Ça va être une belle aventure ! South African Airways refuse les chiens en cabine, alors Nala voyagera en soute ou en fret, jamais à mes pieds. C'est le point à caler en premier avant de rêver aux sentiers là-bas. On l'a repéré tôt, et franchement ça change toute l'organisation du départ. Prête pour le grand saut vers l'Afrique australe.
La politique animaux de South African Airways 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 ✗ Non accepté
En soute / fret ✓ Accepté
Races à nez plat Non acceptées
Politique cabine Animaux acceptés ✗ Non acceptéPets are not permitted in the cabin, with the exception of service dogs. vérifié 2026-07-15 Politique soute & fret Soute: Animaux acceptés ✓ AcceptéSouth African Airways will transport dogs, cats and birds as checked baggage on domestic flights if they are flying with an adult passenger. vérifié 2026-07-20 Soute: Races à nez plat interdites ✗ OuiRelated: Why temperatures matter for pets flying in the cargo hold vérifié 2026-07-20 Soute: Liste races à nez plat Bulldog Pug Boxer Pekingese Snub-nosed dogs, such as boxers, bulldogs, Pekinese and pugs, are affected more than other breeds by rarefied atmosphere and care must be taken to ensure that the front of the container has open bars from the top to the… vérifié 2026-07-20 Soute: Âge minimum 8 semaines Pets under the age of 8 weeks will under no circumstances be accepted for carriage by air vérifié 2026-07-15 Soute: Nursing allowed ✗ NonFemales with suckling young and unweaned animals will not be accepted for carriage vérifié 2026-07-14 Soute: Femelles en chaleur acceptées ✓ OuiDepending on the individual circumstances, pets must be carried either as cargo, or as checked baggage in the hold. vérifié 2026-07-15 Soute: Femelles gestantes acceptées ✗ NonAnimals which are declared to be pregnant will not be accepted unless accompanied by a veterinary certificate certifying that the animal is fit to travel and there is no risk of birth during the journey vérifié 2026-07-20 Soute: Poids max (animal + caisse) 23 kg The maximum weight of pets flying as checked baggage on South African Airways must not exceed 50.7 lbs. (23 kg). vérifié 2026-07-20 Soute: La caisse doit avoir / être caisse rigide ok, gamelle d'eau, ventilée, conforme IATA, tapis absorbant, étiquette animal vivant, une caisse When traveling with pets as checked baggage, it is required that carriers are IATA-approved vérifié 2026-07-07 Fret: Animaux acceptés ✓ AcceptéCollapsed Content Pets accompanying passengers may be accepted as cargo for stowage in the cargo hold of the aircraft vérifié 2026-07-20 Fret: Races à nez plat interdites ✓ NonSnub-nosed dogs, such as Boxers, Bulldogs, Pekinese and Pugs should be transported in a crate with an open mesh door that extends the height of the crate. vérifié 2026-07-20 Fret: Liste races à nez plat Bulldog Pug Boxer Pekingese Snub-nosed dogs, such as boxers, bulldogs, Pekinese and pugs, are affected more than other breeds by rarefied atmosphere and care must be taken to ensure that the front of the container has open bars from the top to the… vérifié 2026-07-20 Fret: Frais aller simple 1000 USD …Valuable Cargo Collapsed Content The following consignments are examples of valuable cargo: value $1000.00 per kilogram, gold bullion, bank notes, diamonds, jewellery consisting of diamonds, rubies, emeralds etc vérifié 2026-07-21 Fret: Âge minimum 8 semaines Pets under the age of 8 weeks will under no circumstances be accepted for carriage by air vérifié 2026-07-15 Fret: Réservation à l'avance requise ✓ OuiCheck-in is 90 minutes prior to departure as a minimum to allow for sufficient handling time. This relates to dogs, cats and birds. Snakes are not allowed. Guide dog trainers will be allowed to transport the dog via… vérifié 2026-07-20 Fret: Nursing allowed ✗ Nonuth Africa? Collapsed Content Pets accompanying passengers may be accepted as cargo for stowage in the cargo hold of the aircraft. Pets are not allowed to travel as excess baggage to any destination with the exception… vérifié 2026-07-20 Fret: Femelles en chaleur acceptées ✗ Nonuth Africa? Collapsed Content Pets accompanying passengers may be accepted as cargo for stowage in the cargo hold of the aircraft. Pets are not allowed to travel as excess baggage to any destination with the exception… vérifié 2026-07-20 Fret: Femelles gestantes acceptées ✓ OuiThe shipper is required to declare when animals are pregnant, or have given birth in the last 48 hours. vérifié 2026-07-20 Fret: La caisse doit