Condor 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. Does Condor allow pets on your specific route? How much does it cost to fly a dog or cat on Condor? What documents will I need? What are the carrier or crate requirements for Condor? All your answers related to Condor 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? Yes (Certain Flights)
Can my pet fly with me as checked baggage? Yes
Can my pet fly as manifest cargo? No

Where is Condor based?

Condor [IATA:DE] is based out of Frankfurt Airport in Germany. Most layovers within Condor’s network will occur in this airport.

What countries does Condor fly to?

Condor offers service to pets to the following countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados (non-cruise ship flights), Brazil, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus Dominican Republic, Egypt (in-cabin only), Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Lebanon (in-cabin only), Maldives, Martinique, Mexico, Morocco, Portugal, Serbia, Seychelles, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, and United States (Las Vegas and Phoenix – in-cabin only May – September).

Condor will only fly pets under non-commercial regulations*. Commercial transports are not permitted.

*The transport of your pet must not involve transport of ownership, adoption or sale. The owner must fly with or within 5 days of their pet.

Condor Pet Policy – In Cabin

If your dog or cat meets the requirements listed in Condor’s pet policy to fly in the cabin, it will need an airline-compliant pet carrier unless you are flying with a service dog who is trained to assist you in a task required to address a physical or medical disability.

Pets allowed flown by Condor in the cabin

Condor will fly dogs and cats only in the cabin. Pets must be clean, healthy, harmless and mannerly.

Reservations

Reservations for your pet can be made online up to 24 hours prior to departure. Pets without prior reservations will not be accepted. All pets must be flown with an adult passenger. In some cases, such as Sweden, the passenger must also be the owner.

Age/Weight requirements

The minimum age of your pet will depend on its route. If traveling on an intra-EU route, the minimum age of transport is 4 months of age. If traveling on a route that involves an EU Member State and an unlisted country, then the minimum age will be 7 months.

The maximum weight of your pet including its carrier must not exceed 17 lbs. (8 kg).

Pet carrier requirements

Your pet’s carrier must:

• Have adequate ventilation on at least 3 sides (domestic US) or 4 sides (international)
• Be large enough for your pet to stand up and turn around comfortably
• Be able to accommodate your entire pet. No part of your pet can extend out of the carrier
• Be able to fit under the seat in front of you
• Have a waterproof bottom and absorbent pet pad
• Have secure fasteners (heavy duty zippers are recommended)
• Must not have a mesh roof.

The maximum measurement of a carrier is 21.7″L x 16″W x 8″H (55 x 40 x 20 cm). One dog or cat is permitted per carrier. Exit row or bulkhead seats cannot be reserved when flying with a pet. Pets must remain in carriers for the duration of the flight.

Related: Selecting a pet carrier that is airline compliant

Forms required

All pets flying with Condor must have proof of microchip, rabies vaccination and an EU Pet Passport (intra-EU flights) or health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian in the origination country. Passengers traveling with a pet are expected to fill out a Live Animal Checklist which is presented at check in.

The passenger assumes full responsibility and expense for complying with applicable laws, customs and/or other governmental regulations, requirements, or restrictions of the country, state or territory to and from which the pet is being transported.

Route restrictions

Pets are not permitted on flights to or from the following destinations: Barbados (applicable to flight numbers starting with 3, e.g., DE3850), China, Dubai, Jamaica, Mauritius, Sharjah and South Africa. No pets will be permitted in Business Class on B767 aircraft. No pets are permitted in A330neo aircraft.

Check in

Pets should be presented in their carriers at the airport ticket counter in advance of normal check in times.

Related: How to clear airport security with a pet

Pet fee

Pets flying in the cabin will cost between $75 and $115 USD ($150 CAN) depending on the route.

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.

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 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 forms 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.

Condor Pet Policy – Checked Baggage

If the size of your pet is too large to fit in an airline-compliant pet carrier, or it is a pet other than a cat or dog, it will be transported as checked baggage on Condor if it is flying with an adult passenger. This section of the cargo department has the same temperature and pressure as the passenger cabin.

Live animals are checked in by reservation employees and are checked in at the airport terminal. The airline will move your pet between aircraft in their fleet during layovers if the layover is not over about 3 hours in length.

Pets flown by Condor as checked baggage

Personal dogs and cats.

Reservations

Reservations for pets flying o Condor as checked baggage must be made at least 48 hours prior to departure.

Age/Weight requirements

The minimum age of your pet will depend on its route. If traveling on an intra-EU route, the minimum age of transport is 4 months of age. If traveling on a route that involves an EU Member State and an unlisted country, then the minimum age will be 7 months.

