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Air Astana pet policy: flying with a dog or cat
Air Astana accepts dogs and cats in the cabin, in the hold and as cargo. Here are its conditions, read on its official page, and the catches to know before you book.
What the airline accepts
- Cabin
- Yesup to 8 kg · carrier 30×47×27 cm (éco) · 26×40×20 cm (affaires)
- Hold (checked)
- Yesup to 50 kg
- Cargo
- Yes
What to check before you book
- Short-nosed breeds: refused in the hold.
- On a codeshare, the rules of the airline OPERATING the flight apply, not the one on your ticket.
These conditions also depend on the route and date: some destinations close the cabin, and the arrival country has its own rules. The check is free.
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Conditions read on the airline's official page, verified on September 24, 2026. airastana.com
Common questions
- Can I fly with my dog in the cabin on Air Astana?
- Yes, Air Astana accepts small dogs and cats in the cabin, up to 8 kg including the carrier, in a carrier that fits under the seat.
- Does Air Astana accept pets in the hold?
- Yes, Air Astana accepts pets in the hold, up to 50 kg with the crate, in an IATA-compliant crate.
- Does Air Astana accept short-nosed breeds?
- Air Astana restricts short-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds because of the respiratory risk. The detail (cabin, hold, season) is on its official page, linked above.