Can my dog fly in the cabin with ITA Airways?
Yes, if your dog and its carrier together weigh no more than 12 kg. The carrier can be at most 55 × 40 × 23 cm.
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ITA Airways Pet Policy: Flying With a Dog or Cat in 2026
Hi, I'm Merlot — a 30 kg Golden Retriever and trained Service Dog. Here's ITA Airways' pet policy exactly as published on its own official pages: the cabin rules, the hold, what changes for trained service dogs, and booking basics. Where ITA Airways doesn't publish a fixed number, I say so directly instead of guessing.
Last verified: 2026-10-20. Rules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
A worked example first, then each rule in detail.
Worked example
Does my dog fit ITA Airways' rules?
Take a 11.0 kg Dachshund (Standard) — long, low, and bolder than its legs suggest. At 11.0 kg, that dog fits inside ITA Airways' 12 kg cabin limit.
Now every rule, sourced and dated.
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Pets in the Cabin
ITA Airways allows dogs and cats in the cabin, up to 12 kg including the carrier. The carrier must be no larger than 55 × 40 × 23 cm. Not confirmed in this pass - confirm at booking. Standard cabin pet: book online, ticket must be purchased at least 48 hours before departure and ITA's customer service needs exact carrier/cage measurements. The Large Dog On Board service specifically requires booking through the Assistance Office >=4 days ahead.
- Carrier limit: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
- Domestic Italy flights: up to 12kg including carrier and food. All other (international) flights: up to 8kg including carrier. Carrier must not exceed 55x40x23cm (118cm total) or boarding can be refused. Minimum age 3 months (animals under 3 months not accepted). See large_dog_cabin_option for the special oversize-dog service on select domestic routes.
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Pets in the Hold
Not confirmed in this pass - the fetched page covered cabin travel only.
The ITA Airways pet questions that come up most.
FAQ
ITA Airways Pets: Your Questions, Answered
Each answer checked against official sources on 2026-10-20.
Is ITA Airways' fee for flying with a pet published?
Not confirmed in this pass - confirm at booking.
Sources
Every rule above traces to these official pages, checked on 2026-10-20. Confidence: high. Rules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
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