Marco
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Malaysia Airlines does not allow pets in the cabin but offers cargo transport. A health certificate is required.
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Malaysia Airlines does not carry pets in the cabin Dogs and cats travel in the hold, either as excess baggage (AVIH) booked through the call centre when you buy the ticket, or as cargo through MASkargo There is no flat pet fee: the hold price is the normal excess baggage rate for the weight of the pet and its container on the zone flown, with a minimum charge of 5 kg, paid at the airport check-in counterAn animal over 32 kg or 204 cm in total dimensions cannot travel as baggage at all and must go through MASkargo, where your pet shipper or forwarding agent quotes the price Pets sent as cargo must reach the MASkargo Animal Hotel at least 8 hours before departure Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Tap the
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In the cabin ✗ Not accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✗ Not acceptedMalaysia Airlines does not allow the carriage of domestic pets in the cabin. verified 2026-10-01 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedIf accepted as Baggage, the animal, together with its container and food carried, shall not be included in your free baggage allowance but shall constitute excess Baggage for which you must pay the applicable charge. verified 2026-10-01 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ JaYou may book your pet’s transport through a pet shipper or cargo forwarding agent or arrange to bring your pet as excess baggage. If you opt to bring your pet as excess baggage, please inform the airline's call centre… verified 2026-10-01 Hold: Booking method phone_only If you opt to bring your pet as excess baggage, please inform the airline's call centre at the time of ticket purchase. verified 2026-10-01 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 32 kg Live animals exceeding 32 kg (70 lbs.) or 204 cm (80 in) in total dimensions are not accepted as checked or cabin baggage. verified 2026-10-01 Hold: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrier Sturdy construction : The container must be well-constructed with handholds or lifting devices to facilitate safe handling verified 2026-10-01 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedIf your pet is booked as cargo, standard cargo handling procedures will apply. verified 2026-10-01 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ JaYou may book your pet’s transport through a pet shipper or cargo forwarding agent or arrange to bring your pet as excess baggage. If you opt to bring your pet as excess baggage, please inform the airline's call centre… verified 2026-10-01 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrier Sturdy construction : The container must be well-constructed with handholds or lifting devices to facilitate safe handling verified 2026-10-01 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ Jawe will accept animals such as dogs, cats, household birds and other pets for carriage when properly crated and accompanied by valid health and vaccination certificates, entry permits, and other documents required by… verified 2026-10-01 Health certificate · Required ✓ Jawe will accept animals such as dogs, cats, household birds and other pets for carriage when properly crated and accompanied by valid health and vaccination certificates, entry permits, and other documents required by… verified 2026-10-01 Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ Jawe will accept animals such as dogs, cats, household birds and other pets for carriage when properly crated and accompanied by valid health and vaccination certificates, entry permits, and other documents required by… verified 2026-10-01 Other rules Assistance animals accepted ✓ Jaguide dogs accompanying sight or hearing impaired Passengers, together with containers and food, will be carried free of charge in addition to the free baggage allowance verified 2026-10-01 Service & assistance animals Fee waived ✓ Jaguide dogs accompanying sight or hearing impaired Passengers, together with containers and food, will be carried free of charge in addition to the free baggage allowance verified 2026-10-01 Recognized ✓ Jaguide dogs accompanying sight or hearing impaired Passengers, together with containers and food, will be carried free of charge in addition to the free baggage allowance verified 2026-10-01 In the cabin ✗ Not accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✗ Not acceptedMalaysia Airlines does not allow the carriage of domestic pets in the cabin. verified 2026-10-01 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedIf accepted as Baggage, the animal, together with its container and food carried, shall not be included in your free baggage allowance but shall constitute excess Baggage for which you must pay the applicable charge. verified 2026-10-01 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ JaYou may book your pet’s transport through a pet shipper or cargo forwarding agent or arrange to bring your pet as excess baggage. If you opt to bring your pet as excess baggage, please inform the airline's call centre… verified 2026-10-01 Hold: Booking method phone_only If you opt to bring your pet as excess baggage, please inform the airline's call centre at the time of ticket purchase. verified 2026-10-01 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 32 kg Live animals exceeding 32 kg (70 lbs.) or 204 cm (80 in) in total dimensions are not accepted as checked or cabin baggage. verified 2026-10-01 Hold: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrier Sturdy construction : The container must be well-constructed with handholds or lifting devices to facilitate safe handling verified 2026-10-01 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedIf your pet is booked as cargo, standard cargo handling procedures will apply. verified 2026-10-01 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ JaYou may book your pet’s transport through a pet shipper or cargo forwarding agent or arrange to bring your pet as excess baggage. If you opt to bring your pet as excess baggage, please inform the airline's call centre… verified 2026-10-01 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrier Sturdy construction : The container must be well-constructed with handholds or lifting devices to facilitate safe handling verified 2026-10-01 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ Jawe will accept animals such as dogs, cats, household birds and other pets for carriage when properly crated and accompanied by valid health and vaccination certificates, entry permits, and other documents required by… verified 2026-10-01 Health certificate · Required ✓ Jawe will accept animals such as dogs, cats, household birds and other pets for carriage when properly crated and accompanied by valid health and vaccination certificates, entry permits, and other documents required by… verified 2026-10-01 Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ Jawe will accept animals such as dogs, cats, household birds and other pets for carriage when properly crated and accompanied by valid health and vaccination certificates, entry permits, and other documents required by… verified 2026-10-01 Frequently Asked Questions Can I bring my dog in the cabin on Malaysia Airlines?
Does Malaysia Airlines require a health certificate for pets?
Can I ship my dog as cargo on Malaysia Airlines?
Yes, Malaysia Airlines offers cargo pet transport. Confirm the carrier's specific crate and documentation requirements with the airline directly before booking. Get the full details at
www.pawgo.fr .
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