La science ici est plus simple qu'il n'y paraît. Air China accepte les chiens en cabine, et cette seule ligne change toute votre organisation. Vétérinaire de métier, j'ai vu trop de dossiers recalés faute de préparation. Pixel, mon Cavalier King Charles, adore prendre place à mes pieds en vol. Voici l'essentiel, en points clairs, pour que votre chien voyage sereinement sans mauvaise surprise à l'enregistrement.
La politique animaux d'Air China se divise en cabine et soute. Cette page résume les limites de poids, tarifs, restrictions brachycéphales et spécifications de cage pour les deux modes — issu des pages officielles animaux de la compagnie.
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En cabine ✓ Accepté
En soute / fret ✓ Accepté
Races à nez plat Non acceptées
Politique cabine Animaux acceptés ✓ Acceptéyou have successfully booked the transport of your dog as checked baggage or as cabin baggage, we can grant ticket change or refund. vérifié 2026-07-15 Races à nez plat interdites ✗ OuiCats and dogs that are pregnant, less than 8 weeks old, nursing, have given birth within 7 days or are sick will not be accepted for carriage. vérifié 2026-07-15 Liste races à nez plat Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Bullmastiff Affenpinscher Japanese Chin Shar Pei Mastiff Cats, dogs or cross-breeds that are aggressive in nature, at risk of causing harm to people, prone to breathing difficulties, or snub-nosed are not accepted for carriage, including but not limited to: Terriers (e.g.… vérifié 2026-07-15 Âge minimum 8 semaines Age requirements It is not wise to fly a puppy or kitten in the cargo hold less than 15 weeks of age; however, the minimum age of transport is 8 weeks of age when flying with Air China vérifié 2026-07-14 Préavis de réservation 24 h Reservations should be made more than 24 hours prior to the flight. vérifié 2026-07-14 Réservation à l'avance requise ✓ OuiReservations Pet owners must submit an application to Air China in advance of the flight. Reservations should be made more than 24 hours prior to the flight. Age requirements It is not wise to fly a p vérifié 2026-07-14 Max animaux par passager 1 only be carried following approval by Air China. Only one pet may be checked in per passenger. The weight of each pet shall not exceed 32 kg (i vérifié 2026-07-15 Banned destinations ✗ OuiContinue Not now Home Booking Management Bookings Ticket Booking Multi-city Self-service Online Check-in Ticket validation Flight delay or cancellation certificates Additional Services Advance seat selection Additional… vérifié 2026-07-15 Nursing allowed ✗ NonCats and dogs that are pregnant, less than 8 weeks old, nursing, have given birth within 7 days or are sick will not be accepted for carriage vérifié 2026-07-15 Femelles gestantes acceptées ✗ NonCats and dogs that are pregnant, less than 8 weeks old, nursing, have given birth within 7 days or are sick will not be accepted for carriage vérifié 2026-07-15 Poids max (animal + caisse) 45 kg Remember that the total weight of the carrier, animals, feed, and water cannot exceed 99 lbs (45 kg) on domestic flights and 70 lbs (32 kg) on international flights The weight of each pet shall not exceed… vérifié 2026-07-09 La caisse doit avoir / être gamelle d'eau, ventilée, conforme IATA, tapis absorbant, une caisse Food and water containers The pet container must have a fixed water container that allows for water to be added to it without opening the pet container itself vérifié 2026-07-15 Politique soute & fret Soute: Animaux acceptés ✓ AcceptéLimited to domesticated cats and dogs only. vérifié 2026-07-15 Soute: Races à nez plat interdites ✗ OuiCats, dogs or cross-breeds that are aggressive in nature, at risk of causing harm to people, prone to breathing difficulties, or snub-nosed are not accepted for carriage vérifié 2026-07-15 Soute: Liste races à nez plat Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Bullmastiff Affenpinscher Japanese Chin Shar Pei Mastiff Cats, dogs or cross-breeds that are aggressive in nature, at risk of causing harm to people, prone to breathing difficulties, or snub-nosed are not accepted for carriage, including but not limited to: Terriers (e.g.