Okay, UTair just made my planning brain very happy: dogs ride in the cabin here, up to 10 kg. Nala clocks in heavier, so she's a cargo traveler, but knowing a small pup can sit up front with you? That flexibility is gold. If you're mapping a route with a lighter dog, this is one of those airlines worth a serious look before you book anything.
UTair'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 UTair handles your pet
Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Hover the to read the exact wording; the opens the source page.
In the cabin Accepted
In the hold / cargo Accepted
Cabin policy
Pets accepted Accepted“Cabin Transport: Pets - cats and dogs - may be carried inside a passenger cabin. The weight of such animals must not exceed 10 kg (including the weight of the carrier container). During the flight the container with the…”
Advance booking notice48 hours“Pet Reservations Passengers should inform Utair 48 hours before departure if planning to transport a pet i a pet friendly place to stay at your destination.”
Advance booking required Yes“Advance Notification Required: If a passenger intends to carry a pet (animal/bird) as checked or carry-on baggage, they shall inform the Company or Advance Notification Required: If a passenger intends to carry a pet…”
Max pets per flight10“There is a limit of 10 animals per flight for transportation in the aircraft cabin: 8 in economy class and 2 in Eurobusiness There…”
Booking methodcontact Utair either through their website or sales office“…be clean, healthy, harmless and mannerly. Reservations Passengers flying with their pet in the cabin must contact Utair either through their website or sales offices to make reservations at least 48 hours prior to departure.”
Max per flight10“There is a limit of 10 animals per flight for transportation in the aircraft cabin: 8 in economy class and 2 in Eurobusiness.”
Advance notice hours48 hours“they shall inform the Company or the transportation sales agent about this in advance, but not later than 48 hours before departure.”
Carrier size55 × 40 × 20 cm“Pet carrier requirements The maximum measurements for your pet’s carrier are 55 x 40 x 20cm.”
Hold & cargo policy
Hold: Pets accepted Accepted“Pets in Checked Baggage Pets who exceed the weight limit for cabin transportation may be transported as checked baggage instead, as long as they do not exceed 110 lbs (50 kg).”
Hold: Advance booking required Yes“Reservations Passengers flying with their pet as checked baggage must contact Utair either through their website or sales offices to make reservations at least 48 hours prior to departure Reservations Passengers flying…”
Hold: Heat embargo29.4°C“…will not be accepted as checked baggage or air cargo when actual or forecasted temperatures are above 85°F (29.4°C) or below 45°F (7 Pets will not be accepted as checked baggage or air cargo when actual or forecasted…”
Hold: Max weight (pet + crate)50 kg“Pets in Checked Baggage Pets who exceed the weight limit for cabin transportation may be transported as checked baggage instead, as long as they do not exceed 110 lbs (50 kg).”
Hold: Crate must have/beventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier“Your pet’s carrier must: Have adequate ventilation on at least 3 sides (domestic) or 4 sides (international) Be large enough for your pet to stand up and turn around comfortably Be able to accommodate your entire pet.”
Cargo: Pets accepted Accepted“Pets in Cargo Pets who don't meet the requirements to travel in the cabin or as checked baggage may be permitted for travel as cargo instead.”
Cargo: Advance booking notice48 hours“…in the cabin must contact Utair either through their website or sales offices to make reservations at least 48 hours prior to departure Reservations Passengers flying with their pet in the cabin”
Cargo: Advance booking required Yes“Reservations Passengers flying with their pet as checked baggage must contact Utair either through their website or sales offices to make reservations at least 48 hours prior to departure.”
Cargo: Cold-weather embargo7.2°C“Pets will not be accepted as checked baggage or air cargo when actual or forecasted temperatures are above 85°F (29.4°C) or below 45°F (7.2°C) at any airport on the itinerary.”
Cargo: Heat embargo29.4°C“Pets will not be accepted as checked baggage or air cargo when actual or forecasted temperatures are above 85°F (29.4°C) or below 45°F (7.2°C) at any airport on the itinerary.”
Cargo: Crate must have/behard-sided ok, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label“If the animal is flying as a seperate passenger seat, it can be transported in a soft carrier or in a container with a rigid frame made of hard plastic which does not exceed the combined dimensions of 22" stead.”
