Travelling with Pets

1. Cats and dogs, as defined in current passenger tariffs, may be transported in the cabin or baggage compartment when in a container and accompanied by a passenger or shipped as cargo.
2. Ethiopian Airlines accepts only dogs and cats in the cabin, with a limited number allowed per compartment:
   
   

Note: You must bring your pet in a box that does not exceed 55 x 40 x 20 cm and 8 kg (including the container). If the size or weight is more, the pet must be transported in the aircraft hold.

3. If the cage is larger than allowed for cabin travel, or the total weight (pet + cage) is more than 8 kg and up to 45 kg, it will be transported in the hold.
   
   
4. Pets (including cage) weighing more than 45 kg must be transported as cargo, following cargo procedures.
   
   
5. Seeing-eye dogs (trained to assist visually impaired passengers), when harnessed and muzzled, may travel in the cabin on all Ethiopian Airlines aircraft at no charge. This depends on local or government restrictions.
   
   
6. Hearing-ear dogs (trained to assist hearing-impaired passengers), when harnessed and muzzled, may also travel in the cabin for free. This requires advance arrangements and is subject to local or government restrictions.
   
   
7. Service dogs for visually or hearing-impaired passengers travel free and can stay in the cabin. You must notify the airline in advance.
   
   

●       Pets are accepted in the cabin on all Ethiopian Q-400 aircraft.

●       Pets (in containers) accompanied by passengers or shipped as cargo may be carried in the baggage compartment.

●       You must make advance arrangements for all pet transport.

• You must specify the type of pet and the size of the container when making a reservation.
• Ethiopian does not accept emotional support or psychiatric service animals in the cabin unless the passenger provides valid documentation (no older than one year) from a licensed mental health professional (e.g. psychiatrist, psychologist, clinical social worker, or medical doctor) on official letterhead.

• Pet acceptance rules vary by country. Check with your nearest Ethiopian Airlines office or travel agent.
  
  
• For interline connections, check the policy of the other carrier.
  
  
• Charges for pets in the cabin or hold apply at excess baggage rates, regardless of other baggage.

• For pets over 45 kg, transport must be as cargo.
  
  
• The PET/AVIH fee applies regardless of whether it fits within your free baggage allowance.
  
  
• For codeshare flights, the operating carrier’s rules apply.
  
  
• The pet owner accepts all risks (injury, sickness, or death) and is responsible for meeting all legal requirements. Ethiopian Airlines is not liable if a pet is denied entry to, or transit through, any location.
  
  

New Entry Requirements: USA

As of 1 August 2024, the U.S. CDC has new entry requirements for live dogs.
Click here for more information.

Bringing a Pet to Norway

●       To bring a pet in cabin, follow these official rules.

To import animals, follow the import guidelines here.

Disclaimer

This information is for guidance only and does not form a contract. Details may change without notice. Ethiopian Airlines is not liable for any such changes and reserves the right to interpret and apply these rules at its discretion. Ethiopian’s interpretation is final.