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Oman Air 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 cabin ✗ Not accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✗ Not acceptedPets cannot be considered as part of the baggage allowance nor carried in the cabin. verified 2026-07-14 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPets must be carried either as cargo, or as checked baggage in the hold. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaPlease fulfill the following standards (correspond to IATA Live Animals Regulations Chapter 8, Container Requirement) Due to inherent breathing difficulties exhibited by the snub nosed breeds, Oman Air does not carry… verified 2026-08-15 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list French Bulldog English Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Brussels Griffon Japanese Chin Mastiff Due to safety concern of the animals, certain breeds of brachycephalic (snub nosed) dogs and cats listed below are restricted from acceptance. Dogs: French Bulldog, English Bulldog, Bulldog , Boston Terrier, Boxer,… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Minimum age 10 weeks In general, cats and dogs above 10 weeks old are accepted as part of guest baggage. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ JaAdvance Arrangements • Guest must inform Oman Air by, of the intended transport of Live Animal submitting the completed form “Live Animal Transport Request”, at least 7 days prior to the travel, along with copies of… verified 2026-08-17 Hold: Max pets per passenger 2 Please note that each guest may bring up to 2 pet kennels verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ JaVaccinate the pets against rabies. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Sedation needs vet approval ✓ JaTranquillizing your pet should only be done in consultation with a veterinarian. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Carrier size 150 × 85 × 80 cm The size of the container must not exceed height 80cm, width 85cm and length 150cm. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 14 kg You many use 1 kennel for 2 adult animals of comparable size that are compatible, up to 14 kg (30 lb) each verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, Hard sided required, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier The size of the container must not exceed height 80cm, width 85cm and length 150cm. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPets must be carried either as cargo, or as checked baggage in the hold. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ Jabreathing difficulties exhibited by the snub nosed breeds, Oman Air does not carry the following breeds: Snub Nosed Dog Breeds American Staffordshire Terrier Japanese Spaniel ( Japanese Chin) Bulldog Shih Tzu English… verified 2026-08-28 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds list English Bulldog Pug Boxer Shih Tzu Chow Chow Japanese Chin Snub Nosed Dog Breeds American Staffordshire Terrier Japanese Spaniel ( Japanese Chin) Bulldog Shih Tzu English Bulldog Boxer Japanese Pug Chow Chow Shar - Peis French Bulldog Boston Terrier Lhasa Apso Bull Terrier… verified 2026-08-29 Cargo: Minimum age 10 weeks In general, cats and dogs above 10 weeks old are accepted as part of guest baggage , however some countries accept verified 2026-07-15 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ JaAdvance Arrangements • Guest must inform Oman Air by, of the intended transport of Live Animal submitting the completed form “Live Animal Transport Request”, at least 7 days prior to the travel, along with copies of… verified 2026-08-12 Cargo: Max pets per passenger 2 From/To GCC ISC MENA APAC Europe Domestic Domestic - - - - - $ 313 GCC $ 438 $ 438 $ 500 $ 625 $ 750 $ 313 ISC $ 438 $ 438 $ 500 $ 625 $ 750 $ 313 MENA $ 500 $ 500 $ 500 $ 625 $ 750 $ 313 APAC $ 625 $… verified 2026-08-16 Cargo: Sedation needs vet approval ✓ JaPets must be clean, healthy, non-aggressive, and mildly sedated only under the direction of a veterinarian Pets must be clean, healthy, non-aggressive, and mildly sedated only under the direction of a veterinarian Pets… verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier Please note that each guest may bring up to 2 pet kennels, fo r a limited number of kennels in the hold. The kennel must have a fiberglass or rigid plastic shell. Wooden, metal bar or welded wire mesh kennels are not… verified 2026-08-24 Health & documents Downloadable forms 📄 Transport request form Oman Air flight Guests who intend to accompany their pet dog or cat, may do so by submitting form “Live Animal Transport Request” form along with other relevant documents (see the form for list of relevant verified 2026-08-28 Import permit required ✓ JaImport permit for live animals verified 2026-07-14 Health certificate required ✓ JaGenerally, the following documents are required: Import permit for live animals Health certificate A valid vaccination certificate (issued by a veterinary clinic) Container Requi Live Animals - Cargo LIVE ANIMALS We… verified 2026-08-15 Health certificate validity 10 days Forms Required A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and ferrets) and all forms required for your destination country. verified 2026-07-20 Microchip · Required ✓ Jait/transfer. • Guest must ensure that sufficient food and water for the entire journey is available in the container. • Microchip the pet. lified veterinary officer. Due to safety concern of the animals, certain breeds… verified 2026-08-15 Microchip required ✓ JaMicrochip the pet. verified 2026-07-14 Health certificate · Issuer a veterinary clinic …are required: Import permit for live animals Health certificate A valid vaccination certificate (issued by a veterinary clinic) Container Requirements for Dogs and Cats The container must have enough space verified 2026-08-15 Health certificate valid within days · Health certificate valid within days 10 days Forms Required A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and ferrets) and all forms required for your destination country. verified 2026-07-20 Other rules Restricted breeds list American Staffordshire Terrier, Doberman, Dogo Argentino, Mastiff, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Tosa Inu Following breeds of fighting/dangerous dogs including any mixed breed of below mentioned breeds are restricted; Bull Terrier, Pit Bull, Pit Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier,… verified 2026-08-15 Assistance animals accepted ✓ JaOman Air will not accept any live animals for transport, free of charge (FOC), except for Special Assistance animals, provided advanced arrangements made at least 7 days prior to travel. verified 2026-08-14 Service & assistance animals Fee waived ✓ Ja(b) If accepted as Baggage, the animal should be properly crated in a container, together with its food, which shall not be included in your Baggage allowance, but shall constitute excess Baggage, for which you will be… verified 2026-07-14 Recognized ✓ Ja8.2.2. Animals shall be considered excess Baggage, except for service animals, as further prescribed in Article 8.10. 