Flying Nok Air with a dog raises one question fast: can they ride with you? Good news — Nok Air accepts dogs in the cabin, so a well-sized pup can travel beside you rather than below. Cooper is a 30kg Golden, so I know the cabin-versus-cargo dance intimately. Here's what I wish someone had told me before booking, laid out step by step so you skip the guesswork.
Nok Air'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 Nok Air 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
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPet carriage service through our Nok Air Cargo Search words: English English ภาษาไทย vi Pet Carriage Service ________ Pet Carriage Service at Nok Air Cargo • Only domesticated dogs, cats and rabbits are accepted verified 2026-07-14 One-way fee 1500 THB A dog, a cat, or a rabbit in a kennel with the total weight of 1-15 kg and with the total volumetric weight of less than 15 kg will be charged 1,500 THB per item verified 2026-06-07 Minimum age 28 weeks …of booking the package. Our carriage of pregnant passengers is subject to the following conditions; Below 28 weeks Accepted Single 28-36 weeks Accepted with Medical Certificate which indicates: verified 2026-07-14 Advance booking notice 2 hours Reservation 4.1 Booking Channels 4.1.1 Booking through website: Booking through website must be reserved and made the payment at least 2 hours before the departure if you select to pay by credit card or direct debit. verified 2026-07-14 Advance booking required ✓ Yes4.4 Group Booking: A booking more than 10 passengers traveling together the condition is as follows: Book with our dedicated call center at (66)2-114-1598 (09:00-18:00 hrs.), or Email : salesgroup@nokair.com provided… verified 2026-07-14 Nursing allowed ✗ NoFemales with suckling young and unweaned animals must not be accepted for carriage Females with suckling young and unweaned animals must not be accepted for carriage Females with suckling young and unweaned animals must… verified 2026-07-15 Sedation allowed ✗ NoSedation of animals, except under certain conditions and carried out under veterinary direction, is not recommended. verified 2026-07-15 Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NoAir reserves the right to change the terms and conditions without prior notice. Exceptions : For fly ‘n’ ride and fly ‘n’ ferry, pets will not be allowed in the passengers cabin. They will be placed in the baggage hold.… verified 2026-07-14 Sedation needs vet approval ✓ YesSedation of animals, except under certain conditions and carried out under veterinary direction, is not recommended. verified 2026-07-16 Carrier size 53 × 41 × 38 cm …x width x height) Kennel Weight Max Kennel Volume Weight Max Total Weight (kennel + animal) Small 100 53 x 41 x 38 cm (21 x 16 x 15 in) 3 kg (7 lbs) 15 volumetric kg 15 kg (33 lbs) Large 200, 300, 400 91 x 61 x 66 cm… verified 2026-07-14 Max weight (pet + crate) 7 kg The combined weight must not exceed 7 kg. and the terms are as follows; 7.9.1 Luggage dimensions restriction on each aircraft type Aircraft Type… verified 2026-07-21 Crate must have/be water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrier …x width x height) Kennel Weight Max Kennel Volume Weight Max Total Weight (kennel + animal) Small 100 53 x 41 x 38 cm (21 x 16 x 15 in) 3 kg (7 lbs) 15 volumetric kg 15 kg (33 lbs) Large 200, 300, 400 91 x 61 x 66 cm… verified 2026-07-14 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedThey will be placed in the baggage hold. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Advance booking notice 24 hours The booking must be made at least 24 hours before the departure if you select to pay at Counter Service Plus, ATM or QR Payment provided that you… verified 2026-07-28 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ Yes4.4 Group Booking: A booking more than 10 passengers traveling together the condition is as follows: Book with our dedicated call center at (66)2-114-1598 (09:00-18:00 hrs.), or Email : salesgroup@nokair.com provided… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Nursing allowed ✗ NoFemales with suckling young and unweaned animals must not be accepted for carriage Females with suckling young and unweaned animals must not be accepted for carriage Females with suckling young and unweaned animals must… verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Sedation allowed ✗ NoSedation of animals, except under certain conditions and carried out under veterinary direction, is not recommended. verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Animals in heat accepted ✓ YesNo (Service dogs only) Can my pet fly with me as checked baggage? verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ No• Female pets must not be pregnant and out of the mating season verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Sedation needs vet approval ✓ YesDISPATCH (see Chapter 5 ) Tranquillization of dogs and cats is not recommended. Sedation of animals, except under certain conditions and carried out under veterinary direction, is not recommended. verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Carrier size 40 × 75 cm …devices: Television, Computer. - Extra size baggage: items are having maximum length more than 40 cm, width 75 cm, thickness 50 cm or items which the Company considered that has to requiring special handling. