Hong Kong Airlines carries dogs and cats in the cabin up to 8 kg and in the hold. The pet's place is booked in advance — at least 168 h before departure.
Snub-nosed breeds are not accepted in the hold and in the cabin. Direct flights reach 13 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.
Hong Kong Airlines flies direct to 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | 13 | no pets | no pets |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 5 | no pets | no pets |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 2 | no pets | no pets |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | 1 | no pets | no pets |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | 1 | no pets | no pets |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | 1 | no pets | no pets |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 1 | no pets | no pets |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 1 | no pets | no pets |
| 🇲🇻 Maldives | 1 | no pets | no pets |
| 🇵🇼 Palau | 1 | no pets | no pets |
| 🇲🇵 Northern Mariana Islands | 1 | no pets | no pets |
| 🇹🇼 Taiwan | 1 | no pets | no pets |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 1 | no pets | no pets |
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.
Pet Carrier Reference Weight Limit The weight of the pet and its carrier cannot exceed 8 kg.
Cabin weight
The dimensions of the pet carrier must not exceed 45cm (length) x 21cm (height) x 37cm (width).
Carrier size
"Flying with Pets" is only applicable to direct flights operated by Hong Kong Airlines, from Hong Kong (HKG) to the following destinations: Tokyo Narita (NRT), Osaka Kansai (KIX) and Nagoya Chubu Centrair (NGO).
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Any breeds of fighting, brachycephalic (snub-nosed, short snout or flat face) dog/cat due to legal regulations, and possible health risks.
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Your pet can only be imported into Hong Kong as a manifested cargo, according to the laws and regulations in Hong Kong.
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Passengers shall prepare all relevant documents, quarantine certificates and the Consent Letter (completed and signed) on their own and provide them to our Customer Service Centre at least 7 days prior to the departure date.
Booking notice
Un-weaned dog/cat and age under 8 weeks shall not accept.
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Only one small dog or cat per passenger.
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Save as provided under Article 8.9.5, animals must be transported as Checked Baggage (suitably containerised and carried within the cargo compartment of the aircraft) and will not be allowed in the passenger cabin.
Hold
Yes, up to 8 kg including the carrier.
Not in the hold.
At least 168 hours before departure.