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All Nippon Airways does not allow pets in the cabin but offers cargo transport. Brachycephalic breeds are banned from cargo. A health certificate is required, valid for 10 days.
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In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaClass Allowed to Be Checked In Allowed to Be Carried on Board Remarks Mammals ○ × - Birds ○ × Birds of prey (including eagles, hawks, and owls) are not allowed. Other classes × × - The check-in of short-nosed dog (*)… verified 2026-08-20 Advance booking notice 24 hours Agency originally issued the Ticket. (G) Full Refund for Request within 24 Hours after the Issuance of the Ticket (US Only) In case the reservation is made at least one week before… verified 2026-08-10 Advance booking required ✓ JaUnaccompanied Minors When passengers who are 5-11 years of age travel alone, the applicable fares are the same as adult fares—there is no additional charge for ANA's services. Reservations for children traveling alone… verified 2026-08-27 Sedation allowed ✗ NeinThe owner has confirmed your pet is not sedated. verified 2026-08-12 Crate must have/be IATA-compliant, absorbent liner We only transport pets in pet cages that comply with IATA regulations and can withstand air transport verified 2026-08-27 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedDomestic dogs, cats and household birds are permitted to fly as checked baggage on All Nippon Airways. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaYour pet is not used to being separated from its owner for extended periods of time Your pet is not used to being in a cage for extended periods of time Your pet is a short-nosed dog breed Your pet has verified 2026-08-28 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list French Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Chow Chow Birds ○ × No Birds of Prey (including eagles, hawks, and owls) Classification other than above × × Every year during the summer period from May 1st to October 31st, short-nosed dog breeds (*), which are more vulnerable… verified 2026-08-12 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ JaReservation and Fee Advance Reservation Required via Contacting ANA Your pet will be carried in the cargo section, which is located underneath the passenger cabin. verified 2026-08-14 Hold: Booking method phone Reservations for the carriage of pets must be made by telephone; they cannot be made online. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Weight max kg 45 kg the total weight of the pet and cage exceeds 45 kg (99 pounds) verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Sedation allowed ✗ NeinThey must not have a heart or respiratory problem. The owner has confirmed your pet is not sedated. verified 2026-08-24 Hold: Season restrictions summer period classes × × - The check-in of short-nosed dog (*) breeds is suspended during the summer period (May 1 - October 31) every year verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Max pets per carrier 1 In principle, we accept only one animal per cage. verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Carrier max linear cm 292 cm the sum of the three sides (length, width, height) of the pet's cage is 292 cm (115 inches) verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Carrier iata compliant ✓ JaWe only accept pet cages that comply with IATA regulations and can withstand air transport. verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Carrier ventilation required ✓ JaGood ventilation. verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Carrier size 40 cm …the free baggage allowance and the following service fee will apply. All domestic routes JPY6,600 (*4 JPY4,400 for certain routes) * 4 The symbol "-" indicates the locations between which the route is operated. Routes… verified 2026-08-28 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 45 kg Your pet cannot be checked in if the total weight exceeds 45 kg. verified 2026-08-13 Hold: Crate must have/be water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, a carrier …the free baggage allowance and the following service fee will apply. All domestic routes JPY6,600 (*4 JPY4,400 for certain routes) * 4 The symbol "-" indicates the locations between which the route is operated. Routes… verified 2026-08-28 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedAdvance Reservation Service/Charge Reservations by phone only On ANA-operated flights, pets are accepted in the cargo room when traveling on the same flight as their owner. We do not accept reservations online. verified 2026-08-13 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaYour pet is not used to being in a cage for extended periods of time Your pet is a short-nosed dog breed Your pet has a chronic condition [Pets in the following health conditions cannot be transported] Your pet is not… verified 2026-08-28 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds list French Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Chow Chow Brussels Griffon This is because they are more susceptible to heatstroke and respiratory difficulties compared to other breeds, and are more affected by higher temperatures. (*) Short-nosed dogs Bulldogs, French Bulldog, Boxer, Shih… verified 2026-08-28 Cargo: Advance booking notice 24 hours - Booking Classes Y/B/M/U/H/Q/V/W/S Y/B/M/U/H/Q/V/W/S/L/K/X Application Period From ticket purchase until no later than 24 hours prior to the scheduled flight departure time. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ JaReservation and Fee Advance Reservation Required via Contacting ANA Your pet will be carried in the cargo section, which is located underneath the passenger cabin verified 2026-08-15 Cargo: Booking method agent Also, it is kindly requested to make reservations for the air transport through the air cargo agents due to the international shipments of animals (pets) required to submit such declarations to the Customs… verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Sedation allowed ✗ NeinThey must not have a heart or respiratory problem. The owner has confirmed your pet is not sedated. verified 2026-08-24 Cargo: Season restrictions summer period classes × × - The check-in of short-nosed dog (*) breeds is suspended during the summer period (May 1 - October 31) every year verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Carrier size 55 cm …Terrier, and Whippet Extra large dog breeds (Shepherd, Retriever, Doberman etc.) Length 40 cm x Width 55 cm x Height 40 cm Length 46 cm x Width 66 cm x Height 50 cm Length 55 cm x Width 80 verified 2026-08-28 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier …Terrier, and Whippet Extra large dog breeds (Shepherd, Retriever, Doberman etc.) Length 40 cm x Width 55 cm x Height 40 cm Length 46 cm x Width 66 cm x Height 50 cm Length 55 cm x Width 80 verified 2026-08-28 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ JaPassengers with rodents, (mammals except for dogs and cats) and birds The notification document and the health certificate are required to be submitted to Quarantine Station of Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare upon… verified 2026-08-16 Health certificate validity 10 days Forms Required All pets flying as air cargo must have a health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and other rabies-carrying mammals). verified 2026-08-19 Quarantine · Type Quarantine Station notification document and the health certificate are required to be submitted to Quarantine Station of Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare upon arrival of the animal after Sep. verified 2026-08-28 Quarantine · Required ✓ JaTransporting pets requires various procedures, so it is standard practice to make reservations in advance through an air cargo agent. Reservations are required for all s egments throughout origine to destination.… verified 2026-07-20 Quarantine · Pre-approval required ✓ JaPassengers with dogs and cats You must submit advance notification to the Animal Quarantine Service of Japan (AQS) at least 40 days prior to arrival in Japan. verified 2026-08-12 Quarantine · Approved facility required ✓ JaFor dogs or cats imported from rabies-free countries or regions, the quarantine period will be completed within 12 hours if you have an export certificate that the animal is fitted with a microchip of Lack of appetite… verified 2026-08-13 Health certificate · Required ✓ JaYou must also present a health certificate if you are making a connection at a Japanese airport. verified 2026-08-12 Health certificate valid within days · Health certificate valid within days 10 days Forms Required All pets flying as air cargo must have a health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and other rabies-carrying mammals). verified 2026-07-20 Service & assistance animals In-cabin · Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedAll service dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge. verified 2026-07-20 Fee waived ✓ Ja* Click Here to See Customers with Assistance Dogs * This service applies to only to ANA operated flights. For code-share flights , please check with the operating carrier. Special attention ANA will handle your pet… verified 2026-08-19 Recognized ✓ JaThe company will only accept assistance dogs and other service dogs provided that it is certified in writing, as having been trained in a professional assistance or service animal institution and meets any entry or exit… verified 2026-08-13 Cabin allowed ✓ JaAssistance dog (seeing-eye dog, hearing-ear dog and mobility- assistance dog) and other service dogs At airport and in cabin, wearing leash or harness is highly recommended. verified 2026-08-04 In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy Advance booking notice 24 hours Agency originally issued the Ticket. (G) Full Refund for Request within 24 Hours after the Issuance of the Ticket (US Only) In case the reservation is made at least one week before… verified 2026-08-10 Advance booking required ✓ JaInquiries for Other Services Reservation Inquiries for International Flights * For inquiries from outside Japan, please contact the relevant ANA branch office by phone. For passengers who require assistance The ANA… verified 2026-08-26 Sedation allowed ✗ NeinThe owner has confirmed your pet is not sedated. verified 2026-08-15 Crate must have/be IATA-compliant, absorbent liner We only transport pets in pet cages that comply with IATA regulations and can withstand air transport verified 2026-08-27 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedDomestic dogs, cats and household birds are permitted to fly as checked baggage on All Nippon Airways. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Advance booking notice 24 hours - Booking Classes Y/B/M/U/H/Q/V/W/S Y/B/M/U/H/Q/V/W/S/L/K/X Application Period From ticket purchase until no later than 24 hours prior to the scheduled flight departure time. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ Jafor Medical Oxygen Cylinder Rental medical oxygen cylinders are available with advance notice to passengers for a fee of JPY 10,000 per cylinder. Medical oxygen cylinders may be requested through the ANA customer… verified 2026-08-24 Hold: Booking method phone Reservations for the carriage of pets must be made by telephone; they cannot be made online. verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Weight max kg 45 kg the total weight of the pet and cage exceeds 45 kg (99 pounds) verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Sedation allowed ✗ NeinThey must not have a heart or respiratory problem. The owner has confirmed your pet is not sedated. verified 2026-08-24 Hold: Max pets per carrier 1 In principle, we accept only one animal per cage. verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Carrier max linear cm 292 cm the sum of the three sides (length, width, height) of the pet's cage is 292 cm (115 inches) verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Carrier iata compliant ✓ JaWe only accept pet cages that comply with IATA regulations and can withstand air transport. verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Carrier ventilation required ✓ JaGood ventilation. verified 2026-07-15 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 45 kg Your pet cannot be checked in if the total weight exceeds 45 kg. verified 2026-08-13 Hold: Crate must have/be water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, a carrier Please be mindful of quantities when giving your pet food or water. Installing a water dispenser (nozzle type) A water dispenser (nozzle type) is needed to prevent heat stroke and dehydration in pets and to calm… verified 2026-08-14 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPassengers with dogs and cats You must submit advance notification to the Animal Quarantine Service of Japan (AQS) at least 40 days prior to arrival in Japan. After acceptance of the advance notification, a "Approval of… verified 2026-08-12 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ Ja* Since there is the risk of injury due to pets attacking each other, we do not accept multiple pets in one cage. verified 2026-08-13 Cargo: Minimum age 8 weeks …※For animals (pet) boarding, please refer to the "Indicators of poor health" Pregnant Dogs and cats under 8 weeks of age Suffering from heart disease or respiratory disease Live Animals Label verified 2026-08-28 Cargo: Advance booking notice 24 hours - Booking Classes Y/B/M/U/H/Q/V/W/S Y/B/M/U/H/Q/V/W/S/L/K/X Application Period From ticket purchase until no later than 24 hours prior to the scheduled flight departure time. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ JaPet cage sizes Small Breeds (S) Medium-sized Breeds (M) Large Breeds (L) Extra Large Breeds (LL) Small dogs, such as Chihuahua, Maltese, and Pomeranian, or cats Medium-sized dog breeds (Beagle, Corgi, Cocker Spaniel… verified 2026-08-13 Cargo: Booking method agent Also, it is kindly requested to make reservations for the air transport through the air cargo agents due to the international shipments of animals (pets) required to submit such declarations to the Customs… verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Sedation allowed ✗ NeinThe owner has confirmed your pet is not sedated. verified 2026-08-15 Cargo: Max weight (pet + crate) 45 kg …width, height) of the pet's cage is 292 cm (115 inches), or if the total weight of the pet and cage exceeds 45 kg (99 pounds). verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label The crate must be made of fiberglass, metal, rigid plastics, weld metal mesh, solid wood or plywood. verified 2026-07-20 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ JaPassengers with rodents, (mammals except for dogs and cats) and birds The notification document and the health certificate are required to be submitted to Quarantine Station of Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare upon… verified 2026-08-28 Health certificate validity 10 days Forms Required All pets flying as air cargo must have a health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and other rabies-carrying ma verified 2026-08-19 Quarantine · Required ✓ JaThe type of quarantine and documents required for the import of pets into Japan differs depending on the type of animal. verified 2026-08-12 Health certificate · Validity days 10 days Forms Required All pets flying as air cargo must have a health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and other rabies-carrying mammals). verified 2026-07-20 Frequently Asked Questions Does All Nippon Airways allow brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds?
Does All Nippon Airways require a health certificate for pets?
Yes, All Nippon Airways requires a health certificate for pets. It must be issued within 10 days of travel. Your destination country may have additional requirements — check
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Yes, All Nippon Airways offers cargo pet transport. Confirm the carrier's specific crate and documentation requirements with the airline directly before booking. Get the full details at
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