Pets may be carried on Cyprus Airways flights, provided that Government regulations are met (please consult the embassy of your destination country for further details).

Carriage of Pets in Cabin

For the carriage of pets in cabin the following regulations apply:

• Only cats, dogs and some species of birds up to 5 kilos may be carried in Cabin.
• Cats, dogs and birds with weight more than 5 kilos can only be carried as animals in Hold. All other type of pets irrespective of weight will be carried as cargo
• No reptiles are accepted as pets in cabin
• The maximum weight of the pet and container (combined) shall not exceed 5 Kgs
• The pet shall be accompanied by its owner
• The cage/container must be of adequate size, design and sufficient strength to prevent escape
• Several layers of shredded paper or absorbent material should be placed in the bottom of the container to absorb excreta by the pet
• The cage shall have an auxiliary small door through which the pet may be serviced during the flight
• The pet may have to be given an appropriate sedative, half an hour before departure
• The owner may have to be seated next to the pet at the rear row of the aircraft
• The pet shall be accepted on condition that at least one empty seat is available for this purpose
• Normal excess baggage charges will be charged for the pet`s weight, irrespective of other baggage carried, except during the peak periods
• During peak periods, Pets may be carried only in the Hold and will be charged with a fixed rate of 120 EUR per sector. In the cases where the charge of the excess rate is higher than the fixed rate then the higher charge will apply.
• Peak periods are defined as: 1st December to 15th of January, 20 days before and after Easter, 7 days before and after presidential or parliament elections (Cyprus)
• No charge will apply for the carriage of Seeing Eye dogs for blind passengers
• Pets travelling with passengers must be checked in at the ticket counter.
• Please allow extra time beyond normal check-in guidelines
• All pets from / to UK have to be carried as Cargo due to U.K. regulations

Pets Checked as Baggage

Cyprus Airways accepts pets checked as baggage subject to the space available on the aircraft allocated for animals and other considerations.

If you are planning to check your pet as baggage, please call in advance Cyprus Airways Reservations Offices for further details