Cats & dogs in the cabin, hold or cargo — but snub-nosed breeds are barred from the hold and no pets to the UK.
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⚖️ 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
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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).
🐶 Check whether your dog is snub-nosed
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines's published conditions mention snub-nosed breeds (the hold / cargo) without stating a general refusal. Check your breed's fiche, then confirm with the airline before booking.
These 22 breeds are MyDogCanFly's own brachycephalic classification, heaviest first — it is not the list published by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Use it to situate your dog, then read the airline's own wording above and confirm with it before booking.
🌡️ 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.
Flying with a dog on KLM Royal Dutch Airlines: common questions
Can my dog travel in the cabin on KLM Royal Dutch Airlines?
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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines — Allowed. 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. Fare: €70–500.
Does KLM Royal Dutch Airlines carry dogs in the hold?
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Hold — Allowed. Larger pets (pet + kennel < 75 kg) in the hold; not on B787-9/-10, A321neo, German Airways or KLC flights over 2 h. Cargo — On request. When the transfer exceeds 3 h or the destination only allows pets as cargo. Via AF-KLM-Martinair Cargo.
Does KLM Royal Dutch Airlines accept flat-faced (brachycephalic) breeds?
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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines — Cabin possible · Hold 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.…
Does KLM Royal Dutch Airlines suspend dog transport in hot weather?
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KLM publishes no hold-temperature limits or seasonal heat embargo on its pet pages. Suitability depends on the aircraft, route and weather.
Are assistance dogs accepted on KLM Royal Dutch Airlines?
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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines — In the cabin. Service dogs (SVAN) accepted; notify ≥ 48 h ahead, secured in the footwell.
Answers drawn from KLM Royal Dutch Airlines's published conditions, last verified 11 July 2026. Airline conditions are commercial and can change — confirm at booking.
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