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Belavia allows dogs and cats in the cabin (max 8 kg with carrier, fee 50) and in cargo. Brachycephalic breeds are banned from cargo. A health certificate is required.
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In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedWhen transporting an animal as hand luggage, a fee is charged for transporting the animal in the cabin of the aircraft. The charge to be paid for the transportation of animal in the passenger cabin of the aircraft is 50… verified 2026-08-21 Snub-nosed breeds banned ✓ NeinBrachycephalic (snub-nosed) dog and cat breeds are prohibited from traveling as checked baggage or cargo but may be permitted in the cabin if all requirements are met Brachycephalic (snub-nosed) dog and cat breeds are… verified 2026-08-14 Snub-nosed breeds list Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Bullmastiff Cane Corso Dogue de Bordeaux Brussels Griffon Affenpinscher Japanese Chin Shar Pei Mastiff Transportation of snub-nosed animals The risk group of animals of brachycephalic breeds includes: dogs: Affenpinscher, Bulldog (all breeds), Pug (all breeds), Boston Terrier, Boxer, Belgian Griffon, Brussels Griffon,… verified 2026-08-29 One-way fee 50 EUR The charge to be paid for the transportation of animal in the passenger cabin of the aircraft is 50 EUR / 60 USD verified 2026-06-04 Advance booking required ✓ Ja, destination or transfer, subject to special conditions and requires mandatory advance booking of carriage. Carriage of animals in the cabin is allowed if the following requirements are met: transportation of animals… verified 2026-08-29 Banned destinations ✗ JaGreat Britain The transportation of live animals as cargo, luggage, carry-on baggage from the Republic of Belarus to the points on the territory of Great Britain (London, Manchester) on BELAVIA flights IS STRICTLY… verified 2026-08-04 Embargoed routes Pets Pets are not allowed in the cabin or the baggage compartment as handy luggage or baggage on flights to the UAE verified 2026-06-24 Sedation allowed ✗ Neinanimals should not be under the influence of tranquilizers (sedatives); verified 2026-07-10 Advance notice hours 48 hours requires advance approval for all pet travel at least 48 hours prior to departure. verified 2026-07-20 Pregnant animals accepted ✗ Neinn Before your flight Rules of conduct on board Passports and visas Children and pregnant women Handicapped Animals Prohibited items for security reasons Government entry/exit requirements by country Seat selection… verified 2026-08-29 Carrier size 55 × 40 × 20 cm …be carried out as hand luggage. In this case, the maximum dimensions of the container should not exceed 55x40x20 cm , the maximum weight of the animal with the container should not exceed 8 kg . verified 2026-08-10 Max weight (pet + crate) 8 kg …the container (cage, soft carrier); the weight of the animal together with the container should not exceed 8 kg, the size of the container should not exceed 55Х40Х20 cm; make sure you’ve got verified 2026-08-28 Crate must have/be soft-sided ok, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrier …be carried out as hand luggage. In this case, the maximum dimensions of the container should not exceed 55x40x20 cm , the maximum weight of the animal with the container should not exceed 8 kg . verified 2026-08-10 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ Accepted4. Transportation of animals in the baggage compartment as checked baggage (AVIH) The charge to be paid for transportation of animals in the baggage compartment as checked baggage (AVIH) is: up to 8 kg – 130 EUR / verified 2026-08-15 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaBrachycephalic (snub-nosed) dog and cat breeds are prohibited from traveling as checked baggage or cargo but may be permitted in the cabin if all requirements are met Brachycephalic (snub-nosed) dog and cat breeds are… verified 2026-08-14 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Bullmastiff Cane Corso Dogue de Bordeaux Brussels Griffon Affenpinscher Japanese Chin Shar Pei Mastiff Dogs classified as potentially dangerous breeds are transported only in the baggage compartment of the aircraft in reinforced containers. 