Etihad Airways carries dogs and cats in the cabin up to 8 kg and in the hold. The service is paid: 399 USD per flight. The pet's place is booked in advance — at least 168 h before departure.
Some countries take no animals at all: United States, Hong Kong, United Kingdom, Australia and Taiwan. A separate breed ban applies to 12 breeds. Direct flights reach 59 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.
Etihad's official dangerous-breed list, not permitted on board (pit bull types, mastiffs, Tosa, Rottweiler, Doberman, Presa Canario, Boxer, and any mixes/hybrids). These are AGGRESSIVE breeds — NOT a brachycephalic ban: brachycephalic pets are allowed in cabin (Etihad accepts small dogs/cats up to 8 kg). List taken verbatim from the official page.
Etihad Airways flies direct to 59 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 | 11 | on 7 of 11 routes | on 7 of 11 routes |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 9 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | 5 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 4 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 3 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 3 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇫🇷 France | 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 2 | on 1 of 2 routes | on 1 of 2 routes |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇺🇸 United States No pets carried |
6 | — | — |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom No pets carried |
2 | — | — |
| 🇦🇺 Australia No pets carried |
2 | — | — |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong No pets carried |
1 | — | — |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa No pets carried |
1 | — | — |
| 🇲🇻 Maldives No pets carried |
1 | — | — |
| 🇹🇼 Taiwan No pets carried |
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.
However, due to government or operational restrictions, you cannot travel with your pet, falcon, or service dog on the following routes:
cabin.embargo airports
Yes, up to 8 kg including the carrier.
399 USD per flight.
No hold restriction is recorded.
United States, Hong Kong, United Kingdom, Australia, Taiwan.
At least 168 hours before departure.