… vérifié 2026-07-15 Soute: Âge minimum 8 semaines Cats and dogs that are pregnant, less than 8 weeks old, nursing, have given birth within 7 days or are sick will not be accepted for carriage vérifié 2026-07-15 Soute: Réservation à l'avance requise ✓ Ouiplease ensure that you submit an application when you make your reservation, as pets will only be carried following approval by Air China. vérifié 2026-07-15 Soute: Max pets per passenger 1 Only one pet may be checked in per passenger. vérifié 2026-07-15 Soute: Embargo chaleur 1°C Pets as Checked Baggage Skip To Main Contents Pets as Checked Baggage 1-800-882-8122 Log in Language 1-800-882-8122 Americas Brazil Canada United States Asia-Pacific China Taiwan,… vérifié 2026-07-07 Soute: Min age weeks 8 semaines Cats and dogs that are pregnant, less than 8 weeks old, nursing, have given birth within 7 days or are sick will not be accepted for carriage. vérifié 2026-07-15 Soute: Nursing allowed ✗ NonCats and dogs that are pregnant, less than 8 weeks old, nursing, have given birth within 7 days or are sick will not be accepted for carriage vérifié 2026-07-15 Soute: Sédation autorisée ✓ OuiPets in Checked Baggage Cats and dogs can travel as checked baggage if the combined weight of the pet and carrier does not exceed 99 lbs (45 kg) on domestic flights and 70 lbs (32 kg) on international flights. vérifié 2026-07-07 Soute: Femelles en chaleur acceptées ✗ NonInformation Pregnant or lactating pets are not permitted to fly with Air China. vérifié 2026-07-14 Soute: Femelles gestantes acceptées ✗ NonCats and dogs that are pregnant, less than 8 weeks old, nursing, have given birth within 7 days or are sick will not be accepted for carriage. vérifié 2026-07-15 Soute: Poids max (animal + caisse) 32 kg The weight of each pet shall not exceed 32 kg (including the weight of the pet container and the food and water within). vérifié 2026-07-15 Soute: La caisse doit avoir / être gamelle d'eau, ventilée, conforme IATA, tapis absorbant, étiquette animal vivant, une caisse The pet container must have a fixed water container that allows for water to be added to it without opening the pet container itself. vérifié 2026-07-15 Fret: Animaux acceptés ✓ Acceptés For service dogs that are brought into the cabin, please see (Disabled Passengers Who Need Assistance) The requirements above also apply to service dogs transported in the cargo compartment. Air China Pet Policy Home… vérifié 2026-07-28 Fret: Races à nez plat interdites ✗ Ouinature, at risk of causing harm to people, prone to breathing difficulties, or snub-nosed are not accepted for carriage, including but not limited to: Terriers (e.g. Schnauzer, Boston Terrier), Boxers, Bulldogs, and… vérifié 2026-07-15 Fret: Liste races à nez plat Bulldog Pug Boxer Boston Terrier Pekingese Shih Tzu Lhasa Apso Chow Chow Bullmastiff Affenpinscher Japanese Chin Shar Pei Mastiff Cats, dogs or cross-breeds that are aggressive in nature, at risk of causing harm to people, prone to breathing difficulties, or snub-nosed are not accepted for carriage, including but not limited to: Terriers (e.g.… vérifié 2026-07-15 Fret: Âge minimum 8 semaines …fly a puppy or kitten in the cargo hold less than 15 weeks of age; however, the minimum age of transport is 8 weeks of age when flying with Air China Age requirements It is not wise to fly a puppy or kitte vérifié 2026-07-07 Fret: Réservation à l'avance requise ✓ Oui2 Carriage requirements Should you require your pet to be carried as checked baggage, please ensure that you submit an application when you make your reservation, as pets will only be carried following approval by Air… vérifié 2026-06-01 Fret: Nursing allowed ✗ NonCats and dogs that are pregnant, less than 8 weeks old, nursing, have given birth within 7 days or are sick will not be accepted for carriage vérifié 2026-07-15 Fret: Femelles gestantes acceptées ✗ NonCats and dogs that are pregnant, less than 8 weeks old, nursing, have