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Flying VietJet Air with a small dog? Good news up front: dogs are accepted in the cabin, so your companion can stay at your feet rather than riding below. The science here is simpler than it sounds. Pixel, my Cavalier, has taught me that the paperwork trips people up far more than the flying itself. Get the details right and cabin travel becomes the easy part.
VietJet 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 VietJet Air handles your pet
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In the cabin✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo✓ Accepted
Cabin policy
Pets accepted✓ Acceptedverified 2026-08-28
Minimum age10 weeksverified 2026-08-01
Advance booking notice24 hoursverified 2026-07-14
Sedation allowed✗ Noverified 2026-07-14
Pregnant animals accepted✗ Noverified 2026-08-29
Carrier size35 × 30 × 20 cmverified 2026-08-24
Max weight (pet + crate)7 kgverified 2026-07-14
Crate must have/beventilated, absorbent liner, a carrierverified 2026-08-24
Cargo: Crate must have/beventilated, absorbent linerverified 2026-08-01
Health & documents
Health certificate required✓ Yesverified 2026-08-16
Other rules
Minimum age10 weeksverified 2026-08-12
Cabin pet reservations on VietJet Air must be booked 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure time. This applies across all booking channels. Do not assume a same-day request will be accepted at the counter. Confirm the cabin slot at least 24 hours ahead through whichever channel handles the booking. Late requests risk denial, leaving the dog without an approved cabin place.
The one-way cabin pet fee on VietJet Air is 400 VND-equivalent per direction, charged separately from the passenger ticket. Budget this fee for each leg, not once for the round trip. Add it when calculating the full trip cost. Bring deodorizing items for cleaning, as passengers carrying pets are required to supply them. Pay the fee before boarding to avoid gate delays.
Cabin travel on VietJet Air is workable once the booking window and fees are locked in. Pixel makes friends with every customs officer, but even she needs her documents in order first. Rules shift by route and season, so do not rely on a generic checklist. Build a personalized plan for your exact trip with Pawgo's plan-builder, and let it flag the dates, fees, and paperwork specific to your journey.
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.
Auto-generated from verified data · Last updated: August 31, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my dog in the cabin on VietJet Air?
Yes, VietJet Air allows dogs in the cabin. Your pet and carrier combined must weigh under 7 kg. For your specific pet's eligibility, check Pawgo at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
What are the pet carrier size limits for VietJet Air?
The cabin carrier limit on VietJet Air is 35 x 30.0 x 20 cm (L x W x H). Exact limits vary by aircraft. Compute your carrier fit at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Does VietJet Air require a health certificate for pets?
Yes, VietJet Air requires a health certificate for pets. Your destination country may have additional requirements — check www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Can I ship my dog as cargo on VietJet Air?
Yes, VietJet Air offers cargo pet transport. Confirm the carrier's specific crate and documentation requirements with the airline directly before booking. Get the full details at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
How much does it cost to fly a pet on VietJet Air?
On flights within Metropolitan France, VietJet Air charges from 400 in the cabin, one way per pet. Longer routes cost more — price your exact itinerary.Build my pet's travel plan →
How far in advance must I book my pet on VietJet Air?
Add your pet to the booking at least 24 hours before departure — do it when you book the ticket, not at the airport.Build my pet's travel plan →
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.Build my pet's travel plan →
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.Build my pet's travel plan →
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