The science here is simpler than it sounds. Flying a dog on Bangkok Airways means one hard fact up front: the cabin is off-limits, so your paperwork and crate planning shift straight to the cargo hold. Pixel, my Cavalier, has taught me that a calm dog starts with a prepared owner. Get the categories right and the rest of the process stops feeling like guesswork.
Bangkok 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 Bangkok 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 acceptedpets are not permitted to travel in the cabin on Bangkok Airways verified 2026-07-20 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedDogs and cats are permitted to travel in the temperature-controlled area of the cabin hold with Bangkok Airways verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesThe following list of Brachycephalic breeds (snub-nosed dogs and cats) and some dog and cat breeds are not allowed to be accepted as checked baggage (AVIH) or transported in the cargo compartment for the reason of… verified 2026-07-08 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list French Bulldog English Bulldog American Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Brussels Griffon Shar Pei Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mastiff The following list of Brachycephalic breeds (snub-nosed dogs and cats) and some dog and cat breeds are not allowed to be accepted as checked baggage (AVIH) or transported in the cargo compartment for the reason of… verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Minimum age 8 weeks …permit for the movement of animal issued by local government veterinary authority. Pet must be at least 8 weeks old The pet owner's responsibility to provide a suitable hard kennel or container verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Advance booking notice 24 hours All pets must be reserved at least 24 hours prior to departure verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ YesAll pets must be reserved at least 24 hours prior to departure verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Max pets per flight 9 A320 3 Containers (9 pets) 100 x 60 x 75 60 KG. verified 2026-07-07 Hold: Advance notice hours 24 hours Please notify us a minimum of 24 hours in advance prior to your departure date by contacting our call center or ticketing office. verified 2026-06-24 Hold: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NoThe airline regrets to inform you that pets that are pregnant, injured, ill or with strong odour will not be accepted verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 20 kg …aerosols and gels (LAG), and exemptions. Checked Baggage Economy Class : Maximum weight allowances is 20 kilograms for adult and child / 10 kilograms for infant. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Crate must have/be Iata compliant, hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, live-animal label, a carrier All crates must conform to regulations imposed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedDogs, cats and other animals are flown as air cargo on Bangkok Airways verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesThe following list of Brachycephalic breeds (snub-nosed dogs and cats) and some dog and cat breeds are not allowed to be accepted as checked baggage (AVIH) or transported in the cargo compartment for the reason of… verified 2026-07-08 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds list French Bulldog English Bulldog American Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Brussels Griffon Shar Pei Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mastiff The following list of Brachycephalic breeds (snub-nosed dogs and cats) and some dog and cat breeds are not allowed to be accepted as checked baggage (AVIH) or transported in the cargo compartment for the reason of… verified 2026-07-25 Cargo: Minimum age 8 weeks Pet must be at least 8 weeks old verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Advance booking notice 24 hours Pet Reservations All pets must be reserved at least 24 hours prior to departure by contacting Bangkok Airways call center or ticketing office. verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ Yesimited not over 3 Dog/Cat A320: 1 container limited not over 3 Dog/Cat For further information, please contact to (+66) 2-134-3886. Special cargo service as Live animals dog, cat (AVI) is available on Airbus and ATR72… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NoPlease note that pets that are pregnant, injured, unwell, or have a strong odor cannot be accepted for carriage. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Max weight (pet + crate) 20 kg The combined weight of the pet and kennel must not exceed 20 kg (44 lbs) on AT72 aircraft or 60 kg (132 lbs) on A319 and A320 aircraft abin hold with Bangkok Airways. verified 2026-07-01 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, live-animal label Pet owners are responsible for providing an appropriate standard hard kennel/container. We encourage you to follow all requirements of pet container before proceeding to the airport. verified 2026-06-24 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ YesShipper needs to bring the animal health certificate (document issues within 24 hrs.) for show to airlines staff verified 2026-07-14 Health certificate validity 24 days Shipper needs to bring the animal health certificate (document issues within 24 hrs.) for show to airlines staff. verified 2026-07-14 Health certificate · Required ✓ YesFor international travel, pet owners are responsible for providing all the necessary valid documents required by national authorities (e.g. import/export/ transhipment license, a veterinary health certificate, rabies… verified 2026-07-22 Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ YesFor international travel, pet owners are responsible for providing all the necessary valid documents required by national authorities (e.g. import/export/ transhipment license, a veterinary health certificate, rabies… verified 2026-07-25 Rabies vaccination · Min age at vaccination 8 weeks Age requirements Minimum age of transport is 8 weeks old and weaned. verified 2026-07-20 Other rules Pets accepted ✗ Not acceptedycephalic breeds (snub-nosed dogs and cats) and some dog and cat breeds are not allowed to be accepted as checked baggage (AVIH) or transported in the cargo compartment for the reaso The following list of Brachycephalic… verified 2026-06-04 Minimum age 8 weeks …- All flights to Chiang Mai, Phuket , Samui and all flights operated with AT72. - Pet must be at least 8 weeks old. - According to the announcement by the Trat provincial Livestock, the owners need to prepare an… verified 2026-07-22 Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NoPlease note that pets that are pregnant, injured, unwell, or have a strong odor cannot be accepted for carriage. verified 2026-07-25 Service & assistance animals Fee waived ✓ YesService dog pet policy All service dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge verified 2026-07-14 Recognized ✓ YesAll service dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge. verified 