Okay, real talk before you book anything with Air Arabia: dogs don't fly in the cabin here, full stop. I found that out the hard way while mapping a route, and it changes everything about how you plan. If you're picturing your pup curled at your feet mid-flight, this carrier isn't your match. Better to know now than at the gate. Let's get you pointed toward an airline that actually says yes.

Air Arabia's pet policy splits into cabin and cargo. This page summarizes the weight limits, fees, brachycephalic-breed restrictions, and carrier specifications for both modes — sourced from the airline's official pet pages.

How Air Arabia handles your pet

Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Hover the to read the exact wording; the opens the source page.

In the cabin Not accepted
In the hold / cargo Not accepted

Cabin policy

Pets accepted Not accepted“The carriage of animal and pets in the cabin of Air Arabia is restricted to falcons only”

Hold & cargo policy

Hold: Pets accepted Not accepted“Air Arabia does not offer checked baggage service to live animals or birds.”
Cargo: Pets accepted Not accepted“Air Arabia does not offer air cargo service to live animals or birds.”

Frequently asked

What if my flight is delayed past my health certificate validity?
If the certificate window expires before you board, you'll need a re-issue. Build a 1-2 day buffer between the cert date and departure to absorb minor delays.
What happens if I forget a document?
At the destination airport: at best, an extended inspection while you produce backup; at worst, the pet is held in quarantine or returned to origin at your cost. Bring printed copies.
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Glossary

ISO chip
ISO 11784/11785 — the universal microchip standard.
FAVN
Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization — a rabies serology test required by rabies-free destinations.
Brachycephalic
Snub-nosed breeds (French Bulldogs, Pugs, Persians, Himalayans) with restricted airline acceptance due to heat-stress risk.
AVIH
Animal Vehicle In Hold — IATA's term for cargo pet shipment, with fees that vary by carrier and route.