SpiceJet carries dogs and cats in the hold up to 35 kg. The pet's place is booked in advance — at least 48 h before departure.
Snub-nosed breeds are not accepted in the hold and in the cabin. A separate breed ban applies to 22 breeds. Direct flights reach 3 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.
SpiceJet does not accept brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds and several other dog and cat breeds due to health risks. Since pets travel only in cargo, the ban effectively means these breeds cannot be carried at all.
SpiceJet flies direct to 3 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 | 19 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇮🇶 Iraq | 1 | 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.
Category Breed Examples Boxers Boxer Bulldogs English / French Bulldog, Pit Bull Mastiffs Bull Mastiff, Boer bulls Pugs Chinese Pug, Dutch Pug
Banned breeds
Maximum weight of AVI should not be more than 35kg excluding the cage weight.
Hold weight
No, pets are not accepted in the cabin.
Not in the hold.
At least 48 hours before departure.