given birth within 7 days or are sick will not be accepted for carriage. vérifié 2026-07-15 Fret: Poids max (animal + caisse) 32 kg Maximum weight of pet and crate must not exceed 32 kg. vérifié 2026-07-14 Fret: La caisse doit avoir / être gamelle d'eau, ventilée, conforme IATA, tapis absorbant, étiquette animal vivant, une caisse Food and water containers The pet container must have a fixed water container that allows for water to be added to it without opening the pet container itself vérifié 2026-07-15 Santé & documents Certificat sanitaire requis ✓ Oui3 Transport documents If you are taking a domestic flight, you must be able to produce a quarantine certificate for your pet issued by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ)… vérifié 2026-07-15 Quarantaine · Type quarantine facility (4) Pets entering the country shall undergo quarantine for 30 days at a quarantine facility designated by China Customs, except for pets exempt from quarantine in the foll vérifié 2026-07-15 Quarantaine · Requis ✓ OuiIV. Documentation and Quarantine Requirements If you are taking a domestic flight, you must be able to produce a quarantine certificate for your pet issued by the General vérifié 2026-07-15 Quarantaine · Réductible ✓ Ouir 30 days at a quarantine facility designated by China Customs, except for pets exempt from quarantine in the following circumstances: a. vérifié 2026-07-15 Quarantaine · Durée 30 jours (4) Pets entering the country shall undergo quarantine for 30 days at a quarantine facility designated by China Customs, except for pets exempt fr vérifié 2026-07-15 Quarantaine · Établissement agréé requis ✓ Oui(4) Pets entering the country shall undergo quarantine for 30 days at a quarantine facility designated by China Customs, except for pets exempt from quarantine in the following circu vérifié 2026-07-15 Titrage antirabique (FAVN) · Approved laboratory required ✓ Ouiass on-site quarantine and for which a rabies antibody test report issued by an approved laboratory can be provided (antibody titer or immune antibody level must be above 0.5 IU/ml). c. vérifié 2026-07-15 Vaccination antirabique · Requis ✓ OuiForms Required Health and rabies certificates and all documentation required for the destination country. vérifié 2026-07-14 Vaccination antirabique · Rappel requis ✓ Ouir 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. vérifié 2026-07-14 Vaccination antirabique · Âge min à la vaccination 8 semaines irements It is not wise to fly a puppy or kitten in the cargo hold less than 15 weeks of age; however, the minimum age of transport is 8 weeks of age when flying with Air China. vérifié 2026-07-14 Autres règles Races dangereuses interdites ✗ OuiCats and dogs that are aggressive and may injure people, as well as pure and mixed cat and dog breeds with short snouts that are prone to breathing problems, are not accepted for transport. vérifié 2026-07-15 Restricted breeds list American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Mastiff Cats and dogs that are aggressive and may injure people, as well as pure and mixed cat and dog breeds with short snouts that are prone to breathing problems, are not accepted for transport. including but not limited to:… vérifié 2026-07-15 Restrictions de race ✗ OuiCats and dogs that are aggressive and may injure people, as well as pure and mixed cat and dog breeds with short snouts that are prone to breathing problems, are not accepted for transport. vérifié 2026-07-15 Femelles gestantes acceptées ✗ NonCats, dogs or cross-breeds that are aggressive in nature, at risk of causing harm to people, prone to breathing difficulties, or snub-nosed are not accepted for carriage, including but not limited to: Terriers (e.g. vérifié 2026-07-15 Animaux d'assistance acceptés ✓ OuiAir China Pet Policy – In Cabin Air China does not offer in-cabin service to any type of live animal with the exception of trained service animals assisting disabled passengers. vérifié 2026-07-14 Animaux d'assistance Fee waived ✓ OuiService dog pet policy All service dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge vérifié 2026-07-14 Recognized ✓ Oui6 Fee schedules Please see Fee Schedules for Excess Special Baggage 7 Transportation of service dogs For service dogs that are brought into the cabin, please see (Disabled Passengers Who Need Assistance) The… vérifié 2026-07-24 Cabin allowed ✓ OuiFood may be attached to the pet container for use in the event of flight delays. 