Your pets pet crate must be large enough for your pet(s) to stand, turn around, and lie down comfortably. Brachycephalic breeds (snub nosed) will require one size larger than normal for most airlines that permit them to fly in cargo. See sizing instructions below.
Ensure that your pet cargo crate is the right size, is well ventilated and gives your pet a cozy and safe way to travel. A suitable carrier is the second home of your pet outside the house. Its your pets safe space in stressful driving situations so it should be comfortable and easy to handle.
Learn airline pet carrier size requirements for both cabin and cargo travel in 2026. Compare IATA crate standards, airline dimensions, and wholesale sizing guide for pet brands and manufacturers.
Pet Shipping Crate. Pets must travel in IATA-compliant travel crates. We offer both wooden and plastic airline-approved travel crates, ensuring the highest safety standards.
Dimension of pet cargo. Preparing your pet for travel: Crate requirements. Importance of travel crate acclimation. Its very important to make sure your pet is accustomed to being in a crate designed for airline travel, which is different from a wire training or sleeping crate.
IATA-Compliant Hard-Sided Pet Crate Cargo Hold Manufacturing. Rigid plastic/fiberglass construction per IATA LAR requirements. 3-side ventilation (nose-and-paw-proof openings 1 inch for dogs).
Yes (pets traveling as checked baggage or cargo; crates must meet airline/IATA standards for animal safety and comfort). Up to 5 animals of same species allowed per carrier in cabin if weight limits met; for cargo, standard limitations apply (usually one per crate unless localized exceptions).
Pets traveling in the aircraft cabin cannot exceed a total of 8 kg, including their carrier. The carrier dimensions must be no more than 23 cm in height, 30 cm in width and 40 cm in length.
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