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Air India pet policy: flying with a dog or cat
Air India accepts dogs and cats in the cabin and in the hold. Here are its conditions, read on its official page, and the catches to know before you book.
What the airline accepts
- Cabin
- Yesup to 10 kg · carrier 17×10×9 po, sans roulettesPublished fees: 7 500 INR domestic · 140 USD intl · 160 USD Israel · 225 USD UAE and Singapore
- Hold (checked)
- Yesup to 32 kgPublished fees: 350 USD international · 16 000 INR domestic
- Cargo
- No
What to check before you book
- Cabin refused to or from: United Kingdom.
- No pets at all to or from: United States, Canada, Australia.
- Pets are accepted only on flights the airline operates itself (no connection with another carrier).
- 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. airindia.com
Common questions
- Can I fly with my dog in the cabin on Air India?
- Yes, Air India accepts small dogs and cats in the cabin, up to 10 kg including the carrier, in a carrier that fits under the seat.
- Does Air India accept pets in the hold?
- Yes, Air India accepts pets in the hold, up to 32 kg with the crate, in an IATA-compliant crate.
- Does Air India accept short-nosed breeds?
- We found no restriction specific to short-nosed breeds on Air India's official page. Still check when you book.