Norwegian Air may not be one of the world’s most prominent airlines, but if you and your pet are international traveling buddies, some day you might want to book a flight on this carrier. Here’s what you need to know about Norwegian Air’s pet policies.
Dogs and cats are welcome, either in the cabin or in the cargo hold, within certain limitations. These relate to destination as well as pet size, and vary according to where on the plane your pet will ride. Travel conditions (air temperature and pressure) are the same in both the cabin and the cargo hold.
Dogs and cats that do not meet the requirements to ride in the cabin may ride in the cargo hold, as long as their crate does not exceed 49 x 32 x 34 inches (125 x 81 x 86 cm).
Pets are allowed on:
Connecting flights within Norway (except Svalbard) via Oslo Gardermoen, Bergen Flesland, and Trondheim Værnes. (The transit time must be between 1-2 hours.)
The cost for pets to travel in cargo range from $85 to $120 USD per pet (each way).
Small cats and dogs can travel in cabin on flights within Schengen or the EU (except Iceland). Only dogs can travel to or from Madeira or Svalbard. Only 2 pets are accepted in the cabin on each flight.
The cost for pets to travel in-cabin range from $67 to $95 USD per pet (each way).
If your pet is flying as cargo, then the travel kennel must be:
If your cat or dog are flying in-cabin, then the travel carrier must:
Pets must stay inside the travel carrier throughout the entire trip.
Norwegian Air also has other rules for pets who will be flying with them.
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