Virgin Australia 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 72 h before departure.
A separate breed ban applies to 10 breeds. Direct flights reach 10 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.
Banned dog breeds (under Australian legislation) and hybrid cat breeds are not accepted. Brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds — dogs (Bulldogs, Pugs) and cats (Persians, Exotics) — are allowed but require a veterinary Fit to Fly certificate (IPATA form) issued no more than 2 weeks before departure.
Virgin Australia flies direct to 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 36 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇺🇸 United States | 2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇼🇸 Samoa | 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇫🇯 Fiji | 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇻🇺 Vanuatu | 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | 1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | 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.
Pet requirements Your pet must: Be a small cat or dog, with a combined weight (pet + carrier) of no more than 8kg Be at least 8 weeks old Be up to date with vaccinations Have a valid veterinary certificate (if required) Not be a prohibited
Cabin weight
Carrier requirements Your carrier must: Be an approved pet carrier (max dimensions 44cm L x 26cm W x 28cm H ) Allow your pet to stand up, sit, turn around and lay down comfortably when the carrier is closed.
Carrier size
the “Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999”: Dog Breeds Czechoslovakian Wolfdog (Czechoslovakian Vlcak) Dogo Argentino Fila Brasileiro Japanese Tosa Kunming Wolfdog (Kunming Dog) Lupo Italiano (Italian Wolfdog) Perro de Presa Canario
Banned breeds
Yes, up to 8 kg including the carrier.
No hold restriction is recorded.
At least 72 hours before departure.