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Virgin Australia pet policy: flying with a dog or cat
Virgin Australia accepts dogs and cats in the cabin 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
- Yesup to 8 kg · carrier 44×28×28 cmPublished fees: 149 AUD per flight
- Hold (checked)
- No
- Cargo
- YesService: Virgin Australia Cargo (via transporteur partenaire)
What to check before you book
- Short-nosed breeds (French bulldog, pug, Persian…): restricted by the airline.
- Cabin accepted on domestic flights only.
- 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. virginaustralia.com
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Common questions
- Can I fly with my dog in the cabin on Virgin Australia?
- Yes, Virgin Australia accepts small dogs and cats in the cabin, up to 8 kg including the carrier, in a carrier that fits under the seat.
- Does Virgin Australia accept pets in the hold?
- Not as checked baggage: Virgin Australia carries pets as cargo, booked separately.
- Does Virgin Australia accept short-nosed breeds?
- Virgin Australia restricts short-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds because of the respiratory risk. The detail (cabin, hold, season) is on its official page, linked above.