Note: Fees and rules vary by route on Copa Airlines. The table below shows the baseline — see fee notes for full details.
Rule
Details
Cabin allowed
Yes
Cabin fee (one-way)
approx. $25.00 USD
Max weight in cabin
10.00 kg (pet + carrier)
Max carrier dimensions
46x28x28 cm
Cargo / checked baggage allowed
No
Fee notes: Cabin only (no hold/cargo for pets). Domestic Panama (within Hub): $25 one-way. All other routes: $125 one-way. Max 10 kg (pet+carrier). Carrier max 46×28×28 cm. Source: copaair.com/travel-information/special-assistance/traveling-with-pets/
Breed restrictions: Snub-nosed cat breeds handled with special care and may be denied cabin or cargo travel. Confirm with Copa at time of booking.
Seasonal restrictions: Pets not transported to Armenia (AXM) on weekends (quarantine offices closed).
Dog Policy
Note: Fees and rules vary by route on Copa Airlines. The table below shows the baseline — see fee notes for full details.
Rule
Details
Cabin allowed
Yes
Cabin fee (one-way)
approx. $25.00 USD
Max weight in cabin
10.00 kg (pet + carrier)
Max carrier dimensions
46x28x28 cm
Cargo / checked baggage allowed
No
Fee notes: Cabin only (no hold/cargo for pets). Domestic Panama (within Hub): $25 one-way. All other routes: $125 one-way. Max 10 kg (pet+carrier). Carrier max 46×28×28 cm. Source: copaair.com/travel-information/special-assistance/traveling-with-pets/
Breed restrictions: Not accepted as cargo: Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, English Bulldog, Presa Canario, Dogo Argentino, Cane Corso, Fila Brasileiro. Snub-nosed breeds handled with special care and may be denied: Boston Terrier, Boxer, Brussels Griffon, Bull Terrier, Pug, French Bulldog, Japanese Chin, Pekingese, Chow Chow, Lhasa Apso, Shar Pei, Shih Tzu.
Seasonal restrictions: Pets not transported to Armenia (AXM) on weekends (quarantine offices closed).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my cat in the cabin on Copa Airlines?
Yes, cats are allowed in the cabin on Copa Airlines. Maximum weight including carrier: 10.00 kg. Cabin fee: approximately $25.00 USD one-way. Cabin only (no hold/cargo for pets). Domestic Panama (within Hub): $25 one-way. All other routes: $125 one-way. Max 10 kg (pet+carrier). Carrier max 46×28×28 cm. Source: copaair.com/travel-information/special-assistance/traveling-with-pets/
Does Copa Airlines have breed restrictions for cats?
Snub-nosed cat breeds handled with special care and may be denied cabin or cargo travel. Confirm with Copa at time of booking.
Can I bring my dog in the cabin on Copa Airlines?
Yes, dogs are allowed in the cabin on Copa Airlines. Maximum weight including carrier: 10.00 kg. Cabin fee: approximately $25.00 USD one-way. Cabin only (no hold/cargo for pets). Domestic Panama (within Hub): $25 one-way. All other routes: $125 one-way. Max 10 kg (pet+carrier). Carrier max 46×28×28 cm. Source: copaair.com/travel-information/special-assistance/traveling-with-pets/
Does Copa Airlines have breed restrictions for dogs?
Not accepted as cargo: Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, English Bulldog, Presa Canario, Dogo Argentino, Cane Corso, Fila Brasileiro. Snub-nosed breeds handled with special care and may be denied: Boston Terrier, Boxer, Brussels Griffon, Bull Terrier, Pug, French Bulldog, Japanese Chin, Pekingese, Chow Chow, Lhasa Apso, Shar Pei, Shih Tzu.
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