VietJet Air (VJ) is Vietnam's low-cost carrier — Pixel hasn't been on one. Cabin pet acceptance follows a documented but limited framework: small dogs and cats only, advance reservation through their call centre, and a per-flight pet count cap that fills early on holiday routes. The pre-flight feeding window is documented in the booking terms.
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 treats your pet
Cabin policy
| Item | Detail | Source & confidence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrier max size | 30 × 30 × 20 cm (L × W × H) | 95% | |
| Minimum age | 10 weeks old | 95% | |
| Advance booking | Add to booking ≥ 6 h before departure | 95% |
Hold policy
| Item | Detail | Source & confidence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds | Not yet documented | — |
Cargo policy
| Item | Detail | Source & confidence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum age | 10 weeks old | 95% |
VietJet Air requires pets to be fed at least 4 to 6 hours before departure. The pre-flight feeding window reduces in-flight stress and digestive issues. The airline enforces this verbally at check-in; a pet fed immediately before boarding may be denied if the agent assesses the animal is unfit for the cabin segment. Plan the feeding schedule accordingly.
Frequently asked
- How far in advance must I book my pet on VietJet Air?
- Add your pet to the booking at least 6 hours before departure — do it when you book the ticket, not at the airport.
- 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.
VietJet Air is a Vietnamese LCC for cabin pet travel with a phone-based booking flow. Your plan opens with the airline's call centre at the earliest opportunity, confirms the cabin pet slot for the route, and aligns the pet's feeding schedule with the 4-6 hour pre-departure window. The booking is manual; same-day is not on the menu.
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.