6 Fee schedules Please see Fee Schedules for Excess Special Baggage 7 Transportation of service dogs For service dogs that are brought… vérifié 2026-07-28 Documentation required ✓ OuiThe 15-digit microchip code may only consist of numbers and must be capable of being read by a reader. If the chip does not meet these standards, you should provide your own reader that is capable of reading the… vérifié 2026-07-21 En cabine ✓ Accepté
En soute / fret ✓ Accepté
Races à nez plat Non acceptées
Politique cabine Animaux acceptés ✓ Acceptéyou have successfully booked the transport of your dog as checked baggage or as cabin baggage, we can grant ticket change or refund. vérifié 2026-07-15 Races à nez plat interdites ✗ OuiCats and dogs that are pregnant, less than 8 weeks old, nursing, have given birth within 7 days or are sick will not be accepted for carriage. vérifié 2026-07-15 Liste races à nez plat Persian Himalayan Exotic Shorthair Burmese Cats, dogs or cross-breeds that are aggressive in nature, at risk of causing harm to people, prone to breathing difficulties, or snub-nosed are not accepted for carriage, including but not limited to: Terriers (e.g.… vérifié 2026-07-15 Âge minimum 8 semaines Age requirements It is not wise to fly a puppy or kitten in the cargo hold less than 15 weeks of age; however, the minimum age of transport is 8 weeks of age when flying with Air China vérifié 2026-07-14 Préavis de réservation 4 h aft restrictions If the transit time is more than 4 hours, the live animals must be claimed at transit airport and put under vérifié 2026-07-14 Réservation à l'avance requise ✓ OuiReservations Pet owners must submit an application to Air China in advance of the flight. Reservations should be made more than 24 hours prior to the flight. Age requirements It is not wise to fly a p vérifié 2026-07-14 Max animaux par passager 1 only be carried following approval by Air China. Only one pet may be checked in per passenger. The weight of each pet shall not exceed 32 kg (i vérifié 2026-07-15 Méthode de réservation office …to transport them in the cargo hold. To learn more about this service, you can contact the Air China Cargo office in New York at (800) 816-2288. vérifié 2026-07-14 Banned destinations ✗ OuiPets in the Cabin Unfortunately, pets are not permitted to travel in the cabin with their owners. vérifié 2026-07-14 Nursing allowed ✗ NonCats and dogs that are pregnant, less than 8 weeks old, nursing, have given birth within 7 days or are sick will not be accepted for carriage vérifié 2026-07-15 Femelles gestantes acceptées ✗ NonCats and dogs that are pregnant, less than 8 weeks old, nursing, have given birth within 7 days or are sick will not be accepted for carriage vérifié 2026-07-15 La caisse doit avoir / être gamelle d'eau, ventilée, conforme IATA, tapis absorbant, une caisse Food and water containers The pet container must have a fixed water container that allows for water to be added to it without opening the pet container itself vérifié 2026-07-15 Politique soute & fret Soute: Animaux acceptés ✓ AcceptéLimited to domesticated cats and dogs only. vérifié 2026-07-15 Soute: Races à nez plat interdites ✗ OuiCats, dogs or cross-breeds that are aggressive in nature, at risk of causing harm to people, prone to breathing difficulties, or snub-nosed are not accepted for carriage vérifié 2026-07-15 Soute: Liste races à nez plat Persian Himalayan Exotic Shorthair Burmese Cats, dogs or cross-breeds that are aggressive in nature, at risk of causing harm to people, prone to breathing difficulties, or snub-nosed are not accepted for carriage, including but not limited to: Terriers (e.g.