Emirates pet policy
Flying with a dog or cat on Emirates — cabin rules, carrier size, fees, cargo and breed restrictions.
Emirates does not accept pets in the cabin (service animals aside). Pets as cargo or checked baggage are available. The in-cabin fee is N/A (no cabin pets)..
In-cabin travel
- Pets allowed in cabin
- No
- Carrier & size
- N/A — pets not permitted in the cabin (exceptions: falcons between Dubai and certain Pakistan destinations; certain guide/psychiatric-support dogs on qualifying routes).
- Weight limit
- Not published
- Cabin fee
- N/A (no cabin pets).
Cargo & checked pets
Available: Yes — Dogs/cats travel in the hold as checked baggage (from Dubai, on routes that allow it, total journey <17h) or as manifest cargo via Emirates SkyCargo. Contact SkyCargo ≥1 week ahead. Snub-nosed restrictions apply (). (pending official confirmation)
Fees
- In-cabin pet feePer direction unless stated.N/A (no cabin pets).
- Cargo / checkedVaries by route and weight.Not published
Frequently asked questions
Can I fly with my pet in the cabin on Emirates?
No — Emirates does not accept pets in the cabin (service animals aside). Dogs/cats travel in the hold as checked baggage (from Dubai, on routes that allow it, total journey <17h) or as manifest cargo via Emirates SkyCargo. Contact SkyCargo ≥1 week ahead. Snub-nosed restrictions apply (). (pending official confirmation)
How much does Emirates charge to bring a pet?
N/A (no cabin pets).
Does Emirates carry pets as cargo or checked baggage?
Dogs/cats travel in the hold as checked baggage (from Dubai, on routes that allow it, total journey <17h) or as manifest cargo via Emirates SkyCargo. Contact SkyCargo ≥1 week ahead. Snub-nosed restrictions apply (). (pending official confirmation)
Source & last verified
- Tier 1 · Official (primary)Emirates — official pet-travel page — Emirates
Each policy is taken from the airline's own official pet-travel page. Fees and carrier sizes marked as pending were not published verbatim on that page and need reconfirmation.