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Vietnam Airlines 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 hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy One-way fee 300 USD …with pets Fees for traveling with pets on board Fees for traveling with pets on board In Zone A: USD 300; In Zone B, between A and B: USD 400; In Zone C; between A/B and C: USD 600; In Zone D; between A/B/C and D:… verified 2026-08-30 Advance booking required ✓ JaOn the departure date, passengers should: Feed their pets at least 4 to 6 hours before the departure time. Please prepare water for the pets that is not over 2/3 of the tank's capacity if the total flight time is more… verified 2026-08-25 Max pets per passenger 2 Exception: 2 pets whose total weight is less than 30 permitted per passenger. verified 2026-08-24 Exit row allowed ✗ NeinIf passengers seated in the row next to the emergency exit are not allowed to transport pets in the passenger cabin, please book the pet transportation service as checked baggage or cargo . verified 2026-07-14 Under seat required ✓ JaDuring the flight, the pets in the cabin should be kept in the transport cage and placed on the flight floor in front of the passenger seat. If passengers seated in the row next to the emergency exit are not allowed to… verified 2026-07-14 Advance notice hours 24 hours Passengers should contact a Vietnam Airlines branch to book the service at least 24 hours before the expected departure time verified 2026-07-20 Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NeinPets are not accepted for transport in the following scenarios: Pregnant pets; Some dog and cat breed Select country/region Germany Norway Belgium Taiwan, China Russia Hongkong, China Japan Denmark France Sweden… verified 2026-08-26 Carrier size 30 × 35 × 20 cm …for transporting pets in passenger cabin: Dimensions in 3 dimensions (width, length, height) do not exceed 35cm x 30cm x 20cm. verified 2026-08-23 Max weight (pet + crate) 6 kg Weight : Each transport cage holds one pet, and the overall weight of the pet and kennel cannot exceed 6kg. verified 2026-08-23 Crate must have/be water bowl, ventilated, absorbent liner, a carrier …for transporting pets in passenger cabin: Dimensions in 3 dimensions (width, length, height) do not exceed 35cm x 30cm x 20cm. verified 2026-08-23 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedTravelling with pets Vietnam Airlines offers pet transportation for dogs, cats, and birds on flights in three forms: Travel in the passenger cabin, either as checked baggage or cargo. Table of Contents Conditions for… verified 2026-08-28 Hold: Snub-nosed breeds list French Bulldog English Bulldog American Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Dogue de Bordeaux Affenpinscher Japanese Chin Shar Pei Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mastiff Note that the temperature restrictions for summer travel are lower for brachycephalic (snub-nosed) pets. Cold-blooded animals are exempt from these restrictions. verified 2026-08-14 Hold: Minimum age 10 weeks Conditions for transporting pets in checked baggage Pet type : Dogs, cats aged 10 weeks or older and ornamental birds. verified 2026-08-30 Hold: Advance booking notice 24 hours Passengers should contact a Vietnam Airlines branch to book the service at least 24 hours before the expected departure time. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ JaPassengers should contact a Vietnam Airlines branch to book the service at least 24 hours before the expected departure time verified 2026-08-30 Hold: Min age weeks 10 weeks Pet type : Dogs, cats aged 10 weeks or older and ornamental birds verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Pregnant allowed ✗ NeinPregnant pets are not accepted for transportation; Some dog and cat breeds are extremely sensitive to temperature, humidity, light, pressure, and sound and are vulnerable when flying. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Advance notice hours 24 hours Passengers should contact a Vietnam Airlines branch to book the service at least 24 hours before the expected departure time verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NeinPets are not accepted for transport in the following scenarios: Pregnant pets; Some dog and cat breeds are sensitive to temperature, humidity, light, pressure, and sound and are vulnerable when flying. Learn more about… verified 2026-08-26 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 9 kg …with pets Fees for traveling with pets on board Fees for transporting pets as checked baggage Weight from 9kg or less: verified 2026-08-31 Hold: Crate must have/be water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier, water bowl Wooden containers are only accepted for transporting cats (not applicable for transporting dogs); The whole of one end of the container must be open, covered with bars which are securely fixed to the container; The door… verified 2026-08-24 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedQuantity : Each flight is allowed to transport a maximum of 09 pets as checked verified 2026-08-28 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaRelated: Why temperatures matter for pets flying in the cargo hold verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds list French Bulldog English Bulldog American Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Dogue de Bordeaux Affenpinscher Japanese Chin Shar Pei Staffordshire Bull Terrier Mastiff Note that the temperature restrictions for summer travel are lower for brachycephalic (snub-nosed) pets. Cold-blooded animals are exempt from these restrictions. verified 2026-08-14 Cargo: Minimum age 10 weeks Age requirements Minimum age for transport is 10 weeks of age. verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Advance booking notice 24 hours Book the pet transport service Service booking instructions Passengers should contact a Vietnam Airlines branch to book