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Flying with your pet from Bogota (BOG) to Dubai (DXB)
What to check before booking: which airlines take your pet, at what price, and what entry into Dubai requires.
3 airlines accept your pet on this route, 2 of them in cabin. Minimum lead time: 25 days.
Rules verified on September 16, 2026
Blockers on this route
- Heat embargo likely: most airlines close the hold above 27-29 °C on the ground, May to September.
Minimum lead time
25 Allow at least 25 days between the first vet step and departure.
The dated plan for your pet
Free search: the airlines that accept your pet on this route, their transport mode and their fees. The full dated plan is €19, a single payment.
See the airlines for BOG → DXBAirlines on this route
| Airline | Travels as | Pet fee | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca | In cabin | 170-220$ | Verified at source |
| Emirates | Checked hold | 500 USD ≤23 kg · 650 USD 24-32 kg · 800 USD >32 kg (caisse comprise) | Verified at source |
| Etihad Airways | In cabin | 399 USD per flight in Economy · extra seat + 399 USD in Business | Verified at source |
From $23 to $800 depending on airline and travel mode. These are the carriers' published amounts; they cover neither vet work nor the crate.
Derived corridor The rules below follow from the same official sources, but this specific route was not re-verified individually — only 9 corridors were. Confirm with your airline and the destination authorities.
What this means in practice
Of the 3 airlines serving Bogota → Dubai with a pet, 2 take it in the cabin, 3 in the hold as checked baggage and 2 through cargo — a single airline may offer more than one of these.
The highest cabin weight limit on this route is 10 kg, with Avianca. Above that, 3 airlines still take the animal in the hold.
one of these airlines apply a restriction on short-nosed breeds (Avianca) — a carrier policy, unrelated to the destination country's rules.
The longest booking notice on this route is 1 week, with Etihad Airways: the pet slot can't be secured at the last minute.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take my dog in the cabin from Bogota to Dubai?
Yes, with Avianca, Etihad Airways. The highest limit on this route is 10 kg with Avianca. The others publish a lower limit or none at all, and in every case the pet must fit under the seat.
How long does it take to prepare the trip?
Allow at least 25 days between the first vet step and departure.
What paperwork is required to enter Dubai?
An import permit and an endorsed health certificate are generally required — check with the destination veterinary authority.
Can a large dog travel in the hold on Bogota → Dubai?
Yes, with Avianca, Emirates, Etihad Airways. Above the published limits, cargo remains — a shipment separate from the passenger ticket.
How much does it cost to fly the pet?
From $23 to $800 depending on airline and travel mode. These are the carriers' published amounts; they cover neither vet work nor the crate.
Are short-nosed breeds accepted?
1 of the 3 airlines on this route restrict short-nosed breeds: Avianca. This is a carrier policy driven by respiratory risk, unrelated to the destination country's rules.