SilkAir Pet Policy
Pet travel reference. Check the conditions and official policy links for your itinerary.
Dates, limits and yes/no values may omit route-specific conditions. Confirm the current requirements with the authority or operating airline before booking.
Detailed reference notes are available in English.
Hold and cargo descriptions may refer to different transport services. Confirm the actual service with the operating airline.
- Cabin carriage reported
- No, as recorded; unconfirmed
- Accompanied hold carriage reported
- Yes, as recorded; unconfirmed
- Accompanied hold fee
- Varies by weight/size and destination
- Cargo / hold carriage reported
- Yes, as recorded; unconfirmed
- Cargo / hold requirements
- Pets are transported as checked baggage (excess baggage) on SilkAir flights. They are not considered part of the free baggage allowance.
- Cargo / hold fee
- Varies by weight/size and destination. Calculated as excess baggage.
- Crate requirements
- IATA Live Animal Regulations compliant crate required. Must be well-ventilated, escape-proof, and large enough for the pet to stand, turn around, and lie down comfortably.
- Breed restrictions
- American Bulldog; American Pit Bull Terrier; American Staffordshire Terrier; Bull Terrier; Dogo Argentino; Fila Brasileiro; Neapolitan Mastiff; Perro de Presa Canario; Pit Bull; Staffordshire Bull Terrier; Tosa
- Breed restriction notes
- Certain breeds of dogs, including but not limited to those listed, are prohibited from carriage.
- Vaccination requirements
- Rabies vaccination and other vaccinations as required by the destination country. All vaccinations must be current.
- Health certificate reported as required
- Yes, as recorded; unconfirmed
- Microchip reported as required
- Yes, as recorded; unconfirmed
- Age restrictions
- Pets must be at least 12 weeks old (3 months) and weaned.
- Advance notice
- Booking must be made at least 2 weeks (14 days) prior to travel. Late requests may be denied.
- Species notes
- Dogs and cats only.
- Short-nosed breed restrictions
- Brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds of dogs and cats may face restrictions due to respiratory issues. It is highly recommended to consult a vet before travel.
- Minimum age (weeks)
- 12
- Route restrictions
- Entry requirements vary significantly by country. Passengers are responsible for ensuring all import/export permits, health certifications, and quarantine requirements are met for both origin and destination countries. Singapore has strict import regulations.
Policy references
Open the policy page to check current route, service and booking conditions.
www.singaporeair.com