airBaltic carries dogs and cats in the cabin up to 8 kg and in the hold up to 75 kg. The pet's place is booked in advance — at least 48 h before departure.
Some countries take no animals at all: United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Ireland and Iceland. Direct flights reach 37 countries, but flying there and taking a pet are different questions: the destination country has its own entry rules.
A personal plan combines the airline's rules with the destination's
The conditions that send people back to the ticket desk: closed destinations, breeds, heat limits and how early the pet must be booked.
No outright brachycephalic ban, but snub-nosed breeds flying in cargo face restrictions: a crate one size larger than required, ventilation on all four sides, and lower temperature thresholds in summer. No breed restrictions in the cabin.
airBaltic flies direct to 37 countries according to the schedules. Flying there is not the same as taking a pet: the destination country has its own entry rules, and the carrier itself closes some routes to animals.
| Country | Cities | Cabin | Hold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 6 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 6 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 5 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 5 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | 4 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | 3 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | 3 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇱🇹 Lithuania | 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇬🇪 Georgia | 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇫🇷 France | 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇱🇻 Latvia | 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom No pets carried |
2 | — | — |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland No pets carried |
1 | — | — |
| 🇮🇸 Iceland No pets carried |
1 | — | — |
The destinations with the most cities are shown; countries where pets are not carried are always shown. A country's entry requirements are on its own guide.
Every number above comes from the carrier's official page. Check it before buying: airlines change the rules without notice.
Requirements for transport of cat or dog on airBaltic flights Expert Recommendations: Small pets in cabin Weight: Max 8 kg (pet + carrier) Carrier size: Max 55 x 40 x 23 cm (L x W x H) Carrier must be: Closed, absorbent, and breathable Placed
Cabin weight
cat or dog on airBaltic flights Expert Recommendations: Small pets in cabin Weight: Max 8 kg (pet + carrier) Carrier size: Max 55 x 40 x 23 cm (L x W x H) Carrier must be: Closed, absorbent, and breathable Placed under the seat in front of you Rules: One
Carrier size
pet transportation fee shall be paid to each airline separately; fee is non-refundable Large pets in cargo hold Weight: Up to 75 kg (pet + crate).
Hold weight
Yes. On flights to the UK, Ireland, Iceland and the UAE: animals are not allowed in the cabin or hold as checked-in baggage. Animals may only be carried as cargo
No pets to
On flights from UK, Ireland, Iceland and the UAE: animals are not allowed in cabin only in the hold as checked-in baggage.
cabin.embargo airports departing
From London Gatwick and Dublin airports: animals are not allowed in the cabin or hold as checked-in baggage. Animals may only be carried as cargo
cargo.embargo airports departing
On flights from Riga to Tel Aviv and from Tel Aviv to Riga: until 31 March 2027, animals are not allowed in the cargo hold as checked baggage. Small dogs and cats may still be carried in the cabin.
cargo.embargo airports
Yes. On flights to the UK, Ireland, Iceland and the UAE: animals are not allowed in the cabin or hold as checked-in baggage. Animals may only be carried as cargo
freight
From London Gatwick and Dublin airports: animals are not allowed in the cabin or hold as checked-in baggage. Animals may only be carried as cargo
freight
Yes, up to 8 kg including the carrier.
No hold restriction is recorded.
United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland.
At least 48 hours before departure.