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Qatar Airways pet policy

What Qatar Airways's own pet pages say, read 26 Sep 2026. Confirm in writing with Qatar Airways when you book, and check your route's entry rules too — the airline's rules are separate from them.

  • CabinNO
    Not allowed
  • HoldYES
    up to 75 kg incl. crate
  • CargoYES
    Through Qatar Airways's cargo
Cabin
  • Not allowed in the cabin — Only falcons (Economy Class) and service dogs fly in the cabin; pets go as checked baggage or cargoQatar Airways · checked 26 Sep 2026
Hold
  • Allowed as checked baggage (hold): dog, cat, up to 75 kg incl. container, container up to 300 linear cm — Over 75 kg total or over 300 cm total dimensions: cargo; Not accepted when connecting from another airline's flight; Health certificate from a vet within 10 days of travelQatar Airways · checked 26 Sep 2026
Cargo
  • Qatar Airways Cargo for non-domestic animals, unaccompanied pets, over 300 cm / 75 kg, interline connections, and Australia / New ZealandQatar Airways · checked 26 Sep 2026
Routes
  • Hold: cargo only (to or from Australia, New Zealand): To and from Australia and New Zealand pets fly as cargo; into Australia only through MelbourneQatar Airways · checked 26 Sep 2026
Snub-nosed breeds
  • Hold: Certain cat and dog breeds are restricted because of heat-stroke risk above 21 °C; the breed list is on the airline's 'Restricted breeds' pageQatar Airways · checked 26 Sep 2026
Fees
  • Hold: USD 200 / CAD 260 per cage — Medium (up to 32 kg total), to/from QatarQatar Airways · checked 26 Sep 2026
  • Hold: USD 350 / CAD 455 per cage — Medium (up to 32 kg total), all other routesQatar Airways · checked 26 Sep 2026
  • Hold: USD 300 / CAD 390 per cage — Large (32–75 kg total), to/from QatarQatar Airways · checked 26 Sep 2026
  • Hold: USD 450 / CAD 590 per cage — Large (32–75 kg total), all other routesQatar Airways · checked 26 Sep 2026
Also
  • Transfers in Doha over 3 hours: pets are let out, observed, kennels cleaned, dogs walkedQatar Airways · checked 26 Sep 2026
  • Ventilation openings of the carrier at most 25 x 25 mm for dogs and 19 x 19 mm for cats, or covered with welded wire meshQatar Airways · checked 26 Sep 2026

Before you book

  1. 01Hold: at least 48 hours ahead — Online pet request or contact at least 48 hours before departure; confirmation of space is required. Arrive at check-in at least 2 hours before departureQatar Airways · checked 26 Sep 2026