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Royal Jordanian pet policy: flying with a dog or cat
Royal Jordanian accepts dogs and cats in the cabin and in the hold. Here are its conditions, read on its official page, and the catches to know before you book.
What the airline accepts
- Cabin
- Yesup to 7 kg · carrier 50×40×26 cm
- Hold (checked)
- Yesup to 45 kg
- Cargo
- No
What to check before you book
- Short-nosed breeds (French bulldog, pug, Persian…): restricted by the airline.
- Book your pet at least 48 hours ahead.
- 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. rj.com
Common questions
- Can I fly with my dog in the cabin on Royal Jordanian?
- Yes, Royal Jordanian accepts small dogs and cats in the cabin, up to 7 kg including the carrier, in a carrier that fits under the seat.
- Does Royal Jordanian accept pets in the hold?
- Yes, Royal Jordanian accepts pets in the hold, up to 45 kg with the crate, in an IATA-compliant crate.
- Does Royal Jordanian accept short-nosed breeds?
- Royal Jordanian restricts short-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds because of the respiratory risk. The detail (cabin, hold, season) is on its official page, linked above.