EgyptAir carries dogs and cats in the cabin up to 8 kg and in the hold up to 45 kg. The pet's place is booked in advance — at least 48 h before departure.
Snub-nosed breeds are not accepted in the cabin. A separate breed ban applies to 25 breeds. Direct flights reach 55 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.
Long list of banned dog breeds (pit bulls, bulldogs, boxers, pugs, brachycephalics, and aggressive breeds) and snub-nosed cats (Persian, Himalayan, Exotic, Burmese).
EgyptAir flies direct to 55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | 9 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | 7 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 5 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇺🇸 United States | 5 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 4 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇨🇳 China | 4 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | 3 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 3 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇱🇾 Libya | 3 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇮🇶 Iraq | 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇮🇳 India | 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire | 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.
Yes, up to 8 kg including the carrier.
No hold restriction is recorded.
At least 48 hours before departure.