Okay, real talk before you book Oman Air. Here's what nobody tells you: dogs do not fly in the cabin here, full stop. For me and Mochi, my 6kg French Bulldog, that's an instant dealbreaker, because cabin-only is the whole rule of our life. If your travel plan hinges on a dog under the seat, Oman Air is not your carrier. Read on before you learn this the expensive way.
Oman 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 Oman Air 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 cannot be considered as part of the baggage allowance nor carried in the cabin. verified 2026-07-14 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPets must be carried either as cargo, or as checked baggage in the hold. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesRelated: Why temperatures matter for pets flying in the cargo hold verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list French Bulldog English Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Brussels Griffon Japanese Chin Mastiff Due to safety concern of the animals, certain breeds of brachycephalic (snub nosed) dogs and cats listed below are restricted from acceptance. Dogs: French Bulldog, English Bulldog, Bulldog , Boston Terrier, Boxer,… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Minimum age 10 weeks In general, cats and dogs above 10 weeks old are accepted as part of guest baggage. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ YesOur team will be more than happy to assist you with your reservation request. Prepare Your Pet for Travel Allow 5 days prior to flight departure for your pet to acclimatize to its kennel verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Max pets per passenger 2 Please note that each guest may bring up to 2 pet kennels verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Heat embargo 23°C …bigger than the dimensions mentioned above, the equipment will be subject to additional charges as per 23Kg Special Baggage or 32Kg Large Special Baggage verified 2026-06-21 Hold: Sedation allowed ✓ YesAge requirements Pets over 10 weeks old are accepted on Oman Air; however, the minimum age of transport will depend on the destina an email cargosdu.mct@omanair.com. verified 2026-07-06 Hold: Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ YesVaccinate the pets against rabies. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Sedation needs vet approval ✓ YesTranquillizing your pet should only be done in consultation with a veterinarian. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Carrier size 150 × 85 × 80 cm The size of the container must not exceed height 80cm, width 85cm and length 150cm. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 14 kg You many use 1 kennel for 2 adult animals of comparable size that are compatible, up to 14 kg (30 lb) each verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, Hard sided required, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier The size of the container must not exceed height 80cm, width 85cm and length 150cm. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPets must be carried either as cargo, or as checked baggage in the hold. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesDue to inherent breathing difficulties exhibited by the snub nosed breeds, Oman Air does not carry the following breeds: verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds list English Bulldog Pug Boxer Shih Tzu Chow Chow Japanese Chin hibited by the snub nosed breeds, Oman Air does not carry the following breeds: Snub Nosed Dog Breeds American Staffordshire Terrier Japanese Spaniel ( Japanese Chin) Bulldog Shih Tzu English Bulldog Boxer Japanese Pug… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Minimum age 10 weeks In general, cats and dogs above 10 weeks old are accepted as part of guest baggage , however some countries accept verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ YesAll Travel Companions Handled with Care At Oman Air Cargo, we require advanced reservation for live animals. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Max pets per passenger 2 From/To GCC ISC MENA APAC Europe Domestic Domestic - - - - - $ 313 GCC $ 438 $ 438 $ 500 $ 625 $ 750 $ 313 ISC $ 438 $ 438 $ 500 $ 625 $ 750 $ 313 MENA $ 500 $ 500 $ 500 $ 625 $ 750 $ 313 APAC $ 625 $… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Heat embargo 2°C Live Animals Centre with over 2,500 square meters of covered space and a segregated, temperature- controlled Kennel Facility Live Animals… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Sedation allowed ✓ YesAge requirements Pets over 10 weeks old are accepted on Oman Air; however, the minimum age of transport will depend on the destina s air cargo. verified 2026-07-06 Cargo: Sedation needs vet approval ✓ YesPets must be clean, healthy, non-aggressive, and mildly sedated only under the direction of a veterinarian Pets must be clean, healthy, non-aggressive, and mildly sedated only under the direction of a veterinarian Pets… verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Carrier size 203 cm …your journey with Oman Air. Small Kennel with Pet Maximum Weight ( 23 KGs ) Dimensions Up to (W+L+H) = ( 203 CMs ) From/To GCC ISC MENA APAC Europe Domestic Domestic - - - - - $ 113 GCC $ 150 verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Max weight (pet + crate) 23 kg Maximum weight (23 kg) and dimensions Up to (W+L+H) = (203 