German Airways or KLC flights over 2 h.
€70–500
✈️ CargoOn request
When the transfer exceeds 3 h or the destination only allows pets as cargo. Via AF-KLM-Martinair Cargo.
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💶 Fares
| Cabin (≤ 8 kg) | €70–500 |
| Hold (< 75 kg) | €70–500 |
| Cargo | Quote |
| Service dog | See conditions |
EUR, per one-way flight, depending on destination. ✓ Official source
⚠️ Key restrictions
🐶 Flat-faced breeds
Cabin possibleHold forbidden
Snub-nosed cats & dogs can't travel in the hold (breathing risk): bulldogs (all), boxers (all), pugs (all), Boston terrier, chow chow, Shih Tzu, Pekingese, Shar Pei, mastiffs, Brussels Griffon, and Burmese/Exotic/Himalayan/Persian cats. They may fly in the cabin or as cargo.
🚫 Other rules
No sedation advisedMin. 15 weeks
KLM strongly advises against tranquillising pets (risk of temperature drop and disorientation). Minimum age 15 weeks (dogs to the US: 6 months).
🌡️ Temperature & hold
Temperature limits: not disclosedHeat embargo: not disclosed
KLM publishes no hold-temperature limits or seasonal heat embargo on its pet pages. Suitability depends on the aircraft, route and weather.
📦 Check your crate size for this airline →🦮 Assistance dog
✓ In the cabin
Service dogs (SVAN) accepted; notify ≥ 48 h ahead, secured in the footwell.
📄 Documents
Complete the SVAN form + pet passport/vaccination; US flights: two DOT forms via KLM CARES.
ℹ️ Good to know
🚫 No pets to the UKA UK embargo means pets can't travel TO the UK as passenger baggage (from the UK is fine).
✈️ AircraftNo hold pets on B787-9/-10, A321neo, German Airways, or KLC flights over 2 h.
🔁 Paris connectionsAt CDG/Orly pets don't auto-connect — collect and re-check them.
🗺️ Where KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flies with dogs
Main hubs
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🛡️ Official source5 KLM & AF-KLM Cargo sources · last verified 11 July 2026