Air India carries dogs and cats in the cabin up to 10 kg and in the hold up to 32 kg. The pet's place is booked in advance — at least 48 h before departure.
Snub-nosed breeds are not accepted in the hold. Direct flights reach 33 countries, but flying there and taking a pet are different questions: the destination country has its own entry rules.
A personal plan combines the airline's rules with the destination's
The conditions that send people back to the ticket desk: closed destinations, breeds, heat limits and how early the pet must be booked.
Air India flies direct to 33 countries according to the schedules. Flying there is not the same as taking a pet: the destination country has its own entry rules, and the carrier itself closes some routes to animals.
| Country | Cities | Cabin | Hold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | 40 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | 3 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom No pets carried |
3 | — | — |
| 🇺🇸 United States No pets carried |
3 | — | — |
| 🇨🇦 Canada No pets carried |
2 | — | — |
| 🇦🇺 Australia No pets carried |
2 | — | — |
The destinations with the most cities are shown; countries where pets are not carried are always shown. A country's entry requirements are on its own guide.
Every number above comes from the carrier's official page. Check it before buying: airlines change the rules without notice.
Due to specific destination restrictions and operational reasons, we are currently unable to transport your pet into or out of the destinations below in the cabin and/or as checked baggage: USA Canada Australia
pet embargo countries
However, pets are not permitted in the cabin on flights departing India and arriving in UAE.
cabin.embargo airports arriving
In the UK, pets can be carried only as cargo when travelling to or from the London Heathrow (LHR) and London Gatwick (LGW) Airports. However, this service is unavailable at the Birmingham Airport (BHX).
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Last row aisle seats in economy class, with at least five rows separating two pets traveling in the same cabin.
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Pets must be 8+ weeks old. Pregnant or sedated pets aren’t allowed. One pet per passenger; soft kennel must fit under the seat.
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Yes, up to 10 kg including the carrier.
Not in the hold.
At least 48 hours before departure.