Asiana Airlines in-cabin pet policy — and the carriers that fit
Asiana Airlines allows small pets in the cabin in a carrier up to 17.7 × 12.6 × 8.2 in, stowed under the seat in front of you. Already own a carrier? Enter its measurements below to check it against this limit. Asiana Airlines does not publish a cabin-pet fee on its own policy page. 0 of the 15 carriers we track clear that published limit.
That means no carrier on our list clears it outright — the closest is the Sherpa Original Deluxe (Small) (flexes — 0.3" over), with 2 others in the same range. Measure yours and expect an agent to check it. Asiana's 8.2" height ceiling sits mid-pack among the 77 airlines we track: Aegean, Air Europa, Air France and Air Transat allow more, while EL AL Israel allows only 7".
Will your carrier fit Asiana Airlines?
Measure the outside of your carrier (bulges included) and enter it below. The check uses Asiana Airlines’s published 17.7 × 12.6 × 8.2 in limit — height is checked strictly, the footprint may rotate.
Asiana Airlines pet rules
| Max carrier size (published) | 17.7 × 12.6 × 8.2 in |
| Carrier size caveat | Height 21 cm is stored as 8.2 in (21 cm = 8.27 in, rounded DOWN so a fit is never overstated). Asiana: 'The fabric soft cage can reach a height of up to 26cm, but when compressed, its height must not exceed' the 21 cm limit. |
| Soft-sided required? | Soft recommended; hard allowed within its limit |
| In-cabin fee | Not published · compare all airlines → |
| Species allowed | dogs, cats, pet birds |
| Weight | Max 7 kg (pet + cage) |
| Pets | 1 pet in the cabin per adult passenger (one pair of birds per cage); children may not travel with a pet in the cabin |
| Booking | Not published · what to book, buy and pack → |
Source: official Asiana Airlines pet policy · verified 2026-10-03 · how Asiana Airlines ranks on fee and space →
Carriers that fit Asiana Airlines
Matched to Asiana Airlines's published 17.7 × 12.6 × 8.2 in limit (height checked strictly; footprint may rotate). See the full Asiana Airlines carrier shortlist →
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This table ranks by Asiana Airlines’s size limit — not by your pet. The weight under each carrier is what that size is rated to hold. A bag can clear the airline and still be the wrong size for the animal, which is the most common reason one goes back — measure your pet first →
| Carrier | Size | Fit | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
Sherpa Original Deluxe (Small) up to ~8 lb · max pet 13″ long × 7.5″ tall | 15 × 10 × 8.5 in | Flexes — 0.3" over | See on Amazon → |
 Mr. Peanut's Gold Series Mini (Low-Profile) up to ~15 lb | 17 × 11 × 9 in | Flexes — 0.8" over | See on Amazon → |
Sherpa Original Deluxe (Medium) up to ~16 lb · max pet 16″ long × 9.5″ tall | 17 × 11 × 10.5 in | Flexes — 2.3" over | See on Amazon → |
12 carriers too big for Asiana Airlines
Petmate Soft-Sided Kennel Cab (Medium) up to ~10 lb | 17 × 10 × 10 in | Too tall (10" > 8.2") | View on Amazon |
Diggs Passenger pet size not published · Diggs discontinued this carrier — link goes to similar carriers | 17 × 12 × 10.5 in | Too tall (10.5" > 8.2") | Compare similar on Amazon → |
Sleepypod Atom up to ~12 lb | 17 × 8.5 × 10.5 in | Too tall (10.5" > 8.2") | View on Amazon |
Petsfit (Medium) Expandable Soft-Sided up to ~13 lb | 17 × 11 × 11 in | Too tall (11" > 8.2") | View on Amazon |
Bergan Comfort Carrier (Small) pet size not published | 16 × 8 × 11 in | Too tall (11" > 8.2") | View on Amazon |
Mr. Peanut's Gold Series Standard (Expandable) up to ~20 lb | 18 × 11 × 10 in | Too big | View on Amazon |
Sleepypod Air up to ~18 lb | 22 × 10.5 × 10.5 in | Too big | View on Amazon |
ibiyaya JetPaw Expandable Backpack up to ~17 lb | 18 × 12 × 10.5 in | Too big | View on Amazon |
Away The Pet Carrier pets up to ~18 lb | 18.7 × 10.8 × 10.75 in | Too big | Compare similar on Amazon → |
Frisco Premium Airline-Compliant Carrier up to ~22 lb | 18 × 11 × 11 in | Too big | Compare similar on Amazon → |
Sherpa Original Deluxe (Large) up to ~22 lb · max pet 18″ long × 10.5″ tall | 19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in | Too big | View on Amazon |
SturdiBag Pro (Large, Flexible Height) pet size not published | 18 × 11.5 × 11.5 in | Too big | View on Amazon |
How to confirm your actual under-seat space
Asiana Airlines's number is its published maximum, not a guarantee for your exact seat. Before you buy or fly:
- Check which aircraft operates your flight (in your booking or on a seat-map site).
- Avoid bulkhead and exit rows — bulkheads have no under-seat storage and most airlines ban pets there — and check this airline's seat rules above.
- Call Asiana Airlines to confirm under-seat dimensions for that aircraft, or
- Choose a collapsible / flexible-height carrier that adapts to a tighter space.
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Common questions
What size pet carrier does Asiana Airlines allow in the cabin?
Asiana Airlines's recommended maximum in-cabin carrier is 17.7 × 12.6 × 8.2 in. It must fit fully under the seat in front of you. Source: the Asiana Airlines pet policy.
How much does Asiana Airlines charge for an in-cabin pet?
Not published. Always confirm the current fee on the official Asiana Airlines pet page before you fly.
Which pet carriers fit Asiana Airlines?
No carrier we track clears Asiana Airlines's published 17.7 × 12.6 × 8.2 in outright — the closest is the Sherpa Original Deluxe (Small) (flexes — 0.3" over). Full shortlist: /fits/asiana-airlines/.
Does Asiana Airlines require a soft-sided pet carrier?
Asiana Airlines recommends soft-sided but allows a hard-sided kennel within its published limit. Height is what rules carriers out: Asiana Airlines publishes 8.2", against 13" at the most generous airline we track.
How many pets can I bring in the cabin on Asiana Airlines?
1 pet in the cabin per adult passenger (one pair of birds per cage); children may not travel with a pet in the cabin. Species accepted: dogs, cats, pet birds. Weight limit: Max 7 kg (pet + cage).