Helvetic Airways carries dogs and cats in the cabin up to 8 kg and in the hold up to 14 kg.
Direct flights reach 9 countries, but flying there and taking a pet are different questions: the destination country has its own entry rules.
Helvetic Airways pet policy: flying with a dog or cat
Cabin
Allowed
8kg
including the carrier
- Carrier
- 27 × 32 × 56 cm
The carrier's rule+
- Cabin: animal (incl. carrier) up to 8 kg, carrier max 56x32x27 cm, watertight, under the front seat, closed for the whole flight.
- Fee CHF 80 per route.
- Limited number of animals in cabin per flight.
- Mandatory registration at booking.
Hold
Allowed
14kg
including the crate
The carrier's rule+
- Over 8 kg — in the cargo hold in an IATA-approved container.
- Categories: up to 4 kg (57x37x36) — CHF 105; up to 6 kg (71x50x51) — CHF 105; up to 10 kg (82x57x60) — CHF 210; up to 14 kg (93x65x68) — CHF 210.
- Advance registration required.
- Transport of animals is not permitted on certain routes.
Flying Helvetic Airways?
A personal plan combines the airline's rules with the destination's
Before you buy a ticket
The conditions that send people back to the ticket desk: closed destinations, breeds, heat limits and how early the pet must be booked.
Countries with no petsNone
Snub-nosed breedsNot stated in the rules+
For snub-nosed (brachycephalic) dogs and cats contact the airline: most are prohibited from air transport for their own safety; the decision rests with Helvetic Airways.
Banned breedsNot stated in the rules
Heat embargoNot stated in the rules
Species acceptedDogs, cats
Booking noticeNot stated in the rules
Where it flies — and whether pets can come along
Helvetic Airways flies direct to 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 4 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 3 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇹🇳 Tunisia | 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇲🇰 North Macedonia | 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.
Sources
Every number above comes from the carrier's official page. Check it before buying: airlines change the rules without notice.
Airline's page ↗
Rules checked: June 5, 2026
Quotes from the rules: 3+
www.erv.ch Baggage information Baggage per passenger (Economy) Baggage allowance 23 kg 1 piece of hand luggage weighing 8 kg Hand luggage (dimensions 55x40x20 cm) In addition to hand luggage (suitcase or rucksack), each passenger with a seat may
Cabin weight
The transport container must not exceed 56x32x27 cm, must be watertight and remains closed and on the floor during the entire flight, and must be stored under the front
Carrier size
/ 4 kg CHF 105.00 Category 2 71 x 50 x 51 / 6 kg CHF 105.00 Category 3 82 x 57 x 60 / 10 kg CHF 210.00 Category 4 93 x 65 x 68 / 14 kg CHF 210.00 Accessible travel Do you need assistance due to a disability or limited mobility? At all airports, specially
Hold weight
FAQ
Can I fly with a dog in the cabin on Helvetic Airways?+
Yes, up to 8 kg including the carrier.
Are snub-nosed breeds accepted?+
No hold restriction is recorded.
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