LOT Polish Airlines in-cabin pet policy — and the carriers that fit
LOT Polish Airlines allows small pets in the cabin in a carrier up to 17.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in, stowed under the seat in front of you. Already own a carrier? Enter its measurements below to check it against this limit. LOT Polish 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 — 0.6" over), with 2 others in the same range. Measure yours and expect an agent to check it. LOT Polish's 7.9" height ceiling sits mid-pack among the 77 airlines we track (shared with Finnair, Norwegian, Royal Air Maroc): Aegean, Air Canada, Air Europa and Air France allow more, while EL AL Israel allows only 7".
Will your carrier fit LOT Polish Airlines?
Measure the outside of your carrier (bulges included) and enter it below. The check uses LOT Polish Airlines’s published 17.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in limit — height is checked strictly, the footprint may rotate.
LOT Polish Airlines pet rules
| Max carrier size (published) | 17.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in |
| Soft-sided required? | Soft recommended; hard allowed within its limit |
| In-cabin fee | Not published · compare all airlines → |
| Species allowed | dogs, cats, ferrets |
| Weight | Max 8 kg including the container |
| Pets | Only one animal in the cabin per passenger; exception: two small animals of the same species in one carrier, if animals and carrier together stay within 8 kg |
| Booking | Book on lot.com with your ticket or later in Manage My Booking, up to 12 hours before departure (cats only via the Contact Center) · what to book, buy and pack → |
| Seating restrictions | No front-section seat with a pet in the cabin (on the B787 the first rows of each cabin; on other types the first row of LOT Business Class). |
Source: official LOT Polish Airlines pet policy · verified 2026-10-03 · how LOT Polish Airlines ranks on fee and space →
LOT Polish Airlines publishes its limit per aircraft
LOT publishes two container limits by aircraft type: 55/40/20 cm on its Boeing 787, 777 and 737 and 45/30/20 cm on its Embraer jets. Check which aircraft your flight uses before you buy; the fit checks on this page use the smaller Embraer limit so a carrier is never shown as fitting a plane it would not.
| Aircraft / cabin | Max carrier (L×W×H) |
|---|---|
| Boeing 787, 777 and 737 | 21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in |
| Embraer E170, E175, E190, E195 | 17.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in |
Carriers that fit LOT Polish Airlines
Matched to LOT Polish Airlines's published 17.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in limit (height checked strictly; footprint may rotate). See the full LOT Polish Airlines carrier shortlist →
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This table ranks by LOT Polish 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 — 0.6" over | See on Amazon → |
 Mr. Peanut's Gold Series Mini (Low-Profile) up to ~15 lb · over LOT Polish Airlines's 17.6 lb limit once the bag is counted | 17 × 11 × 9 in | Flexes — 1.1" over | See on Amazon → |
Sherpa Original Deluxe (Medium) up to ~16 lb · max pet 16″ long × 9.5″ tall · over LOT Polish Airlines's 17.6 lb limit once the bag is counted | 17 × 11 × 10.5 in | Flexes — 2.6" over | See on Amazon → |
12 carriers too big for LOT Polish Airlines
Petmate Soft-Sided Kennel Cab (Medium) up to ~10 lb | 17 × 10 × 10 in | Too tall (10" > 7.9") | View on Amazon |
Sleepypod Atom up to ~12 lb | 17 × 8.5 × 10.5 in | Too tall (10.5" > 7.9") | View on Amazon |
Petsfit (Medium) Expandable Soft-Sided up to ~13 lb | 17 × 11 × 11 in | Too tall (11" > 7.9") | View on Amazon |
Bergan Comfort Carrier (Small) pet size not published | 16 × 8 × 11 in | Too tall (11" > 7.9") | 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 |
Diggs Passenger pet size not published · Diggs discontinued this carrier — link goes to similar carriers | 17 × 12 × 10.5 in | Too big | Compare similar 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
LOT Polish 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 LOT Polish 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 LOT Polish Airlines allow in the cabin?
LOT Polish Airlines's recommended maximum in-cabin carrier is 17.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in. It must fit fully under the seat in front of you. Source: the LOT Polish Airlines pet policy.
How much does LOT Polish Airlines charge for an in-cabin pet?
Not published. Always confirm the current fee on the official LOT Polish Airlines pet page before you fly.
Which pet carriers fit LOT Polish Airlines?
No carrier we track clears LOT Polish Airlines's published 17.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in outright — the closest is the Sherpa Original Deluxe (Small) (flexes — 0.6" over). Full shortlist: /fits/lot-polish-airlines/.
Is LOT Polish Airlines's 17.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in limit guaranteed on every aircraft?
No. The size limit depends on the aircraft type (see the table), and the number of animals per flight is limited by aircraft type. 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 LOT Polish Airlines?
Only one animal in the cabin per passenger; exception: two small animals of the same species in one carrier, if animals and carrier together stay within 8 kg. Species accepted: dogs, cats, ferrets. Weight limit: Max 8 kg including the container. Book on lot.com with your ticket or later in Manage My Booking, up to 12 hours before departure (cats only via the Contact Center)