Travelling with your furry friend is always hectic and stressful. But not more with Qatar Airways. Renowned as one of the most prestigious and luxurious airways, the “Qatar Airways Pet Policy” ensures safe and comfortable travel for your pet. Taking care of the minutest details to safeguard the comfort of your furry friend is the prime objective of the airway. Whether you are bringing the new pet home or are “an old pet parent”, go through the pet travelling guidelines before booking the air ticket.
Can my pet fly in the cabin? What documents do I need? Which pet is allowed? If you are troubled by all these questions, speak to the travelling executive now at +1-844-402-8105 to ensure a safe and comfortable journey.
Qatar Airlines Pet Policy – How Your Pet Will Fly?
As a pet parent, the most difficult task is to book the pet-friendly airline that takes care of your furry one. Some airlines allow small pets in their cabin, while some do not. Hence, it is important to understand the airline’s pet policy before making any decision to fly with your pet on any commercial airline.
Services Offered by Qatar Airlines to Your Pet
As the prominent and safest airway, the airlines offer the following classes of services to pets:
In Cabin
The airlines allow only falcons in economy class other than the service dog per passenger to fly in the cabin.
Checked Baggage
Pets that are not allowed in the cabin due to their size and breed can be transported as checked baggage in the cargo hold.
Air Cargo
Non-domestic animals, such as pets travelling alone or exceeding the maximum dimension and weight, are transported as air cargo.
Qatar Airways Pet Travel: A Detailed Overview
Pets are family members, and as a pet parent, you want to be sure that your pet will arrive safely at their destination. Qatar Airways is known for transporting pets safely and comfortably. And the growing number of pet travellers each year is proof of it.
In Cabin Pet Policy
Qatar Airways allows cats, dogs, and birds to fly as cabin pets if they meet Qatar Airways’ cabin policy. However, you need an airline-compliant pet carrier unless you are flying with a service dog that is trained to assist you.
Pets that Can be flown as cabin Pet
Falcons and service dogs are allowed to travel as cabin pets. The aim is to ensure the safe and comfortable journey of your beloved one.
Falcon Travelling
Only one Falcon per person is allowed, and there is a limit, so make sure your pet travel requests earlier. If you are travelling with several falcons, they can be transported as checked baggage. Kindly check the fees for travelling with Falcon, as they vary based on destination.
Service Dog Travelling
On the specific routes, service dog(s) are allowed along with the person with a disability. The traveller must carry the necessary documents required by the destination country.
Pet Reservation
As the seats are limited, make sure you reserve the booking at the earliest. Also, ensure that you made a 48-hour prior booking, either online, through the agent or directly with Qatar Airlines.
Check-In
Make sure you bring your pet in their recommended carriers at least 30 minutes before the normal check-in at the departure airport.
Forms Required
Pet parent holds the full responsibility to gather all the necessary documents/ forms, such as health certificates, vaccination, microchip and identification, import papers or the other important documents needed by the state/customs or the local authorities, depending upon the route your pet is travelling.
Pet Travel Cost (FEES)
The cost of travelling with the pet varies as it depends on the weight of the pet and the route your pet is travelling. Kindly check the fees before booking your flight.
Note: Additional baggage fees are applied if the Falcon is transported as checked additional baggage.
Eligibility and Other Requirements
The pet carriers are large enough that your pet can stand and turn comfortably. It should be 3 times ventilated (domestic) and four sides (international).
For your pet’s well-being, the carrier must be labelled with your name, contact details, and pet name.
Heavy-duty zippers are recommended, and they must have a waterproof bottom with an absorbent pet pad.
Make sure your pet is in good health, and all travel requirements are met.
Emotional support dogs are not accepted as cabin pets.
Certain dogs and cats are restricted as they are prone to heat stroke when exposed to extreme temperatures or stress. Kindly check the restricted breeds of Qatar Airways.
Checked Baggage Pet Policy
Pets other than the service dogs and falcons can be flown as checked baggage. They must be accompanied by an adult passenger. The section of the Cargo carrying the pet has the same temperature and pressure as the passenger cabin. The checked pet policy is applicable when flights are direct. However, if there is a connecting flight or other flights connecting with Qatar Airways, the pet in cabin Qatar must fly as Air Cargo.
Pets that Can be flown as Checked Baggage Pet
Small cats, dogs and birds can be flown as checked baggage pets. Make sure your pets are healthy, clean, and harmless. Pets who have been pregnant for more than six weeks will need a certificate from the licensed veterinarian stating they are healthy and will not give birth during the flight.
