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Kenya Airways pet policy: flying with a dog or cat
Kenya Airways 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
- YesService: KQ Cargo — cargo only
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. kenya-airways.com
Common questions
- Can I fly with my dog in the cabin on Kenya Airways?
- No, Kenya Airways does not accept pets in the cabin (assistance dogs aside).
- Does Kenya Airways accept pets in the hold?
- Not as checked baggage: Kenya Airways carries pets as cargo, booked separately.
- Does Kenya Airways accept short-nosed breeds?
- We found no restriction specific to short-nosed breeds on Kenya Airways's official page. Still check when you book.