Here's what I wish someone had told me before booking with Middle East Airlines: dogs are welcome right in the cabin with you, which changes everything about how a trip feels. Cooper has flown enough to know that having your dog at your feet beats worrying about the hold. We've all been there, second-guessing every option, so let me walk you through what actually matters here.
Middle East Airlines'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 Middle East Airlines handles your pet Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Tap the
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In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ Acceptedcabin MEA allow carriage of pets (a dog or a cat) in cabin provided of following conditions are fulfilled: Animal should be odorless. Only pets weighing 7kgs or less may be accepted in the cabin and placed under the… verified 2026-07-14 Snub-nosed breeds list French Bulldog American Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Cane Corso Dogue de Bordeaux Brussels Griffon Affenpinscher Japanese Chin Shar Pei Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mastiff PET Breeds Restrictions ❖ The following Dog breeds and crossbreeds Dogs that are classified as Dangerous (aggressive) dogs will not be accepted on MEA flights neither in hold (cargo) nor in cabin. ➢ American Bully,… verified 2026-07-15 Minimum age 8 weeks • Is documentation available proving that the animal is at least 8 weeks old? verified 2026-07-15 Advance booking required ✓ YesNo pet is accepted without prior approval from Middle East Airlines. verified 2026-07-14 Max pets per passenger 1 One animal is permitted per container for each individual passenger verified 2026-07-14 Banned destinations ✗ Yes• Beirut to Dubai: Pets are not allowed on board on flights from Beirut to Dubai. verified 2026-07-14 Sedation allowed ✗ NoHas the owner confirmed the animal is not sedated? verified 2026-07-15 Aircraft restrictions ✗ YesPiece System FROM BEIRUT TO First additional piece up to 23KG Second & more additional pieces up to 23KG Piece between 23KG and 30KG Offline / Online Offline / Online Online Cairo 150 USD / 100 USD 150 USD / 100 USD 50… verified 2026-06-28 Carrier size 24 cm The size of kennel or flexible bag (soft bag), shall not exceed 40x24x24 (L x W x H). Kennel exceeding allowed dimensions, will be refused, and not accepted for travel. verified 2026-07-14 Max weight (pet + crate) 10 kg The total weight of your pet and travel bag or kennel combined shall not exceed 10Kg verified 2026-07-14 Crate must have/be soft-sided ok, ventilated, IATA-compliant, a carrier The size of kennel or flexible bag (soft bag), shall not exceed 40x24x24 (L x W x H). Kennel exceeding allowed dimensions, will be refused, and not accepted for travel. verified 2026-07-14 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedAnimals who weigh more than 10 kg including their transport container, may not be transported in the cabin. They must be transported as excess baggage in the cargo hold. verified 2026-07-07 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list French Bulldog American Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Cane Corso Dogue de Bordeaux Brussels Griffon Affenpinscher Japanese Chin Shar Pei Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mastiff PET Breeds Restrictions ❖ The following Dog breeds and crossbreeds Dogs that are classified as Dangerous (aggressive) dogs will not be accepted on MEA flights neither in hold (cargo) nor in cabin. ➢ American Bully,… verified 2026-07-15 Hold: One-way fee 200 USD Extra equipment of 23 kgs or less will be charged: 200 USD or equivalent in the currency of payment Sport equipment: Golf bag, diving, cycling, surfing, skiing… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Minimum age 8 weeks • Is documentation available proving that the animal is at least 8 weeks old? verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ YesNo pet is accepted without prior approval from Middle East Airlines. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Pregnant animals accepted ✓ YesTravelling with pets | Passenger Services | Middle East Airlines Travelling With Pets Special Assistance for Travelers Children Travelling Alone Travelling While Pregnant Subject Access Request More Home Traveler Info… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Crate must have/be ventilated, IATA-compliant, live-animal label Yes ( ) NO ( ) ➢ Does the container have at least 16% ventilation of the four sides? verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPet in cabin MEA allow carriage of pets (a dog or a cat) in cabin provided of following conditions are fulfilled: Animal should be odorless verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds list French Bulldog American Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Cane Corso Dogue de Bordeaux Brussels Griffon Affenpinscher Japanese Chin Shar Pei Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mastiff PET Breeds Restrictions ❖ The following Dog breeds and crossbreeds Dogs that are classified as Dangerous (aggressive) dogs will not be accepted on MEA flights neither in hold (cargo) nor in cabin. ➢ American Bully,… verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Minimum age 8 weeks • Is documentation available proving that the animal is at least 8 weeks old? verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ Yesces Unit should be advised ahead of time, please contact Special Services for reservation and further information at specialsvcs@mea.com.lb or +961 1 629999 The following charges apply for carrying Pet in cabin in USD,… verified 2026-07-04 Cargo: Sedation allowed ✗ NoHas the owner confirmed the animal is not sedated? verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Pregnant animals accepted ✓ YesTravelling with pets | Passenger Services | Middle East Airlines Travelling With Pets Special Assistance for Travelers Children Travelling Alone Travelling While Pregnant Subject Access Request More Home Traveler Info… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Crate must have/be ventilated, IATA-compliant, live-animal label Yes ( ) NO ( ) ➢ Does the container have at least 16% ventilation of the four sides? verified 2026-07-15 Other rules Dangerous breeds banned ✗ YesPET Breeds Restrictions ❖ The following Dog breeds and crossbreeds Dogs that are classified as Dangerous (aggressive) dogs will not be accepted on MEA flights neither in hold (cargo) nor in cabin. ➢ American Bully,… verified 2026-07-15 Breed restrictions apply ✗ YesPET Breeds Restrictions ❖ The following Dog breeds and crossbreeds Dogs that are classified as Dangerous (aggressive) dogs will not be