5. Transportation of snub-nosed animals The risk group of animals of… verified 2026-08-29 Hold: One-way fee 180 USD …compartment as checked baggage (AVIH) is: up to 8 kg – 130 EUR / 160 USD; from 8 kg up to 32 kg – 150 EUR / 180 USD; from 32 kg up to 50 kg – 180 EUR / 220 USD verified 2026-08-02 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ Jabaggage (SSR code «AVIH») is carried out in accordance with the IATA rules for the carriage of live animals (IATA LAR) and the local requirements of the country of departure, destination or transfer, subject to special… verified 2026-08-28 Hold: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ Neinn Before your flight Rules of conduct on board Passports and visas Children and pregnant women Handicapped Animals Prohibited items for security reasons Government entry/exit requirements by country Seat s Your baggage… verified 2026-08-29 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 8 kg The transportation of animals, the weight of which with the container exceeds 8 kg, but does not exceed 50 kg, or if the size of the container exceeds the established norm, is provided in the baggage compartment. verified 2026-08-02 Hold: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier For pets traveling as checked baggage, carriers must be hard-sided, spacious enough for the pet to stand, turn around, and lie down comfortably verified 2026-08-23 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedCage or container wheels must be locked or removed; for animals transported in the hold, there must be food and water inside the cage or container; the container is provided by the passenger himself. verified 2026-08-15 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaBrachycephalic (snub-nosed) dog and cat breeds are prohibited from traveling as checked baggage or cargo but may be permitted in the cabin if all requirements are met Brachycephalic (snub-nosed) dog and cat breeds are… verified 2026-08-14 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds list Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Bullmastiff Cane Corso Dogue de Bordeaux Brussels Griffon Affenpinscher Japanese Chin Shar Pei Mastiff Dogs classified as potentially dangerous breeds are transported only in the baggage compartment of the aircraft in reinforced containers . 5. Transportatio n of snub-nosed animals The risk group of animals of… verified 2026-08-22 Cargo: Advance booking notice 48 hours Pet Reservations Belavia Airlines requires advance approval for all pet travel at least 48 hours prior to departure. verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ Jabaggage (SSR code «AVIH») is carried out in accordance with the IATA rules for the carriage of live animals (IATA LAR) and the local requirements of the country of departure, destination or transfer, subject to special… verified 2026-08-28 Cargo: Sedation allowed ✗ NeinPets under 3 months old, pregnant animals, tranquilized animals, and brachycephalic breeds are not permitted to travel as checked baggage pets traveling under the seat or in adjacent seat in the cabin, carriers should… verified 2026-08-09 Cargo: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ Neinn Before your flight Rules of conduct on board Passports and visas Children and pregnant women Handicapped Animals Prohibited items for security reasons Government entry/exit requirements by country Seat s Your baggage… verified 2026-08-29 Cargo: Max weight (pet + crate) 8 kg The transportation of animals, the weight of which with the container exceeds 8 kg, but does not exceed 50 kg, or if the size of the container exceeds the established norm, is provided in the baggage compartment verified 2026-06-24 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier For pets traveling as checked baggage, carriers must be hard-sided, spacious enough for the pet to stand, turn around, and lie down comfortably, and must include proper ventilation, a waterproof bottom, and secure metal… verified 2026-07-20 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ Jaon of animals, you will be asked to provide the following documents: Veterinary certificate of vaccination; Carriage of animals in the cabin is allowed if the following requirements are met: transportation of animals… verified 2026-08-29 Microchip · Required ✓ JaPassengers may bring only one pet per trip. The pet must be microchipped. verified 2026-08-29 Quarantine · Reducible ✓ JaPassengers must have documents for the pet, as well as valid quarantine and rabies vaccination certificates in accordance with Chinese verified 2026-08-28 Quarantine · Approved facility required ✓ JaFor detailed information please contact Chonburi Animal Quarantine Station: qscb_cbr@dld.go.th , tel. verified 2026-08-03 Health certificate · Required ✓ JaRequired documents For air transportation of animals, you will be asked to provide the following documents: Veterinary certificate of vaccination; Microchip; Animal’s passport. verified 2026-08-10 Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ JaPassengers must have documents for the pet, as well as valid quarantine and rabies vaccination certificates in accordance with Chinese requirements. verified 2026-08-03 Other rules Dangerous breeds banned ✗ JaPassengers on flights departing from Minsk to Vietnam The AVIH and PETC regulations for the import and export of live animals can be found on the website . The Kingdom of Thailand ATTENTION : Transportation of Pit Bull… verified 2026-08-03 Restricted breeds list American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier Passengers on flights departing from Minsk to Vietnam The AVIH and PETC regulations for the import and export of live animals can be found on the website . The Kingdom of Thailand ATTENTION : Transportation of Pit Bull… verified 2026-08-10 Breed restrictions apply ✗ JaPassengers on flights departing from Minsk to Vietnam The AVIH and PETC regulations for the import and export of live animals can be found on the website . The Kingdom of Thailand ATTENTION : Transportation of Pit Bull… verified 2026-08-10 Assistance animals accepted ✓ JaBesides blind/deaf passengers are allowed to be accompanied by guide dogs in the cabin. verified 2026-08-10 Service & assistance animals Fee waived ✓ JaTransportation of a guide dog When the blind/deaf passenger travels accompanied by a guide dog the dog is allowed to be carried free of charge. verified 2026-08-08 Recognized ✓ Jation of a guide dog When the blind/deaf passenger travels accompanied by a guide dog the dog is allowed to be carried free of charge. Its weight and size are not restricted. verified 2026-08-29 Cabin allowed ✓ JaYou can take small pets such as cats, dogs and other small homoiothermic animals with you on board. verified 2026-08-26 Breed restrictions brachycephalic Carriage of live animals of brachycephalic breeds in aircraft hold as checked baggage or cargo is PROHIBITED. verified 2026-08-29 Documentation required ✓ Jashould have all documents that are necessary for transportation of animals (birds), required by the Belarusian law or by the international agreements or by the rules and regulations of the country to the territory or… verified 2026-08-28 In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedYou can take small pets such as cats, dogs and other small homoiothermic animals with you on board. Besides blind/deaf passengers are allowed to be accompanied by guide dogs in the cabin. verified 2026-08-15 Snub-nosed breeds banned ✓ NeinCarriage of live animals of brachycephalic breeds in aircraft hold as checked baggage or cargo is PROHIBITED. Dogs classified as potentially dangerous breeds are transported only in the baggage compartment of the… verified 2026-08-14 Snub-nosed breeds list Persian Himalayan Exotic Shorthair British Shorthair Scottish Fold Transportation of snub-nosed animals The risk group of animals of brachycephalic breeds includes: dogs: Affenpinscher, Bulldog (all breeds), Pug (all breeds), Boston Terrier, Boxer, Belgian Griffon, Brussels Griffon,… verified 2026-08-09 One-way fee 50 EUR The charge to be paid for the transportation of animal in the passenger cabin of the aircraft is 50 EUR / 60 USD verified 2026-08-02 Advance booking notice 48 hours Pet Reservations Belavia Airlines requires advance approval for all pet travel at least 48 hours prior to departure. verified 2026-07-20 Advance booking required ✓ JaAn animal is allowed to be carried on a separate passenger’s seat (SSR CBBG) if the following requirements are met: carriage of an animal should be booked in advance. verified 2026-08-29 Embargoed routes Pets Pets are not allowed in the cabin or the baggage compartment as handy luggage or baggage on flights to the UAE verified 2026-06-24 Sedation allowed ✗ Neinanimals should not be under the influence of tranquilizers (sedatives); verified 2026-07-24 Advance notice hours 48 hours requires advance approval for all pet travel at least 48 hours prior to departure. verified 2026-07-20 Pregnant animals accepted ✗ Neinn Before your flight Rules of conduct on board Passports and visas Children and pregnant women Handicapped Animals Prohibited items for security reasons Government entry/exit requirements by country Seat s Your baggage… verified 2026-08-29 Carrier size 55 × 40 × 20 cm …be carried out as hand luggage. In this case, the maximum dimensions of the container should not exceed 55x40x20 cm , the maximum weight of the animal with the container should not exceed 8 kg . verified 2026-08-13 Max weight (pet + crate) 8 kg …the container (cage, soft carrier); the weight of the animal together with the container should not exceed 8 kg, the size of the container should not exceed 55Х40Х20 cm; make sure you’ve got all the necessary… verified 2026-08-29 Crate must have/be soft-sided ok, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrier …be carried out as hand luggage. In this case, the maximum dimensions of the container should not exceed 55x40x20 cm , the maximum weight of the animal with the container should not exceed 8 kg . verified 2026-08-13 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ Accepted4. Transportation of animals in the baggage compartment as checked baggage (AVIH) The charge to be paid for transportation of animals in the baggage compartment as checked baggage (AVIH) is: up to 8 kg – 130 EUR / verified 2026-08-15 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaCarriage of live animals of brachycephalic breeds in aircraft hold as checked baggage or cargo is PROHIBITED. Dogs classified as potentially dangerous breeds are transported only in the baggage compartment of the… verified 2026-08-14 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list Persian Himalayan Exotic Shorthair British Shorthair Scottish Fold Dogs classified as potentially dangerous breeds are transported only in the baggage compartment of the aircraft in reinforced containers . 