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 15 kg A dog, a cat, or a rabbit in a kennel with the total weight of 1-15 kg and with the total volumetric weight of less than 15 kg will be charged 1,500 THB per item verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Crate must have/be water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier …devices: Television, Computer. - Extra size baggage: items are having maximum length more than 40 cm, width 75 cm, thickness 50 cm or items which the Company considered that has to requiring special handling. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPet carriage service through our Nok Air Cargo Search words: English English ภาษาไทย vi Pet Carriage Service ________ Pet Carriage Service at Nok Air Cargo • Only domesticated dogs, cats and rabbits are accepted verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesThe following breeds of pets are not accepted for transportation verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Advance booking notice 1 hours Pets must be checked in at the passenger check-in counter at least 1 hour before the scheduled departure time. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ Yes4.4 Group Booking: A booking more than 10 passengers traveling together the condition is as follows: Book with our dedicated call center at (66)2-114-1598 (09:00-18:00 hrs.), or Email : salesgroup@nokair.com provided… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Nursing allowed ✗ NoFemales with suckling young and unweaned animals must not be accepted for carriage Females with suckling young and unweaned animals must not be accepted for carriage Females with suckling young and unweaned animals must… verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Sedation allowed ✗ NoSedation of animals, except under certain conditions and carried out under veterinary direction, is not recommended verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Advance notice hours 1 hours Pets must be checked in at the passenger check-in counter at least 1 hour before the scheduled departure time verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Animals in heat accepted ✗ NoFemale pets must not be pregnant and out of the mating season. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NoFemale pets must not be pregnant and out of the mating season. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Max weight (pet + crate) 70 kg …15 kg: 1,500 THB Weight of the pet including the carrier is 16-30 kg and volumetric weight* is less than 70 kg: 2,000 THB * V olumetric weight (kg) calculation = (Length (cm) x Width (cm) x Height (cm)) / 6,000 Nok… verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, Hard sided required, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier Carrier Guidelines For pets traveling as cargo, carriers must be single-gated plastic kennels that meet IATA standards and prevent escape or injury Carrier Guidelines For pets traveling as cargo, carriers must be… verified 2026-06-14 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ YesWe shall not be liable in any way whatsoever to you in connection with obtaining necessary documents or complying with such laws, regulations, orders, demands, notices, requirements or instructions, whether given orally… verified 2026-07-28 Health certificate validity 10 days Forms Required A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs and cats) and all forms required for your destination country. verified 2026-07-20 Quarantine · Required ✓ YesAnimals travelling under quarantine must be segregated from those which are not. verified 2026-07-15 Health certificate · Required ✓ YesWe shall not be liable in any way whatsoever to you in connection with obtaining necessary documents or complying with such laws, regulations, orders, demands, notices, requirements or instructions, whether given orally… verified 2026-07-28 Rabies vaccination · Min age at vaccination 36 weeks arriage of pregnant passengers is subject to the following conditions; Below 28 weeks Accepted Single 28-36 weeks Accepted with Medical Certificate which indicates: The current progress of preg verified 2026-07-14 Health certificate required · Health certificate required ✓ YesWe shall not be liable in any way whatsoever to you in connection with obtaining necessary documents or complying with such laws, regulations, orders, demands, notices, requirements or instructions, whether given orally… verified 2026-06-19 Health certificate valid within days · Health certificate valid within days 10 days Forms Required A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs and cats) and all forms required for your destination country. verified 2026-07-20 Other rules Dangerous breeds banned ✗ YesThe following breeds of pets are not accepted for transportation • 1. Brussels Terrier • 2. English Toy Spaniel • 3. Japanese Spaniel • 4. Pekingese • 5. Tibetan Spaniel • 6. Shar Pei • 7. verified 2026-07-14 Restricted breeds list Shar Pei The following breeds of pets are not accepted for transportation • 1. Brussels Terrier • 2. English Toy Spaniel • 3. Japanese Spaniel • 4. Pekingese • 5. Tibetan Spaniel • 6. Shar Pei • 7. verified 2026-07-14 Breed restrictions apply ✗ YesThe following breeds of pets are not accepted for transportation • 1. Brussels