Flying your pet with Lufthansa
Lufthansa carries pets as manifested cargo on many of its international routes. FlyMyPet books Lufthansa pet travel end to end — including the crate, documentation and customs clearance.
Lufthansa pet policy at a glance
| In cabin | Yes — pet + soft carrier up to 8 kg |
| Checked baggage | Yes — IATA crate in the hold |
| Cargo | Yes — Lufthansa Cargo animal lounge in Frankfurt |
| Snub-nosed breeds | Banned from the hold; cabin only if under 8 kg |
Cabin travel
Small dogs and cats up to 8 kg including a soft-sided carrier (max 55 × 40 × 23 cm) can fly in the cabin. Register at least 72 hours before departure — space per flight is limited.
Hold and cargo
Heavier pets travel in the climate-controlled hold in an IATA crate, or through Lufthansa Cargo, whose Frankfurt Animal Lounge is one of the largest animal facilities in aviation. A surcharge of about €150 applies to hold pets transferring through Frankfurt or Munich.
Fees
Cabin: roughly €60–€150 depending on route length. Hold: approximately $200–$600 by crate size and route, plus the hub transfer surcharge where applicable.
Breed restrictions
Since April 2026 Lufthansa bans all brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds — pugs, boxers, bulldogs, Persian cats and similar — from the hold entirely, due to respiratory risk at altitude. They may only fly in the cabin under the 8 kg limit.
Frequently asked questions
Can my dog fly in the cabin on Lufthansa?
Yes, if dog plus soft carrier weigh 8 kg or less and the carrier fits 55 × 40 × 23 cm. Register at least 72 hours ahead.
Does Lufthansa fly pugs or bulldogs?
Only in the cabin under 8 kg. Snub-nosed breeds are banned from the hold on Lufthansa — larger brachycephalic dogs need a different carrier; we can match you to one.
What does Lufthansa pet transport cost?
Cabin from about €60; hold transport roughly $200–$600 plus a ~€150 surcharge via Frankfurt/Munich. Get an exact price for your route with our instant quote.
Policy details last verified 2026-07. Airline rules and fees change — always confirm current requirements on the official Lufthansa pet travel page before booking.
Pet routes we book on Lufthansa
| Route | Airports | From |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Town → Almaty | CPT → ALA | from $1,850 |
| Cape Town → Amsterdam | CPT → AMS | from $2,214 |
| Cape Town → Stockholm | CPT → ARN | from $1,117 |
| Cape Town → Athens | CPT → ATH | from $1,322 |
| Cape Town → Atlanta | CPT → ATL | from $2,922 |
| Cape Town → Manama | CPT → BAH | from $1,518 |
| Cape Town → Barcelona | CPT → BCN | from $2,157 |
| Cape Town → Berlin | CPT → BER | from $1,370 |
| Cape Town → Bogotá | CPT → BOG | from $1,573 |
| Cape Town → Brussels | CPT → BRU | from $1,117 |
| Cape Town → Chengde | CPT → CDE | from $1,370 |
| Cape Town → Cologne | CPT → CGN | from $1,370 |
| Cape Town → Copenhagen | CPT → CPH | from $1,322 |
| Cape Town → Delhi | CPT → DEL | from $1,117 |
| Cape Town → Dallas | CPT → DFW | from $1,610 |
| Cape Town → Dublin | CPT → DUB | from $1,370 |
| Cape Town → Düsseldorf | CPT → DUS | from $1,370 |
| Cape Town → Edinburgh | CPT → EDI | from $1,810 |
| Cape Town → Buenos Aires | CPT → EZE | from $1,261 |
| Cape Town → Rome | CPT → FCO | from $1,956 |
| Cape Town → Frankfurt | CPT → FRA | from $1,493 |
| Cape Town → Hamburg | CPT → HAM | from $1,322 |
| Cape Town → Tokyo | CPT → HND | from $1,452 |
| Cape Town → Washington D.C. | CPT → IAD | from $1,261 |
| Cape Town → Houston | CPT → IAH | from $1,573 |
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