Emirates: flying with a dog
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⚖️ Where does your dog travel?
« Pets are not permitted in the cabin, with the exception of falcons between Dubai and certain destinations in Pakistan. » « For itineraries that start in Dubai and travel to countries that allow animals to enter as “excess baggage” (i.e., not as manifested cargo), falcons, cats, dogs and pet birds can be transported as checked baggage in the hold as long as the total journey time (including any transit time) is less than 17 hours, and all appropriate conditions are met. » Emirates accepts dogs in the hold from Dubai if the destination country allows the dog to enter as checked or excess baggage, the complete journey lasts less than 17 hours and all other conditions are met. For every journey ending in Dubai, the dog must travel as cargo. A connection in Dubai longer than 6 hours also requires cargo. The Finder applies the Dubai-arrival rule but does not yet calculate total journey time or connection time.
- emirates.com — Verified on 15 October 2026
« Pets strictly follows IATA's Live Animal Regulations (LAR) and considers all relevant country and operator-specific rules » 💶 Fares for travelling with a dog
Every amount below is published by the airline itself and quoted from its own page. The Flight Finder shows the fare that applies to the trip you searched; this page lists all the official fares we have verified.
- $500 / CA$700per dog and container · per one-wayPet and crate up to 23 kg and 150 cm combined
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« When the animal and cage combined do not exceed 23kg and 59 inches(150 cm) USD 500 / CAD 700 »
- $650 / CA$900per dog and container · per one-wayPet and crate from 24 to 32 kg, dimensions 150 to 300 cm
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« When the animal and cage combined weight between 24 and 32kg and dimensions between 59 inches(150cm) and 118 inches(300cm) USD 650 / CAD 900 »
- $800 / CA$1,150per dog and container · per one-wayPet and crate over 32 kg, dimensions 150 to 300 cm
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« When the animal and cage combined weight is over 32kg and dimensions between 59 inches(150cm) and 118 inches(300cm) USD 800 / CAD 1150 »
We have not yet found an official amount for this channel. Rather than show a number we cannot source, we say so.
🗺️ Emirates's network and destination formalities
This is the airline's commercial network. Flying to a destination does not mean the airline accepts a dog on that route: check the channel statuses above and confirm with the airline.
Flying with a dog on Emirates: common questions
Can my dog travel in the cabin on Emirates?
Emirates — Refused. « Pets are not permitted in the cabin, with the exception of falcons between Dubai and certain destinations in Pakistan. » (https://www.emirates.com/us/english/before-you-fly/baggage/unusual-baggage-and-special-allowances/)
Does Emirates carry dogs in the hold?
Hold — Emirates — Under conditions. « For itineraries that start in Dubai and travel to countries that allow animals to enter as “excess baggage” (i.e., not as manifested cargo), falcons, cats, dogs and pet birds can be transported as checked baggage in the hold as long as the total journey time (including any transit time) is less than 17 hours, and all appropriate conditions are met. » (https://www.emirates.com/ae/english/help/faq-topics/baggage-and-lost-property/faq/what-are-the-rules-and-charges-for-travelling-with-animals/) Emirates accepts dogs in the hold from Dubai if the destination country allows the dog to enter as checked or excess baggage, the complete journey lasts less than 17 hours and all other conditions are met. For every journey ending in Dubai, the dog must travel as cargo. A connection in Dubai longer than 6 hours also requires cargo. The Finder applies the Dubai-arrival rule but does not yet calculate total journey time or connection time. (https://www.emirates.com/ae/english/help/faq-topics/baggage-and-lost-property/faq/what-are-the-rules-and-charges-for-travelling-with-animals/) Cargo — Emirates — Under conditions. « Pets strictly follows IATA's Live Animal Regulations (LAR) and considers all relevant country and operator-specific rules » (https://www.skycargo.com/products/live/pets/)
This page summarises the information currently on record. Conditions can change: confirm them with the airline before booking.
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On a codeshare flight, the airline selling the ticket may be different from the airline operating the flight. Your dog’s travel conditions may therefore depend on the operating carrier. Always check the “operated by” notice before booking.