Ryanair Pet Policy (2026) — Fees, Cabin Rules & Restrictions

Pet Policy Overview

Airline	Ryanair
In-Cabin Fee	N/A
Cargo Fee	N/A
Weight Limit	N/A
Carrier Dimensions	N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

Ryanair does not allow pets in the cabin or cargo hold.
Only registered assistance dogs are permitted on select routes.
Alternatives for pet travel in Europe: Aer Lingus, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines.
Best for: Not recommended for pet travel.

Cabin Policy

Ryanair does not allow any pets to travel in the cabin. This is a strict policy with no exceptions, apart from registered assistance dogs that meet specific criteria.

Cargo Policy

Ryanair does not offer any cargo pet transport service. Passengers who need to transport pets should use a dedicated pet transport service or choose an airline that accepts animals.

Breed Restrictions

Ryanair does not transport any animals, so breed restrictions do not apply. The only exception is registered assistance dogs on certain routes.

Airline

Ryanair

In-Cabin Fee

N/A

Cargo Fee

N/A

Weight Limit

N/A

Carrier Dimensions

N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

Ryanair does not allow pets in the cabin or cargo hold.

Only registered assistance dogs are permitted on select routes.

Alternatives for pet travel in Europe: Aer Lingus, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines.