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Qatar Airways pet policy: flying with a dog or cat
Qatar Airways 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: 200-450$ depending on weight
- Cargo
- YesPublished fees: >75kg or >300cm
What to check before you book
- Short-nosed breeds (French bulldog, pug, Persian…): restricted by the airline.
- Minimum age: 12 weeks.
- 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. qatarairways.com
Common questions
- Can I fly with my dog in the cabin on Qatar Airways?
- No, Qatar Airways does not accept pets in the cabin (assistance dogs aside).
- Does Qatar Airways accept pets in the hold?
- Yes, Qatar Airways accepts pets in the hold, in an IATA-compliant crate.
- Does Qatar Airways accept short-nosed breeds?
- Qatar Airways restricts short-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds because of the respiratory risk. The detail (cabin, hold, season) is on its official page, linked above.