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 31 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.
Brachycephalic (snub-nosed/flat-faced) breeds are not accepted in the cargo hold due to risk; allowed in the cabin.
Air India flies direct to 31 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 | 39 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 3 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇺🇸 United States | 3 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | 3 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 3 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
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.
Yes, up to 10 kg including the carrier.
Not in the hold.
At least 48 hours before departure.