Let's cut to the paperwork that actually matters. With All Nippon Airways, dogs do not fly in the cabin, so your only route is the hold or cargo. The science here is simpler than it sounds once you know which door your dog walks through. I've sorted enough certificates to know where the friction hides on this route. Read on, and you'll be ready before the counter, not scrambling at it.
All Nippon Airways'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 All Nippon Airways handles your pet Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Tap the
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In the cabin ✗ Not accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✗ Not acceptedCan my pet fly with me in the cabin? No (assistance dogs only) verified 2026-07-20 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedDomestic dogs, cats and household birds are permitted to fly as checked baggage on All Nippon Airways. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ Yesshort-nosed dog breeds (*), which are more vulnerable to high temperatures than other dog breeds and may contract heat stroke and have breathing difficulties, will not be accepted verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list French Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Chow Chow (*) Short-nosed dogs Bulldog, French Bulldog, Boxer, Shih Tzu, Boston Terrier, Bull Terrier, King Charles Spaniel, Tibetan Spaniel, Brussels Griffin, Chow Chow, Pug, Chin, Pekingese Flight Conditions In addition to… verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ YesReservation and Fee Advance Reservation Required via Contacting ANA Your pet will be carried in the cargo section, which is located underneath the passenger cabin verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Booking method phone Reservations for the carriage of pets must be made by telephone; they cannot be made online. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Weight max kg 45 kg the total weight of the pet and cage exceeds 45 kg (99 pounds) verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Sedation allowed ✗ NoThe owner has confirmed your pet is not sedated. verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Season restrictions summer period classes × × - The check-in of short-nosed dog (*) breeds is suspended during the summer period (May 1 - October 31) every year verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Max pets per carrier 1 In principle, we accept only one animal per cage. verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Carrier max linear cm 292 cm the sum of the three sides (length, width, height) of the pet's cage is 292 cm (115 inches) verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Carrier iata compliant ✓ YesWe only accept pet cages that comply with IATA regulations and can withstand air transport. verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NoNot pregnant verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Carrier ventilation required ✓ YesGood ventilation. verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 45 kg Your pet cannot be checked in if the total weight exceeds 45 kg. verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Crate must have/be water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier We do not allow water bowls because there is the risk of water spilling. Heating and cooling measures Please provide cooling goods such as cooling pads and ice packs in the summer, and blankets and body warmers for pets… verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPet Charges We provide assistance for passengers traveling with a pet. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesNA understands that your pet is a part of your family and is happy to assist when you are traveling with your pet. For shipping of a pet as cargo, the handling will differ. For details, please see Transporting of… verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds list French Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Chow Chow Brussels Griffon This is because they are more affected by high temperatures than other breeds, and may suffer from heatstroke and respiratory difficulties. Breeds Subject to Handling Suspension Bulldog, French Bulldog, Boxer, Shih Tzu,… verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Minimum age 4 weeks …asked to rent a cage from ANA. * LL-sized cages are not accepted on flights operated with small aircraft (DH4, CR7) due to cargo compartment volume and cargo compartment door size limitations. * When making your… verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Advance booking notice 24 hours - Booking Classes Y/B/M/U/H/Q/V/W/S Y/B/M/U/H/Q/V/W/S/L/K/X Application Period From ticket purchase until no later than 24 hours prior to the scheduled flight departure time. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ Yess traveling with pets We provide assistance for passengers traveling with a much loved pet. * Pet care will vary when transporting separate cargo. For details, please see Transporting of Animals . * Click Here to See… verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Booking method agent Also, it is kindly requested to make reservations for the air transport through the air cargo agents due to the international shipments of animals (pets) required to submit such declarations to the Customs… verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Sedation allowed ✗ NoInformation Pregnant or sedated pets will not be accepted. verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Season restrictions summer period classes × × - The check-in of short-nosed dog (*) breeds is suspended during the summer period (May 1 - October 31) every year verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ Nobreed Your pet has a chronic condition [Pets in the following health conditions cannot be transported] Your pet is not in a condition fit for air travel. verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Max weight (pet + crate) 32 kg …kg for large, and 8.7 kg for extra-large. Your request may not be accepted if the total weight is between 32 kg and 45 kg. verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label The crate must be made of fiberglass, metal, rigid plastics, weld metal mesh, solid wood or plywood. verified 2026-07-20 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ YesYou must also present a health certificate if you are making a connection at a Japanese airport verified 2026-07-15 Health certificate validity 10 days Forms Required All pets flying as air cargo must have a health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and other rabies-carrying mammals). verified 2026-07-20 Quarantine · Type Quarantine Station otification document and the health certificate are required to be submitted to Quarantine Station of Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare upon arrival of the animal after Sep. verified 2026-07-15 Quarantine · Required ✓ YesTransporting pets requires various procedures, so it is standard practice to make reservations in advance through an air cargo agent. Reservations are required for all s egments throughout origine to destination.… verified 2026-07-20 Quarantine · Pre-approval required ✓ YesAdvance arrangements for transport Notes: Consultations are requested when making bookings with regard to primates, birds or other animals with the potential to transmit diseases to human beings, as well as large… verified 2026-07-20 Health certificate · Required ✓ YesYou must also present a health certificate if you are making a connection at a Japanese airport. verified 2026-07-15 Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ YesForms Required All pets flying as checked baggage must have proof of rabies vaccination and health certificates as well as all documentation required for their destination country. verified 2026-07-20 Rabies vaccination · Booster required ✓ YesFor dogs, the vaccination specified by the Rabies Prevention Law must have been given within the past one year. verified 2026-07-15 Health certificate valid within days · Health certificate valid within days 10 days Forms Required All pets flying as air cargo must have a health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and other rabies-carrying mammals). verified 2026-07-20 Other rules Assistance animals accepted ✓ YesContents JAPAN ・English Booking My Menu Help & Contact Join Login Logout Top Domestic International Shopping&Life ANA Mileage Club SPECIAL ASSISTANCE Corporate Customer close Please select the card you wish to join Get… verified 2026-07-15 Service & assistance animals In-cabin · Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedAll service dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge. verified 2026-07-20 Fee waived ✓ YesService/assistance dog pet policy All service dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge verified 2026-07-20 Recognized ✓ Yes* Click Here to See Customers with Assistance Dogs * This service applies to only to ANA operated flights. For code-share flights , please check with the operating carrier. Special attention ANA will handle your pet… verified 2026-07-15 Cabin allowed ✓ YesNo (assistance dogs only) Can my pet fly with me as checked baggage? verified 2026-07-20 Esa recognized ✗ NoNo live animal is permitted to fly in the cabin with ANA unless you are flying with a guide, hearing or mobility assistance dog verified 2026-07-20 In the cabin ✗ Not accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✗ Not acceptedCan my pet fly with me in the cabin? No (assistance dogs only) verified 2026-07-20 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedDomestic dogs, cats and household birds are permitted to fly as checked baggage on All Nippon Airways. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Advance booking notice 24 hours - Booking Classes Y/B/M/U/H/Q/V/W/S Y/B/M/U/H/Q/V/W/S/L/K/X Application Period From ticket purchase until no later than 24 hours prior to the scheduled flight departure time. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ YesReservation and Fee Advance Reservation Required via Contacting ANA Your pet will be carried in the cargo section, which is located underneath the passenger cabin verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Booking method phone Reservations for the carriage of pets must be made by telephone; they cannot be made online. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Weight max kg 45 kg the total weight of the pet and cage exceeds 45 kg (99 pounds) verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Sedation allowed ✗ NoThe owner has confirmed your pet is not sedated. verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Max pets per carrier 1 In principle, we accept only one animal per cage. verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Carrier max linear cm 292 cm the sum of the three sides (length, width, height) of the pet's cage is 292 cm (115 inches) verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Carrier iata compliant ✓ YesWe only accept pet cages that comply with IATA regulations and can withstand air transport. verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NoNot pregnant verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Carrier ventilation required ✓ YesGood ventilation. verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 45 kg We are unable to transport a pet if the sum of the three sides (length, width, height) of the pet's cage is 292 cm (115 inches), or if the total weight of the pet and cage exceeds 45 kg (99 pounds). verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Crate must have/be water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrier We do not allow water bowls because there is the risk of water spilling. Heating and cooling measures Please provide cooling goods such as cooling pads and ice packs in the summer, and blankets and body warmers for pets… verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPet Charges We provide assistance for passengers traveling with a pet. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Minimum age 4 weeks …asked to rent a cage from ANA. * LL-sized cages are not accepted on flights operated with small aircraft (DH4, CR7) due to cargo compartment volume and cargo compartment door size limitations. * When making your… verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Advance booking notice 24 hours - Booking Classes Y/B/M/U/H/Q/V/W/S Y/B/M/U/H/Q/V/W/S/L/K/X Application Period From ticket purchase until no later than 24 hours prior to the scheduled flight departure time. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ Yess traveling with pets We provide assistance for passengers traveling with a much loved pet. * Pet care will vary when transporting separate cargo. For details, please see Transporting of Animals . * Click Here to See… verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Booking method agent Also, it is kindly requested to make reservations for the air transport through the air cargo agents due to the international shipments of animals (pets) required to submit such declarations to the Customs… verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Heat embargo 1°C …Sectors operating within one of areas above Example: Haneda-Bangkok Hanoi-Narita Japan domestic sector*1*2 Boarding until May 18, 2026 Boarding on/af verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Sedation allowed ✗ NoNo commercial or industrial animals Not pregnant Not too young (less than 4 months old) No heart disease or respiratory disease The owner has confirmed your pet is not sedated r. verified 2026-07-25 Cargo: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ Nobreed Your pet has a chronic condition [Pets in the following health conditions cannot be transported] Your pet is not in a condition fit for air travel. verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Max weight (pet + crate) 45 kg …width, height) of the pet's cage is 292 cm (115 inches), or if the total weight of the pet and cage exceeds 45 kg (99 pounds). verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label The crate must be made of fiberglass, metal, rigid plastics, weld metal mesh, solid wood or plywood. verified 2026-07-20 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ YesPassengers with rodents, (mammals except for dogs and cats) and birds The notification document and the health certificate are required to be submitted to Quarantine Station of Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare upon… verified 2026-07-15 Health certificate validity 10 days Forms Required All pets flying as air cargo must have a health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and other rabies-carrying mammals). verified 2026-07-20 Quarantine · Required ✓ YesTransporting pets requires various procedures, so it is standard practice to make reservations in advance through an air cargo agent. Reservations are required for all s egments throughout origine to destination.… verified 2026-07-20 Health certificate · Validity days 10 days Forms Required All pets flying as air cargo must have a health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and other rabies-carrying mammals). verified 2026-07-20 Cargo bookings for dogs on All Nippon Airways close 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Reserve the cargo spot from the moment the ticket is purchased. Do not wait for the day of travel to arrange the animal. Confirm the reservation lands inside the eligible booking classes. Missing the 24-hour cutoff means the dog does not travel on that flight.
Shipping a dog as cargo on All Nippon Airways follows a separate handling process from standard checked pets. Review the dedicated cargo requirements before committing to a booking. Arrange handling through the cargo channel rather than the passenger desk. Treat the cargo path as its own set of rules and prepare the documents that process demands ahead of departure.
Frequently asked
Can snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds fly All Nippon Airways? Snub-nosed breeds such as bulldogs, pugs and Persian cats are not accepted in the hold. 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.
