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Emirates pet policy: flying with a dog or cat
Emirates 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)
- YesPublished fees: 500 USD ≤23 kg · 650 USD 24-32 kg · 800 USD >32 kg (caisse comprise)
- Cargo
- YesService: Emirates SkyCargo
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. emirates.com
Documented routes with this airline
Routes in our catalogue where it appears among the possible airlines (27).
Common questions
- Can I fly with my dog in the cabin on Emirates?
- No, Emirates does not accept pets in the cabin (assistance dogs aside).
- Does Emirates accept pets in the hold?
- Yes, Emirates accepts pets in the hold, in an IATA-compliant crate.
- Does Emirates accept short-nosed breeds?
- We found no restriction specific to short-nosed breeds on Emirates's official page. Still check when you book.