… vérifié 2026-07-15 Soute: Âge minimum 8 semaines Cats and dogs that are pregnant, less than 8 weeks old, nursing, have given birth within 7 days or are sick will not be accepted for carriage vérifié 2026-07-15 Soute: Préavis de réservation 24 h Reservations should be made more than 24 hours prior to the flight. vérifié 2026-07-14 Soute: Réservation à l'avance requise ✓ Ouiplease ensure that you submit an application when you make your reservation, as pets will only be carried following approval by Air China. vérifié 2026-07-15 Soute: Max pets per passenger 1 Only one pet may be checked in per passenger. vérifié 2026-07-15 Soute: Embargo chaleur 1°C Pets as Checked Baggage Skip To Main Contents Pets as Checked Baggage 1-800-882-8122 Log in Language 1-800-882-8122 Americas Brazil Canada United States Asia-Pacific China Taiwan,… vérifié 2026-07-07 Soute: Min age weeks 8 semaines Cats and dogs that are pregnant, less than 8 weeks old, nursing, have given birth within 7 days or are sick will not be accepted for carriage. vérifié 2026-07-15 Soute: Nursing allowed ✗ NonCats and dogs that are pregnant, less than 8 weeks old, nursing, have given birth within 7 days or are sick will not be accepted for carriage vérifié 2026-07-15 Soute: Sédation autorisée ✓ OuiPets in Checked Baggage Cats and dogs can travel as checked baggage if the combined weight of the pet and carrier does not exceed 99 lbs (45 kg) on domestic flights and 70 lbs (32 kg) on international flights. vérifié 2026-07-07 Soute: Femelles en chaleur acceptées ✗ NonInformation Pregnant or lactating pets are not permitted to fly with Air China. vérifié 2026-07-14 Soute: Femelles gestantes acceptées ✗ NonCats and dogs that are pregnant, less than 8 weeks old, nursing, have given birth within 7 days or are sick will not be accepted for carriage. vérifié 2026-07-15 Soute: Poids max (animal + caisse) 32 kg The weight of each pet shall not exceed 32 kg (including the weight of the pet container and the food and water within). vérifié 2026-07-15 Soute: La caisse doit avoir / être gamelle d'eau, ventilée, conforme IATA, tapis absorbant, étiquette animal vivant, une caisse The pet container must have a fixed water container that allows for water to be added to it without opening the pet container itself. vérifié 2026-07-15 Fret: Animaux acceptés ✓ AcceptéPets allowed to fly with Air China as air cargo Dogs, cats and other animals. vérifié 2026-07-14 Fret: Races à nez plat interdites ✗ OuiCats, dogs or cross-breeds that are aggressive in nature, at risk of causing harm to people, prone to breathing difficulties, or snub-nosed are not accepted for carriage, including but not limited to: Terriers (e vérifié 2026-07-15 Fret: Liste races à nez plat Persian Himalayan Exotic Shorthair Burmese Cats, dogs or cross-breeds that are aggressive in nature, at risk of causing harm to people, prone to breathing difficulties, or snub-nosed are not accepted for carriage, including but not limited to: Terriers (e.g.… vérifié 2026-07-15 Fret: Âge minimum 8 semaines …fly a puppy or kitten in the cargo hold less than 15 weeks of age; however, the minimum age of transport is 8 weeks of age when flying with Air China Age requirements It is not wise to fly a puppy or kitte vérifié 2026-07-07 Fret: Préavis de réservation 24 h Reservations should be made more than 24 hours prior to the flight. vérifié 2026-07-14 Fret: Réservation à l'avance requise ✓ OuiDimensions You must contact Air China in advance to confirm whether the dimensions of the carrier meet aircraft requirements in terms of the aircraft’s door dimensions and hold capacity vérifié 2026-07-15 Fret: Nursing allowed ✗ NonCats and dogs that are pregnant, less than 8 weeks old, nursing, have given birth within 7 days or are sick will not be accepted for carriage vérifié 2026-07-15 Fret: Femelles gestantes acceptées ✗ NonCats, dogs or cross-breeds that are aggressive in nature, at risk of causing harm to people, prone to breathing difficulties, or snub-nosed are not accepted for carriage, including but not limited to: Terriers (e.g. vérifié 2026-07-15 Fret: La caisse doit