avoir / être caisse rigide ok, ventilée, conforme IATA, tapis absorbant, étiquette animal vivant, une caisse When traveling with pets as checked baggage, it is required that carriers are IATA-approved When traveling with pets as checked baggage, it is required that carriers are IATA-approved vérifié 2026-05-22 Santé & documents Certificat sanitaire requis ✓ OuiCargo on its flights into South Africa is that animals (including domestic pets) must be loaded in the cargo compartment of the aircraft. For the importation of dogs and cats a valid Rabies and Health Certificate signed… vérifié 2026-07-20 Quarantaine · Type Quarantine Station the point of departure, or quarantined for a period of 30 days in the official Quarantine Station, provided accommodation is available. vérifié 2026-07-20 Permis d'import · Autorité émettrice the Director of Veterinary Services …rinarian of the country of origin is required. In addition to that a Veterinary Import Permit obtained from the Director of Veterinary Services, Private Bag X138, Pretoria, 0001, RSA must be produced. vérifié 2026-06-04 Certificat sanitaire · Émetteur a State Veterinarian For the importation of dogs and cats a valid Rabies and Health Certificate signed by a State Veterinarian of the country of origin is required. vérifié 2026-07-20 Certificat sanitaire · Requis ✓ OuiInformation Pregnant dogs and cats must have an attestation on the health certificate that certifying that the pet is fit to travel, and there is no risk of birth during the journey. vérifié 2026-07-20 Vaccination antirabique · Requis ✓ OuiYour pet’s original vaccination and rabies certificate must be present at the time of pet check-in. vérifié 2026-07-15 Vaccination antirabique · Rappel requis ✓ OuiYour pet’s original vaccination and rabies certificate must be present at the time of pet check-in. vérifié 2026-07-15 Vaccination antirabique · Délai après vaccination 30 jours …the Import Permit, the dog or cat may be returned to the point of departure, or quarantined for a period of 30 days in the official Quar vérifié 2026-07-20 Vaccination antirabique · Âge min à la vaccination 8 semaines Domestic pets under the age of 8 weeks will under no circumstances be accepted for carriage by air. vérifié 2026-07-20 Autres règles Animaux d'assistance acceptés ✓ OuiPets are not permitted in the cabin, with the exception of service dogs. Depending on the individual circumstances, pets must be carried either as cargo, or as checked baggage in the hold. If your pet is travelling as… vérifié 2026-07-15 Animaux d'assistance Fee waived ✓ Ouiurity check point & must be transported as manifested cargo under an Air Waybill, also in case of transit if transhipment is involved. Exception One dog for blind or deaf passenger is free. Exception to/from the USA… vérifié 2026-07-15 Recognized ✓ OuiPets are not permitted in the cabin, with the exception of service dogs. vérifié 2026-07-15 Cabin allowed ✓ OuiGuide dog trainers will be allowed to transport the dog via cabin as part of the training & orientation of the handover and training process. vérifié 2026-07-15 Esa recognized ✓ OuiException to/from the USA Passengers dependant on a service, psychiatric or emotional support animal permitted. vérifié 2026-07-15 Advance notice hours 48 h Notice must be provided to the airline at least 48 hours prior to departure. vérifié 2026-07-20 Documentation required ✓ Ouiains (ashes) are acceptable for carriage as checked baggage or in the cabin of the aircraft provided you are in possession of all necessary documentation including the certified copy of the death certificate and a… vérifié 2026-07-15 En cabine ✗ Non accepté
En soute / fret ✓ Accepté
Races à nez plat Non acceptées
Politique cabine Animaux acceptés ✗ Non acceptéPets are not permitted in the cabin, with the exception of service dogs. vérifié 2026-07-15 Politique soute & fret Soute: Animaux acceptés ✓ AcceptéSouth African Airways will transport dogs, cats and birds as checked baggage on domestic flights if they are flying with an adult passenger. vérifié 2026-07-20 Soute: Races à nez plat interdites ✗ Ouiefore Dispatching My Animal? Collapsed Content Feed the animal only a light meal and a short drink approximately two hours before dispatch. Snub-nosed dogs, such as boxers, bulldogs, Pekinese and pugs, are affected more… vérifié 2026-07-20 Soute: Liste races à nez plat Bulldogs go hold Breeds Banned by South African Airways Snub-nosed dogs, such as Boxers, Bulldogs, Pekinese and Pugs should be