the service at least 24 hours before the expected departure time. verified 2026-08-26 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ JaOn the departure date, passengers should: Feed their pets at least 4 to 6 hours before the departure time. Please prepare water for the pets that is not over 2/3 of the tank's capacity if the total flight time is more… verified 2026-08-30 Cargo: Max pets per passenger 3 Quantity: Each flight is allowed to transport a maximum of 09 pets as checked baggage, each passenger is allowed to transport a maximum of 03 pets, and each container is allowed to accommodate 01 pet. verified 2026-08-25 Cargo: Carrier size 35 cm …class is as follows: A business class cabin on A321 aircraft: maximum 01 pet (business class cabins on A350 and B787 aircraft are not applicable); A premium economy class cabin: maximum 02 pets; An economy class… verified 2026-08-24 Cargo: Max weight (pet + crate) 50 kg Pets flown by Vietnam Airlines as air cargo Small and medium mammals weight under 50 kg (not including pigs), such as goats, sheep, monkeys, dogs, cats, birds, chickens, ducks, geese weighing… verified 2026-08-10 Cargo: Crate must have/be water bowl, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrier …class is as follows: A business class cabin on A321 aircraft: maximum 01 pet (business class cabins on A350 and B787 aircraft are not applicable); A premium economy class cabin: maximum 02 pets; An economy class… verified 2026-08-24 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ JaCheck the pet’s status Before the departure date, pets must obtain a quarantine certificate and a health certificate, among other things verified 2026-08-17 Health certificate validity 10 days 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 Quarantine · Type quarantine station certificate or a confirmation of departure country/region; Entry certificate or quarantine station certificate of the destination country/region; Medical certificate; Passport etc verified 2026-08-28 Quarantine · Required ✓ JaYou need to prepare: Exit quarantine certificate or a confirmation of departure country/region; Entry certificate or quarantine station certificate of the destination country/region; Medical certificate; Pas Learn more… verified 2026-06-04 Health certificate valid within days · Health certificate valid within days 10 days 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 2026-08-13 Other rules Mandatory documents Exit quarantine certificate Entry certificate Medical certificate Passport You need to prepare: Exit quarantine certificate or a confirmation of departure country/region; Entry certificate or quarantine station certificate of the destination country/region; Medical certificate; Passport etc.… verified 2026-06-03 Dangerous breeds banned ✗ JaThe following breeds of dog are not accepted on board due to health risks and restrictions: Affenpinscher, Akita, American Bulldog, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrrier, Boston Terrrier,Boxer,… verified 2026-07-20 Breed restrictions apply ✗ JaThe following breeds of dog are not accepted on board due to health risks and restrictions: Affenpinscher, Akita, American Bulldog, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrrier, Boston Terrrier,Boxer,… verified 2026-07-20 Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NeinPets are not accepted for transport in the following scenarios: Pregnant pets; Some dog and cat breeds are sensitive to temperature, humidity, light, pressure, and sound and are vulnerable when flying. verified 2026-08-30 Assistance animals accepted ✓ JaFrequently Asked Questions What should I know when bringing a service dog on board? Reduced mobility passengers are allowed to bring service dogs on board without paying an additional service fee. Advanced reservation… verified 2026-08-28 Service & assistance animals Fee waived ✓ JaReduced mobility passengers are allowed to bring service dogs on board without paying an additional service fee verified 2026-08-26 Recognized ✓ JaFrequently Asked Questions What should I know when bringing a service dog on board? verified 2026-08-07 Training required ✓ JaService dogs must be trained to perform work or tasks for disabled owners, as well as to behave appropriately in public and obey their owners' commands Service dogs must be trained to perform work or tasks for disabled… verified 2026-06-01 Advance notice hours 24 hours Passengers should contact a Vietnam Airlines branch to book the service at least 24 hours before the expected departure time. verified 2026-07-14 Documentation required ✓ JaService dogs must be trained to perform work or tasks for disabled owners, as well as to behave appropriately in public and obey their owners' commands Service dogs must be trained to perform work or tasks for disabled… verified 2026-05-27 In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breeds Not accepted
Cabin policy One-way fee 300 USD …with pets Fees for traveling with pets on board Fees for traveling with pets on board In Zone A: USD 300; In Zone B, between A and B: USD 400; In Zone C; between A/B and C: USD 600; In Zone D; between A/B/C and D:… verified 2026-08-30 Advance booking required ✓ JaOn the departure date, passengers should: Feed their pets at least 4 to 6 hours before the departure time. Please prepare water for the pets that is not over 2/3 of the tank's capacity if the total flight time is more… verified 2026-08-30 Exit row allowed ✗ NeinIf passengers seated in the row next to the emergency exit are not allowed to transport pets in the passenger cabin, please book the pet transportation service as checked baggage or cargo . verified 2026-07-14 Pregnant allowed ✗ NeinPregnant pets are not accepted for transportation; Some dog and cat breeds are extremely sensitive to temperature, humidity, light, pressure, and sound and are vulnerable when flying. verified 2026-07-14 Under seat required ✓ JaDuring the flight, the pets in the