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EVA Air pet policy: flying with a dog or cat
EVA Air 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)
- Yes
- Cargo
- Yes
What to check before you book
- Short-nosed breeds (French bulldog, pug, Persian…): restricted by the airline.
- No pets at all to or from: Brisbane (BNE).
- 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. evaair.com
Common questions
- Can I fly with my dog in the cabin on EVA Air?
- No, EVA Air does not accept pets in the cabin (assistance dogs aside).
- Does EVA Air accept pets in the hold?
- Yes, EVA Air accepts pets in the hold, in an IATA-compliant crate.
- Does EVA Air accept short-nosed breeds?
- EVA Air restricts short-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds because of the respiratory risk. The detail (cabin, hold, season) is on its official page, linked above.