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Qatar Airways

In Compartment: Dog, Cat In Cargo: Dog, Cat Pet Shipping: No Microchip: Yes Health Certificate: Yes Vaccinations: Rabies, Internal/External parasites Airline Pet Policy Link
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Pet Policy Summary

Summary of Airline Pet Policy:

  • Qatar Airways accepts domesticated dogs, cats, and birds as checked baggage, either on the same or different flight. The policy adheres to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations.
  • Notification about traveling with a pet should be given at least 48 hours before departure to ensure compliance with all regulations.
  • Travel regulations require all necessary documentation for the pet, including health certificate (signed by a veterinarian, indicating that the animal is fit to fly) and identification or pet passport.
  • Service dogs are allowed in the passenger cabin, free of charge, on specific routes to accompany a passenger with a disability. They are accepted as checked baggage on all other routes.
  • A maximum of one falcon can be carried in the Economy Class cabin, with a limit of six falcons per aircraft (subject to country regulations).
  • Qatar Airways reserves the right to refuse transport of any animal if the container is too small.
  • Animals' travel containers must be of an adequate size, have sufficient ventilation, be nose and paw proof, and of suitable design and strength to prevent escape. More than one pet per container may be restricted.
  • Transport of certain breeds of dogs and cats that are susceptible to increased risk of heat stroke when exposed to stress or temperatures above 21°C is not permitted.
  • Transporting animals transferring from flights operated by other airlines is not accepted. However, transporting animals from Qatar Airways to other airlines is permitted. If connecting to another flight, all necessary arrangements with the other carriers must be made.
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Health Requirements

Microchip: Yes

Health Certificate: Yes

Vaccinations: Rabies, Internal/External parasites

Restrictions

Brachycephalic Breeds: Not specified.

Dangerous Breeds: Not specified.

Support Animals

Service Animals:

Service Animals Policy

Qatar Airways accepts service dog(s) in the passenger cabin on specific regulated routes to accompany a passenger with a disability.

Please see Article 18 of the Conditions of Carriage for more information.

Service dogs can travel with you in the cabin.

Emotional Support:

Emotional Support Animals (ESA) Policy

  • Emotional support dogs do not qualify as service dogs and are not accepted in the cabin.

Carrier Details

Compartment:

In-Cabin Pet Carrier Rules

  • Falcons and service dogs can travel with you in the cabin.
  • One falcon per passenger is allowed in Economy Class.
  • There is a limit on the number of falcons allowed in a cabin; advance request is required.
  • Pet's travel carrier or kennel must be adequately sized with sufficient ventilation.
  • All openings must be nose and paw-proof to prevent injury or escape.
  • Only one pet per carrier is allowed.
  • Carrier must be labeled with your name, contact details, and pet's name.
  • Carriers larger than 300cm in dimension must be transported as cargo.
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Cargo:

Checked/Cargo Pet Rules

  • Pets such as cats, dogs, and birds can fly as checked baggage on most routes if they meet weight and size guidelines.
  • They travel in a dedicated section of the baggage hold and are cared for until reunited with you.
  • Animals must be transported as cargo if non-domestic, travelling alone, exceed 75kg or 300cm in dimension, or connecting with other airlines.
  • Animals travelling to/from Australia or New Zealand must fly as cargo.
  • For Australia, animals can only be transported through Melbourne (MEL).
  • Animals connecting from other airlines are not accepted as checked baggage.
  • Additional baggage rates apply for animals travelling as checked baggage or falcons transported as checked baggage.

Fees for animals travelling as checked baggage

SizeTotal weight and dimensions*Additional baggage rate
MediumUp to 32kgTo/From Qatar: USD 200/CAD 260
All other routes: USD 350/CAD 455
LargeBetween 32kg and 75kgTo/From Qatar: USD 300/CAD 390
All other routes: USD 450/CAD 590
OtherTotal weight: greater than 75kg
Total dimensions: larger than 118 inches (300cm)		To be handled as cargo

Fees for falcons travelling in Economy Class

From/ToAfricaEuropeFar EastAustralia; New Zealand; Japan; South KoreaMiddle East; Indian sub-continentQatarAmericas
Africa450 USD450 USD450 USD630 USD270 USD240 USD630 USD / 820 CAD
Europe450 USD450 USD450 USD630 USD270 USD240 USD630 USD / 820 CAD
Far East450 USD450 USD450 USD630 USD270 USD240 USD630 USD / 820 CAD
Australia; New Zealand; Japan; South Korea630 USD630 USD630 USD630 USD450 USD440 USD630 USD / 820 CAD
Middle East; Indian sub-continent270 USD270 USD270 USD450 USD135 USD115 USD450 USD
Qatar900 QAR900 QAR900 QAR1620 QAR450 QAR-1620 QAR / 580 CAD
Americas630 USD / 820 CAD630 USD / 820 CAD630 USD / 820 CAD630 USD / 820 CAD450 USD / 590 CAD450 USD / 590 CAD-

Contact your nearest Qatar Airways office as confirmation is required for transport of animal as additional baggage or for more information.

Changes and cancellations are permitted free of charge; residual value can be used for further transportation or refund.

Rates are subject to change without prior notice.

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