Croatia Airlines pet policy — what it publishes, and what it does not
Croatia Airlines accepts pets in the cabin but does not publish a maximum carrier size, so we will not compute a fit rather than guess one. Croatia Airlines does not publish a cabin-pet fee on its own policy page. Confirm the under-seat allowance with Croatia Airlines before you book.
Croatia Airlines does not publish a maximum carrier height, so there is nothing to compare against the other airlines we track. Confirm the under-seat allowance directly with Croatia Airlines.
Croatia Airlines pet rules
| Max carrier size (published) | not published |
| Carrier size caveat | Croatia Airlines limits the soft carrier bag by the SUM of its sides: length + width + height may not exceed 118 cm (about 46 in), and the bag must fit under the seat in front including head and tail. Measure all three sides and add them before you buy. |
| Soft-sided required? | Yes |
| In-cabin fee | Not published · compare all airlines → |
| Species allowed | dogs, cats |
| Weight | Max 8 kg (bag + pet) |
| Minimum age | 12 weeks (15 weeks to/from Germany, 16 weeks to the USA) |
| Pets | One bag with one animal per passenger; only two pets per flight, and they must be two dogs or two cats (not one of each) |
| Booking | Reserve in advance through Croatia Airlines offices or the Contact Center; pet transport is always charged. A hard-shell container is accepted only on a transfer or return journey if you already travelled with it · what to book, buy and pack → |
Source: official Croatia Airlines pet policy · verified 2026-10-03 · how Croatia Airlines ranks on fee and space →
Carriers that fit Croatia Airlines
Croatia Airlines publishes no under-seat size limit, so nothing below is matched against one. See the full Croatia Airlines carrier shortlist →
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This table ranks by Croatia 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 | Size not published | See on Amazon → |
 Mr. Peanut's Gold Series Mini (Low-Profile) up to ~15 lb | 17 × 11 × 9 in | Size not published | See on Amazon → |
Mr. Peanut's Gold Series Standard (Expandable) up to ~20 lb | 18 × 11 × 10 in | Size not published | See on Amazon → |
Petmate Soft-Sided Kennel Cab (Medium) up to ~10 lb | 17 × 10 × 10 in | Size not published | See on Amazon → |
Sherpa Original Deluxe (Medium) up to ~16 lb · max pet 16″ long × 9.5″ tall | 17 × 11 × 10.5 in | Size not published | See on Amazon → |
Sleepypod Air up to ~18 lb | 22 × 10.5 × 10.5 in | Size not published | See on Amazon → |
Diggs Passenger pet size not published · Diggs discontinued this carrier — link goes to similar carriers | 17 × 12 × 10.5 in | Size not published | Search Amazon → |
ibiyaya JetPaw Expandable Backpack up to ~17 lb | 18 × 12 × 10.5 in | Size not published | See on Amazon → |
Sleepypod Atom up to ~12 lb | 17 × 8.5 × 10.5 in | Size not published | See on Amazon → |
Away The Pet Carrier pets up to ~18 lb | 18.7 × 10.8 × 10.75 in | Size not published | Search Amazon → |
Petsfit (Medium) Expandable Soft-Sided up to ~13 lb | 17 × 11 × 11 in | Size not published | See on Amazon → |
Bergan Comfort Carrier (Small) pet size not published | 16 × 8 × 11 in | Size not published | See on Amazon → |
Frisco Premium Airline-Compliant Carrier up to ~22 lb | 18 × 11 × 11 in | Size not published | Search Amazon → |
Sherpa Original Deluxe (Large) up to ~22 lb · max pet 18″ long × 10.5″ tall | 19 × 11.75 × 11.5 in | Size not published | See on Amazon → |
SturdiBag Pro (Large, Flexible Height) pet size not published | 18 × 11.5 × 11.5 in | Size not published | See on Amazon → |
How to confirm your actual under-seat space
Croatia 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 Croatia 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 Croatia Airlines allow in the cabin?
Croatia Airlines's recommended maximum in-cabin carrier is not published. It must fit fully under the seat in front of you. Source: the Croatia Airlines pet policy.
How much does Croatia Airlines charge for an in-cabin pet?
Not published. Always confirm the current fee on the official Croatia Airlines pet page before you fly.
Which pet carriers fit Croatia Airlines?
No carrier we track clears Croatia Airlines's published not published outright, and none compresses down far enough either — check Croatia Airlines's cargo or approved pet-shipper options. Full shortlist: /fits/croatia-airlines/.
Does Croatia Airlines require a soft-sided pet carrier?
Yes — Croatia Airlines requires a soft-sided carrier in the cabin. Height is what rules carriers out: Croatia Airlines publishes no height limit, against 13" at the most generous airline we track.
How many pets can I bring in the cabin on Croatia Airlines?
One bag with one animal per passenger; only two pets per flight, and they must be two dogs or two cats (not one of each). Species accepted: dogs, cats. Weight limit: Max 8 kg (bag + pet). Reserve in advance through Croatia Airlines offices or the Contact Center; pet transport is always charged. A hard-shell container is accepted only on a transfer or return journey if you already travelled with it