ITA Airways in-cabin pet policy — and the carriers that fit
ITA Airways 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: Per single flight route: domestic EUR 73 / USD 85. 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). ITA's 9.1" height ceiling sits mid-pack among the 77 airlines we track (shared with airBaltic, Austrian, Brussels, Discover, Edelweiss, Eurowings, 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 ITA Airways?
Measure the outside of your carrier (bulges included) and enter it below. The check uses ITA Airways’s published 21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in limit — height is checked strictly, the footprint may rotate.
Carriers that clear ITA Airways (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 | 17 × 11 × 9 in | Fits 0.1" spare | Not available on Amazon right now |
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ITA Airways pet rules
| Max carrier size (published) | 21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in |
| Soft-sided required? | Yes |
| In-cabin fee | Per single flight route: domestic EUR 73 / USD 85; to-from Europe, Algeria, Tunisia EUR 95 / USD 120; Cairo, Tel Aviv, Amman, Beirut, Tripoli, Jeddah, Riad, Dakar, Accra, Dubai EUR 100 / USD 125; Miami, Boston, Delhi, Malè, New York, Washington, Chicago, Toronto EUR 210 / USD 265; Los Angeles, Houston, Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paolo, Tokyo, Bangkok, San Francisco, Mauritius EUR 230 / USD 290 · compare all airlines → |
| Species allowed | dogs, cats |
| Weight | 12 kg on domestic flights and 8 kg on all other flights, including carrier and food |
| Pets | One carrier, which may contain up to two animals of the same species provided the total weight stays within the limit |
| Booking | Book when purchasing the ticket or via ITA's Information and Customer Service Office; you must also complete the form for transporting dogs/cats as additional baggage in the cabin before departure and submit it in duplicate at check-in · what to book, buy and pack → |
Source: official ITA Airways pet policy · verified 2026-08-25 · how ITA Airways ranks on fee and space →
Carriers that fit ITA Airways
Matched to ITA Airways's published 21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in limit (height checked strictly; footprint may rotate). See the full ITA Airways carrier shortlist →
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This table ranks by ITA Airways’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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 ITA Airways
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
ITA Airways'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 ITA Airways 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 ITA Airways allow in the cabin?
ITA Airways'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 ITA Airways pet policy.
How much does ITA Airways charge for an in-cabin pet?
Per single flight route: domestic EUR 73 / USD 85; to-from Europe, Algeria, Tunisia EUR 95 / USD 120; Cairo, Tel Aviv, Amman, Beirut, Tripoli, Jeddah, Riad, Dakar, Accra, Dubai EUR 100 / USD 125; Miami, Boston, Delhi, Malè, New York, Washington, Chicago, Toronto EUR 210 / USD 265; Los Angeles, Houston, Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paolo, Tokyo, Bangkok, San Francisco, Mauritius EUR 230 / USD 290. Always confirm the current fee on the official ITA Airways pet page before you fly.
Which pet carriers fit ITA Airways?
2 of the 15 carriers we track clear ITA Airways'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 ITA Airways is rated for is 15 lb. Full shortlist: /fits/ita-airways/.
Does ITA Airways require a soft-sided pet carrier?
Yes — ITA Airways requires a soft-sided carrier in the cabin. Height is what rules carriers out: ITA Airways publishes 9.1", against 13" at the most generous airline we track.
How many pets can I bring in the cabin on ITA Airways?
One carrier, which may contain up to two animals of the same species provided the total weight stays within the limit. Species accepted: dogs, cats. Weight limit: 12 kg on domestic flights and 8 kg on all other flights, including carrier and food. Book when purchasing the ticket or via ITA's Information and Customer Service Office; you must also complete the form for transporting dogs/cats as additional baggage in the cabin before departure and submit it in duplicate at check-in