Pets more than 5 kilograms of weight and animals that should not be carried in the cabin are transported in special containers, in a well air-conditioned room of the cargo hold.
 
A request should be made upon the reservation of the seat.
 

You may use a container of your own provided that it complies with the IATA regulations - or you can purchase one at the airport (available in different sizes).
 
The size of the container should allow the animal to stand erect and to turn about normally while standing.
 

 
Important information:
 
Transportation of live animals to / from the United Kingdom is not allowed.
 
Passengers travelling from Greece to abroad with a pet, should provide a medical certification that meets ISO standard 11784.
 
Responsible acknowledged laboratory of blood testing in Greece, is the one of the Hellenic Ministry Of Rural Development And Food, in Athens:
 
25 Neapoleos str. - 15.310
Ag. Paraskevi - Athens
Tel. nbr: +210.6010903
Fax nbr: +210.6011499
 
For more information or clarification, you can apply to your local OA office or to OA Telephone Sales in Athens.