Terrier • 2. English Toy Spaniel • 3. Japanese Spaniel • 4. Pekingese • 5. Tibetan Spaniel • 6. Shar Pei • 7. verified 2026-07-14 Pregnant animals accepted ✓ YesPet carriage service through our Nok Air Cargo Search words: English English ภาษาไทย vi Pet Carriage Service ________ Pet Carriage Service at Nok Air Cargo • Only domesticated dogs, cats and rabbits are accepted. • The… verified 2026-07-14 Assistance animals accepted ✓ Yesover; your conduct, status, age or mental or physical condition or the physical condition of your baggage is such as to (i) require special assistance or (ii) cause harm, discomfort or make yourself objectionable to… verified 2026-07-14 Service & assistance animals Fee waived ✓ YesService dog pet policy All service dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge verified 2026-07-20 Recognized ✓ YesSuch items include money, jewelry, precious metals, silverware, electronic devices, computers, cameras, video equipment, negotiable papers, securities or other valuables, passports and other identification documents,… verified 2026-07-28 Cabin allowed ✓ YesService dog pet policy All service dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge. verified 2026-07-20 Advance notice hours 48 hours …and the like. 7.3 Animals: In case of guide dog, passenger must contact Nok Air call center at least 48 hours before the departure flight and must check-in at airport counter.Guide dogs accompanying Passengers… verified 2026-07-28 Documentation required ✓ Yeshas been altered by anyone other than us or our authorized agent, or has been mutilated (in which case we reserve the right to retain such documentation); and/or the person checking in or boarding cannot prove that he… verified 2026-07-14 In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPet carriage service through our Nok Air Cargo Search words: English English ภาษาไทย vi Pet Carriage Service ________ Pet Carriage Service at Nok Air Cargo • Only domesticated dogs, cats and rabbits are accepted verified 2026-07-14 One-way fee 1500 THB A dog, a cat, or a rabbit in a kennel with the total weight of 1-15 kg and with the total volumetric weight of less than 15 kg will be charged 1,500 THB per item verified 2026-06-07 Advance booking notice 48 hours …when the reservation is made. (For those who book the ticket via website, the request must be made at least 48 hours before the flight). For safety reason, there are limitations on number of passengers with mobility… verified 2026-06-19 Advance booking required ✓ Yes4.4 Group Booking: A booking more than 10 passengers traveling together the condition is as follows: Book with our dedicated call center at (66)2-114-1598 (09:00-18:00 hrs.), or Email : salesgroup@nokair.com provided… verified 2026-07-14 Nursing allowed ✗ NoFemales with suckling young and unweaned animals must not be accepted for carriage Females with suckling young and unweaned animals must not be accepted for carriage Females with suckling young and unweaned animals must… verified 2026-07-15 Sedation allowed ✗ NoSedation of animals, except under certain conditions and carried out under veterinary direction, is not recommended verified 2026-07-15 Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NoAir reserves the right to change the terms and conditions without prior notice. Exceptions : For fly ‘n’ ride and fly ‘n’ ferry, pets will not be allowed in the passengers cabin. They will be placed in the baggage hold.… verified 2026-07-14 Carrier size 38 cm …x height) Kennel Weight Max Kennel Volume Weight Max Total Weight (kennel + animal) Small 100 53 x 41 x 38 cm (21 x 16 x 15 in) 3 kg (7 lbs) 15 volumetric kg 15 kg (33 lbs) Large 200, 300, verified 2026-07-14 Max weight (pet + crate) 7 kg The combined weight must not exceed 7 kg. and the terms are as follows; 7.9.1 Luggage dimensions restriction on each aircraft type Aircraft Type… verified 2026-07-21 Crate must have/be water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrier …x height) Kennel Weight Max Kennel Volume Weight Max Total Weight (kennel + animal) Small 100 53 x 41 x 38 cm (21 x 16 x 15 in) 3 kg (7 lbs) 15 volumetric kg 15 kg (33 lbs) Large 200, 300, verified 2026-07-14 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedThey will be placed in the baggage hold. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Advance booking notice 2 hours Reservation 4.1 Booking Channels 4.1.1 Booking through website: Booking through website must be reserved and made the payment at least 2 hours before the departure if you select to pay by credit card or direct debit. verified 2026-07-28 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ Yes4.4 Group Booking: A booking more than 10 passengers traveling together the condition is as follows: Book with our dedicated call center at (66)2-114-1598 (09:00-18:00 hrs.), or Email : salesgroup@nokair.com provided… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Nursing allowed ✗ NoFemales with suckling young and unweaned animals must not be accepted for carriage Females with suckling young and unweaned animals must not be accepted for carriage Females with suckling young and unweaned animals must… verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Sedation allowed ✗ NoSedation of animals, except under certain conditions and carried out under veterinary direction, is