transported in a crate with an open mesh door that extends the height of the crate. Adequate… vérifié 2026-07-20 Soute: Âge minimum 8 semaines Pets under the age of 8 weeks will under no circumstances be accepted for carriage by air vérifié 2026-07-15 Soute: Réservation à l'avance requise ✓ Ouich Popular searches Flight status Manage my booking Customer support Fleet SEARCH Breadcrumbs Breadcrumb dropdown menu Manage & Fly Baggage Checked Baggage Special Baggage Manage & Fly Baggage Checked Baggage Special… vérifié 2026-07-15 Soute: Nursing allowed ✗ NonFemales with suckling young and unweaned animals will not be accepted for carriage vérifié 2026-07-14 Soute: Femelles gestantes acceptées ✗ NonAnimals which are declared to be pregnant will not be accepted unless accompanied by a veterinary certificate certifying that the animal is fit to travel and there is no risk of birth during the journey vérifié 2026-07-20 Soute: Poids max (animal + caisse) 23 kg The maximum weight of pets flying as checked baggage on South African Airways must not exceed 50.7 lbs. (23 kg). vérifié 2026-07-20 Soute: La caisse doit avoir / être caisse rigide ok, gamelle d'eau, ventilée, conforme IATA, tapis absorbant, étiquette animal vivant, une caisse When traveling with pets as checked baggage, it is required that carriers are IATA-approved vérifié 2026-07-07 Fret: Animaux acceptés ✓ AcceptéCollapsed Content Pets accompanying passengers may be accepted as cargo for stowage in the cargo hold of the aircraft vérifié 2026-07-20 Fret: Races à nez plat interdites ✗ OuiSAA Cargo FAQs skip-to-content Back to Home South African Airways Portal | EN Market & Language close dialog Region Region Search close dialog Search vérifié 2026-07-20 Fret: Frais aller simple 1000 USD …Valuable Cargo Collapsed Content The following consignments are examples of valuable cargo: value $1000.00 per kilogram, gold bullion, bank notes, diamonds, jewellery consisting of diamonds, rubies, emeralds etc vérifié 2026-07-21 Fret: Âge minimum 8 semaines Pets under the age of 8 weeks will under no circumstances be accepted for carriage by air vérifié 2026-07-15 Fret: Réservation à l'avance requise ✓ OuiAdvance reservation arrangements must be made no later than 72 hours prior to departure vérifié 2026-07-15 Fret: Nursing allowed ✗ Nonuth Africa? Collapsed Content Pets accompanying passengers may be accepted as cargo for stowage in the cargo hold of the aircraft. Pets are not allowed to travel as excess baggage to any destination with the exception… vérifié 2026-07-20 Fret: Femelles gestantes acceptées ✓ OuiThe shipper is required to declare when animals are pregnant, or have given birth in the last 48 hours. vérifié 2026-07-20 Fret: La caisse doit avoir / être caisse rigide ok, ventilée, conforme IATA, tapis absorbant, étiquette animal vivant, une caisse Reservations Contact SAACargoCharterServiceCentre@flysaa.com to inquire about a booking for your pet. South African Airways Pet Crate Requirements All pet crates must conform to regulations set by the International Air… vérifié 2026-07-20 Santé & documents Certificat sanitaire requis ✓ OuiCargo on its flights into South Africa is that animals (including domestic pets) must be loaded in the cargo compartment of the aircraft. For the importation of dogs and cats a valid Rabies and Health Certificate signed… vérifié 2026-07-20 L'âge minimum en fret sur South African Airways est fixé à 8 semaines. Un chiot de moins de 8 semaines ne sera accepté sous aucune condition. Vérifiez la date de naissance exacte avant de réserver le vol. Reportez le voyage jusqu'à ce que l'animal atteigne 8 semaines révolues. Présentez un justificatif d'âge à l'enregistrement fret.
Questions fréquentes
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 fret aller simple sur South African Airways s'élève à 1000 USD. Prévoyez ce montant de 1000 USD dans le budget du départ. Contactez la compagnie en avance pour confirmer le tarif appliqué. Réglez les frais lors de la réservation du fret, pas à l'aéroport. Gardez une preuve de paiement de 1000 USD pour l'enregistrement.
Voilà, tu as les vraies infos pour partir l'esprit léger : soute ou fret selon la taille, âge et budget calés d'avance. Chaque duo est différent, alors monte ton plan personnalisé avec le plan-builder de Pawgo pour ton trajet exact et tes dates. En quelques clics tu obtiens la checklist sur mesure, et hop, direction l'aventure. Prends plus d'eau que tu ne penses !
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.
