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Qatar Airways pet policy

Flying with a dog or cat on Qatar Airways — cabin rules, carrier size, fees, cargo and breed restrictions.

Qatar Airways 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 — domestic dogs/cats not permitted in the cabin regardless of size (exceptions: service dogs on regulated routes; falcons in Economy, max 6 per cabin).
Weight limit
Not published
Cabin fee
N/A (no cabin pets).

Cargo & checked pets

Available: Yes — Dogs, cats and birds accepted as checked baggage; max combined weight (animal + kennel + food) 75 kg (165 lb); over that must travel as manifest cargo (Qatar Airways Cargo / QR Live).

Fees

Amounts the airline doesn't publish on its pet page are marked, not guessed.
  • In-cabin pet fee
    Per direction unless stated.
    N/A (no cabin pets).
  • Cargo / checked
    Varies by route and weight.
    Dogs, cats and birds accepted as checked baggage; max combined weight (animal + kennel + food) 75 kg (165 lb); over that must travel as manifest cargo (Qatar Airways Cargo / QR Live).

Frequently asked questions

Can I fly with my pet in the cabin on Qatar Airways?

No — Qatar Airways does not accept pets in the cabin (service animals aside). Dogs, cats and birds accepted as checked baggage; max combined weight (animal + kennel + food) 75 kg (165 lb); over that must travel as manifest cargo (Qatar Airways Cargo / QR Live).

How much does Qatar Airways charge to bring a pet?

N/A (no cabin pets).

Does Qatar Airways carry pets as cargo or checked baggage?

Dogs, cats and birds accepted as checked baggage; max combined weight (animal + kennel + food) 75 kg (165 lb); over that must travel as manifest cargo (Qatar Airways Cargo / QR Live).

Source & last verified

Last verified:

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.