Thai Airways carries dogs and cats in the hold up to 32 kg. The pet's place is booked in advance — at least 72 h before departure.
Some countries take no animals at all: New Zealand, United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong. Snub-nosed breeds are not accepted in the hold and in the cabin. A separate breed ban applies to 34 breeds. Direct flights reach 32 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.
Official THAI list: 34 dog breeds NOT accepted as checked baggage (AVIH) — brachycephalic (snub-nosed) + several fighting/large breeds. For cargo carriage of these breeds, contact THAI Cargo directly. List taken verbatim from the official AVIH page.
Thai Airways flies direct to 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | 9 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇮🇳 India | 7 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 6 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇨🇳 China | 5 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 3 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | 2 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 2 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 2 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | 2 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇹🇼 Taiwan | 2 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | 2 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 1 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | 1 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 1 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇫🇷 France | 1 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | 1 | no pets | ✓ |
| 🇦🇺 Australia No pets carried |
3 | — | — |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong 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.
No, pets are not accepted in the cabin.
Not in the hold.
New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong.
At least 72 hours before departure.