not recommended verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ No• Female pets must not be pregnant and out of the mating season verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 15 kg A dog, a cat, or a rabbit in a kennel with the total weight of 1-15 kg and with the total volumetric weight of less than 15 kg will be charged 1,500 THB per item verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Crate must have/be water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, live-animal label, a carrier • Height; the pet must be able to stand up right without touching the cage’s roof A water container must be present and affixed within the shipping container with outside access for filling that does not verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPet carriage service through our Nok Air Cargo Search words: English English ภาษาไทย vi Pet Carriage Service ________ Pet Carriage Service at Nok Air Cargo • Only domesticated dogs, cats and rabbits are accepted verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Advance booking notice 1 hours Pets must be checked in at the passenger check-in counter at least 1 hour before the scheduled departure time. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ Yes4.4 Group Booking: A booking more than 10 passengers traveling together the condition is as follows: Book with our dedicated call center at (66)2-114-1598 (09:00-18:00 hrs.), or Email : salesgroup@nokair.com provided… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Nursing allowed ✗ NoFemales with suckling young and unweaned animals must not be accepted for carriage Females with suckling young and unweaned animals must not be accepted for carriage Females with suckling young and unweaned animals must… verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Sedation allowed ✗ NoSedation of animals, except under certain conditions and carried out under veterinary direction, is not recommended verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Advance notice hours 1 hours Pets must be checked in at the passenger check-in counter at least 1 hour before the scheduled departure time verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Animals in heat accepted ✗ NoFemale pets must not be pregnant and out of the mating season verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NoFemale pets must not be pregnant and out of the mating season. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, Hard sided required, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier Carrier Guidelines For pets traveling as cargo, carriers must be single-gated plastic kennels that meet IATA standards and prevent escape or injury Carrier Guidelines For pets traveling as cargo, carriers must be… verified 2026-06-14 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ Yesation card (Original document), or any government-issued card or your passport, health certificate and other documents required by law, regulations, order, demands or requirement verified 2026-07-14 Health certificate validity 10 days Forms Required A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs and cats) and all forms required for your destination country. verified 2026-07-20 Quarantine · Required ✓ YesAnimals travelling under quarantine must be segregated from those which are not. verified 2026-07-15 Health certificate · Validity days 7 days nancy between 28-36 weeks; The passenger is “Fit to travel by air”, The medical certificate shall be valid for 7 days from its issued date. verified 2026-07-14 Nok Air requires pets to be checked in at the passenger check-in counter at least 1 hour before scheduled departure. Arrive at the counter with that full hour of margin, not the standard passenger window. Complete the pet check-in first, before any other queue. Build the extra time into the airport-arrival countdown so the 1-hour cutoff is met without a rush.
Nok Air sets a temperature floor for pet transport. No pet will be carried at temperatures lower than -6.6 °C. Below 45°F, an acclimation certificate is needed, but -6.6 °C is the hard stop. Check the forecast for departure, connection, and arrival points. If any point drops below -6.6 °C, rebook to a warmer window rather than risking refusal at the counter.
Frequently asked
What is the cabin weight limit on Nok Air? In the cabin, your pet plus its carrier must not exceed 7 kg. How much does it cost to fly a pet on Nok Air? On flights within Metropolitan France, Nok Air charges from 1500 USD in the cabin, 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.
Nok Air charges a cabin pet fee of 1500 USD per item for a dog, cat, or rabbit in a kennel weighing 1 to 15 kg with volumetric weight under 15 kg. Weigh the animal and carrier together before travel. Confirm the combined figure stays within 15 kg to qualify for this rate, and budget the 1500 USD per one-way segment.
You've got the shape of it now — cabin access, the temperature floor, the check-in timing, and the fee. The last step is matching all of it to your exact route, dates, and dog. That's where a personalized plan saves hours: Pawgo's plan-builder pulls your specifics into one clear checklist. Feed in Cooper-sized details and yours, and let it map the trip so nothing catches you off guard.
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.
