Qatar Airways pet policy
What Qatar Airways allows for pets, from its own pages, checked 1 November 2026.
Pets in the cabin: yesFalcons in Economy, one way, by route, for example 450 USD Africa/Europe/Far East to each other
Checked or cargo: yeschecked baggage, or Qatar Airways Cargo
Emotional support animals fly as petsUnder service animal rules
Pets in the cabin
- Animals allowed
- falcons and service dogs only1
- Cabin fee
- Falcons in Economy, one way, by route, for example 450 USD Africa/Europe/Far East to each other1
- Pets per passenger
- One falcon per passenger in Economy Class1
- Routes
- Falcons not carried in the cabin to or from Tunis1
Checked bags, cargo and limits
- How
- checked baggage, or Qatar Airways Cargo1
- Fee
- Medium (up to 32kg) 200 USD/260 CAD to or from Qatar, 350 USD/455 CAD other routes. Large (32kg to 75kg) 300 USD/390 CAD, 450 USD/590 CAD1
- Details
- Over 75kg or 300cm goes as cargo. Australia and New Zealand cargo only. No connections from other airlines.1
- Breed limits
- Certain dog and cat breeds restricted due to heat stroke risk above 21 degrees C (69.8 degrees F)1
- Heat and seasonal limits
- Breed restrictions apply above 21 degrees C. No seasonal restrictions listed.1
Service animals and booking
- Service animals
- Service dogs accepted in the cabin on specific regulated routes to accompany a passenger with a disability.1
- How to book a pet
- Submit an online request or contact Qatar Airways at least 48 hours before departure.1
- Emotional support animals
- Not accepted as service animals. They can travel as pets under the pet rules.1
Read Qatar Airways's own pet page before you book.
Sources
- Travelling with animals, Qatar Airways, checked 1 November 2026