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Emirates

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United Arab Emirates · Dubai (DXB)

The short answer

Emirates does not carry pets in the cabin. Animals travel as manifest cargo in an IATA-compliant crate, booked separately from your own ticket.

Emirates does not accept pets in the cabin or as checked hold baggage on any route. All animals travel as manifest cargo through Emirates SkyCargo, which handles crating, health documentation and customs clearance. The airline’s hub in Dubai is a key stopover for pet shipments moving between Europe, Asia and Africa.

In-cabin travel
Not offered
Checked (hold) travel
Not offered
Manifest cargo
Allowed

Carrier and crate

Crate standard
IATA LAR (Emirates SkyCargo)
Typical fee
from $250
IATA Live Animals Regulations: IATA LAR (Emirates SkyCargo)

Breed and temperature

Snub-nosed breeds face restrictions — expect extra conditions or seasonal embargoes.

Booking the pet slot

Emirates takes pets only as SkyCargo freight — book through Emirates SkyCargo or a licensed pet shipper several weeks ahead, with permits ready.

Routes flown by Emirates

Frequently asked questions

Does Emirates allow pets in the cabin?

Emirates does not carry pets in the cabin. Animals travel as manifest cargo in an IATA-compliant crate, booked separately from your own ticket.

How heavy can a pet be to fly in the Emirates cabin?

Emirates does not offer in-cabin travel, so there is no cabin weight limit — pets travel as cargo.

How much does Emirates charge for a pet?

From about $250 each way, varying by route and cabin.

Comparing carriers for a route?

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