The short answer
Qatar Airways does not carry pets in the cabin. Animals travel as manifest cargo in an IATA-compliant crate, booked separately from your own ticket.
Qatar Airways carries pets only as manifest cargo; cabin and hold options are not available on its passenger flights. Animals are booked and handled through the airline’s cargo division, which manages crating and customs paperwork separately from passenger baggage. Doha serves as the carrier’s hub for connections across the Gulf and beyond.
Carrier and crate
Breed and temperature
Snub-nosed breeds face restrictions — expect extra conditions or seasonal embargoes.
Booking the pet slot
Pets travel only as Qatar Airways Cargo shipments — arrange the booking through QR Cargo or an agent well before the flight, with import permits in hand.
Routes flown by Qatar Airways
Frequently asked questions
Does Qatar Airways allow pets in the cabin?
Qatar Airways 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 Qatar Airways cabin?
Qatar Airways does not offer in-cabin travel, so there is no cabin weight limit — pets travel as cargo.
How much does Qatar Airways charge for a pet?
From about $250 each way, varying by route and cabin.
Comparing carriers for a route?
Airline pet rules stack on top of the destination rules. Check both before you book.