accepted on MEA flights neither in hold (cargo) nor in cabin. ➢ American Bully,… verified 2026-07-15 Service & assistance animals Recognized ✓ YesSeeing eye dog: MEA allow seeing eye dog accompanying BLIND (or Visually Impaired Passenger) free of charge in passenger cabin verified 2026-07-25 In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ Acceptedcabin MEA allow carriage of pets (a dog or a cat) in cabin provided of following conditions are fulfilled: Animal should be odorless. Only pets weighing 7kgs or less may be accepted in the cabin and placed under the… verified 2026-07-14 Snub-nosed breeds list Persian Himalayan Exotic Shorthair Burmese British Shorthair Scottish Fold PET Breeds Restrictions ❖ The following Dog breeds and crossbreeds Dogs that are classified as Dangerous (aggressive) dogs will not be accepted on MEA flights neither in hold (cargo) nor in cabin. ➢ American Bully,… verified 2026-07-15 Minimum age 8 weeks • Is documentation available proving that the animal is at least 8 weeks old? verified 2026-07-15 Advance booking required ✓ YesNo pet is accepted without prior approval from Middle East Airlines. verified 2026-07-14 Max pets per passenger 1 One animal is permitted per container for each individual passenger verified 2026-07-14 Booking method website …help us enhance your browsing experience, measure marketing effectiveness, personalize content, and analyze website performance. verified 2026-07-14 Sedation allowed ✗ NoHas the owner confirmed the animal is not sedated? verified 2026-07-15 Max weight (pet + crate) 10 kg The total weight of your pet and travel bag or kennel combined shall not exceed 10Kg verified 2026-07-14 Crate must have/be soft-sided ok, ventilated, IATA-compliant, a carrier Pet Soft Cage is permitted. verified 2026-07-14 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedAnimals who weigh more than 10 kg including their transport container, may not be transported in the cabin. They must be transported as excess baggage in the cargo hold. verified 2026-07-07 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list Persian Himalayan Exotic Shorthair Burmese British Shorthair Scottish Fold PET Breeds Restrictions ❖ The following Dog breeds and crossbreeds Dogs that are classified as Dangerous (aggressive) dogs will not be accepted on MEA flights neither in hold (cargo) nor in cabin. ➢ American Bully,… verified 2026-07-15 Hold: One-way fee 200 USD Extra equipment of 23 kgs or less will be charged: 200 USD or equivalent in the currency of payment Sport equipment: Golf bag, diving, cycling, surfing, skiing… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Minimum age 8 weeks • Is documentation available proving that the animal is at least 8 weeks old? verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ YesNo pet is accepted without prior approval from Middle East Airlines. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Pregnant animals accepted ✓ YesTravelling with pets | Passenger Services | Middle East Airlines Travelling With Pets Special Assistance for Travelers Children Travelling Alone Travelling While Pregnant Subject Access Request More Home Traveler Info… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Crate must have/be ventilated, IATA-compliant, live-animal label Yes ( ) NO ( ) ➢ Does the container have at least 16% ventilation of the four sides? verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPet in cabin MEA allow carriage of pets (a dog or a cat) in cabin provided of following conditions are fulfilled: Animal should be odorless verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds list Persian Himalayan Exotic Shorthair Burmese British Shorthair Scottish Fold PET Breeds Restrictions ❖ The following Dog breeds and crossbreeds Dogs that are classified as Dangerous (aggressive) dogs will not be accepted on MEA flights neither in hold (cargo) nor in cabin. ➢ American Bully,… verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Minimum age 8 weeks • Is documentation available proving that the animal is at least 8 weeks old? verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ Yes. This applies whether the pet is traveling with you as a carry-on bag in the passenger cabin or as excess baggage in the air-conditioned cargo hold. Different conditions and charges apply for live animals shipped by… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Sedation allowed ✗ NoHas the owner confirmed the animal is not sedated? verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Pregnant animals accepted ✓ YesTravelling with pets | Passenger Services | Middle East Airlines Travelling With Pets Special Assistance for Travelers Children Travelling Alone Travelling While Pregnant Subject Access Request More Home Traveler Info… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Crate must have/be ventilated, IATA-compliant, live-animal label, a carrier Yes ( ) NO ( ) ➢ Does the container have at least 16% ventilation of the four sides? verified 2026-07-15 Middle East Airlines requires documentation proving a dog is at least 8 weeks old before travel. Gather paperwork that clearly states the dog's date of birth. Confirm the puppy has reached 8 weeks on the departure date, not the booking date. Present this age proof alongside health documents at check-in. Book travel only after the 8-week mark is verifiably met.
Frequently asked
How many pets can I bring on Middle East Airlines? Middle East Airlines allows 1 in the cabin, per passenger. Each pet needs its own carrier. What is the cabin weight limit on Middle East Airlines? In the cabin, your pet plus its carrier must not exceed 10 kg. How much does it cost to fly a pet on Middle East Airlines? On flights within Metropolitan France, Middle East Airlines charges from 25 USD in the cabin, and 200 USD in the hold, one way per pet. Longer routes cost more — price your exact itinerary. 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.
The cabin fee on Middle East Airlines is 25 USD one way, converted to the payment country's currency at booking. Budget 25 USD for each direction of the trip. Confirm the exact converted amount when paying, since the currency shifts by country. Keep the receipt showing the 25 USD charge for records at the airport.
Cooper has done this trip three times now, and every route brings its own small surprises with paperwork and timing. Middle East Airlines makes it doable, but your dog's weight, age, and exact route decide the details. Build a personalized plan with Pawgo's plan-builder before you book, so you have every requirement mapped for your real journey. You've got this, and a solid plan makes the whole thing calmer.
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.
