Register an animal for carriage in the cargo hold

You can take your dog or cat on your Lufthansa flight in the air-conditioned cargo hold as excess baggage in special transport containers. Your pet must be registered at least 72 hours before departure. We will inform you by email whether the desired service can be confirmed. If the booking is successful, you will pay the feesThe link will be opened in a new browser tab incurred

More information about travelling with animals The link will be opened in a new browser tab

Please note that the carriage of snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breedsThe link will be opened in a new browser tab of dogs and cats in the cargo hold is not permitted. For the transport of breeds and mixed breeds classified as fighting dogsThe link will be opened in a new browser tab, special requirements apply to transport containers.

To the conditions for the carriage of animals in the cargo hold

General information

Please give us your contact details, your flight details and the type of service you require.

Your details

Flight details

Scope of service
I would like to book the service for the outbound and return flights. I would like to book the service for the outbound flight only. I would like to book the service for the return flight only.

Register cat or dog

We’ll check availability and book the carriage of your pet in the cargo hold as excess baggage for your next Lufthansa flight. We will inform you by email whether the desired service can be confirmed. If your booking is successful, you must pay the fees incurred at check-in at the airport.

Conditions
  • New bookings for dogs to the USA will only be accepted for the airports in Washington DC, New York-JFK, Newark, Atlanta, Miami, Los Angeles and Philadelphia.
  • Bookings must be made at least 72 hours before departure.
  • Available on flights operated by Lufthansa, exceptions may apply on Lufthansa code-share flights (e.g. no availability on flights operated by United Airlines).
  • No availability on travel with a transfer in Munich. Direct flights to/from Munich can be booked.
  • Lufthansa Express Bus/Lufthansa Express Rail: carriage not possible.
  • You are obliged to present the required health, entry and transfer documents at the airport.
  • Specific national restrictions (e.g. Australia, Bahrain, China, etc.) and exceptions for certain aircraft types may apply.
  • The minimum age of the animal to/from Germany is 15 weeks; in all other countries, 12 weeks.
  • Since 01.08.2024, dogs must be a minimum of six months old to be accepted for travel to the USA.
  • Each animal must be able to move during its journey, as well as stand, lie down and turn around in its cage. If two animals are transported together in a single crate, they must be used to one another.
  • Only one animal is permitted per transport container. Exception: two animals of approximately the same size and each no heavier than 14 kg, or a mother animal with a young animal.
  • Your pet’s transport container must comply with IATA Live Animal Regulations, e.g.
    ventilation openings must not exceed 25 mm x 25 mm for dogs and 19 mm x 19 mm for cats.

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Species of animal
I would like to register a dog for carriage in the cargo hold. I would like to register a cat for carriage in the cargo hold.

Number of animals
I would like to take one dog or one cat in a transport container. I would like to take two dogs or two cats in a transport container.

Breed

Please check the information about travelling with fighting dogs or snub-nosed breeds in advance.

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Your pet’s age

Dimensions and weight of the transport container
60 x 45 x 40 cm 125 x 75 x 85 cm

Please now enter the exact dimensions of your transport container so that we can ensure carriage.

Terms and conditions of use

Please confirm you accept the terms and conditions of use.

​​Data protection

Please acknowledge the statement regarding the chargeable service.

Check prices for the carriage of your pet(s) in the cargo holdThe link will be opened in a new browser tab

Please confirm the statement on presenting the form at the airport.

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Important information for travel to the USA: 
You must also present confirmation from the U.S. authorities (CDC) in digital or printed form when entering the country.

To the CDC Dog Import Form (English)The link will be opened in a new browser tab

If you do not comply with the CDC entry requirements, transport will be denied.

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