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Air China pet policy: flying with a dog or cat
Air China accepts dogs and cats 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
- No
- Hold (checked)
- Yesup to 32 kg
- Cargo
- Yes
What to check before you book
- Short-nosed breeds (French bulldog, pug, Persian…): restricted by the airline.
- 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 23, 2026. airchina.us
Common questions
- Can I fly with my dog in the cabin on Air China?
- No, Air China does not accept pets in the cabin (assistance dogs aside).
- Does Air China accept pets in the hold?
- Yes, Air China accepts pets in the hold, up to 32 kg with the crate, in an IATA-compliant crate.
- Does Air China accept short-nosed breeds?
- Air China restricts short-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds because of the respiratory risk. The detail (cabin, hold, season) is on its official page, linked above.