8.3. EXCESS VALUATION DECLARATION You may declare a value for Checked Baggage in excess of the… verified 2026-08-18 Cabin allowed ✓ JaService dog pet policy All service dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge. verified 2026-07-20 In the cabin ✗ Not accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✗ Not acceptedPets cannot be considered as part of the baggage allowance nor carried in the cabin. verified 2026-07-14 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ Acceptedand temperature-controlled ventilated aircraft holds, so every pet can enjoy a safe and comfortable journey. Pets must be carried either as cargo, or as checked baggage in the hold. Pets cannot be considered as part of… verified 2026-08-28 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaDue to safety concern of the animals, certain breeds of brachycephalic (snub nosed) dogs and cats listed below are restricted from acceptance. verified 2026-08-14 Hold: Minimum age 10 weeks In general, cats and dogs above 10 weeks old are accepted as part of guest baggage. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ JaAdvance Arrangements • Guest must inform Oman Air by, of the intended transport of Live Animal submitting the completed form “Live Animal Transport Request”, at least 7 days prior to the travel, along with copies of… verified 2026-08-17 Hold: Max pets per passenger 2 Please note that each guest may bring up to 2 pet kennels verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ JaVaccinate the pets against rabies. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Sedation needs vet approval ✓ JaTranquillizing your pet should only be done in consultation with a veterinarian. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Carrier size 150 × 85 × 80 cm The size of the container must not exceed height 80cm, width 85cm and length 150cm. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 32 kg If an item is between 44” and 55”, with a maximum weight of 32 kg, excess baggage charges will be applied. cation: total dimension H+W+L = 159cm and maximum weight of 30… verified 2026-08-12 Hold: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, Hard sided required, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier The size of the container must not exceed height 80cm, width 85cm and length 150cm. verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedPets must be carried either as cargo, or as checked baggage in the hold. verified 2026-08-28 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaDue to inherent breathing difficulties exhibited by the snub nosed breeds, Oman Air does not carry the following breeds: verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Minimum age 10 weeks / Limitations In general, cats and dogs above 10 weeks old are accepted as part of guest baggage , however some countries accept only above verified 2026-08-28 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ JaAdvance Arrangements • Guest must inform Oman Air by, of the intended transport of Live Animal submitting the completed form “Live Animal Transport Request”, at least 7 days prior to the travel, along with copies of… verified 2026-08-12 Cargo: Max pets per passenger 2 From/To GCC ISC MENA APAC Europe Domestic Domestic - - - - - $ 313 GCC $ 438 $ 438 $ 500 $ 625 $ 750 $ 313 ISC $ 438 $ 438 $ 500 $ 625 $ 750 $ 313 MENA $ 500 $ 500 $ 500 $ 625 $ 750 $ 313 APAC $ 625 $… verified 2026-08-16 Cargo: Sedation needs vet approval ✓ JaPets must be clean, healthy, non-aggressive, and mildly sedated only under the direction of a veterinarian Pets must be clean, healthy, non-aggressive, and mildly sedated only under the direction of a veterinarian Pets… verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Crate must have/be hard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier Please note that each guest may bring up to 2 pet kennels, for a limited number of kennels in the hold. The kennel must have a fiberglass or rigid plastic shell. verified 2026-08-12 Health & documents Downloadable forms 📄 Transport request form Oman Air flight Guests who intend to accompany their pet dog or cat, may do so by submitting form “Live Animal Transport Request” form along with other relevant documents (see the form for list of relevant verified 2026-08-28 Import permit required ✓ JaImport permit for live animals verified 2026-07-14 Health certificate required ✓ JaGenerally, the following documents are required: Import permit for live animals Health certificate A valid vaccination certificate (issued by a veterinary clinic) Container Requirements for Dogs and Cats The container… verified 2026-08-15 Health certificate validity 10 days Forms Required A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and ferrets) and all forms required for your destination country. verified 2026-07-20 Microchip required ✓ JaMicrochip the pet. verified 2026-07-14 Health certificate · Validity days 10 days Forms Required A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and ferrets) and all forms r verified 2026-07-20 Frequently Asked Questions Can I bring my dog in the cabin on Oman Air?
Does Oman Air allow brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds?
Does Oman Air require a health certificate for pets?
Yes, Oman Air 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, Oman Air 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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