Health & documents
Service & assistance animals
In the cabin Accepted
In the hold / cargo Accepted
Cabin policy
Pets accepted Accepted“Cabin Transport: Pets - cats and dogs - may be carried inside a passenger cabin. The weight of such animals must not exceed 10 kg (including the weight of the carrier container). During the flight the container with the…”
Advance booking notice48 hours“…in the cabin must contact Utair either through their website or sales offices to make reservations at least 48 hours prior to departure Reservations Passengers flying with their pet in the cabin”
Advance booking required Yes“Reservations Passengers flying with their pet as checked baggage must contact Utair either through their website or sales offices to make reservations at least 48 hours prior to departure Reservations Passengers flying…”
Max pets per flight10“There is a limit of 10 animals per flight for transportation in the aircraft cabin: 8 in economy class and 2 in Eurobusiness There…”
Booking methodcounter“…the cabin to the United Arab Emirates. Check in Your pet should be presented at the departure airport ticket counter in its carrier at least 2 hours prior to departure.”
Advance notice hours48 hours“they shall inform the Company or the transportation sales agent about this in advance, but not later than 48 hours before departure.”
Carrier size55 × 55 × 20 cm“Pet carrier requirements The maximum measurements for your pet’s carrier are 55 x 40 x 20cm.”
Hold & cargo policy
Hold: Pets accepted Accepted“Pets in Checked Baggage Pets who exceed the weight limit for cabin transportation may be transported as checked baggage instead, as long as they do not exceed 110 lbs (50 kg).”
Hold: Advance booking notice48 hours“Reservations Passengers flying with their pet in the cabin must contact Utair either through their website or sales offices to make reservations at least 48 hours prior to departure.”
Hold: Advance booking required Yes“Reservations Passengers flying with their pet as checked baggage must contact Utair either through their website or sales offices to make reservations at least 48 hours prior to departure Reservations Passengers flying…”
Hold: Booking methodwebsite“Reservations Passengers flying with their pet as checked baggage must contact Utair either through their website or sales offices to make reservations at least 48 hours prior to departure”
Hold: Heat embargo29.4°C“…will not be accepted as checked baggage or air cargo when actual or forecasted temperatures are above 85°F (29.4°C) or below 45°F (7 Pets will not be accepted as checked baggage or air cargo when actual or forecasted…”
Hold: Max weight (pet + crate)50 kg“Pets in Checked Baggage Pets who exceed the weight limit for cabin transportation may be transported as checked baggage instead, as long as they do not exceed 110 lbs (50 kg).”
Hold: Crate must have/beventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label“Your pet’s carrier must: Have adequate ventilation on at least 3 sides (domestic) or 4 sides (international) Be large enough for your pet to stand up and turn around comfortably Be able to accommodate your entire pet…”
Cargo: Pets accepted Accepted“Pets in Cargo Pets who don't meet the requirements to travel in the cabin or as checked baggage may be permitted for travel as cargo instead.”
Cargo: Advance booking notice48 hours“…in the cabin must contact Utair either through their website or sales offices to make reservations at least 48 hours prior to departure Reservations Passengers flying with their pet in the cabin”
Cargo: Advance booking required Yes“Advance Notification Required: If a passenger intends to carry a pet (animal/bird) as checked or carry-on baggage, they shall inform the Company or the transportation sales agent about this in advance, but not later…”
Cargo: Heat embargo29.4°C“…will not be accepted as checked baggage or air cargo when actual or forecasted temperatures are above 85°F (29.4°C) or below 45°F (7 Pets will not be accepted as checked baggage or air cargo when actual or forecasted…”
Cargo: Crate must have/behard-sided ok, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label“If the animal is flying as a seperate passenger seat, it can be transported in a soft carrier or in a container with a rigid frame made of hard plastic which does not exceed the combined dimensions of 22" stead.”
Health & documents
UTair requires cabin-pet reservations at least 48 hours before departure. Contact UTair through its website or a sales office to book the pet spot. Do this the moment flights are confirmed, not the day before. A request inside that 48-hour window can be refused. Lock the reservation early, then keep the confirmation reference accessible for check-in.
Frequently asked
- How many pets can I bring on UTair?
- UTair allows 10 in the cabin, per passenger. Each pet needs its own carrier.
- What is the cabin weight limit on UTair?
- In the cabin, your pet plus its carrier must not exceed 10 kg.
- 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.
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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.