2026-07-20 Cabin allowed ✓ YesService dog pet policy All service dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge. verified 2026-07-20 Advance notice hours 24 hours Please notify us a minimum of 24 hours in advance prior to your departure date by contacting our call center or ticketing office. verified 2026-07-04 In the cabin ✗ Not accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✗ Not acceptedpets are not permitted to travel in the cabin on Bangkok Airways verified 2026-07-20 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedDogs and cats are permitted to travel in the temperature-controlled area of the cabin hold with Bangkok Airways verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesThe following list of Brachycephalic breeds (snub-nosed dogs and cats) and some dog and cat breeds are not allowed to be accepted as checked baggage (AVIH) or transported in the cargo compartment for the reason of… verified 2026-07-08 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list Persian Himalayan Exotic Shorthair Burmese British Shorthair The following list of Brachycephalic breeds (snub-nosed dogs and cats) and some dog and cat breeds are not allowed to be accepted as checked baggage (AVIH) or transported in the cargo compartment for the reason of… verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Minimum age 8 weeks …permit for the movement of animal issued by local government veterinary authority. Pet must be at least 8 weeks old The pet owner's responsibility to provide a suitable hard kennel or container verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Advance booking notice 24 hours All pets must be reserved at least 24 hours prior to departure verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ YesAll pets must be reserved at least 24 hours prior to departure verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Max pets per flight 9 A320 3 Containers (9 pets) 100 x 60 x 75 60 KG. verified 2026-07-07 Hold: Advance notice hours 24 hours Please notify us a minimum of 24 hours in advance prior to your departure date by contacting our call center or ticketing office. verified 2026-06-24 Hold: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NoSome aircraft do not have the appropriate facilities for AVIH service. Please contact one of our offices or our call centre for more details. Owners must ensure their pets are clean, healthy, and fit for travel. Please… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 20 kg …aerosols and gels (LAG), and exemptions. Checked Baggage Economy Class : Maximum weight allowances is 20 kilograms for adult and child / 10 kilograms for infant. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Crate must have/be Iata compliant, hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, live-animal label, a carrier All crates must conform to regulations imposed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedDogs, cats and other animals are flown as air cargo on Bangkok Airways verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesThe following list of Brachycephalic breeds (snub-nosed dogs and cats) and some dog and cat breeds are not allowed to be accepted as checked baggage (AVIH) or transported in the cargo compartment for the reason of… verified 2026-07-08 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds list Persian Himalayan Exotic Shorthair Burmese British Shorthair The following list of Brachycephalic breeds (snub-nosed dogs and cats) and some dog and cat breeds are not allowed to be accepted as checked baggage (AVIH) or transported in the cargo compartment for the reason of… verified 2026-07-25 Cargo: Minimum age 8 weeks Pet must be at least 8 weeks old verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Advance booking notice 24 hours …Requirements and Conditions Shipper needs to bring the animal health certificate (document issues within 24 hrs.) for show to airlines staff. Additionally, the booking should be made one day prior or 24 hours before… verified 2026-07-21 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ Yeshecked baggage. Pets must not be pregnant, injured, ill or have an offensive smell. Reservations Reservations should be made at least 1 day prior to the departure date. Contact +66 2-134-3886 to confirm the aircraft is… verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NoThe airline regrets to inform you that pets that are pregnant, injured, ill or with strong odour will not be accepted verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Max weight (pet + crate) 20 kg The combined weight of the pet and kennel must not exceed 20 kg (44 lbs) on AT72 aircraft or 60 kg (132 lbs) on A319 and A320 aircraft. verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, live-animal label Pet owners are responsible for providing an appropriate standard hard kennel/container. We encourage you to follow all requirements of pet container before proceeding to the airport. verified 2026-06-24 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ YesSpecial cargo service as Live animals dog, cat (AVI) is available on Airbus and ATR72 on the following routes: Domestic Routes: Accept all domestic route Except Bangkok – Krabi v.v. and Chiang Mai – Krabi v.v.… verified 2026-07-14 Other rules Minimum age 8 weeks …- All flights to Chiang Mai, Phuket , Samui and all flights operated with AT72. - Pet must be at least 8 weeks old. - According to the announcement by the Trat provincial Livestock, the owners need to prepare an… verified 2026-07-22 Bangkok Airways requires notice a minimum of 24 hours in advance prior to the departure date. Contact the call center or ticketing office within that window; a same-day request risks no accepted booking. Place the call at least 24 hours before departure and confirm the pet reservation verbally. Keep the confirmation reference. Do not treat the flight ticket itself as the animal's booking.
Brachycephalic breeds (snub-nosed dogs), some dog breeds, and listed cat breeds are not allowed to be carried. Confirm the breed against Bangkok Airways' restricted list before purchasing any ticket. A snub-nosed dog will be refused at acceptance. Check muzzle shape and breed name directly with the pet carriage service. Choose an alternative carrier when the breed falls inside the banned category.
Frequently asked
How many pets can I bring on Bangkok Airways? Bangkok Airways allows up to 9 in the hold, per passenger. Each pet needs its own carrier. Can snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds fly Bangkok Airways? Snub-nosed breeds such as bulldogs, pugs and Persian cats are not accepted in the cabin, 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.
Every dog and every route carries its own quirks, and Bangkok Airways' rules are only one piece of the puzzle. Before you book, build a personalized plan that maps your specific breed, crate size, and connecting airports against these requirements. Pawgo's plan-builder turns scattered airline rules into one clear checklist for your actual trip, so nothing gets missed at the counter. Start your plan and travel with confidence.
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.
