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Bangkok Airways does not allow pets in the cabin but offers cargo transport. Brachycephalic breeds are banned from cargo. A health certificate is required.
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In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy Snub-nosed breeds list English Bulldog American Bulldog Boxer Boston Terrier Chow Chow Brussels Griffon The following breeds and cross-breeds are considered Brachycephalic (snub-nosed) and are not permitted on any Bangkok Airways flights: American Bulldog, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Pit, Bull Terrier, Boston… verified 2026-08-16 Minimum age 8 weeks - Pet must be at least 8 weeks old. verified 2026-08-15 Advance booking notice 24 hours Pet Reservations All pets must be reserved at least 24 hours prior to departure by contacting Bangkok Airways call center or ticketing office. verified 2026-08-16 Advance booking required ✓ JaPet Reservations All pets must be reserved at least 24 hours prior to departure by contacting Bangkok Airways call center verified 2026-08-16 Crate must have/be ventilated Ventilation Opening 2. verified 2026-08-15 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedDogs and cats are permitted to travel in the temperature-controlled area of the cabin hold with Bangkok Airways verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaPet Carriage Service Cargo Service Domestic International Cargo Map Dangerous Goods Pet Carriage Service Brachycephalic breeds (snub-nosed dogs), some dog breeds and cat 5 breeds are not allowed to be accepted as… verified 2026-08-19 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list French Bulldog English Bulldog American Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Brussels Griffon Shar Pei Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mastiff The following list of Brachycephalic breeds (snub-nosed dogs and cats) and some dog and cat breeds are not allowed to be accepted as checked baggage (AVIH) or transported in the cargo compartment for the reason of… verified 2026-08-13 Hold: Minimum age 8 weeks Age requirements Minimum age of transport is 8 weeks old and weaned. Pet crate requirements One pet is permitted per crate. verified 2026-08-13 Hold: Advance booking notice 24 hours All pets must be reserved at least 24 hours prior to departure verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ JaAll pets must be reserved at least 24 hours prior to departure verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Advance notice hours 24 hours Please notify us a minimum of 24 hours in advance prior to your departure date by contacting our call center or ticketing office. verified 2026-06-24 Hold: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NeinThe airline regrets to inform you that pets that are pregnant, injured, ill or with strong odour will not be accepted verified 2026-08-25 Hold: Carrier size 65 cm Aircraft Type Limitation of Container Dimension (length x width x height) Total weight (Including Cage) AT72 2 80 x 45 x 65 20 KG verified 2026-08-27 Hold: Crate must have/be Iata compliant, hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, live-animal label, a carrier Aircraft Type Limitation of Container Dimension (length x width x height) Total weight (Including Cage) AT72 2 80 x 45 x 65 20 KG verified 2026-08-27 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedDogs, cats and other animals are flown as air cargo on Bangkok Airways verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaPet Carriage Service Cargo Service Domestic International Cargo Map Dangerous Goods Pet Carriage Service Brachycephalic breeds (snub-nosed dogs), some dog breeds and cat 5 breeds are not allowed to be accepted as… verified 2026-08-25 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds list French Bulldog English Bulldog American Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Brussels Griffon Shar Pei Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mastiff The following list of Brachycephalic breeds (snub-nosed dogs and cats) and some dog and cat breeds are not allowed to be accepted as checked baggage (AVIH) or transported in the cargo compartment for the reason of… verified 2026-08-29 Cargo: Minimum age 8 weeks …x Length x Height Total Weight of Pet and Kennel Include Water / Per Kennel ATR 72 2 Containers (6 pets) 80 x 45 x 65 20 KG. A319 2 Containers (6 pets) 100 x 60 x 75 60 KG. A320 3 Containers (9 pets) 100 x 60 x 75… verified 2026-08-28 Cargo: Advance booking notice 24 hours Pet Reservations All pets must be reserved at least 24 hours prior to departure by contacting Bangkok Airways call center or ticketing office. verified 2026-08-25 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ JaSpecial cargo service as Live animals dog, cat (AVI) is available on Airbus and ATR72 on the following routes: Domestic Routes: Accept all domestic route Except Bangkok – Krabi v.v. and Chiang Mai – Krabi v.v.… verified 2026-08-25 Cargo: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NeinThe airline regrets to inform you that pets that are pregnant, injured, ill or with strong odour will not be accepted verified 2026-08-26 Cargo: Max weight (pet + crate) 20 kg The combined weight of the pet and kennel must not exceed 20 kg (44 lbs) on AT72 aircraft or 60 kg (132 lbs) on A319 and A320 aircraft abin hold with Bangkok Airways. verified 2026-07-01 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, live-animal label Pet owners are responsible for providing an appropriate standard hard kennel/container. We encourage you to follow all requirements of pet container before proceeding to the airport. verified 2026-06-24 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ Jathe necessary valid documents required by national authorities (e.g. import/export/ transhipment license, a veterinary health certificate, rabies vaccination letter, pet’s passport). The following list of Brachycephalic… verified 2026-08-15 Health certificate validity 1 days Shipper needs to bring the animal health certificate (document issues within 24 hrs.) for show to airlines staff. verified 2026-08-27 Health certificate · Required ✓ JaInternational Routes: All station: Not Accept Requirements and Conditions Shipper needs to bring the animal health certificate (document issues within 24 hrs.) for show to airlines staff. verified 2026-08-25 Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ JaFor international travel, pet owners are responsible for providing all the necessary valid documents required by national authorities (e.g. import/export/ transhipment license, a veterinary health certificate, rabies… verified 2026-08-25 Other rules Pets accepted ✗ Not acceptedycephalic breeds (snub-nosed dogs and cats) and some dog and cat breeds are not allowed to be