Fees for pets Travelling as Checked Baggage
Size | Total weight and dimensions* | Additional baggage rate |
|---|---|---|
Medium | Up to 32kg | To/From Qatar: USD 200/CAD 260 All other routes: USD 350/CAD 455 |
Large | Between 32kg and 75kg | To/From Qatar: USD 300/CAD 390 All other routes: USD 450/CAD 590 |
Other | Total weight: greater than 75kg Total dimensions: larger than 118 inches (300cm) | To be handled as cargo |
Note: Rates are subject to changes without Prior notice.
Reservation
Make sure you make the reservation for your pet 48 hours before the departure.
Age Requirements
Your pet must be at least 12 weeks of age to fly as checked baggage on Qatar Airways. However, every country has its own set of rules and minimum age for flying. Kindly go through the rules and regulations of your destination country.
Forms/ Documents Required
Make sure you carry the below-mentioned forms/ documents for hassle-free pet travelling:
The health certificate is signed by the licensed veterinarian, stating your pet is healthy and fit to fly.
Your pet is fully vaccinated. Having the updated vaccination certificate is necessary. Rabies vaccination is necessary for international travel.
Customs or other important documents are needed by the state/ territory of the destination country. Thoroughly read the pet travelling guidelines for the destination country.
Some countries require your pet to be microchipped and carry the pet passport.
Certain breeds of dogs, cats and mixes are not accepted as Checked baggage. Kindly read
Restricted Checked Pets on Qatar Airways.
Check-In
Make sure you check in 30 minutes prior to normal check-in at the departure airport.
Route Restrictions
All the pets flying from/ to New Zealand or Australia must fly as Air Cargo. Also, the flights to Australia will terminate in Melbourne.
Things to Consider
Carriers larger than 300 cm are transported as Cargo.
The Small carriers should not exceed 69″ (175 cm), medium carriers should not exceed 85″ (217 cm), and large carriers should not exceed 96″ (245 cm).
The pet owners must provide adequate food and water throughout the journey. Both containers must be affixed within the shipping container with the provision to fill it from the outside.
All crates must be labelled with a LIVE ANIMAL sticker.
Air Cargo Pet Policy
All non-domestic animals/ pets must be transported as Air cargo if they exceed the maximum dimension (300 cm) and weight (75 KG) and are travelling alone or are connecting with other airlines. Moreover, due to local restrictions, pets/ animals travelling from/ to New Zealand or Australia must travel as Air cargo. Unlike the checked baggage, the pets are generally checked In and claimed at the Airline’s Cargo facility.
Pets that can be flown as Air Cargo
Amphibians, fish, birds, invertebrates, mammals, and reptiles can fly as Air Cargo with Qatar Airlines.
Note: Pigs will not be transported by the Airlines.
Check-In
Your pet will be checked In at the Qatar Airways Cargo Facility, which is located on Airport grounds.
Forms Required
All the pets travelling as Air Cargo must have a current health certificate or EU Pet Passport available at Check-In.
All licenses, permits, test results, and other required documents for the destination country are required.
For pets protected by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), necessary permits must be available.
Health certificates, import certificates, and other necessary permits from the destination country may be required by the local authority.
Note: Every country has its own set of rules and regulations; hence, thoroughly go through the pet transportation guidelines of your destination country.
Fees
The charges to transport your pet vary. Kindly talk to the Airways representatives to learn more.
Now that you know the Qatar Airways pet rules, it is time to book your preferred flight. For hassle-free travel with your pet, kindly contact Tours N Travel Pro representatives at +1-844-402-8105. Flying with pets Qatar Airways is super convenient when you stay compliant with the Airline and destination country’s pet policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
To travel with your pets, Qatar Airlines has the pet-friendly. You can transport your pet in a cabin, checked or Air cargo.
Yes, you can bring your pet to the Qatar Airways cabin. Airlines have the separate IN CABIN PET POLICY. Kindly go through it before bringing your pet to the airline.
Qatar Airways has a different pricing structure for transporting your pet, depending upon the weight, size, service class and the destination. Kindly check the QATAR AIRLINES PET FEES.
YES, QATAR Airways has certain reservations for travelling with pets. Some breeds are not allowed by the Airlines. Kindly go through the airline's PET Travelling Policy.