5. Transportation of snub-nosed animals The risk group of animals of… verified 2026-08-09 Hold: One-way fee 180 USD …compartment as checked baggage (AVIH) is: up to 8 kg – 130 EUR / 160 USD; from 8 kg up to 32 kg – 150 EUR / 180 USD; from 32 kg up to 50 kg – 180 EUR / 220 USD verified 2026-08-02 Hold: Advance booking notice 48 hours …General information The transportation of animals requires prior approval of the Airline not later than 48 hours before depature. verified 2026-08-04 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ Jabaggage (SSR code «AVIH») is carried out in accordance with the IATA rules for the carriage of live animals (IATA LAR) and the local requirements of the country of departure, destination or transfer, subject to special… verified 2026-08-28 Hold: Sedation allowed ✗ Neinanimals should not be under the influence of tranquilizers (sedatives); verified 2026-08-09 Hold: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ Neinrecently whelped and pregnant animals, as well as animals under the age of 3 months are not accepted for carriage; verified 2026-08-21 Hold: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier For pets traveling as checked baggage, carriers must be hard-sided, spacious enough for the pet to stand, turn around, and lie down comfortably, and must include proper ventilation, a waterproof bottom, and secure metal… verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedCage or container wheels must be locked or removed; for animals transported in the hold, there must be food and water inside the cage or container; the container is provided by the passenger himself. verified 2026-08-15 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaCarriage of live animals of brachycephalic breeds in aircraft hold as checked baggage or cargo is PROHIBITED. Dogs classified as potentially dangerous breeds are transported only in the baggage compartment of the… verified 2026-08-14 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds list Persian Himalayan Exotic Shorthair British Shorthair Scottish Fold Dogs classified as potentially dangerous breeds are transported only in the baggage compartment of the aircraft in reinforced containers. 5. Transportation of snub-nosed animals The risk group of animals of… verified 2026-08-09 Cargo: Advance booking notice 48 hours Pet Reservations Belavia Airlines requires advance approval for all pet travel at least 48 hours prior to departure. verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ JaAn animal is allowed to be carried on a separate passenger’s seat (SSR CBBG) if the following requirements are met: carriage of an animal should be booked in advance. verified 2026-08-14 Cargo: Sedation allowed ✗ Neinanimals should not be under the influence of tranquilizers (sedatives); verified 2026-07-24 Cargo: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ Neinn Before your flight Rules of conduct on board Passports and visas Children and pregnant women Handicapped Animals Prohibited items for security reasons Government entry/exit requirements by country Seat selection… verified 2026-08-29 Cargo: Max weight (pet + crate) 8 kg Pets in Checked Baggage Pets weighing more than 17 lbs (8 kg) and up to 110 lbs (50 kg), including the carrier, may travel as checked baggage in the aircraft hold. verified 2026-07-25 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier For pets traveling as checked baggage, carriers must be hard-sided, spacious enough for the pet to stand, turn around, and lie down comfortably, and must include proper ventilation, a waterproof bottom, and secure metal… verified 2026-07-20 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ JaVeterinary certificate, which must be obtained from the department of the veterinary service (city or district) from the chief veterinarian of the city or district verified 2026-07-10 Quarantine · Required ✓ JaPassengers must have documents for the pet, as well as valid quarantine and rabies vaccination certificates in accordance with Chinese verified 2026-08-28 Frequently Asked Questions Can I bring my dog in the cabin on Belavia?
Does Belavia allow brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds?
What are the pet carrier size limits for Belavia?
How much does it cost to fly with a pet on Belavia?
Does Belavia require a health certificate for pets?
Can I ship my dog as cargo on Belavia?
Yes, Belavia 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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