avoir / être gamelle d'eau, ventilée, conforme IATA, tapis absorbant, étiquette animal vivant, une caisse Food and water containers The pet container must have a fixed water container that allows for water to be added to it without opening the pet container itself. vérifié 2026-07-15 Santé & documents Certificat sanitaire requis ✓ OuiRelated: Acclimating your pet to its crate or carrier Forms Required A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and fe d under the seat. vérifié 2026-07-07 Validité du certificat 10 jours A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and ferrets) vérifié 2026-07-14 Quarantaine · Durée 30 jours (4) Pets entering the country shall undergo quarantine for 30 days at a quarantine facility designated by China Customs, except for pets exempt fr vérifié 2026-07-15 Certificat sanitaire · Validity days 10 jours REMENTS. Related: Acclimating your pet to its crate or carrier Forms Required A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and ferrets) and all forms r vérifié 2026-07-14 L'âge minimum de transport en soute avec Air China est de 8 semaines. Vérifiez la date de naissance exacte de votre chien avant de réserver un vol en soute. Refusez tout billet si l'animal n'atteint pas 8 semaines au jour du départ. Fournissez un justificatif d'âge cohérent avec les documents vétérinaires présentés à l'enregistrement.
Air China exige une attention particulière pour les races au museau aplati en cabine. Déclarez la race brachycéphale au moment de la réservation. Confirmez auprès de la compagnie que la race de votre chien est acceptée avant d'acheter le billet. Préparez un certificat vétérinaire attestant l'aptitude au vol pour éviter un refus au comptoir.
Questions fréquentes
Combien d'animaux puis-je emmener sur Air China ? Air China autorise jusqu'à 1 en soute, par passager. Chaque animal doit avoir sa propre cage. Les races brachycéphales (museau écrasé) peuvent-elles voler sur Air China ? Les races au museau écrasé comme les bouledogues, carlins et chats persans sont non acceptées en cabine, non acceptées en soute. Combien coûte le transport d'un animal sur Air China ? Sur les vols en France métropolitaine, Air China facture à partir de 250 USD en cabine, par trajet et par animal. Les trajets plus longs coûtent davantage — vérifiez votre itinéraire exact. Et si mon vol est retardé au-delà de la validité du certificat sanitaire ? Si la fenêtre du certificat expire avant l'embarquement, il faudra le faire réémettre. Prévoyez 1 à 2 jours de marge entre la date du certificat et le départ pour absorber les retards mineurs. Que se passe-t-il si j'oublie un document ? À l'aéroport de destination : au mieux, une inspection prolongée le temps que vous trouviez une copie ; au pire, l'animal est mis en quarantaine ou renvoyé à l'origine à vos frais. Apportez des copies imprimées.
Le tarif animal en cabine chez Air China est de 250 USD par trajet. Prévoyez 250 USD pour l'aller et un montant identique pour le retour sur un vol aller-retour. Réglez ce montant directement à la compagnie, distinct du prix du billet passager. Conservez le justificatif de paiement pour l'embarquement.
La science ici est plus simple qu'il n'y paraît, mais chaque détail compte quand votre chien monte à bord. Rassemblez l'âge, la race et les frais avant de réserver, et le reste suit naturellement. Pour votre trajet précis, construisez votre plan personnalisé avec Pawgo : il assemble papiers, délais et conditions adaptés à votre chien. Un bon plan, et l'embarquement devient une formalité.
Glossaire
ISO chip ISO 11784/11785 — la norme universelle des puces électroniques. FAVN Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization — un test de sérologie antirabique exigé par les destinations indemnes de rage. Brachycephalic Races à museau plat (Bouledogues français, Carlins, Persans, Himalayens) avec acceptation aérienne limitée à cause du risque de stress thermique. AVIH Animal Vehicle In Hold — terme IATA pour l'expédition d'animaux en soute, avec des tarifs variables selon la compagnie et la route.
