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Emirates Pet Policy — Cabin, Cargo & Service Animals
Emirates Pet Policy — Cabin, Cargo & Service Animals — Summary
Whether Emirates allows pets in the cabin, cargo options, fees, service animal rules and the destination import requirements that catch owners out.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- Pets in the cabin: Emirates does not permit pets in the cabin other than falcons on specific Middle East routes and recognised assistance dogs..
- Pets in the hold or cargo: Pets travel as checked baggage on some routes or as cargo, handled through Emirates SkyCargo..
- Pet fees: Charged by weight and route; quoted by SkyCargo..
- Service animals: Recognised assistance dogs travel free in the cabin on US routes with the DOT form..
Pets in the cabin
Emirates does not permit pets in the cabin other than falcons on specific Middle East routes and recognised assistance dogs.
Pets in the hold or cargo
Pets travel as checked baggage on some routes or as cargo, handled through Emirates SkyCargo.
Pet fees
Charged by weight and route; quoted by SkyCargo.
Service animals
Recognised assistance dogs travel free in the cabin on US routes with the DOT form.
Restrictions and destination rules
UAE import and transit rules are strict. Transiting a pet through Dubai requires specific permits arranged in advance.
Emirates flying with pets — common questions
Can I bring my dog in the cabin on Emirates?
Emirates does not permit pets in the cabin other than falcons on specific Middle East routes and recognised assistance dogs. Charged by weight and route; quoted by SkyCargo.
Does Emirates accept service animals?
Recognised assistance dogs travel free in the cabin on US routes with the DOT form.
What are the Emirates pet restrictions?
UAE import and transit rules are strict. Transiting a pet through Dubai requires specific permits arranged in advance.
More Emirates help
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