Ryan Air Pet Policy

When transporting a pet by a commercial airline, it is extremely important to understand their pet policy. These policies vary between airlines. Some allow small pets to fly in the cabin and others don’t. It is important to know the answers to all your questions before making your decision to fly your pet on any commercial airline. Can my pet fly in the cabin on Ryan Air? How much does it cost to fly a dog or cat on Ryan Air? What documents will I need? What are the carrier or crate requirements for Ryan Air? All your answers related to Ryan Air pet policy are answered below.

Note: It is important to mention that the pet policy of the airline that operates your pet’s route will preside over the policy of the airline that owns the route. This is important to note because if the operating airline changes during your trip, then you will likely need to claim and recheck your pet on the next airline. This will cause you to clear customs and enter the layover country. You will need time and extra documentation to accommodate this process during the layover unless flying domestically.

Classes of service offered to pets by commercial airlines

• In-Cabin: Pets traveling in the cabin must fly with an adult passenger and travel in an airline compliant
  carrier stowed under the seat.
• Checked Baggage: Pets traveling with a passenger that are not permitted in the cabin due to size or breed can be transported as checked baggage in the cargo hold.
• Air Cargo: Unaccompanied, very large pets or pets flying to countries that require that pets enter under air cargo will travel as manifest cargo in the hold.

Can my pet fly with me in the cabin? No (Service Dogs only)
Can my pet fly with me as checked baggage? No
Can my pet fly as manifest cargo? No

Where is Ryan Air based?

Ryan Air [IATA:7S] is based out of Dublin, Ireland.

What countries does Ryan Air fly to?

Ryan Air offers service to service animals to the following countries: Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Servia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

Ryan Air Pet Policy – In Cabin

Ryan Air does not permit any type of live animal to fly in the cabin of its aircraft unless it is a guide or assistance dog trained to perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability (physical, sensory or psychiatric) and must be certified by an organization that is a full member of Assistance Dogs International (ADI), Assistance Dogs UK or International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF). Ryan Air does not recognize emotional support or therapy dogs.

Service dog pet policy

All service dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge. They must be trained by a person or organization that specializes in service dog training to provide specific tasks for a person with a disability. Notice must be provided to the airline online or through their Special Assistance Team at least 48 hours prior to departure.

No service dogs are permitted on flights to or from Morocco or Israel. Service dogs are permitted on domestic flights and flights to and from the European Union and the European Economic Area (Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway).

Service dogs must be suitably marked, harnessed and leashed. They must fit in the space provided at their passenger’s feet without intruding on cabin operations or other passengers. They will not be seated in exit rows. They must be clean, mannerly and not show any signs of aggression toward other passengers or the flight crew.

If flights involve the United States, Department of Transportation form and a Relief Attestation Form must be completed and submitted at least 48 hours prior to departure. All required documentation required for the destination country must be provided at check in.

All service dogs are subject to the same requirements as regular dogs when traveling internationally. Pet Passports or health certificates and proof of microchip and rabies vaccination must be provided.

Ryan Air Pet Policy – Checked Baggage

Ryan Air does not offer checked baggage services to any live animals.

Ryan Air Pet Policy – Air Cargo

Ryan Air does not offer air cargo services to any live animals.

Private Jet Charter

Another option for pet owners who do not want their pet to fly in the cargo hold is a pet-friendly private jet charter. Your pet can fly in your lap, at your feet or beside you comfortably without being confined. We can arrange flights from anywhere in the world to anywhere you need to go on your time schedule, without the crowds or commotion of a commercial airport.

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To the best of our ability, we ensure that recommendations given on PetTravel.com reflect the current regulations. We cannot predict how a given airline may enforce these regulations. Noncompliance may result in the need to deny your pet boarding privileges at the time of check in. We suggest that you minimize the disruptions that may occur by following Ryan Air pet policy.