cabin should be kept in the transport cage and placed on the flight floor in front of the passenger seat. If passengers seated in the row next to the emergency exit are not allowed to… verified 2026-07-14 Advance notice hours 24 hours Passengers should contact a Vietnam Airlines branch to book the service at least 24 hours before the expected departure time verified 2026-07-20 Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NeinPets are not accepted for transport in the following scenarios: Pregnant pets; Some dog and cat breed Select country/region Germany Norway Belgium Taiwan, China Russia Hongkong, China Japan Denmark France Sweden… verified 2026-08-26 Carrier size 30 × 35 × 20 cm …for transporting pets in passenger cabin: Dimensions in 3 dimensions (width, length, height) do not exceed 35cm x 30cm x 20cm. verified 2026-08-24 Crate must have/be water bowl, ventilated, absorbent liner, a carrier …for transporting pets in passenger cabin: Dimensions in 3 dimensions (width, length, height) do not exceed 35cm x 30cm x 20cm. verified 2026-08-24 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedVietnam Airlines offers pet transportation for dogs, cats, and birds on flights in three forms: Travel in the passenger cabin, either as checked baggage or cargo. verified 2026-08-27 Hold: Minimum age 10 weeks …they purchased or pre-booked. Conditions for transporting pets in checked baggage Pet type : Dogs, cats aged 10 weeks or older and ornamental birds. Vietnam Airlines does not transport dogs on flights between Vietnam and… verified 2026-08-03 Hold: Advance booking notice 24 hours Book the pet transport service Service booking instructions Passengers should contact a Vietnam Airlines branch to book the service at least 24 hours before the expected departure time. verified 2026-08-30 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ JaPassengers should contact a Vietnam Airlines branch to book the service at least 24 hours before the expected departure time verified 2026-08-30 Hold: Min age weeks 10 weeks Pet type : Dogs, cats aged 10 weeks or older and ornamental birds verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Pregnant allowed ✗ NeinPregnant pets are not accepted for transportation; Some dog and cat breeds are extremely sensitive to temperature, humidity, light, pressure, and sound and are vulnerable when flying. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Advance notice hours 24 hours Passengers should contact a Vietnam Airlines branch to book the service at least 24 hours before the expected departure time verified 2026-07-20 Hold: Pregnant animals accepted ✗ NeinPets are not accepted for transport in the following scenarios: Pregnant pets verified 2026-08-22 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 9 kg traveling with pets on board Fees for transporting pets as checked baggage Weight from 9kg or less: Chọn quốc gia/khu vực Germany Norway Belgium Taiwan, China Russia Hongkong, China Japan Denmark… verified 2026-08-30 Hold: Crate must have/be water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, a carrier, water bowl Water and food containers are securely attached to the kennels verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Pets accepted ✓ Acceptedseat Travelling with pets Vietnam Airlines offers pet transportation for dogs, cats, and birds on flights in three forms: Travel in the passenger cabin, either as checked baggage or cargo. Table of Contents Conditions… verified 2026-08-07 Cargo: Snub-nosed breeds banned ✗ JaRelated: Why temperatures matter for pets flying in the cargo hold verified 2026-07-20 Cargo: Minimum age 10 weeks …for booking services Conditions for transporting pets in the passenger cabin Pet type : Dogs and cats aged 10 weeks or older. verified 2026-08-02 Cargo: Advance booking notice 24 hours Book the pet transport service Service booking instructions Passengers should contact a Vietnam Airlines branch to book the service at least 24 hours before the expected departure time. verified 2026-08-24 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ JaOn the departure date, passengers should: Feed their pets at least 4 to 6 hours before the departure time. Please prepare water for the pets that is not over 2/3 of the tank's capacity if the total flight time is more… verified 2026-08-30 Cargo: Max pets per passenger 3 Quantity: Each flight is allowed to transport a maximum of 09 pets as checked baggage, each passenger is allowed to transport a maximum of 03 pets, and each container is allowed to accommodate 01 pet. verified 2026-08-25 Cargo: Crate must have/be water bowl, ventilated, a carrier Wooden containers are only accepted for transporting cats (not applicable for transporting dogs); The whole of one end of the container must be open, covered with bars which are securely fixed to the container; The door… verified 2026-07-20 Health & documents Health certificate required ✓ JaCheck the pet’s status Before the departure date, pets must obtain a quarantine certificate and a health certificate, among other things verified 2026-08-17 Health certificate validity 10 days 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 Health certificate · Validity days 10 days A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and ferrets) and all forms r verified 2026-07-06 Other rules Mandatory documents Exit quarantine certificate Entry certificate Medical certificate Passport You need to prepare: Exit quarantine certificate or a confirmation of departure country/region; Entry certificate or quarantine station certificate of the destination country/region; Medical certificate; Passport etc.… verified 2026-06-03 Frequently Asked Questions Does Vietnam Airlines allow brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds?
Does Vietnam Airlines require a health certificate for pets?
Yes, Vietnam Airlines 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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