flydubai Pet Policy

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When transporting a pet by a commercial airline, it is extremely important to understand their pet policy. These policies vary between airlines. Some allow small pets to fly in the cabin and others don’t. It is important to know the answers to all your questions before making your decision to fly your pet on any commercial airline. Does flydubai allow pets on your specific route? How much does it cost to fly a dog or cat on flydubai? What documents will I need? What are the carrier or crate requirements for flydubai? All your answers related to flydubai pet policy are answered below.

Note: It is important to mention that the pet policy of the airline that operates your pet’s route will preside over the policy of the airline that owns the route. This is important to note because if the operating airline changes during your trip, then you will likely need to claim and recheck your pet on the next airline. This will cause you to clear customs and enter the layover country. You will need time and extra documentation to accommodate this process during the layover unless flying domestically.

Classes of service offered to pets by commercial airlines

In-Cabin: Pets traveling in the cabin must fly with an adult passenger and travel in an airline compliant
carrier stowed under the seat.
Checked Baggage: Pets traveling with a passenger that are not permitted in the cabin due to size or breed can be transported as checked baggage in the cargo hold.
Air Cargo: Unaccompanied, very large pets or pets flying to countries that require that pets enter under air cargo will travel as manifest cargo in the hold.

Can my pet fly with me in the cabin? No (falcons with preapproval)
Can my pet fly with me as checked baggage? No
Can my pet fly as manifest cargo? Yes

Where is flydubai based?

flydubai [IATA:FZ] is based out of Dubai International Airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Most layovers within flydubai’s network will occur in this airport.

What countries does flydubai fly to?

flydubai offers service to pets to the following countries: Afghanistan, Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Czechia, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Georgia, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovenia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan.

flydubai Pet Policy – In Cabin

No pets other than falcons with preapproval and service dogs (on some flights) may fly in the cabin on Flydubai flights. Contact customer service if you are flying with a falcon.

Service dog pet policy

All service dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge to destinations in the United States, Canada and the European Union on Emirates-marketed flights and to selected destinations operated within the flydubai network. On other routes they will fly as air cargo. Service dogs must be trained by a person or organization that specializes in service dog training to provide specific tasks for a person with a disability. Notice must be provided to the airline at least 96 hours prior to departure.

Service dogs must be suitably marked, harnessed and leashed. They must fit in the space provided at their passenger’s feet without intruding on cabin operations or other passengers. They will not be seated in exit rows. They must be clean, mannerly and not show any signs of aggression toward other passengers or the flight crew.

If flights involve the United States, Department of Transportation forms must be completed and submitted at least 48 hours prior to departure. All required documentation required for the destination country must be provided at check in.

All service dogs are subject to the same requirements as regular dogs when traveling internationally.

flydubai Pet Policy – Checked Baggage

flydubai does not offer checked baggage service to any live animals.

flydubai Pet Policy – Air Cargo

All live animals flying on flydubai must do so as air cargo. Pets will fly under an airline manifest or air waybill and are tracked throughout the entire flight. flydubai is responsible for caring for your pet during layovers as well. Many airlines require that an agent books the transport. If you need a licensed agent to arrange your pet’s transport, send us an email at info@pettraveltransport.com.

Pets flown by flydubai as air cargo

Cats, dogs and other animals. The following pets will not be accepted: rodents such as mice, hamsters, moles, squirrels, beavers, chinchillas, guinea pigs or invertebrates. Pets must not be sedated. Pets must not be poisonous, ill or pregnant.

Reservations

All shippers booking on flydubai cargo must complete a Pet Transportation Form in advance. Shippers should contact cargo@flydubai.com for more information.

Age requirements

Any pet under 6 months of age must have preapproval from flydubai Cargo Special Handling Desk.

Pet crate requirements

All crates must conform to regulations imposed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). For more information, see PET CRATE REQUIREMENTS.

Forms Required

A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and ferrets) and all forms required for your destination country. Animals listed in CITES Appendix I are not accepted, except when special approvals are obtained from the flydubai Cargo Special Handling Desk and/or the appropriate authorities.

