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China Eastern does not allow pets in the cabin but offers cargo transport. Brachycephalic breeds are banned from cargo.
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In the cabin ✗ Not accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✗ Not acceptedPassengers are not allowed to carry small animals into the passenger cabin: They must be transported in the cargo cabin. verified 2026-08-13 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPets in Checked Baggage Small cats, dogs, and household birds are accepted as baggage on board a number of China Eastern flights. verified 2026-08-13 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ Jainus, Brazilian mastiffs and their hybrids, Burmese cats, Himalayan cats, Persian cats, exotic shorthair cats, British shorthair cats, and so on. 6) On the day the small animal is actually transported, the temperature… verified 2026-08-29 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ JaReservations for flying with a pet must be made 48 hours before the scheduled departure time verified 2026-07-07 Hold: Advance notice hours 48 hours Reservations for flying with a pet must be made 48 hours before the scheduled departure time verified 2026-07-07 Hold: Max pets per carrier 1 9) Each pet carrier may contain one small animal only. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 32 kg (1) The total weight for each small animal and its container (including food and water) must not exceed 32 kilograms (kg). verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Crate must have/be water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrier Instructions for boarding >>> (1) The total weight for each small animal and its container (including food and water) must not exceed 32 kilograms (kg) verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ Acceptedto remind you: (1) Pets that can be brought into the country are limited to dogs or cats (including service dogs accompanying disabled people), with each individual allowed to carry only one pet at a time. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ Jainus, Brazilian mastiffs and their hybrids, Burmese cats, Himalayan cats, Persian cats, exotic shorthair cats, British shorthair cats, and so on. 6) On the day the small animal is actually transported, the temperature… verified 2026-08-29 Cargo: Heat embargo 30°C …or maximum) at any waypoint during transportation is below minus 12 degrees Celsius (inclusive) or above 30 degrees Celsius (inclusive). (7) The following types of pet carriers are not allowed for small animals to be… verified 2026-08-12 Cargo: Crate must have/be water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier Instructions for boarding >>> (1) The total weight for each small animal and its container (including food and water) must not exceed 32 kilograms (kg) verified 2026-07-14 Health & documents Microchip · Required ✓ Ja(3) Pets must have electronic chips that conform to ISO 11784 and ISO 11785 international standards. verified 2026-08-21 Quarantine · Duration 30 days (4) Pets entering the country must quarantine for 30 days in a quarantine site designated by China Customs. verified 2026-08-12 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Approved laboratory required ✓ Jaregions), have a valid electronic chip and rabies antibody test report issued by an accredited laboratory (antibody titer or immune antibody level must be above 0.5 IU/ml), and pass on-site quarantine. c. verified 2026-08-28 Health certificate required ✓ Jaand regional flights: Application Form for Air Transportation of Small Animals Health Certificate of the People’s Republic of China for Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine, issued by the competent Entry-Exit Inspection… verified 2026-08-28 Health certificate · Required ✓ JaDocuments to Be Presented at Check-in (Printed Copies Required) For domestic flights: Application Form for Air Transportation of Small Animals (two copies) Original Animal Quarantine Certificate For international and… verified 2026-08-12 Health certificate · Original required ✓ Jaflights: Application Form for Air Transportation of Small Animals (two copies) Original Health Certificate of the People’s Republic of China for Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Orig Documents Required for… verified 2026-08-12 Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ JaDocuments to Be Presented at Check-in (Printed Copies Required) For domestic flights: Application Form for Air Transportation of Small Animals (two copies) Original Animal Quarantine Certificate For international and… verified 2026-08-12 Other rules Dangerous breeds banned ✗ JaIncluding but not limited to: terriers, affenpinschers, boxers, bulldogs, spaniels, mastiffs, pugs, American Staffordshire terriers, American pit bull terriers, Boston terriers, Brussels Griffon dogs, English cocker… verified 2026-07-28 Restricted breeds list American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Mastiff Including but not limited to: terriers, affenpinschers, boxers, bulldogs, spaniels, mastiffs, pugs, American Staffordshire terriers, American pit bull terriers, Boston terriers, Brussels Griffon dogs, English cocker… verified 2026-08-28 Breed restrictions apply ✗ JaIncluding but not limited to: terriers, affenpinschers, boxers, bulldogs, spaniels, mastiffs, pugs, American Staffordshire terriers, American pit bull terriers, Boston terriers, Brussels Griffon dogs, English cocker… verified 2026-08-12 Assistance animals accepted ✓ JaPets that can be brought into the country are limited to dogs or cats (including service dogs accompanying disabled people), with each individual allowed to carry only one pet at a time. (2) When bringing pets into… verified 2026-08-28 Service & assistance animals Fee waived ✓ JaService Animals Almost all airlines will allow dogs that assist disabled passengers to fly in the cabin with their handlers at no charge. verified 2026-07-24 Recognized ✓ JaFor this reason, China Eastern would like to remind you: (1) Pets that can be brought into the country are limited to dogs or cats (including service dogs accompanying disabled people), with each individual allowed to… verified 2026-08-12 Cabin allowed ✓ JaService Animals Almost all airlines will allow dogs that assist disabled passengers to fly in the cabin with their handlers at no charge. verified 2026-08-23 Documentation required ✓ JaInstructions for Seat Selection and Check-in Rules of Check-in Online check-in Must-Knows Safety instructions for lithium batteries and dangerous goods Insturctions for Exit Seating Passenger Passenger Notice… verified 2026-08-28 In the cabin ✗ Not accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✗ Not acceptedPassengers are not allowed to carry small animals into the passenger cabin: They must be transported in the cargo cabin. verified 2026-08-15 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPets in Checked Baggage Small cats, dogs, and household birds are accepted as baggage on board a number of China Eastern flights. verified 2026-08-13 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ Jainus, Brazilian mastiffs and their hybrids, Burmese cats, Himalayan cats, Persian cats, exotic shorthair cats, British shorthair cats, and so on. 6) On the day the small animal is actually transported, the temperature… verified 2026-08-29 Hold: Advance booking notice 48 hours Small pets are welcome as checked baggage on select flights with China Eastern Airlines. Reservations for flying with a pet must be made 48 hours before the scheduled departure time verified 2026-08-23 Hold: Advance notice hours 48 hours Reservations for flying with a pet must be made 48 hours before the scheduled departure time verified 2026-07-07 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 32 kg (1) The total weight for each small animal and its container (including food and water) must not exceed 32 kilograms (kg). verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Crate must have/be water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier Instructions for boarding >>> (1) The total weight for each small animal and its container (including food and water) must not exceed 32 kilograms (kg) Figure-6 4) Small animals and carriers exceeding the allowable size… verified 2026-07-25 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ Acceptedchecked as baggage, in which case passengers are advised to engage an independent freight transporter. (4) Passengers are not allowed to carry small animals into the passenger cabin: They must be transported in the… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ Jainus, Brazilian mastiffs and their hybrids, Burmese cats, Himalayan cats, Persian cats, exotic shorthair cats, British shorthair cats, and so on. 6) On the day the small animal is actually transported, the temperature… verified 2026-08-29 Cargo: Advance booking notice 48 hours Pet Reservations Reservations for flying with a pet must be made 48 hours before the scheduled departure time. verified 2026-08-12 Cargo: Crate must have/be water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier Instructions for boarding >>> (1) The total weight for each small animal and its container (including food and water) must not exceed 32 kilograms (kg) Instructions for boarding >>> (1) The total weight for each small… verified 2026-07-14 Health & documents Quarantine · Duration 30 days (4) Pets entering the country must quarantine for 30 days in a quarantine site designated by China Customs. verified 2026-08-21 Health certificate required ✓ JaApplication Form for Air Transportation of Small Animals (two copies) Original Health Certificate of the People’s Republic of China for Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Original valid export/import documents… verified 2026-08-13 Frequently Asked Questions Can I bring my dog in the cabin on China Eastern?
Does China Eastern allow brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds?
Can I ship my dog as cargo on China Eastern?
Yes, China Eastern 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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