PetFlightCheck

Icelandair Pet Policy (2026): Cabin, Hold & Fees

No. Icelandair does not allow pets in the cabin. Icelandair carries animals in the hold only on flights within Iceland. It does not carry animals in the hold on international flights, and carries no pets in the cabin, so a pet can't fly with Icelandair to or from Iceland, including on flights between Europe and North America via Keflavík.

Last verified against Icelandair's official pages

PetFlightCheck is independent and not affiliated with Icelandair. This page summarizes Icelandair's official pet policy pages as of October 24, 2026; confirm the rules with Icelandair before you book. Report an error

How to add your dog to a booking

  1. Pets can't be booked on international Icelandair flights, in the cabin or the hold.
  2. Flights within Iceland (hold only): when you book online, choose “Animal transport” under extra baggage services and enter the number of crates.
  3. Arrive for check-in on time. Icelandair says an animal sent as cargo should reach the airport no later than one hour before departure.
  4. Service dogs: after booking, use Icelandair's Support request page, choose “Medical and disability assistance”, and upload the training certificate and forms at least 2 business days before departure.

Source: Travel and animals

Fees for pets in the hold

ISK 7,500

Flights within Iceland (hold, per crate)

In the hold, per kennel

  • This is the only pet-related fee on Icelandair's page. It applies to animals in the hold on flights within Iceland, and is charged per crate, whether it holds one animal or two. Icelandair says payment for animal transportation is non-refundable.
  • Icelandair lists the price in Icelandic krona (ISK) only, so no U.S. dollar amount is shown.

Source: Travel and animals

Carrier size and weight

Icelandair doesn't allow pets in the cabin, so there are no cabin carrier rules. See the cargo section for pets in the hold.

    Source: Travel and animals

    Routes, breeds and other restrictions

    Where pets can't fly

    Icelandair's page says:

    • All international flights: no animals in the hold (since November 1, 2024) and no pets in the cabin

    Breeds

    Icelandair doesn't mention short-nosed breeds.

    Also good to know

    • On flights within Iceland, distressed animals that make a lot of noise aren't allowed on board.
    • Icelandair says its employees may refuse to transport an animal if its welfare is not ensured.
    • Animals entering Iceland must be quarantined for two weeks, so an Icelandair Stopover isn't possible with a service animal. Contact MAST, the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority.

    Source: Travel and animals

    Cargo and checked pets

    Icelandair carries pets in the cargo hold through animal transport in the climate-controlled hold area (flights within Iceland only). For flights within Iceland: a hard plastic IATA-compliant crate with a waterproof bottom (no collapsible metal or folding fabric crates), big enough for the animal to stand, turn and lie down. Icelandair allows at most 2 animal crates in the hold of each aircraft, up to 110 lb (50 kg) per crate with the animal inside, and up to 36 in (92 cm) long, 25 in (64 cm) wide and 27 in (71 cm) high. Two animals of the same species may share a crate if it is big enough for both. Book online under extra baggage services by choosing “Animal transport”. For international moves Icelandair points to animal shipper services and says its own Icelandair Cargo animal transportation is currently unavailable.

    Compare every airline's hold rules in our guide to airlines that fly dogs in the hold.

    Source: Travel and animals

    Service dogs and emotional support animals

    • Only trained service dogs are accepted as service animals.
    • Required paperwork: A training certificate for the dog, plus forms by destination. To the USA: the DOT form and the CDC Import form. For Iceland, Canada, Europe and Ireland: Icelandair's service animal transportation form; MAST approval is needed for transit at Keflavík on some routes.

    Source: Travel and animals

    Other details

    • Service dogs fly free in the cabin. Icelandair says they must fit safely in the lap or in the foot space in front of the passenger, and limits each passenger with a disability to two service animals.
    • Icelandair says the maximum layover at Keflavík Airport for passengers with service animals is 3 hours, and that animals in transit wait in a secluded area, escorted by staff.
    • Icelandair doesn't carry pets between Europe and North America. For an international move, Icelandair points to animal shipper services and the International Pet and Animal Transportation Association's website.
    • Other airlines' flights: Icelandair says it can't confirm transportation of service animals on other carriers when another carrier operates part of the route.

    Before you fly

    Icelandair can change its pet policy at any time. We last checked these official pages on October 24, 2026. Confirm the rules with Icelandair before you book and again before you travel.

    Planning a trip? Our trip checker checks your dog against Icelandair's cabin rules and, for trips abroad, gives you a dated checklist of what your dog needs.

    Entry rules for your dog: Canada, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Hawaii, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain and United Kingdom (Great Britain).

    Compare other airlines