The passenger assumes full responsibility and expense for complying with applicable laws, customs and/or other governmental regulations, requirements, or restrictions of the country, state or territory to and from which your pet is being transported. Upon arrival, health certificates, import permits, and other papers may be required by local authorities depending upon the route on which your pet is traveling.

Check in

Pets are checked in and claimed at the Dubai National Air Travel Agency Cargo Export Customer Service Center up to four hours in advance. This facility is located on airport grounds; however, not at the airport terminal.

Pet fee

The cost to transport your pet as air cargo will depend on the weight of your pet and its crate, the dimensions of the crate and your pet’s route. Contact flydubai’s customer service for an estimate.

flydubai Pet Crate Requirements

All pet crates must conform to regulations set by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The container must be large enough for your pet(s) to stand, turn around, and lie down. The crate must be made of fiberglass, metal, rigid plastics, weld metal mesh, solid wood or plywood. Crates that have been modified or have side snap closures are not acceptable.

The crate door must have a secure, spring-loaded, all-around locking system with the pins extending beyond the horizontal extrusions above and below the door. The floor must be waterproof. The crate must not have wheels attached when checking your pet. Metal hardware should be used to fasten the top and bottom halves of your pet crate together. flydubai requires either metal or plastic threaded nuts and bolts to secure both halves of the crate.

All crates must be labeled with LIVE ANIMAL stickers and a Shipping Declaration that includes feeding and watering instructions. An emergency contact number must be taped on the crate as well as the optimum temperature range for your pet.

All pets should be acclimated to their crates prior to travel. This may take weeks or even months to accomplish; however it is the best thing you can do for pet before flying.

Temperature Restrictions – Air Cargo

When temperatures rise above or drop under certain levels, commercial airlines will prohibit the transport of live animals in the cargo hold. These restrictions are implemented for the safety of your pet. It is important to note that the risk from high or low temperatures is not when your pet is airborne. The risks come during preflight holding, loading on the tarmac and taxiing to the take-off runway.

Pets will not be accepted as checked baggage or air cargo when actual or forecasted temperatures are above 85°F (29.4°C) or below 45°F (7.2°C) at any airport on the itinerary. Pets may be accepted at temperatures below 45°F with an acclimation certificate, however, no pet will be transported at temperatures lower than 20°F (-6.6°C).

Note that the temperature restrictions for summer travel are lower for brachycephalic (snub-nosed) pets.

Cold-blooded animals are exempt from these restrictions.

Breeds Banned by flydubai

The following breeds are not permitted due to their snub-nosed condition:

DOGS: Affenpinscher, Akita, American Bully, American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Boerboel Mastiff, Boston Terrier, Boxer (all breeds), Brussels Griffin (Petite Brabancon), Bulldog (all breeds), Bull Terrier, Bully Kutta (Alangu Mastiff, Indian Mastiff), Canario Presa (also known as Canary Mastiff, Dogo Canario, Canarian Molosser), Cane Corso, Caucasian Ovcharka, Chinese Pug, Chow Chow, Doberman Pinschers, Dogo Argentino, Dutch Pug (Mopshond, Mops Hund, Carlino), English Bulldog, English Toy Spaniel (King Charles), Fila Brazillero & their crosses, French Bulldog, French Mastiff, Japanese Chin (Chin, Japanese Spaniel, Japanese Pug), Karabash, Lhasa Apso, Mastiff (all breeds), Pekingese, Pit Bull, Pug, Rottweiler, Shar-Pei, Shih Tzu, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Tibetan Spaniel and Tosa and Tibetan Spaniel.

CATS: Burmese Shorthair, Burmese (American Burmese), Exotic, Himalayan, Persian and Scottish Fold.

Private Jet Charter

Another option for pet owners who do not want their pet to fly in the cargo hold is a pet-friendly private jet charter. Your pet can fly in your lap, at your feet or beside you comfortably without being confined. We can arrange flights from anywhere in the world to anywhere you need to go on your time schedule, without the crowds or commotion of a commercial airport.

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