Qatar Airways

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.