Gulf Air

Pet Policy Summary:

Gulf Air Pet Policy Summary

• Gulf Air is a member of the International Pet and Animal Transportation Association (IPATA), providing specialized pet cargo services.
• All pets are transported as cargo and can be tracked online 24/7.
• Pets traveling from Bahrain to the EU are exempt from the six-month quarantine if they are microchipped and have rabies vaccination.
• Pets transport must comply with IATA Live Animals Regulations and Gulf Air’s guidelines.
• Signs of illness or advanced stages of pregnancy in pets are not permitted.
• Carriers should be clean, leak-proof, and escape-proof, and include a 'Live Animals' label with clear handling instructions.
• Additional items, like food, are included in the cargo’s chargeable weight.
• Space for pets must be reserved and confirmed on all flights, with necessary documents such as an import permit, health certificates, and a Shipper's Certification for Live Animals.
• Live animals cannot be transported with other goods unless the entire shipment is live animals.
• Only accepts live animals as cargo under a master airway bill. Non-compliant shipments will be rejected.
• For more information, visit Gulf Air's cargo page.