Here's what nobody tells you about Air Seychelles: dogs don't get a cabin seat, full stop. If you're picturing your little one curled at your feet somewhere over the Indian Ocean, hit pause. Mochi would be furious, judging the situation harder than any queue. The hold is the only route here, so know that before you book anything and start dreaming about paradise.
Air Seychelles'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 Seychelles handles your pet
Air Seychelles is a small island carrier. Pets as checked baggage and cargo only, not cabin. Import permit required. 72h advance booking recommended.
Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Tap the to read the exact wording; the opens the source page.
In the cabin Not accepted
In the hold / cargo Accepted
Cabin policy
Hold & cargo policy
Service & assistance animals
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.
Air Seychelles keeps things simple in the worst way for cabin fans, and rules shift without warning. Don't gamble on a forum post from two years ago. Build a personalized plan with Pawgo's plan-builder, punch in your exact trip, and get the current requirements for your dog and your route. It takes minutes and saves you that sinking feeling at the check-in desk. Sort it now, thank yourself later.
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.