The maximum weight of your pet including its carrier must not exceed

Pet crate requirements

Maximum crate size is 125L x 75W x 100H cm. All crates must conform to regulations imposed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). For more information, see PET CRATE REQUIREMENTS.

Route or aircraft restrictions

Flights must be direct. If layovers are involved, then passengers must claim and recheck their pet on the next flight. Pets are not permitted on flights to Phoenix or Las Vegas between May and September.

Forms Required

All pets flying with Condor must have proof of microchip, rabies vaccination and an EU Pet Passport (intra-EU flights) or health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian in the origination country. Passengers traveling with a pet are expected to fill out a Live Animal Checklist which is presented at check in.

The passenger assumes full responsibility and expense for complying with applicable laws, customs and/or other governmental regulations, requirements, or restrictions of the country, state or territory to and from which the pet is being transported.

Check in

Pets should be presented in their crates at the airport ticket counter in advance of normal check in times.

Pet fee

For crates up to 80L x 55W x 100H cm: $95 – $185 USD ($235 CAN) depending on the route.

For crates between 80L x 55W x 100H cm and 125L x 75W x 100H cm: $185 – $310 USD ($385 CAN) depending on the route.

Condor Pet Policy – Air Cargo

Condor does not offer cargo services to live animals.

Condor Pet Crate Requirements

All pet crates must conform to regulations set by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The container must be large enough for your pet(s) to stand, turn around, and lie down. The crate must be made of fiberglass, metal, rigid plastics, weld metal mesh, solid wood or plywood.

The crate door must have a secure, spring-loaded, all-around locking system with the pins extending beyond the horizontal extrusions above and below the door. The floor must be waterproof. The crate must not have wheels attached when checking your pet. Metal hardware should be used to fasten the top and bottom halves of your pet crate together. Condor requires either metal or plastic threaded nuts and bolts to secure both halves of the crate.

All crates must be labeled with LIVE ANIMAL stickers and a Shipping Declaration that includes feeding and watering instructions.

Related: Is your pet’s crate IATA-compliant?

All pets should be acclimated to their crates prior to travel. This may take weeks or even months to accomplish; however it is the best thing you can do for pet before flying.

Related: Acclimating your pet to its crate or carrier

Temperature Restrictions – Checked Baggage

When temperatures rise above or drop under certain levels, commercial airlines will prohibit the transport of live animals in the cargo hold. These restrictions are implemented for the safety of your pet. It is important to note that the risk from high or low temperatures is not when your pet is airborne. The risks come during preflight holding, loading on the tarmac and taxiing to the take-off runway.

Pets will not be accepted as checked baggage or air cargo when actual or forecasted temperatures are above 85°F (29.4°C) or below 45°F (7.2°C) at any airport on the itinerary. Pets may be accepted at temperatures below 45°F with an acclimation certificate, however, no pet will be transported at temperatures lower than 20°F (-6.6°C).

Note that the temperature restrictions for summer travel are lower for brachycephalic (snub-nosed) pets.

Cold-blooded animals are exempt from these restrictions.

Related: Why temperatures matter for pets flying in the cargo hold

Breeds Banned by Condor

The following dog breeds and their mixes are banned from flying with Condor due to their aggressive classification: Pitbull-Terrier, American Pitbull, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bullterrier, Rottweiler, Bullterrier, Am. Bulldog, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Karabash (Kangal, Anatolian Shepherd Dog), Caucasian Ovcharka (Caucasian Shepherd Dog), Mastiff and Mastino Napoletano.

Additionally, the following breeds classified as brachycephalic (snub- or flat-nosed) are not permitted on Condor flights:

DOGS: Affenpinscher, American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Bulldog (all breeds other than the American Bulldog), Bull Mastiff, Chow Chow, English Toy Spaniel, Griffon Bruxellois, Japanese Chin, Lhasa Apso, Pekinese, Pit Bull, Pug (all breeds), Shar Pei, Shih Tzu and Tibetan Spaniel.

CATS: Persian, Burmese, Himalayan, Exotic Shorthair, Scottish Fold and British Shorthair.

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.

Other Information

The information published here is a guideline for Condor airline pet policy. For more airline pet policies, click the banner below.

Further Reading

How to keep your pet safe when flying in the cargo hold
Tips for airline pet travel
Requirements for a pet transiting a country by air
When do you need a pet transporter?
Routing your pet’s flight
Flying with a snub-nosed breed
More information on airline pet travel

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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 Condor pet policy.