Published in 2025 / Updated in 2026
Number of pets per passenger – 1
We recommend booking the service at least 48 hours before the flight date.
Pet Documentation Requirements
A pet passport issued by a veterinarian that lists vaccinations (your pet’s rabies vaccination must be current and not expired) and the general health of the animal.
A legible tattoo or electronic identification system (microchip, transponder)
In-Cabin Policy – cats, dogs, hamsters, rabbits, birds
Permissible weight in the cabin – weighing up to 10 kg (including carrier and food) on flights within Italy and up to 10 kg on all other flights
Сost of transportation in the cabin – €70-250 EUR
Cargo Policy – container size may vary depending on the aircraft.
Permissible weight in cargo – maximum weight (including carrier and food): up to 75 kg
Cost of transportation in cargo/aircraft hold – €83-325 EUR
Approved pet carrier sizes – the dimensions of the carrier must not exceed the following values:
24 cm in height
40 cm in length
30 cm in width (20 cm on international and intercontinental flights)
Read our complete guide to learn how to transport a rabbit, rodent or exotic pet to another country.
Choose a pet friendly hotel for your holiday
Restrictions – the Italian Ministry of Health has introduced an absolute ban on the import of birds from Asian countries, Turkey, Russia, South Africa, Romania and the entire Balkan Peninsula.
Official information from ITA Airways about traveling with pets on their flights
Good news from ITA Airways from September 23, 2025:
ITA Airways conducted a test flight allowing large dogs into the cabin without carriers. Read more...
Effective October 26, 2025, ITA Airways will no longer allow the carriage of brachycephalic cats and dogs as checked baggage.
Brachycephalic dogs are still permitted to be transported in the cabin with a total weight of up to 10 kg (including the carrier) (up to 12 kg on domestic flights within Italy).
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