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SriLankan Airlines pet policy: flying with a dog or cat
SriLankan Airlines 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
- 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 24, 2026. srilankan.com
Common questions
- Can I fly with my dog in the cabin on SriLankan Airlines?
- No, SriLankan Airlines does not accept pets in the cabin (assistance dogs aside).
- Does SriLankan Airlines accept pets in the hold?
- Yes, SriLankan Airlines accepts pets in the hold, in an IATA-compliant crate.
- Does SriLankan Airlines accept short-nosed breeds?
- We found no restriction specific to short-nosed breeds on SriLankan Airlines's official page. Still check when you book.