Flying to Mallorca with your dog: The comprehensive guide for a stress-free trip

Traveling to Mallorca with your beloved four-legged friend requires careful planning and knowledge of the current regulations. In this guide, we provide you with detailed information on airlines, transportation conditions, costs, entry requirements and alternatives to air travel.

Flying to Mallorca with a dog

Airlines and their regulations for dog transportation

Not all airlines allow dogs on board. Here is an overview of airlines that transport dogs to Mallorca and their specific conditions.

Lufthansa

• Cabin: Dogs up to 8 kg (incl. transport bag) permitted. Dimensions: 55 × 40 × 23 cm. Costs: from 60 €

• Cargo hold: Dogs over 8 kg. Box size up to 125 × 75 × 85 cm. Costs: 100-200 €

Eurowings

• Cabin: Dogs up to 8 kg (incl. bag). Dimensions: 55 × 40 × 23 cm. Costs: from 60 €

• Cargo hold: Not available

Tuifly

• Cabin: Dogs up to 8 kg in flexible bag (55 × 40 × 20 cm). Cost: 40 €

• Cargo hold: Dogs over 8 kg. Max. Box height: 83 cm. Costs: 60 €

Condor

• Cabin: Dogs up to 6 kg (incl. box). Dimensions: 55 × 40 × 20 cm. Costs: from 59,99 €

• Cargo hold: Dogs over 6 kg. Costs vary depending on size

Vueling

• Cabin: Dogs up to 8 kg (incl. box). Dimensions: 45 × 39 × 21 cm. Costs: from 40 €

• Cargo hold: Not available

Swiss

• Cabin: Dogs up to 8 kg (incl. bag). Dimensions: 55 × 23 × 40 cm. Costs: 60-80 €

• Cargo hold: Dogs over 8 kg. Costs: 100-260 €

Austrian Airlines

• Cabin: Dogs up to 8 kg (incl. bag). Dimensions: 55 × 40 × 23 cm. Cost: 60 €

• Cargo space: dogs over 8 kg. Costs: 100-200 €

Corendon

• Cabin: dogs up to 8 kg. Dimensions: 55 × 35 × 25 cm. Cost: 20 €

• Cargo space: dogs over 8 kg. Costs: 40 €

Note: Airlines such as Ryanair, EasyJet and Wizz Air do not allow pets on board, with the exception of assistance dogs.

Cost overview for dog transportation

The transportation costs vary depending on the airline, the weight of the dog and the type of transport.

• Cabin: 40-80 €

• Freight space: 60-260 €

Additional fees may apply for last-minute registrations or special requirements.

Flying to Mallorca with a dog

Entry requirements for dogs to Mallorca

The following requirements apply for entering Mallorca with your dog.

• Minimum age: 12 weeks (some airlines require 15 weeks)

• Microchip: Obligation for unique identification

• EU pet passport: Required with valid rabies vaccination (at least 21 days old)

• Registration: Prior registration is required for certain breeds (e.g. dogs classified as dangerous)

Note: The import of dogs under 3 months of age is prohibited.

Special features for certain dog breeds

Some breeds are subject to special transportation conditions.

• Blunt-nosed breeds (e.g. pugs, bulldogs): Due to breathing problems, transportation in the cargo hold is often prohibited; cabin transportation possible, provided weight limit is observed

• Fighting dogs (e.g. pit bull terrier, Rottweiler): Transport conditions vary; special transport boxes and additional requirements may be necessary

Preparation and booking

• Registration: Register your dog with the airline in good time, ideally when you book your flight

• Transport box: Make sure that the box complies with IATA guidelines and offers your dog enough space

• Familiarization: Get your dog used to the transport box in advance to minimize stress during the journey

Alternative: Take the ferry to Mallorca

If your dog is not fit to fly or you prefer an alternative travel option, you can travel by ferry.

• Provider: Balèaria and Trasmediterránea

No matter how you organize it, the priority is always that your dog is well and arrives safely in Mallorca!