Iberia in-cabin pet policy — and the carriers that fit
Iberia allows small pets in the cabin in a carrier up to 17.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in, 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: Per segment, online/airport: Spain excl. Canaries EUR40/USD50/GBP35 online, EUR44/USD55/GBP40 airport. 2 of the 15 carriers we track clear that published limit.
The Sherpa Original Deluxe (Small) leaves the most room — 1.3" on its tightest dimension, against just 0.7" for the Mr. Peanut's Gold Series Mini (Low-Profile). Iberia's 9.8" height ceiling sits mid-pack among the 77 airlines we track (shared with Aegean, LATAM): Air Europa, Air Transat, Allegiant and American allow more, while EL AL Israel allows only 7".
Will your carrier fit Iberia?
Measure the outside of your carrier (bulges included) and enter it below. The check uses Iberia’s published 17.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in limit — height is checked strictly, the footprint may rotate.
Carriers that clear Iberia (17.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 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 1.3" spare | See on Amazon → |
Mr. Peanut's Gold Series Mini (Low-Profile) up to ~15 lb · over Iberia's 17.6 lb limit once the bag is counted | 17 × 11 × 9 in | Fits 0.7" spare | Not available on Amazon right now |
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Iberia pet rules
| Max carrier size (published) | 17.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in |
| Soft-sided required? | Soft recommended; hard allowed within its limit |
| In-cabin fee | Per segment, online/airport: Spain excl. Canaries EUR40/USD50/GBP35 online, EUR44/USD55/GBP40 airport; Canaries, Europe, North Africa and Israel EUR60/USD75/GBP55 online, EUR66/USD80/GBP60 airport; America, Asia and Qatar EUR180/USD215/GBP160 online, EUR198/USD235/GBP175 airport. Connecting flights: EUR60/EUR80/EUR200 online respectively (EUR66/EUR88/EUR220 airport). Fee is per carrier, not per pet · compare all airlines → |
| Species allowed | dogs, cats, ornamental fish, tortoises, birds (except poultry and birds of prey) |
| Weight | 8 kg including the pet carrier |
| Pets | Three small, lightweight animals of the same species may share a single carrier; the fee is charged per carrier, not per pet |
| Booking | Add the pet online at iberia.com when buying your ticket (dogs, cats, tortoises and birds) by selecting "Pet in cabin" in the passenger drop-down; to add a pet later, or for ornamental fish, contact Iberia Booking Offices · what to book, buy and pack → |
| Seating restrictions | Not in a seat next to an emergency exit, and the carrier may not be placed on a seat. |
| Routes & cargo | No pets in the cabin on flights to London-Heathrow, Manchester or Edinburgh, and none in the hold to or from any UK airport. No pets at all, cabin or hold, into or out of South Africa; no cabin pets to or from Doha; no hold pets from Dublin. The hold is also restricted on Madrid flights to and from Boston, Washington (IAD), Toronto, Puerto Rico, Fortaleza and Recife, though cabin pets can still fly those routes. |
Source: official Iberia pet policy · verified 2026-08-25 · how Iberia ranks on fee and space →
Carriers that fit Iberia
Matched to Iberia's published 17.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in limit (height checked strictly; footprint may rotate). See the full Iberia carrier shortlist →
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This table ranks by Iberia’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 1.3" spare | See on Amazon → |
Mr. Peanut's Gold Series Mini (Low-Profile) up to ~15 lb · over Iberia's 17.6 lb limit once the bag is counted | 17 × 11 × 9 in | Fits 0.7" spare | Not available on Amazon right now |
Sherpa Original Deluxe (Medium) up to ~16 lb · max pet 16″ long × 9.5″ tall · over Iberia's 17.6 lb limit once the bag is counted | 17 × 11 × 10.5 in | Flexes — 0.7" over | See on Amazon → |
12 carriers too big for Iberia
Petmate Soft-Sided Kennel Cab (Medium) up to ~10 lb | 17 × 10 × 10 in | Too tall (10" > 9.8") | 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" > 9.8") | Compare similar on Amazon → |
Sleepypod Atom up to ~12 lb | 17 × 8.5 × 10.5 in | Too tall (10.5" > 9.8") | View on Amazon |
Petsfit (Medium) Expandable Soft-Sided up to ~13 lb | 17 × 11 × 11 in | Too tall (11" > 9.8") | View on Amazon |
Bergan Comfort Carrier (Small) pet size not published | 16 × 8 × 11 in | Too tall (11" > 9.8") | View on Amazon |
Mr. Peanut's Gold Series Standard (Expandable) up to ~20 lb | 18 × 11 × 10 in | Too big | Not available on Amazon right nowIn stock and fits the same airlines: Petmate Soft-Sided Kennel Cab (Medium) |
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 | Not available on Amazon right nowIn stock and fits the same airlines: Petmate Soft-Sided Kennel Cab (Medium) |
How to confirm your actual under-seat space
Iberia'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 Iberia 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 Iberia allow in the cabin?
Iberia's recommended maximum in-cabin carrier is 17.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in. It must fit fully under the seat in front of you. Source: the Iberia pet policy.
How much does Iberia charge for an in-cabin pet?
Per segment, online/airport: Spain excl. Canaries EUR40/USD50/GBP35 online, EUR44/USD55/GBP40 airport; Canaries, Europe, North Africa and Israel EUR60/USD75/GBP55 online, EUR66/USD80/GBP60 airport; America, Asia and Qatar EUR180/USD215/GBP160 online, EUR198/USD235/GBP175 airport. Connecting flights: EUR60/EUR80/EUR200 online respectively (EUR66/EUR88/EUR220 airport). Fee is per carrier, not per pet. Always confirm the current fee on the official Iberia pet page before you fly.
Which pet carriers fit Iberia?
2 of the 15 carriers we track clear Iberia's published 17.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in. The roomiest is the Sherpa Original Deluxe (Small), with 1.3" to spare on its tightest dimension. The heaviest pet any carrier that clears Iberia is rated for is 15 lb. Full shortlist: /fits/iberia/.
Is Iberia's 17.7 × 13.8 × 9.8 in limit guaranteed on every aircraft?
No. What varies is the carrier type by operating carrier, not the published dimensions: Iberia states "On Iberia flights operated by Air Nostrum, the carrier cannot be rigid" — so a rigid carrier that is acceptable on Iberia mainline will be refused on an Iberia Regional/Air Nostrum-operated flight. Check which carrier operates your flight. Treat the published figure as a fleet-wide maximum, not a promise for your seat, and prefer a collapsible or flexible-height carrier.
How many pets can I bring in the cabin on Iberia?
Three small, lightweight animals of the same species may share a single carrier; the fee is charged per carrier, not per pet. Species accepted: dogs, cats, ornamental fish, tortoises, birds (except poultry and birds of prey). Weight limit: 8 kg including the pet carrier. Add the pet online at iberia.com when buying your ticket (dogs, cats, tortoises and birds) by selecting "Pet in cabin" in the passenger drop-down; to add a pet later, or for ornamental fish, contact Iberia Booking Offices