The EgyptAir pet policy is as follows:
EgyptAir accepts only cats and dogs in the cabin. Other animals must be shipped as cargo from the cargo terminal.
The total weight of animal and cage not exceed 8 KG.
Pet in cabin will be accepted on first come first served basis as the acceptance is restricted by two animals per class and any additional pet will be accepted as checked baggage.
Falcons can be accepted according to EGYPAIR regulations, for more information please contact nearest EGYPTAIR office or call center.
Cats and dogs are the only animals permitted in aircraft baggage holds.
Pets will not be accepted as checked baggage on Embraer E170 aircrafts.
Live animals are not allowed for carriage as checked baggage or as pet in cabin to some countries such as the United Kingdom, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Republic of Yemen & Nairobi and should accepted only as cargo.
Live animals can only be transported to countries which permit such transport on the conditions stipulated and pursued by the country.
In the case of connecting flight between EgyptAir and other carriers, Egyptair will not accept brachycephalic (snub-nosed, short snout or flat face) animals as checked or unchecked baggage.
Pets more than 32KG are not accepted to the following destinations: Tunisia and Tanzania.
Taking a pet to a foreign country involves preparation and planning far in advance of your departure date. Requirements for pet travel to a foreign country are set by the destination country. If you are you traveling to another country and bringing along your pet you’ll need to meet the animal health requirements of the country you are visiting.
More information on the EgyptAir pet policy