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Air Mauritius pet policy: flying with a dog or cat
Air Mauritius accepts dogs and cats 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)
- No
- Cargo
- Yes
What to check before you book
- 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. airmauritius.com
Common questions
- Can I fly with my dog in the cabin on Air Mauritius?
- No, Air Mauritius does not accept pets in the cabin (assistance dogs aside).
- Does Air Mauritius accept pets in the hold?
- Not as checked baggage: Air Mauritius carries pets as cargo, booked separately.
- Does Air Mauritius accept short-nosed breeds?
- We found no restriction specific to short-nosed breeds on Air Mauritius's official page. Still check when you book.