Air India Pet Policy

Selected official pet-carriage conditions; route and service coverage is shown below.

Weight limits

Dog / Cat · In the cabin

Domestic dogs/cats may travel in Economy with combined pet+carrier weight at most 10 kg, one pet per passenger and at most two cabin pets per flight, subject to confirmation. Cabin carriage is limited to eligible routes.

Selected official conditions only, for the operating airline and the direction, aircraft, service and dates stated in each rule. A mode tab may contain a prohibition or unresolved condition; it does not grant carriage. Obtain actual pet space approval and origin/transit/destination clearance separately. Assistance animals, commercial movement and unlisted services need separate assessment.

Carrier and crate dimensions

Dog / Cat · In the cabin

Use a soft kennel at most 17×10×9 in (L×W×H), leak-proof, secure, ventilated on three sides and without wheels; it must fit under the seat. The animal remains inside during flight.

Selected official conditions only, for the operating airline and the direction, aircraft, service and dates stated in each rule. A mode tab may contain a prohibition or unresolved condition; it does not grant carriage. Obtain actual pet space approval and origin/transit/destination clearance separately. Assistance animals, commercial movement and unlisted services need separate assessment.

Weight limits

Dog / Cat · Accompanied hold baggage / Separate cargo service

Above 10 kg and up to 32 kg including container, book separately as checked baggage or cargo; above 32 kg book cargo. Checked service depends on aircraft and operations; the weight band alone does not ensure acceptance.

Selected official conditions only, for the operating airline and the direction, aircraft, service and dates stated in each rule. A mode tab may contain a prohibition or unresolved condition; it does not grant carriage. Obtain actual pet space approval and origin/transit/destination clearance separately. Assistance animals, commercial movement and unlisted services need separate assessment.

Booking and advance notice

Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage

Book cabin travel at least 48 hours before departure for document approval; report at the airport three hours before. Carry original vaccination, health/rabies records, required permits and indemnity forms. The stated health certificate is issued within seven days before departure, subject to destination requirements.

Selected official conditions only, for the operating airline and the direction, aircraft, service and dates stated in each rule. A mode tab may contain a prohibition or unresolved condition; it does not grant carriage. Obtain actual pet space approval and origin/transit/destination clearance separately. Assistance animals, commercial movement and unlisted services need separate assessment.

Eligibility and route restrictions

Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage

Pets must be at least eight weeks, not pregnant or sedated; aggressive/unfit animals may be refused. Short-nosed breeds are prohibited in the hold. Cabin/checked service is unavailable to/from USA, Canada and Australia; India→UAE cabin is prohibited. UK pets use cargo to/from LHR/LGW, unavailable at BHX. Cabin is prohibited on ultra-long-haul flights; confirm every connection and actual carrier.

Selected official conditions only, for the operating airline and the direction, aircraft, service and dates stated in each rule. A mode tab may contain a prohibition or unresolved condition; it does not grant carriage. Obtain actual pet space approval and origin/transit/destination clearance separately. Assistance animals, commercial movement and unlisted services need separate assessment.

Fees and quotations

Dog / Cat · In the cabin / Accompanied hold baggage

Published per-segment cabin fees: domestic INR 7,500; most listed international regions USD 140, Israel USD 160, eligible UAE/Singapore USD 225. Checked baggage: domestic INR 16,000; listed eligible international routes USD 350. Taxes and route eligibility apply; cargo has its own quote.

Selected official conditions only, for the operating airline and the direction, aircraft, service and dates stated in each rule. A mode tab may contain a prohibition or unresolved condition; it does not grant carriage. Obtain actual pet space approval and origin/transit/destination clearance separately. Assistance animals, commercial movement and unlisted services need separate assessment.