Virgin Australia carries dogs and cats in the cabin up to 8 kg. The pet's place is booked in advance — at least 72 h before departure.
A separate breed ban applies to 14 breeds. Direct flights reach 9 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.
Virgin Australia flies direct to 9 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 | on 5 of 36 routes | no pets |
| 🇺🇸 United States | 2 | no pets | no pets |
| 🇼🇸 Samoa | 1 | no pets | no pets |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 1 | no pets | no pets |
| 🇫🇯 Fiji | 1 | no pets | no pets |
| 🇻🇺 Vanuatu | 1 | no pets | no pets |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 1 | no pets | no pets |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | 1 | no pets | no pets |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | 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.
Due to Animal Welfare concerns, you are unable to book on any flights that you are travelling on to avoid your pet being left unattended.
cargo.allowed->freight
Have a combined weight with their container that does not exceed 65KG.
freight.max weight
Czechoslovakian Wolfdog (Czechoslovakian Vlcak) Dogo Argentino Fila Brasileiro Japanese Tosa Kunming Wolfdog (Kunming Dog) Lupo Italiano (Italian Wolfdog) Perro de Presa Canario (Presa Canario) Pit Bulls (including all sub breeds) Saarloos Wolfdog (Saarloos Wolfhound)
Banned breeds
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
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
Be an approved pet carrier (max dimensions 44cm L x 28cm W x 28cm H )
Carrier size
We are pleased to announce that our Pets in Cabin service is now available from Cairns, joining Melbourne, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Adelaide.
cabin.routes from airports
Be at least 8 weeks old. Some routes require pets to be over 16 weeks of age.
cabin.min age
Yes, up to 8 kg including the carrier.
No hold restriction is recorded.
At least 72 hours before departure.