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 Vueling allow pets on your specific route? How much does it cost to fly a dog or cat on Vueling? What documents will I need? What are the carrier or crate requirements for Vueling? All your answers related to Vueling 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? No
Can my pet fly as manifest cargo? No
Where is Vueling based?
Vueling [IATA:VY] is based out of Barcelona–El Prat Airport in Barcelona, Spain. Most layovers within Vueling’s network will occur in this airport; however, it also has hubs in Amsterdam and Rome.
What countries does Vueling fly to? Vueling offers service to pets to the following countries: Algeria, Austria, Belgium, Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Gambia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Malta, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Senegal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia and Turkey.
Vueling Pet Policy – In Cabin
If your dog or cat meets the requirements listed in Vueling’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 Vueling in the cabin
Small dogs, cats, birds, turtles and tortoises can fly in the cabin. Pets must be clean, healthy, harmless and non-aggressive. One pet is permitted per carrier.
Reservations
After booking your flight, contact Vueling to make a reservation for your pet. Only 5 pets are allowed per flight.
Age/Weight requirements
The minimum age of transport is 3 months; however, pets must conform to the entry requirements of the destination country. In the case of intra-EU flights, there is a wait time of 21 days after rabies vaccination. The total weight of your pet including its crate is 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)
Maximum crate size is 17.7″L x 15″W x 8.26″H (45 x 39 x 21 cm). Two pets of the same species and known to each other may fly in the same crate if there is adequate space for them and the weight maximum is not exceeded.
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 dogs and cats must be microchipped and accompanied by a health certificate and proof of rabies vaccination. EU resident pets should have an EU Pet Passport.
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 your pet is being transported. Upon arrival, health certificates, import permits, and other papers may be required by local authorities depending upon the route on which your pet is traveling.
Related: Regulations and forms required to import a pet to over 220 countries
Route restrictions
Check in
Your pet should be presented at the departure airport ticket counter in its carrier at least 30 minutes before normal check in times.
Related: How to clear airport security with a pet
Pet fee
- Domestic: €50
- International including Canary Islands: €60
Service dog pet policy
All service dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge. They must be trained by an organization that specializes in service dog training to provide specific tasks for a person with a disability. Passengers will need to have an official, physical certificate qualifying the dog as an assistance dog available.
Notice must be provided to the airline at least 48 hours prior to departure.
Service dogs must be at least three months old, microchipped and 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.
All service dogs are subject to the same requirements as regular dogs when traveling internationally.
Vueling Pet Policy – Checked Baggage
Vueling does not offer checked baggage services to any live animal.
Vueling Pet Policy – Air Cargo
Vueling does not offer air cargo services to any live animal.
Breeds Banned by Vueling
Vueling does not ban any brachycephalic (snub-nosed breed from flying in the cabin. Pets must not be aggressive to other passengers or flight crew.
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 Vueling 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 Vueling pet policy.
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