accepted as checked baggage (AVIH) or transported in the cargo compartment for the reaso The following list of Brachycephalic… verified 2026-06-04 Minimum age 8 weeks Pet must be at least 8 weeks old The pet owner's responsibility to provide a suitable hard kennel or container. verified 2026-08-25 Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NeinPlease note that pets that are pregnant, injured, unwell, or have a strong odor cannot be accepted for carriage. verified 2026-08-25 Service & assistance animals Fee waived ✓ JaService dog pet policy All service dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge. verified 2026-08-13 Recognized ✓ JaAll service dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge. verified 2026-07-20 Cabin allowed ✓ JaService dog pet policy All service dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge. verified 2026-08-25 Breed restrictions Brachycephalic Cargo Service Domestic International Cargo Map Dangerous Goods Pet Carriage Service Brachycephalic breeds (snub-nosed dogs), some dog breeds and cat 5 breeds are not allowed to be accepted as following list… verified 2026-08-28 Advance notice hours 24 hours Please notify us a minimum of 24 hours in advance prior to your departure date by contacting our call center or ticketing office. verified 2026-08-14 In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy Minimum age 8 weeks - Pet must be at least 8 weeks old. verified 2026-08-15 Advance booking notice 24 hours Pet Reservations All pets must be reserved at least 24 hours prior to departure by contacting Bangkok Airways call center or ticketing office. verified 2026-08-16 Advance booking required ✓ JaPet Reservations All pets must be reserved at least 24 hours prior to departure by contacting Bangkok Airways call center verified 2026-08-16 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPets in Checked Baggage Dogs and cats are permitted to travel in the temperature-controlled area of the cabin hold with Bangkok Airways. verified 2026-08-19 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaPet Carriage Service Cargo Service Domestic International Cargo Map Dangerous Goods Pet Carriage Service Brachycephalic breeds (snub-nosed dogs), some dog breeds and cat 5 breeds are not allowed to be accepted as… verified 2026-08-19 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list Persian Himalayan Exotic Shorthair Burmese British Shorthair The following list of Brachycephalic breeds (snub-nosed dogs and cats) and some dog and cat breeds are not allowed to be accepted as checked baggage (AVIH) or transported in the cargo compartment for the reason of… verified 2026-08-13 Hold: Minimum age 8 weeks …x Length x Height Total Weight of Pet and Kennel Include Water / Per Kennel ATR 72 2 Containers (6 pets) 80 x 45 x 65 20 KG. A319 2 Containers (6 pets) 100 x 60 x 75 60 KG. A320 3 Containers (9 pets) 100 x 60 x 75… verified 2026-08-28 Hold: Advance booking notice 24 hours Pet Reservations All pets must be reserved at least 24 hours prior to departure by contacting Bangkok Airways call center or ticketing office. verified 2026-08-25 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ JaPet Reservations All pets must be reserved at least 24 hours prior to departure by contacting Bangkok Airways call center or ticketing office. verified 2026-08-25 Hold: Advance notice hours 24 hours Please notify us a minimum of 24 hours in advance prior to your departure date by contacting our call center or ticketing office. verified 2026-06-24 Hold: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NeinThe airline regrets to inform you that pets that are pregnant, injured, ill or with strong odour will not be accepted verified 2026-08-26 Hold: Crate must have/be Iata compliant, hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, live-animal label, a carrier All crates must conform to regulations imposed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedDogs, cats and other animals are flown as air cargo on Bangkok Airways verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaPet Carriage Service Cargo Service Domestic International Cargo Map Dangerous Goods Pet Carriage Service Brachycephalic breeds (snub-nosed dogs), some dog breeds and cat 5 breeds are not allowed to be accepted as… verified 2026-08-19 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds list Persian Himalayan Exotic Shorthair Burmese British Shorthair The following list of Brachycephalic breeds (snub-nosed dogs and cats) and some dog and cat breeds are not allowed to be accepted as checked baggage (AVIH) or transported in the cargo compartment for the reason of… verified 2026-08-25 Cargo: Minimum age 8 weeks …permit for the movement of animal issued by local government veterinary authority. Pet must be at least 8 weeks old The pet owner's responsibility to provide a suitable hard kennel or container verified 2026-08-28 Cargo: Advance booking notice 24 hours …Requirements and Conditions Shipper needs to bring the animal health certificate (document issues within 24 hrs.) for show to airlines staff. Additionally, the booking should be made one day prior or 24 hours before… verified 2026-08-25 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ JaPet Reservations All pets must be reserved at least 24 hours prior to departure by contacting Bangkok Airways call center or ticketing office. verified 2026-08-25 Cargo: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NeinThe airline regrets to inform you that pets that are pregnant, injured, ill or with strong odour will not be accepted verified 2026-08-25 Cargo: Max weight (pet + crate) 20 kg The combined weight of the pet and kennel must not exceed 20 kg (44 lbs) on AT72 aircraft or 60 kg (132 lbs) on A319 and A320 aircraft. verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, live-animal label Pet owners are responsible for providing an appropriate standard hard kennel/container. We encourage you to follow all requirements of pet container before proceeding to the airport. verified 2026-06-24 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ Jathe necessary valid documents required by national authorities (e.g. import/export/ transhipment license, a veterinary health certificate, rabies vaccination letter, pet’s passport). The following list of Brachycephalic… verified 2026-08-15 Other rules Minimum age 8 weeks Pet must be at least 8 weeks old The pet owner's responsibility to provide a suitable hard kennel or container. verified 2026-08-25 Frequently Asked Questions Does Bangkok Airways allow brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds?
Does Bangkok Airways require a health certificate for pets?
Can I ship my dog as cargo on Bangkok Airways?
Yes, Bangkok 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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