cm) Domestic: $90 International: $120 – $175 Maximum weight (45 kg)… verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier …your journey with Oman Air. Small Kennel with Pet Maximum Weight ( 23 KGs ) Dimensions Up to (W+L+H) = ( 203 CMs ) From/To GCC ISC MENA APAC Europe Domestic Domestic - - - - - $ 113 GCC $ 150 verified 2026-07-14 Health & documents Downloadable forms 📄 Transport request form Airline-owned PDF auto-paired by pair_airline_pdfs_to_downloadable_forms — classified as transport_request_form from URL keywords. verified 2026-06-14 Import permit required ✓ YesImport permit for live animals verified 2026-07-14 Health certificate required ✓ YesA valid vaccination certificate (issued by a veterinary clinic) 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, cats and ferrets) and all forms required for your destination country. verified 2026-07-20 Microchip · Required ✓ YesPage 2 of 6 Advance Arrangements • Guest must inform Oman Air by, of the intended transport of Live Animal submitting the completed form “Live Animal Transport Request”, at least 7 days prior to the travel, along with… verified 2026-07-15 Quarantine · Pre-approval required ✓ YesFirearms must be unloaded with the safety catch on, and suitably packed to our satisfaction. verified 2026-07-14 Microchip required ✓ YesMicrochip the pet. verified 2026-07-14 Health certificate · Issuer a veterinary clinic ly, the following documents are required: Import permit for live animals Health certificate A valid vaccination certificate (issued by a veterinary clinic) Container Requirements for Dogs and Cats The container must hav verified 2026-07-14 Rabies vaccination · Min age at vaccination 10 weeks Age/Weight requirements Pets over 10 weeks old are accepted on Oman Air; however, the minimum age of transport will depend verified 2026-07-20 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, cats and ferrets) and all forms required for your destination country. verified 2026-07-20 Other rules Dangerous breeds banned ✗ YesFollowing breeds of fighting/dangerous dogs or their crosses are restricted; Bull Terrier, Pit Bull, Pit Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Irish… verified 2026-07-14 Restricted breeds list American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier …below mentioned breeds are restricted; Bull Terrier, Pit Bull, Pit Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Irish Blue, Red Nose, American Bulldog, Bull Mastiff, Japanese Tosa, Tosa… verified 2026-07-15 Breed restrictions apply ✗ YesFollowing breeds of fighting/dangerous dogs or their crosses are restricted; Bull Terrier, Pit Bull, Pit Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Irish… verified 2026-07-14 Assistance animals accepted ✓ YesPets must be carried either as cargo, or as checked baggage in the hold. verified 2026-07-14 Service & assistance animals Fee waived ✓ Yes(b) If accepted as Baggage, the animal should be properly crated in a container, together with its food, which shall not be included in your Baggage allowance, but shall constitute excess Baggage, for which you will be… verified 2026-07-14 Recognized ✓ YesService dog pet policy All 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 In the cabin ✗ Not accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✗ Not acceptedPets cannot be considered as part of the baggage allowance nor carried in the cabin. verified 2026-07-14 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPets must be carried either as cargo, or as checked baggage in the hold. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesRelated: Why temperatures matter for pets flying in the cargo hold verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list French Bulldog English Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Brussels Griffon Japanese Chin Mastiff Due to safety concern of the animals, certain breeds of brachycephalic (snub nosed) dogs and cats listed below are restricted from acceptance. Dogs: French Bulldog, English Bulldog, Bulldog , Boston Terrier, Boxer,… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Minimum age 10 weeks In general, cats and dogs above 10 weeks old are accepted as part of guest baggage. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ YesPrepare Your Pet for Travel Allow 5 days prior to flight departure for your pet to acclimatize to its kennel. Give your pet a light meal and/or water 2 hours before departure and walk your dog just before. During the… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Max pets per passenger 2 Please note that each guest may bring up to 2 pet kennels verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Heat embargo 8.4°C items included in your Baggage which are not permitted to be contained in Checked Baggage under Article 8.4, including fragile or perishable items, items having a special value, such as money, jewellery, precious… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Sedation allowed ✓ YesAge requirements Pets over 10 weeks old are accepted on Oman Air; however, the minimum age of transport will depend on the destina an email cargosdu.mct@omanair.com. verified 2026-07-06 Hold: Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ YesVaccinate the pets against rabies. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Sedation needs vet approval ✓ YesTranquillizing your pet should only be done in consultation with a veterinarian. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Carrier size 150 × 85 × 80 cm The size of the container must not exceed height 80cm, width 85cm and length 150cm. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 14 kg You many use 1 kennel for 2 adult animals of comparable size that are compatible, up to 14 kg (30 lb) each verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, Hard sided required, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier The size of the container must not exceed height 80cm, width 85cm and length 150cm. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPets must be carried either as cargo, or as checked baggage in the hold. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ YesDue to inherent breathing difficulties exhibited by the snub nosed breeds, Oman Air does not carry the following breeds: verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds list French Bulldog English Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Japanese Chin athing difficulties exhibited by the snub nosed breeds, Oman Air does not carry the following breeds: Snub Nosed Dog Breeds American Staffordshire Terrier Japanese Spaniel ( Japanese Chin) Bulldog Shih Tzu English… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Minimum age 10 weeks In general, cats and dogs above 10 weeks old are accepted as part of guest baggage , however some countries accept verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ Yeswe require advanced reservation for live animals verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Max pets per passenger 2 From/To GCC ISC MENA APAC Europe Domestic Domestic - - - - - $ 313 GCC $ 438 $ 438 $ 500 $ 625 $ 750 $ 313 ISC $ 438 $ 438 $ 500 $ 625 $ 750 $ 313 MENA $ 500 $ 500 $ 500 $ 625 $ 750 $ 313 APAC $ 625 $… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Heat embargo 2°C Live Animals Centre with over 2,500 square meters of covered space and a segregated, temperature- controlled Kennel Facility Live Animals… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Sedation allowed ✓ YesAge requirements Pets over 10 weeks old are accepted on Oman Air; however, the minimum age of transport will depend on the destina s air cargo. verified 2026-07-06 Cargo: Sedation needs vet approval ✓ YesPets must be clean, healthy, non-aggressive, and mildly sedated only under the direction of a veterinarian Pets must be clean, healthy, non-aggressive, and mildly sedated only under the direction of a veterinarian Pets… verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Carrier size 203 cm …your journey with Oman Air. Small Kennel with Pet Maximum Weight ( 23 KGs ) Dimensions Up to (W+L+H) = ( 203 CMs ) From/To GCC ISC MENA APAC Europe Domestic Domestic - - - - - $ 113 GCC $ 150 verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Max weight (pet + crate) 23 kg Maximum weight (23 kg) and dimensions Up to (W+L+H) = (203 cm) Domestic: $90 International: $120 – $175 Maximum weight (45 kg)… verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Crate must have/be water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier …your journey with Oman Air. Small Kennel with Pet Maximum Weight ( 23 KGs ) Dimensions Up to (W+L+H) = ( 203 CMs ) From/To GCC ISC MENA APAC Europe Domestic Domestic - - - - - $ 113 GCC $ 150 verified 2026-07-14 Health & documents Downloadable forms 📄 Transport request form Airline-owned PDF auto-paired by pair_airline_pdfs_to_downloadable_forms — classified as transport_request_form from URL keywords. verified 2026-06-14 Import permit required ✓ YesImport permit for live animals verified 2026-07-14 Health certificate required ✓ YesA valid vaccination certificate (issued by a veterinary clinic) 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, cats and ferrets) and all forms required for your destination country. verified 2026-07-20 Microchip required ✓ YesMicrochip the pet. verified 2026-07-14 Health certificate · Validity days 10 days Forms Required A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and ferrets) and all forms r verified 2026-07-20 Oman Air accepts cats and dogs in cargo only once they are older than 10 weeks. Confirm the puppy has passed the 10-week mark before booking a cargo ticket. Do not attempt to fly a younger dog as guest baggage. Some destination countries impose stricter age thresholds, so check the arrival country rules alongside the 10-week floor.
Oman Air refuses to carry snub-nosed dog breeds in cargo because of their breathing difficulties. Verify the specific breed against Oman Air's published banned-breed list before choosing the cargo option. A flat-faced dog cannot fly in the hold on this carrier. Arrange an alternative airline or a ground route for any brachycephalic breed traveling this way.
Frequently asked
How many pets can I bring on Oman Air? Oman Air allows up to 2 in the hold, per passenger. Each pet needs its own carrier. 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.
So that's the honest picture: cargo and hold yes, cabin no, microchip mandatory. If your dog is small and flat-faced like mine, this carrier probably isn't the one, and that's fine — better to know now than at check-in. Do not guess your way through this. Build a personalized plan for your exact route and breed with Pawgo's plan-builder, and let it flag the traps before they cost you.
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.
