Austrian Airlines in-cabin pet policy — and the carriers that fit
Austrian Airlines allows small pets in the cabin in a carrier up to 21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in, soft-sided, stowed under the seat in front of you. Already own a carrier? Enter its measurements below to check it against this limit. In-cabin fee: Charged per flight for carriage in the passenger cabin up to max. 8 kg and max. 118 cm. 2 of the 15 carriers we track clear that published limit.
The Sherpa Original Deluxe (Small) leaves the most room — 0.6" on its tightest dimension, against just 0.1" for the Mr. Peanut's Gold Series Mini (Low-Profile). Austrian's 9.1" height ceiling sits mid-pack among the 77 airlines we track (shared with airBaltic, Brussels, Discover, Edelweiss, Eurowings, ITA, Lufthansa, SAS Scandinavian, Swiss International, Turkish): Aegean, Air Europa, Air France and Air Transat allow more, while EL AL Israel allows only 7".
Will your carrier fit Austrian Airlines?
Measure the outside of your carrier (bulges included) and enter it below. The check uses Austrian Airlines’s published 21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in limit — height is checked strictly, the footprint may rotate.
Carriers that clear Austrian Airlines (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in)
Roomiest margin first. Sized to the airline’s limit, not to your pet — 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 | Fits 0.6" spare | See on Amazon → |
Mr. Peanut's Gold Series Mini (Low-Profile) up to ~15 lb · over Austrian Airlines's 17.6 lb limit once the bag is counted | 17 × 11 × 9 in | Fits 0.1" spare | Not available on Amazon right now |
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Austrian Airlines pet rules
| Max carrier size (published) | 21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in |
| Soft-sided required? | Yes |
| In-cabin fee | Charged per flight for carriage in the passenger cabin up to max. 8 kg and max. 118 cm; Austrian publishes no single figure — the price is route-dependent and quoted when the pet is added to the booking · compare all airlines → |
| Species allowed | small dogs, cats |
| Weight | 8 kg (17.6 lb) including the soft travel carrier |
| Pets | Not published |
| Booking | Add the pet during flight booking, or register it afterwards via My bookings, by telephone, via the contact form, or through your travel agency · what to book, buy and pack → |
Source: official Austrian Airlines pet policy · verified 2026-08-25 · how Austrian Airlines ranks on fee and space →
Carriers that fit Austrian Airlines
Matched to Austrian Airlines's published 21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in limit (height checked strictly; footprint may rotate). See the full Austrian Airlines carrier shortlist →
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This table ranks by Austrian 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 | Fits 0.6" spare | See on Amazon → |
Mr. Peanut's Gold Series Mini (Low-Profile) up to ~15 lb · over Austrian Airlines's 17.6 lb limit once the bag is counted | 17 × 11 × 9 in | Fits 0.1" spare | Not available on Amazon right now |
Mr. Peanut's Gold Series Standard (Expandable) up to ~20 lb · over Austrian Airlines's 17.6 lb limit once the bag is counted | 18 × 11 × 10 in | Flexes — 0.9" over | Not available on Amazon right nowIn stock and fits the same airlines: Petmate Soft-Sided Kennel Cab (Medium) |
Sherpa Original Deluxe (Medium) up to ~16 lb · max pet 16″ long × 9.5″ tall · over Austrian Airlines's 17.6 lb limit once the bag is counted | 17 × 11 × 10.5 in | Flexes — 1.4" over | See on Amazon → |
Sherpa Original Deluxe (Large) up to ~22 lb · max pet 18″ long × 10.5″ tall · over Austrian Airlines's 17.6 lb limit once the bag is counted | 19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in | Flexes — 2.4" over | See on Amazon → |
SturdiBag Pro (Large, Flexible Height) pet size not published | 18 × 11.5 × 11.5 in | Flexes — 2.4" over | Not available on Amazon right nowIn stock and fits the same airlines: Petmate Soft-Sided Kennel Cab (Medium) |
9 carriers too big for Austrian Airlines
Petmate Soft-Sided Kennel Cab (Medium) up to ~10 lb | 17 × 10 × 10 in | Too tall (10" > 9.1") | 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" > 9.1") | Compare similar on Amazon → |
ibiyaya JetPaw Expandable Backpack up to ~17 lb | 18 × 12 × 10.5 in | Too tall (10.5" > 9.1") | View on Amazon |
Sleepypod Atom up to ~12 lb | 17 × 8.5 × 10.5 in | Too tall (10.5" > 9.1") | View on Amazon |
Away The Pet Carrier pets up to ~18 lb | 18.7 × 10.8 × 10.75 in | Too tall (10.75" > 9.1") | Compare similar on Amazon → |
Petsfit (Medium) Expandable Soft-Sided up to ~13 lb | 17 × 11 × 11 in | Too tall (11" > 9.1") | View on Amazon |
Bergan Comfort Carrier (Small) pet size not published | 16 × 8 × 11 in | Too tall (11" > 9.1") | View on Amazon |
Frisco Premium Airline-Compliant Carrier up to ~22 lb | 18 × 11 × 11 in | Too tall (11" > 9.1") | Compare similar on Amazon → |
Sleepypod Air up to ~18 lb | 22 × 10.5 × 10.5 in | Too big | View on Amazon |
How to confirm your actual under-seat space
Austrian 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 Austrian 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 Austrian Airlines allow in the cabin?
Austrian Airlines's recommended maximum in-cabin carrier is 21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in. It must fit fully under the seat in front of you. Source: the Austrian Airlines pet policy.
How much does Austrian Airlines charge for an in-cabin pet?
Charged per flight for carriage in the passenger cabin up to max. 8 kg and max. 118 cm; Austrian publishes no single figure — the price is route-dependent and quoted when the pet is added to the booking. Always confirm the current fee on the official Austrian Airlines pet page before you fly.
Which pet carriers fit Austrian Airlines?
2 of the 15 carriers we track clear Austrian Airlines's published 21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in. The roomiest is the Sherpa Original Deluxe (Small), with 0.6" to spare on its tightest dimension. The heaviest pet any carrier that clears Austrian Airlines is rated for is 15 lb. Full shortlist: /fits/austrian-airlines/.
Does Austrian Airlines require a soft-sided pet carrier?
Yes — Austrian Airlines requires a soft-sided carrier in the cabin. Height is what rules carriers out: Austrian Airlines publishes 9.1", against 13" at the most generous airline we track.
How many pets can I bring in the cabin on Austrian Airlines?
Not published. Species accepted: small dogs, cats. Weight limit: 8 kg (17.6 lb) including the soft travel carrier. Add the pet during flight booking, or register it afterwards via My bookings, by telephone, via the contact form, or through your travel agency