Pakistan International Airlines publishes very little about pets, and what exists says one clear thing: the cabin is not an option. Animals travel in the hold. That single sentence changes the shape of a trip — the crate becomes the journey, not the seat. Tafoukt has flown that way, and the preparation is quieter and longer than people expect.
Pakistan International 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 Pakistan International Airlines handles your pet
Key points
- Pets are accepted in the hold only, not in the cabin
- For flights to Great Britain, pets can only be accepted as cargo (unaccompanied baggage) with a valid import permit and health certificate
- For Saudi Arabia, dogs and other animals require prior clearance from Saudi government agencies before PIA can accept them
Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Tap the to read the exact wording; the opens the source page.
In the cabin Not accepted
In the hold / cargo Accepted
Cabin policy
Hold & cargo policy
Health & documents
Service & assistance animals
When an airline documents little, the destination's rules carry the weight instead. Build the trip from the import requirements of the country you are landing in, confirm the hold booking directly with the airline, and leave room in the schedule for a slow answer. Pawgo can hold the pieces together in one personalized plan while you wait.
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.